Page 10 - September 2015 Castle Pines Connection Dining Guide

Welcome toIf you can’t find the time or the money to jauntoff to Cuba for a long weekend, you are in luck.Right here in Colorado, there are several locationsthat can lend you a little taste of Cuba. Per a friendly recommendation, Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria made it on our list of placesto sample a bite of ethnic flavor.The Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria is one of three more casual spinoffsof the original Cuba Cuba Café & Bar in Denver.The idea was born when David Karam (former CEO of Wendy’s International, now SbarroCEO) made owner, Kristy Socarras the proposition to help her expand in Colorado.“The sandwicheria menu is a compilation of ideas from myself, our head chef Carlos, my family and our managers,” said co-owner Kristy Socarras. “It’s family style and we tweak the Cuban recipes a little bit.”Their Cubanized menu boasts flavorsand spices like garlic, cumin andoregano – typical elements featured inCuban cuisine. One of the more popularitems on the menu is the famous Cubansandwich, known as the ‘Cubano.’ Diners can request their mojo; a tangy Cuban garlic-citrus sauce that is created in house.Purposefully, we avoided the lunch hour because it is rumored that the place gets slammed in the afternoon. Though it was a great day toCuba Cuba Sandwicheria is located at 5322 DTC Boulevard in Greenwood Village. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Happy Hour is daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 303-741-4634 or visit www.cubacubadenver.com.10 The Connection Food & Dining advertise@castlepinesconnection.comtake advantage of the patio, the cool, shady interior felt equally inviting. As we glanced at the menu, it was hardnot to admire the painted ‘Cubana’ on the wall and the framed pictures of scenes from Cuba.Since we were in a sandwich shop, a member in my party went with the flow to order the star of the show: theCubano sandwich – slow roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese,