The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition
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In this narrated cookbook, Adela Hernandez Gonzmart and Ferdie Pacheco memorialize their passion for the Columbia, the nation’s largest Spanish restaurant and Florida’s oldest restaurant. This special 115th anniversary edition of The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook features a touching foreword by Andrea Gonzmart Williams, granddaughter of Adela. Adela’s affair with food is a family legacy that began in the early twentieth century, when her grandfather Casimiro Hernandez emigrated from Cuba to Tampa. In 1905, Casimiro purchased a small corner café, where he started selling soup, sandwiches, and coffee. Out of gratitude to his new country, he named his small café Columbia, after the personification of America in the popular song “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean.” Prophetically, he added this motto to his sign: “The Gem of All Spanish Restaurants.” Casimiro became known for dishes that the Columbia still serves today—Spanish bean soup, his hearty creation that combines sausage, garbanzo beans, and potatoes in a beef stock; arroz con pollo, a classic chicken and rice dish; an authentic Cuban sandwich; and the “1905” Salad®, dressed with the family’s special blend of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Spanish olive oil. This anniversary edition of The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook is a history of the elegant family restaurant, which now boasts multiple locations across Florida, and a delicious cookbook of 178 recipes that make them famous. It is also the biography of Adela, the heart of the Columbia, with commentary by Ferdie Pacheco—Muhammad Ali’s “Fight Doctor,” Ybor City’s famous raconteur, and Adela’s childhood friend. Adela and Ferdie have since passed, but this book remains a testament to their love of good food and their joy in sharing the aroma, the seasonings, and the glamour of the Columbia. Review: Columbia Restaurant delicious!!!! Cookbook a Must when you can't dine there! - Absolutely love this restaurant in Sarasota. My absolute favorite when visiting Florida. It is so nice to be able to make these dishes at home. The history and stories to go along with the recipes are a plus. Thanks to the family for sharing the memories and recipes. Review: Authentic! - Our favorite Tampa restaurant and the cookbook does not disappoint. Lots of history with many, many recipes.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 311 Reviews |
S**A
Columbia Restaurant delicious!!!! Cookbook a Must when you can't dine there!
Absolutely love this restaurant in Sarasota. My absolute favorite when visiting Florida. It is so nice to be able to make these dishes at home. The history and stories to go along with the recipes are a plus. Thanks to the family for sharing the memories and recipes.
J**Y
Authentic!
Our favorite Tampa restaurant and the cookbook does not disappoint. Lots of history with many, many recipes.
G**A
Great Book and Great Seller
This was an amazing on a wonderful book. This book is a charming book which not only shares the story behind this iconic restaurant but it also shares delicious and authentic recipes from it! I have used these recipes many times which always turn out delicious and get rave reviews. Since I already own a copy I purchased this for my daughter so that she can make these memorable dishes for her own family and friends~ there’s something so wonderful about traditions being handed down. The seller was fantastic as this book came in wonderful condition very quickly.
L**E
Awesome book for new as well as experienced cook
This is a great book , with delicious recipes. It is very well written, provides some history about the author and the a restaurant called the Columbia. The name of the dishes are written in both English and Spanish. I was able to find a few recipes for items I have ordered from a local Latin restaurant and give them a try, and my family loved them. What I love the most about this book is that the recipes are simple and require few ingredients, so trying new dishes doesn't require too much advance planning. If you like Latin food but were afraid to cook it .... this is the book for you!!!!!
A**S
Great recipes. Interesting stories.
Read all the stories. First recipe I tried was christmas pork. Very good with marinated onion slices. Can’t wait to do something else. Only downside I see is finding some of the spices. Worth buying, especially if you can’t get to restaurant regularly.
J**L
Great reminder of Columbia’s delicious menu.
I was looking for a specific recipe, but it was not in this book. However, I’ve made several of the other dishes and they are all delicious.
S**R
Best cookbook ever!
I grew up in Tampa- the Columbia Restaurant is one of the best I’ve ever eaten at. This cookbook allows me to make my favorite dishes at home!!
O**Z
I love the family story of our kitchen and culture. Love it.. a great wedding gift!
I’m 72, a CPA, a Realtor, a Caretaker, &, a proud COOK, plus, I love the Classy Cookbook, the family, and, their CARE for excellence.. They have a SPECIALTY KITCHEN for each of their Super Dishes, &, that’s brilliant ( from Mr. GonsMart, himself )..
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