I first discovered Cuban food on a business trip to Miami. I instantly fell in love with the comforting flavors of this cuisine. I also found one of my all-time favorite foods – fried plantains! Don’t even get me started on Cuban coffee, café cubano, which is insanely addictive, and the only thing that kept me going each morning after late nights of enjoying Miami’s party scene!
Chicago definitely isn’t Miami, but I’m happy to have found some great Cuban restaurants, such as Habana Libre, Cafe Laguardia, and now 90 Miles …

My third visit last night – this says a whole lot because the CFW crew seldomly has repeat restaurants. But this one meets the delicious, affordable and BYOB requirements that we’re looking for in a local favorite restaurants.
Chicago is just beginning to get chilly and my guests of the night are visiting from Dubai. They obviously, aren’t used to the cold. Taking them to Habana Libre was like driving to a restaurant and entering into a local restaurant in Havana (not that I’ve been to Havana, but …