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Glenn Lindgren: The store is part of the renaissance of Calle Ocho that is helping revitalize the area.
Raúl Musibay: It's a great place to pick up some Cuban-themed souvenirs of your trip to Miami.
Jorge Castillo: With the closing of her own store, it's one of only a few places where you can purchase the artwork of Cookie Etxebarrieta.
Glenn Lindgren: One of the best places for Latin music of all types is Lily's Records. Owner Lilia Reyes has a large and very comprehensive collection of Latin American CDs.
Jorge Castillo: She's been in the music business since 1968.
Raúl Musibay: If they don't have it at Lily's, they can get it for you!
Jorge Castillo: When we want to get a really great bottle of wine from a place with a knowledgeable sales staff, there is only one place -- El Gato Tuerto.
Raúl Musibay: Even if you know nothing about wine, these people are going to help educate you.
Glenn Lindgren: A great selection of wine from Spain to complement that paella you're making for this evening.
Jorge Castillo: A great place to sample some of the fruits you just can't get back home in Des Moines!
Glenn Lindgren: We've had more fun checking out a grocery in Chinatown, or Little Italy, Germantown -- whatever.
Jorge Castillo: It's fun to see what people from other cultures are eating.
Glenn Lindgren: It's even more fun to discover new foods.
Raúl Musibay: Sometimes we discover some things we really don't like.
Glenn Lindgren: But that's all part of the fun!
Jorge Castillo: One of the most authentic Cuban groceries can be found right on Calle Ocho.
Glenn Lindgren: The Tropical Supermarket harks back to the early days of Sedanos -- before they went "Hollywood."
Jorge Castillo: No, it's not fancy but in an era of big corporate supermarket chains, it is a little piece of history.
Raúl Musibay: They have all of the Latin foods.
Glenn Lindgren: Stop in to pick up something for a snack, a quick lunch, or enough food to prepare a complete Cuban meal.
Jorge Castillo: Just have fun, come in and browse. I guarantee you will find something that will tempt you.
Jorge Castillo: In the 1940s and 1950s, Cuban bakers took cake baking (a direct import form the United States) to new heights.
Glenn Lindgren: One bakery that has deep roots in Cuba is the La Gran Via Super Cake.
Jorge Castillo: They make beautiful cakes for all occasions.
Glenn Lindgren: Stop by and pick up some "walking around" Cuban pastries for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Glenn Lindgren: Believe me, the Tosca Bakery is worth the trip. It has to be one of the best Cuban bakeries in Miami!
Jorge Castillo: They have everything here -- all of the classic Cuban pastries, pastelitos, brazo gitano, nata cake, capuchinos, torrejas -- with so many great things, you're going to have a hard time making up your mind.
Glenn Lindgren: That's why I always start with a large bag or box! In a few minutes I have a huge load of treats to bring home and share with family and friends.
Raúl Musibay: When you have a box of fresh Cuban pastries, it's just amazing how many friends you suddenly have.
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