Last week while in Key West we were scouting out for some quality Cuban cuisine and found ourselves at Havana 1. It was such an incredible experience. The food was aromatic and authentic and cooked all to perfection, but the restaurant also doubled as an art studio featuring the owner, Juan Ego's work. His work includes art of portraying compassion, sociopolitical issues and moments in his life. I don't share my political beliefs on c&é, but I will admit that meeting compassionate Cubans who have done so well to build a livelihood considering US-Cuban relations, brings warmth to my heart.
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{all photographs taken by Supal of c&é}
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Have you visited a similar type of restaurant? Please share your experience!
Awesome, what a great little venue! Nice work Sups! The art is gorgeous - very Modigliani-esque, no?
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous pictures, S! I especially love the black and white one in the second to the last row -- is that the restaurant owner? Beautiful bokeh on that one. Love these little glimpses into your life.
ReplyDeleteThere's a Cuban restaurant in NYC that we always go to whenever we visit.... I'm craving it right now after these photos! So much fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! If I'm ever in Key West I will be sure to track this place down. Beautiful pictures, Supal!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat spot! I love restaurants with character :) His artwork is awesome, he has such a cool style. Well done, Supal! You photos are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring meal that must have been! Thanks so much for sharing, I'm with Brynn, definitely going to look this place up if I ever find myself in Key West.
ReplyDeletewhat fun colors! that cheesecake looks amazing! yummy
ReplyDeletehow cool!! i love restaurant spots like this - such character! great photos, sups!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly colorful restaurant. The food looks delicious, too! I have never tried Cuban food, but I would love to!
ReplyDeleteI just ate dinner and this is making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog! x
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It was SO delicious! Especially the vegetarian paella.
ReplyDeleteIt was my first for authentic Cuban food, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
ReplyDeleteI know! Sadly, it's been my first real exposure to something so awesome like this!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a key lime pie, but you can't tell. It was incredible and you could tell it was fresh with just enough bits of pulp in it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this post! It was so inspiring and knew I wanted to share it on c&é especially considering my love for #arttoinspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! His artwork was incredible and the stories behind them were riveting.
ReplyDeleteYou have to! I suggest the grilled grouper and the key lime pie.
ReplyDeleteI'm craving all over again!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's the restaurant owner/artist.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too! Thanks so much, smeetz!
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