The Cuban food, prepared with verve, is not the least of the attractions here.

When the cold blasts of winter penetrate even the heaviest jacket, thoughts don't turn automatically to Cuban food.

Well, he's going with me tonight for some Cuban food," Baker said.

"During the week we eat Cuban food," she said.

"Old Cuban food is the best," his father says, checking on his roast.

Cuban food gets a poor press, but unfairly.

"It's as much a part of the culture here as Cuban food and dominoes."

Cuban food turned out to be a good bet.

The result is lighter Cuban food that sacrifices little of the flavor.

After several mojitos and a lot of Cuban food, the knitters got down to business.