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Subject: [Leica] PAW: Late Lunch at the Columbia
From: rgacpa at gmail.com (Bob Adler)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:47:34 -0700
References: <CACeROa7dG2fqaOc+57Tvmah72qURzva6MRHRjRaL1cRUG8bitw@mail.gmail.com>

I can see why you enjoy the restaurant, Phong.  Very lovely wood and decor.  
Of another time. 
Best,
Bob

Sent from my iPad

On Apr 16, 2013, at 7:33 PM, Phong <leicaphong at gmail.com> wrote:

> I had business in Tampa Bay, Florida, and after a particular difficult
> meeting with the clients, went to nearby Ybor City and had a late lunch at
> the Columbia, a local landmark and self-proclaimed oldest restaurant in
> Florida.  The restaurant specializes in Spanish food with a Cuban accent.
> I eat there whenever I have a chance, and find the simple dishes the best
> (chicken with yellow rice, Cubano sandwich).  The restaurant has several
> dining rooms, all with a lot old-world character.  Ybor City itself is a
> neighborhood full or architectural charm, with a lot of old style cigar
> smoke shops, and has the best Cuban bread I have ever had.  Too bad my work
> in the area did not leave me much time for photography.  One of these days,
> I will go back on my dime and on my time and enjoy myself. Meanwhile,
> here's this week's PAW:
> 
> http://www.pbase.com/phong/image/149712932
> 
> As always, C & C welcome and appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> - Phong
> 
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