Gothamist: The Hungry Cabbie Eats The Outer Boroughs: El Gran Castillo De Jagua

home loans

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:16:37 -0500

Halloween ist eine Zeit des Gebens. home loans Eine Zeit, wenn du wie ein Zombie und komplette Fremde oben ankleiden kannst, gibt dir Süßigkeit - oder, wenn du ein Zombie bist, ist es die eine Zeit aus dem Jahr heraus, das du nicht gegen abgesondert wirst. In jedem Fall ist Halloween eine fröhliche Gelegenheit.

Brian

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:10:35 -0500

Dude you are the godamn best. Keep the exploration up. Damn!

drywallbeeyatch

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:50:14 -0500

Can you recommend a good Cuban samwich in the DC area? One time, I had one in downtown DC but it was my first and only so far so I don't have a frame of reference for a good Cubano. It wasn't that impressive either. There was a pickle deficit.

white guy

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:24:58 -0500

"border"...sorry

white guy

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:23:34 -0500

I am a white guy who grew up near the Mexican boarder. Down there, Mexicans and gringos alike called Mexican food, “Mexican food.” So when I moved to New York and began working with mostly Dominicans and Puerto Ricans in upper West Harlem, I was surprised to hear all my coworkers refer to Dominican and Puerto Rican food as "Spanish" food. They thought it was bazaar of me to consider it a (potentially offensive) misnomer. Things got easier when I found out that everyone called Chinese food, "Chinese food."

C.B.D.

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:03:04 -0500

If you're ever in Austin, I'll take you for a Torta Cubana de Milanesa at Taqueria Arandas. I'm curious how a Jalisco Style Taqueria's take on the cuban sandwich would strike you. Are there many Jalisco Style places in NYC? I don't remember seeing any during my travels, but you've obviously seen more of the city than I. They are a big part of the scene here in Tx.

Lauren

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:03:36 -0500

Now if they can just implement this approach to operating the audio/navigational stuff in my car...then mainstream users hopefully wouldn't be bombarded with those annoying legal splash screens on the navigation screen every time one tries to change the station on the radio. Good post!!

anonymass

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:55:32 -0500

Josh obviously knows not a thing about Spanish food. Spaniards don't eat "rice and beans." Not together.

josh raso

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:22:40 -0500

Spaniards I know happpen to love Cuban food, and Cuban food is much like Spanish food. Food that is good is good, regardless of what you label it. As for me, I'm headed to the Castillo de Jagua in Brooklyn

THC

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 03:59:12 -0500

It is kind of strange that they call it Spanish food. I've noticed that a lot of PRs, Dominicans, Cubans and others call it Spanish food. I guess its just a catch all for places that serve rice and beans +. I wouldn't say "Authentic Spanish cuisine has nothing whatsoever to do with" these cultures. I wish there was nothing such thing as the imperial legacy.

nick

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:36:40 -0500

i dont give a fuck if the bread is authentic.. it looks delcicious!

BDT

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:50:42 -0500

Have to throw in a shout for La Congita in Jersey City on Manila here. It's kind of like the sixth borough, right? Okay, no, but it's still damn good. The cubano and coffee are killer and cheap.

Cuban girl

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:42:47 -0500

One complaint about "Cuban" sandwiches in NYC is that they use Italian or other non-Cuban bread. I have yet to find the real deal. Cuban bread makes a huge difference in texture and taste.

anonymass

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:14:44 -0500

I find it extremely strange that the eatery's sign says "Spanish and American Food." Spanish people (Spaniards) don't eat any of that shit. Authentic Spanish cuisine has nothing whatsoever to do with Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Argentinian, etc. food. Just because these cultures speak Spanish doesn't make them Spanish. N.B. - No, I'm not Spanish.

recharger

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:40:01 -0500

You got the address wrong. It's Flatbush and Park Place and Carleton. St. Marks is several blocks towards Manhattan.