--- product_id: 245570678 title: "The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition" price: "€ 70.69" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/245570678-the-columbia-restaurant-spanish-cookbook-anniversary-edition store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition **Price:** € 70.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 70.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/245570678-the-columbia-restaurant-spanish-cookbook-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #140,570 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Spanish Cooking, Food & Wine #976 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks #1,516 in U.S. State & Local History | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 311 Reviews | ## Images ![The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91oWyuYloKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Columbia Restaurant delicious!!!! Cookbook a Must when you can't dine there! *by S***A on February 17, 2026* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic! *by J***Y on April 11, 2026* Our favorite Tampa restaurant and the cookbook does not disappoint. Lots of history with many, many recipes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book and Great Seller *by G***A on May 30, 2020* 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. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/245570678-the-columbia-restaurant-spanish-cookbook-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/245570678-the-columbia-restaurant-spanish-cookbook-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*