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 …

 Turquoise Cafe is one of those places that has been on my “To Do” list for years.  Now that Mr. Man lives practically around the corner, its been on my radar, since I pass by it a few times a week.  I always make a mental note, “Oh yeah, STILL have to try this place!”  I’ve even stopped to look at the menu outside more than once, but for one reason or another, was never motivated to go in. 
Cut to last week, when Mr. Man and I were taking a …