Eating on a patio

 We got take out at Cousin's Cafe', which is Cuban food! Actually we could have eaten inside, but there really wasn't room at the 6-7 tables! So behind the next door shop is a little patio where we were invited to eat. It was hot in the sun, but we found a shady spot.

Cute fake sunflowers cheer up the fence!

This is the doorway that we came through to the patio.

I had one of the only vegetarian meals they served for lunch, garbanzos (chick peas) with rice and a few plantains. It is very good, but $8 for a beans and rice dish seems a bit high to me. But it's downtown, so maybe that rules the price.

They are usually crowded, and only open for lunch I think.

Today's Quote:

You must cherish one another. You must work — we all must work — to make this world worthy of its children.

PABLO CASALS

It's Cuban cuisine!

Tucked in along other small shops is the latest restaurant to open in Black Mountain NC.  Cousins Cuban Cafe.  I found a parking spot early on Saturday and was happy to order a to-go of Cuban Bread.

A nice clean homey atmosphere was great for a few people eating their breakfasts.

 I took my bread home, buttered and toasted it, and let it crumble down my front as it brought back memories of Tampa. Of course since I've gone vegetarian, I can't enjoy a Cuban Sandwich...or wonderful garbanzo soup with sausage. But I could have done with some guava jelly...oh well. Next time...