Miller said he hatched that general concept years ago with the help of his late friend, Sam Ellerbeck, who remains an inspiration for the business years after he died. “The whole concept behind the business is ‘our flavors versus your taste buds.’” “What people can expect is something different than what they are used to,” he said. He emphasized that the business aims to push the boundaries of customers’ culinary expectations. Versus, which specializes in Asian-style street food, debuted its food truck on Wednesday, according to co-owner Lucas Miller. Donatus, Iowa.Ī Dubuque business that focuses on unique offerings and bold flavors has expanded its local presence with the recent launch of a food truck. In this edition, we highlight developments in Dubuque Cuba City, Wis. Be sure to like Mount Dora Buzz on Facebook for breaking news.Do you have an interesting story or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business editor Jeff Montgomery by calling 56 or by emailing Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states.
Recommendations: Pechuga a la Plancha, Pernil, Arroz con Pollo, Bistec Palomilla, Mojito cocktail, Cafe Cubanoįor local news, reviews and events in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis, click here for your free subscription to Mount Dora Buzz.In addition to the flavorful fare, the service is always friendly, just like one might expect from a small neighborhood cafe in Varadero.Īddress: 320 Dora Dawdry Way, downtown Mount Dora (but you can also enter on Donnelly Street between 4th & 3rd Avenunes). This delicious, espresso sized cup of high octane coffee is guaranteed to perk you up, so don't make plans to nap! The best way to finish your meal is with an authentic Cafe Cubano. It tastes just as good sitting on Copacabana's patio as it does in the front porches of Havana. The traditional lime cocktail's fresh mint leaves are muddled to perfection infusing the rum with its refreshing oils. Once again, this restaurant doesn't disappoint. No Cuban meal would be complete without a refreshing mojito. If you're hard core, dip Tostones or Mariquitas (sliced and fried plantains) into it. Poured over their meat dishes or used as a salad dressing it's delicious. The cafe's entrees are also available mid day.Ĭopacabana's savory Chimichurri sauce, different than the original Argentine version of the sauce, is a coveted condiment for garlic lovers. The lunch menu features traditional sandwiches like Sandwich Cubano, Media Noche, and Sandwich de Pollo which are pressed on fresh Cuban bread. The menu also features six vegetarian entrees.įor appetizers, the Mariquitas con Mojo (crispy, thin plantain chips), the Coctel de Camarones (Cuban shrimp cocktail similar to a spicy shrimp gazpacho), meat Empanadas (meat turnovers) and Masitas de Puerco (marinated, fried pork chunks) are all authentic and perfect for sharing. The side dishes like morros (white rice cooked with black beans), red beans or black beans are as good as any on Calle Ocho.
The Arroz con Pollo (yellow saffron rice with chicken) is also an authentic dish to enjoy that is similar to a chicken paella. The bright, typically bustling restaurant serves up traditional Cuban entrees like Bistec Palomilla (seasoned and tenderized steak with onions), Pechuga a la Plancha (marinated and grilled chicken & onions), Pernil (mojo roasted pork) and Churrasco steak (marinated, tenderized skirt steak). That's just one reason Copacabana Cafe, a downtown Mount Dora favorite, is such a treat. Few expect to find authentic Cuban fare in sleepy northern Lake County.Īfter living in Miami for several years, few Central Florida Cuban restaurants have measured up to South Florida's famous Latin eateries. Some of the greatest restaurant finds are the unexpected.