Immigrant flavor fills a deep melting pot of patriotism at Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Casimiro Hernandez Sr., an immigrant from Cuba of Spanish heritage, founded the festive dining ...

to when immigrants were leaving indelible footprints in Florida communities such as Tampa's Ybor City. "Tampa was like the sandwich, a mixture of cultures and food," Columbia Restaurant once noted ...

“It’s definitely one of Tampa’s signature dishes,” said Andy Huse, author and Florida studies curator ... have their own salad?” The Columbia Restaurant is celebrating its 120th year.

Tampa, Florida – The beloved Cuban sandwich ... Gonzmart Jr., the fifth-generation owner of Tampa dining landmark Columbia Restaurant, told Fox News Digital. The eatery was founded by his ...

The five Florida restaurants that made the list are found in cities throughout the Sunshine State. Here they are, presented in alphabetical order: Columbia Restaurant — Tampa Latitudes — Key ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida’s oldest restaurant recently ... meal into a feast for the senses,” the report said. The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor earned the title in Florida for its ...

Tampa’s Columbia restaurant began serving bean ... Carol Dover, president and CEO of the more than 10,000-member Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, said that Gonzmart is not alone.