In Search Of The Perfect Cuban Sandwich

     Four years ago, while taking a shared van ride to Logan Airport in Boston, we were talking with a woman also riding who was going home to Chicago.  When she found out we were on our way to Miami, heading out to our first cruise, she was excited to tell us about getting the best Cuban Sandwich there.  She said it was so delicious that she got one in Miami and carried it back home on the plane for later.  I never heard of a Cuban Sandwich, but if it is this good, then I knew that I had to find one for myself!
     So, after arriving at the hotel, we needed to find some supper, and decided that maybe we could find this Cuban sandwich.  As we walked towards what looked like the right place, we passed the Miami Heat basketball arena, which was pretty exciting.  Further down, we found this small strip mall, including this small deli. We asked if they could make us Cuban sandwiches, and the woman pulled out this huge loaf of bread, the just had deli ham there and I thought, "I don't want to eat a loaf of bread and some ham", so we, politely (hopefully), told her we changed our minds.  I was so discouraged, we were leaving Miami the next day for the cruise and there was no chance to find this wonderful food.
      So, what is the significance of the picture above, since it is not a Cuban Sandwich?  It is the tall glass souvenir I took home from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market that we found just around the corner!  It was fantastic and alot of fun!  "Run, Forrest, Run!!"  I'm on a quest, keep reading!
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market