With a spirited sense of buen gusto, Havana Central presents a portal to Cubas golden era, when life on the island paradise was a continuous party.

Stepping through the doors, diners enter circa 1950s Havana, where Celia Cruz is singing her latest hit with the La Sonora Matancera band, where the flavorful food is gently spiced and comfortingly reminiscent of home (no matter where home might be!). The bartender has a refreshing mojito waiting and Ernest Hemingway could walk in any minute and belly up to the bar.

Havana Central is located at 2911 Broadway, www.havanacentral.com