Cubanos (or
mixtos as they're called in Cuba and Miami), with their meaty/tangy blend of roast pork, ham, cheese, and pickles, have a pretty secure spot in the list of top 10 sandwiches of all time. It can be pretty tough to find a great one in Manhattan, but Havana Central does it up right.
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Havana Central took over the old West End space in Morningside Heights right by Columbia University a few years ago, and it was a nice change. No longer a dark, dingy space with a sticky-floored music venue in the darkest corner in the back, it's now an open (if dimly lit), friendly joint with nice energy, great street-side seating, and a decent lunch and dinner menu to boot. They've got three locations around the city, but only the Upper West Side and Union Square locations offer a special, egg-heavy brunch menu on Sundays.
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On Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., Havana Central (the Union Square and West End locations) will offer $1 empanadas. Flavors include chicken, beef, broccoli and cheese, and occasionally shrimp. Union Square: 22 East 17th Street (b/n Broadway and 5th...
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