Instead of grilling up burgers, or munching on buffalo wings, for this year's Super Bowl consider adding a Cuban sandwich to the menu.
“Eating a Cuban sandwich in Tampa, during a Tampa Super Bowl, I don’t think it can get any better than that,” says Jeff Houck, Columbia Restaurant spokesperson.
The Columbia Restaurant has been whipping up the classic sandwich recipe since 1905 — many say the beloved sandwich was created in the Bay Area.
“It’s really kind of like time travel in every bite,” says Houck. “Each layer represents the melting pot that came to Ybor City.”
The sandwich consists of sweet ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
The’ve also sourced their Cuban bread from La Segunda Bakery for more than 100 years.
“This sandwich represents the melting pot of so many people ... to love Tampa, to live here, and enjoy it’s flavors,” says Houck.
The Columbia restaurant offers platters and curbside pickup, click here for their website.