Havana Cafe in the Pearl of Rosemary Beach Opening
The décor of the Havana Café is Cuban. There are blown-up pictures of the Cuba of today, taken by Rosemary Beach artist Tommy Crow. Upon entering the first floor restaurant from the cobblestone street, the panorama of the Western Green, the ocean, and a setting sun provide glorious backdrop for the restaurant itself. The polished wooden bar is long and inviting. I expected Ernst Hemingway to turn, wave a hand with cigar between his fingers, inviting me to join and discuss next novels. Of course, there is a Hemingway cocktail, which had the flavors of a Cuban original.
After a couple of rounds of drinks, we sat down. Our host, Mary Alice Johnson of Premier Realty, assigned the seats, so that spouses were not sitting together. She also segregated me from my political friend, her husband, so that we would not delve into all the problems of the world boring our dinner mates.
I had the world class French Fries as an appetizer, followed by onion soup, collards, and green beans as the main course (my kind of food). Chef Edward, from Edward’s across the street from the Pearl, was at our table and ordered an excellent cab. Our friends ordered a full range of lamb, local fish, steak, and soups, all of which were delicious. For desert, I had sorbets and sampled the lemon tart, s ’mores, and other delectables of my friends.
The Havana Café was packed upon arrival, reflecting opening night at the Oscars (for Rosemary beach). The hotel has been abandoned for four years, now open and glowing. The service was impeccable, quite amazing for an opening night.
We look forward to meeting you at the Havana Café for one of those Hemingways!
Warms, Cym
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