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Havana 1957 Wins: Best Sandwiches of America

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This seems to the year of Latin influences in the sandwich category restaurant menus, Latin connecting with innovation & creativity.

Without a doubt, Restaurant Hospitality’s Best Sandwiches annual competition is one of the most expected, where independent operators have the opportunity to submit their sandwich candidates. RH’s editors evaluate based on looks, description, uniqueness notes & ingredients. Editors spot the trends across the nation and select the winners in America, a slideshow that every chef gets to look at for one year when they need inspiration for their menus. 

One of the notable trends for 2022 is the Latino influences that mix Cuban with Mexican or Brazilian, like Havana 1957, Chef Yunior Perez, one of  the winners and editorial mentions of the year.

Chef Yunior, born and raised in Havana, Cuba where he went to culinary school, moved to Miami in 2015 & joined VE Restaurant Group with the Havana 1957 concept in 2018. Promoted to Sous Chef in only two months on the job, he is now the Executive Chef in South Beach, at the Hotel Breakwater location in Miami Beach. 

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Chef Yunior’s mantra: Elige un trabajo que te guste y no tendras que trabajar ni un dia en tu vida” aka Get a job that you love so you dont have to work a single day in your life”.
When you love your work, it does not feel like working at all.

For the head turning El Guapo aka The handsome , Yunior’s inspiration are Latin America roots, flavors, culture & Cuban Sandwich, the famous sandwich with a wikipedia entry. “I have to specially thank Chef Juan Luis Rosales, Concept Chef Havana 1957 & Corporate Chef Alex Medina for their support & expertise when creating El Guapo” – said Chef Perez.

The Cubano-style sandwich El Guapo, proud with flavors from Latin America, has roasted picanha beef, cream cheese chimichurri sauce, guacamole and roasted tomatoes pressed in Cuban bread topped with butter.

Find Best Sandwiches of America in 2022 HERE.

 

By. E. Machado

VE Group co-founder & owner Jamil Dib TO BE HONORED WITH Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Month Award 2022

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Miami Beach, FL (September, 2022) – Jamil Dib, co-founder and owner of hispanic group Vida & Estilo (VE) Restaurants will be honored with the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Award for Outstanding Business entrepreneur in a ceremony to take place on Oct 11.

V&E is one of the largest restaurant groups in South Florida, with 15 dining establishments in Miami Beach consisting of full-service restaurants and 2 coffee shops, offering a variety of cuisines including Italian, Mexican, Cuban, American & Sushi.
Soon to be added to the portfolio the iconic News Cafe, a Taco shop & PaperFish Sushi Bar on Espanola Way, totaling 18 hospitality operations in this city only. 

In 1996, Dib and his childhood friend Simon Jacobo began making a name for themselves with the start of V&E Restaurant Group, the first restaurant Oh! Mexico opened on Espanola Way in 1997. Alongside Cuban restaurateur Eduardo Araoz, Jamil has been launching and operating globally inspired culinary brands. Translating to “life and style”, V&E Restaurant Group has one of the most unique collections of iconic restaurants, bars and entertainment destinations with 20 restaurants between Miami & Las  Vegas.

VE CEO Matias Pesce shared the news with to the team: “It is with great pleasure that I would like to inform you that our VE Group co-founder and owner Jamil Dib will be honored with the 2022 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Month Award for Outstanding Business entrepreneur…As your CEO, today I could not be prouder of this important recognition that is remarkable for Vida & Estilo Group…” Matias said. 

Humbled and honored, Jamil Dib emailed the team “...This recognition really belongs to you,  the individuals that form and create the success of VE. Thank you for believing in us and being part of this beautiful family. God bless every one of you ,” wrote Jamil, to VE Staff.

The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee, an advisory body to the City Commission in relation to the Hispanic community of the city, announced eleven Awards, including the Honorary Hispanic Community Member to late commissioner Mark Samuelian. 

Jamil Dib, will be presented the Hispanic Heritage Month awards on Tuesday, Oct. 11 during a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Normandy Shores Golf Course (2401 Biarritz Dr.). 

About V&E Restaurant Group:

V&E Restaurant Group consists of a team of international industry professionals that successfully tie together traditional, lifestyle and nightlife concepts into one vision and turn it into a reality. This talented group of creators are behind some of the most recognized and entertaining restaurants located in Miami and Las Vegas. Since 1996, V&E has demonstrated proven success and expertise through its diverse portfolio in the US. The group currently owns and operates over 20 locations.  The most important element in V&E’s lifestyle concept is their focus on a unique 360-degree ambiance, starting with food, service & ranging from music to decor. 

VE Media Contact 

Director, PR, Communications & Government Affairs
Elba Machado / emachado@verestaurants.com

Phone (305) 824 7737

El Guapo Aka The Handsome

Best Hotels & South Beach.

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Trip101 is an online travel guide that highlights the best accommodations thru hotels, vacation rentals & things to do around the world featuring top cities like Miami.

Sarah Eunice Lara, a creative travel writer, has recently compiled a list via Trip101 with the Best 9 Hotels with private pools recommended for travelers: ”Sometimes, a chill day by the hotel pool can be just what the doctor ordered. If a slow day is more your style…” – Sarah wrote.

#1 on the list is Hotel Breakwater, home of our Cuban Cuisine Havana 1957 South Beach with notes of uniqueness as described by the author: “For freshly cooked meals, you may visit the on-site Havana 1957 to relish some authentic Cuban dishes”

Havana 1957 Breakwater has recently been listed under the Best Sandwiches of America via Restaurant Hospitality, thanks to El guapo aka the Handsome sandwich created by Chef Yunior Perez.

El Guapo Aka The Handsome

El Guapo Aka The Handsome


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HERE is the Full List wit the Best 9 Hotels Private Pools