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So with the much anticipated Dream South Beach opening its doors this summer down Miami way, I thought it perfect timing to take a blip [that's a blog-trip] down to 11th Street and Collins Avenue.
Part of emersion into the culture of any city is taking a look at routine and ritual of the local landscape... and there is no more perfect starting place for that than your morning cup o' joe.
Miami is the land of cafe cubano [cuban coffee]. If you're looking for that morning jolt, there is no better way to jump start your day than a cafecito. One thing that you shouldn't expect though is a big gulp-sized tumbler of coffee. Cafe Cubano is all about packing a big punch in a small package. Here's the low down on how to get your buzz on Miami Style.
Cafecito or Café Cubano : Cuban-style espresso. Served in a small espresso cup, it is very strong and very sweet. Whether to sip it or down it like a shot is up to personal taste, so whichever way you prefer is accepted.
Espumita : The first few drips of cafecito are dripped into a pot with a few teaspoons of sugar. The person making the cafecito will whip this mixture into a sweet foam for the top of the drink. This foam is called espumita.
Colada : Being a social drink, cafecito can be ordered ready to share with friends. Order a colada and your drink will come in a large cup with a lid along with plastic espresso cups. After lunch, you will see stores and businesses all over Miami with shots of cafecito being passed around. Take a colada back to your office, and you will be surprised at the number of friends you have!
Cortadito : Cafecito with milk added. Each place you go uses a different ratio, so there really is no standard. Some places use only a few tablespoons of milk while others use half milk and half cafecito. Either way, it’s a great way to try Café Cubano for the first time to get the taste of it.
Café con Leche (coffee with milk) : Similar to a latte. You are served a cup of hot milk and a shot of Café Cubano in a separate cup. Just dump the coffee into the milk when you are ready for it. You usually won’t need sugar, since to cafecito is sweetened already.
And just a final word of advice to novices... since Cafe Cubano is about twice as strong as normal American coffee, use it sparingly at first. Think of it as a dopio with a latin american accent.
For a great Cafecito, visit David's Cafe at 1058 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach adjacent to the upcoming Dream South Beach (305) 534-8736 http://www.davidscafe.com/
Part of emersion into the culture of any city is taking a look at routine and ritual of the local landscape... and there is no more perfect starting place for that than your morning cup o' joe.
Miami is the land of cafe cubano [cuban coffee]. If you're looking for that morning jolt, there is no better way to jump start your day than a cafecito. One thing that you shouldn't expect though is a big gulp-sized tumbler of coffee. Cafe Cubano is all about packing a big punch in a small package. Here's the low down on how to get your buzz on Miami Style.
Cafecito or Café Cubano : Cuban-style espresso. Served in a small espresso cup, it is very strong and very sweet. Whether to sip it or down it like a shot is up to personal taste, so whichever way you prefer is accepted.
Espumita : The first few drips of cafecito are dripped into a pot with a few teaspoons of sugar. The person making the cafecito will whip this mixture into a sweet foam for the top of the drink. This foam is called espumita.
Colada : Being a social drink, cafecito can be ordered ready to share with friends. Order a colada and your drink will come in a large cup with a lid along with plastic espresso cups. After lunch, you will see stores and businesses all over Miami with shots of cafecito being passed around. Take a colada back to your office, and you will be surprised at the number of friends you have!
Cortadito : Cafecito with milk added. Each place you go uses a different ratio, so there really is no standard. Some places use only a few tablespoons of milk while others use half milk and half cafecito. Either way, it’s a great way to try Café Cubano for the first time to get the taste of it.
Café con Leche (coffee with milk) : Similar to a latte. You are served a cup of hot milk and a shot of Café Cubano in a separate cup. Just dump the coffee into the milk when you are ready for it. You usually won’t need sugar, since to cafecito is sweetened already.
And just a final word of advice to novices... since Cafe Cubano is about twice as strong as normal American coffee, use it sparingly at first. Think of it as a dopio with a latin american accent.
For a great Cafecito, visit David's Cafe at 1058 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach adjacent to the upcoming Dream South Beach (305) 534-8736 http://www.davidscafe.com/
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