#cuban-heritage

#cuban-heritage

Located on an unassuming block in Miami's Little Haiti neighbourhood, the once-derelict Villa Paula houses within it some of Miami's most fascinating lore. The residence was originally built in the late 19th century for Domingo Milord, the Cuban consul at the time, and his wife Paula, an opera singer. The Milords needed a comfortable residence that contrasted Cuba's rich design and architectural history compared to Miami's at-the-time provincial aesthetics.

In Miami we expect a Cuban sandwich to have only five ingredients: sweet ham, mojo-roasted pork, dill pickles, tangy yellow mustard, and pungent Swiss cheese on Cuban bread.

Lina Luaces, a 21-year-old model from Miami, was crowned Miss Universe Cuba, representing Santiago de Cuba, where her famous family hails from.