Cinnamon Lakeside brings Comida Cubana to 7 Degrees North

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Fans of Latin American food who are not sure where to start when it comes to Comida Cubana should explore the 7 Degrees North Cuban Night. Cuban flavours are known to tantalise taste buds with recipes that pack a powerful punch of flavour. The rich and varied flavours of Cuban cuisine are indicative of the diversity of Cuban culture.

Cuban cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisine. During colonial times, Cuba was an important port for trade, and many Spaniards who lived there brought their culinary traditions along with them.

Cuban recipes share spices and techniques with Spanish and African cooking with some Caribbean influence in spice and flavour. This results in a unique, interesting and flavourful blend of the cultural influences with strong similarities in the cuisine of the neighbouring Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

The unique types of Cuban dishes have an abundance of flavours with a variety of ingredients that represent the authenticity of the country. Among some of the Cuban food that will be on offer are ‘Picadillo’ which is a Cuban style hash, ‘Camarones En Crema Con Cilantro’ – shrimp in cilantro cream sauce and ‘Fricasé de Pollo’, a chicken fricasse. Some of the popular types of dishes throughout Cuba are bite size delicacies that make an ideal evening snack.

The variety of Cuban drinks includes the famous mojitos that are in various types of flavours such as the original mojitos, raspberry, pineapple and strawberry. The Havana Special, Canchanchara and Batidos are among the range of drinks available at the 7 Degrees North Cuban Night.

The evening ambience on the deck of one of Colombo’s trendiest bars complements these Cuban delicacies, offering diners a relaxing evening. A perfect location for an evening chat whilst enjoying the live music and relaxing in the al fresco area by the famous Beira Lake.

Cuban Night takes place at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo every Saturday from 8 p.m. onwards. For inquiries, the 7 Degrees North crew is available on 2491948.