
{"id":9464,"date":"2013-06-03T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2013-06-03T11:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oncubamagazine.com\/?p=9464"},"modified":"2013-06-03T19:03:30","modified_gmt":"2013-06-03T19:03:30","slug":"3-friends-3-days-in-havana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/styles-trends\/technologies-of-communication-and-media\/3-friends-3-days-in-havana\/","title":{"rendered":"3 friends, 3 days in Havana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tamara, Lupe, and Ana were friends from way back. One afternoon some 20 years ago, bored, homework done, they decided to make flan. Setting to work in Lupe\u2019s cramped but well-equipped kitchen, they channeled knowledge learned from generations of Cuban cooks, both here and there: Ana insisted the ingredients be measured out in tin cans, the way they did in Cuba; Tamara added fine ribbons of parmesan cheese like her aunt taught her. After nesting the pan in the pressure cooker, they turned on the stove and high-fived. Prematurely: the flame was too high, it gained pressure dangerously fast and they\u2019d forgotten the water. When Lupe\u2019s<br \/>\nmom came home from work, she discovered a hole in the ceiling, flan-splattered walls, and Ana nursing a bruised wrist suffered when the lid exploded like a bomb. Shaking her head she said: \u201cYou girls are always getting into trouble with your projects. You\u2019re the tres fieras!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When they caught the food truck wave sweeping the US with their mobile take-out restaurant serving traditional Cuban cooking, they knew they\u2019d call it Las Tres Fieras. Today, workers and tourists line up four deep at their Tribeca food truck in downtown Manhattan for the trio\u2019s famous stuffed plantains, ropa vieja, and yes, flan.<\/p>\n<p>Not long ago, Tamara\u2019s grandmother called from Caimito\u00a0\u2014she\u2019d uncovered a book of old family recipes in the junk closet. Maybe the Tres Fieras could adapt some dishes from three generations of S\u00e1nchez cooks for their food truck? Days later, Ana\u2019s cousin emailed saying she needed guidance before opening her Vedado paladar. It was decided: the friends would visit Cuba, recover some traditional criolla recipes, and see for themselves how the new economic panorama was unfolding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9465\" style=\"width: 527px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9465 \" alt=\"Spa O2 They all agreed: after long days in the food truck, they needed some rejuvenation before diving into Havana\u2019s chaotic rhythm. First stop was this spotless spa and garden oasis with a modern gym, chic salon and the city\u2019s best pedicure. After facials and hot stone massages, they were  ready\u2026\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta11.jpg\" width=\"527\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta11.jpg 753w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta11-750x497.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spa O2<br \/>They all agreed: after long days in the food truck, they needed some rejuvenation before diving into Havana\u2019s chaotic rhythm. First stop was this spotless spa and garden oasis with a modern gym, chic salon and the city\u2019s best pedicure. After facials and hot stone massages, they were<br \/>ready\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9466\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9466 \" alt=\"Ivan Chef Justo  All of Havana was buzzing about this restaurant\u2014mandatory for the friends\u2019 gastronomic  research. Nestled on the upstairs terrace overlooking Habana Vieja, they ate sublime  eggplant\/pancetta ravioli, delicate sardines, and a finger-licking good rack of lamb. With the first  spoonful of cuatro leches they knew the dessert would be a huge hit back home.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta21.jpg\" width=\"534\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta21.jpg 763w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta21-750x528.jpg 750w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta21-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Chef Justo<br \/>All of Havana was buzzing about this restaurant\u2014mandatory for the friends\u2019 gastronomic<br \/>research. Nestled on the upstairs terrace overlooking Habana Vieja, they ate sublime<br \/>eggplant\/pancetta ravioli, delicate sardines, and a finger-licking good rack of lamb. With the first<br \/>spoonful of cuatro leches they knew the dessert would be a huge hit back home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9467\" style=\"width: 554px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9467 \" alt=\"Discoteca Escaleras al cielo  When Ana\u2019s cousin said \u201clet\u2019s go dancing!\u201d the friends didn\u2019t imagine this hip, happening club  with go-go boys and girls pole dancing to a live DJ; couples of all orientations ripping up the  dance floor; and a dizzying light show. It was going to be a late, fun night.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91.jpg\" width=\"554\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91.jpg 792w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta91-750x474.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Discoteca Escaleras al cielo<br \/>When Ana\u2019s cousin said \u201clet\u2019s go dancing!\u201d the friends didn\u2019t imagine this hip, happening club<br \/>with go-go boys and girls pole dancing to a live DJ; couples of all orientations ripping up the<br \/>dance floor; and a dizzying light show. It was going to be a late, fun night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9469\" style=\"width: 545px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9469 \" alt=\"Real Caf\u00e9  Hungry after dancing \u2018til near dawn, Ana, Lupe and Tamara headed to this cute bar-restaurant   in a quiet pocket of Playa. Noshing on fruit kabobs and a cheese plate between Olmeca   Reposado shots, they marveled at Havana\u2019s new energy\u2014even at 5 am.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101.jpg\" width=\"545\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101.jpg 779w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101-750x515.jpg 750w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta101-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Real Caf\u00e9<br \/>Hungry after dancing \u2018til near dawn, Ana, Lupe and Tamara headed to this cute bar-restaurant<br \/>in a quiet pocket of Playa. Noshing on fruit kabobs and a cheese plate between Olmeca<br \/>Reposado shots, they marveled at Havana\u2019s new energy\u2014even at 5 am.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9468\" style=\"width: 527px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta111.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9468 \" alt=\"Hostal Guanabo Nursing hangovers, the friends took off for Guanabo, a idyllic beach 20 minutes east of Havana; Tamara knew a spectacular casa particular that rented rooms \u2014with Jacuzzis!\u2014overlooking the sea. Swinging in the hammock, palms rustling and waves crashing, they decided to let the entire place next time they were in town.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta111.jpg\" width=\"527\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta111.jpg 753w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta111-750x499.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hostal Guanabo<br \/>Nursing hangovers, the friends took off for Guanabo, a idyllic beach 20 minutes east of Havana; Tamara knew a spectacular casa particular that rented rooms \u2014with Jacuzzis!\u2014overlooking the sea. Swinging in the hammock, palms rustling and waves crashing, they decided to let the entire place next time they were in town.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9470\" style=\"width: 527px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9470 \" alt=\"Piscolabis Cuban creativity is unsurpassed and this bazaar-caf\u00e9 is known as the hot spot for scoring handmade, one-of-a-kind goods. Sipping espresso on the cozy sofas, the friends decided to outfit their food truck with quirky antique bottle candelabras. Lupe, meanwhile, splurged on a hand sewn guayabera for her husband.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121.jpg\" width=\"527\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121.jpg 753w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta121-750x537.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piscolabis<br \/>Cuban creativity is unsurpassed and this bazaar-caf\u00e9 is known as the hot spot for scoring<br \/>handmade, one-of-a-kind goods. Sipping espresso on the cozy sofas, the friends decided to<br \/>outfit their food truck with quirky antique bottle candelabras. Lupe, meanwhile, splurged on a<br \/>hand sewn guayabera for her husband.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9471\" style=\"width: 514px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9471 \" alt=\"Boaz Restaurante Female chefs are novel in Havana and the friends were eager to taste what magic Chef Yhovana was cooking up. They sampled several signature dishes with Boaz sauce. Delicious, but like smart chefs everywhere, Yhovana wouldn\u2019t divulge her secret ingredients.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta8.jpg\" width=\"514\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta8.jpg 734w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta8-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta8-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boaz Restaurante<br \/>Female chefs are novel in Havana and the friends were eager to taste what magic Chef Yhovana<br \/>was cooking up. They sampled several signature dishes with Boaz sauce. Delicious, but like<br \/>smart chefs everywhere, Yhovana wouldn\u2019t divulge her secret ingredients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9472\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta72.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9472 \" alt=\"El Tablao de Pancho For another memorable night out, the friends reserved a table at this gourmet restaurant featuring a top-flight orchestra. Guest appearances by Cuban legends, including Buena Vista Social Club members, made it the best music they enjoyed their entire trip.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta72.jpg\" width=\"520\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta72.jpg 743w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta72-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta72-120x86.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Tablao de Pancho<br \/>For another memorable night out, the friends reserved a table at this gourmet restaurant<br \/>featuring a top-flight orchestra. Guest appearances by Cuban legends, including Buena Vista<br \/>Social Club members, made it the best music they enjoyed their entire trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9473\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta41.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9473 \" alt=\"El Guajirito Tamara split off from her friends and invited the whole Caimito clan to lunch on some of Havana\u2019s finest comida criolla. Digging into traditional dishes like pork ribs and lamb \u201cchilindr\u00f3n,\u201d her grandmother declared them as good as anything in the book of old family recipes. High praise, indeed.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta41.jpg\" width=\"533\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta41.jpg 761w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta41-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta41-750x517.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Guajirito<br \/>Tamara split off from her friends and invited the whole Caimito clan to lunch on some of<br \/>Havana\u2019s finest comida criolla. Digging into traditional dishes like pork ribs and lamb \u201cchilindr\u00f3n,\u201d her grandmother declared them as good as anything in the book of old family recipes. High praise, indeed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9474\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9474 \" alt=\"STARBIEN \u201cTake me to a paladar that inspired you to start your own,\u201d Ana told her cousin. Relaxing on the balcony of this gorgeous Vedado property, they sampled creative, well-executed plates served by friendly staff. \u201cChic, non-pretentious, professional: excellent inspiration!\u201d Ana declared.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51.jpg\" width=\"543\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51.jpg 776w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta51-750x505.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">STARBIEN<br \/>\u201cTake me to a paladar that inspired you to start your own,\u201d Ana told her cousin. Relaxing on the<br \/>balcony of this gorgeous Vedado property, they sampled creative, well-executed plates served<br \/>by friendly staff. \u201cChic, non-pretentious, professional: excellent inspiration!\u201d Ana declared.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9476\" style=\"width: 527px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9476 \" alt=\"La Guarida There was no question their last dinner had to be at this elegant, tasteful restaurant, Havana\u2019s most famous. Dining on watermelon gazpacho and red snapper in coconut below a striking canvas by Ranca\u00f1o, the friends toasted to health and wealth\u2014their own and Cuba\u2019s.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oncubanews.com\/wmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31.jpg\" width=\"527\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31.jpg 753w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31-750x541.jpg 750w, https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ruta31-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Guarida<br \/>There was no question their last dinner had to be at this elegant, tasteful restaurant, Havana\u2019s<br \/>most famous. Dining on watermelon gazpacho and red snapper in coconut below a striking<br \/>canvas by Ranca\u00f1o, the friends toasted to health and wealth\u2014their own and Cuba\u2019s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tamara, Lupe, and Ana were friends from way back. One afternoon some 20 years ago, bored, homework done, they decided to make flan. 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