The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook Hardcover – September 1, 1995

Read all the stories. First recipe I tried was christmas pork. Very good with marinated onion slices. Can’t wait to do something else. Only downside I see is finding some of the spices. Worth buying, especially if you can’t get to restaurant regularly.

I’m 72, a CPA, a Realtor, a Caretaker, &, a proud COOK, plus, I love the Classy Cookbook, the family, and, their CARE for excellence.. They have a SPECIALTY KITCHEN for each of their Super Dishes, &, that’s brilliant ( from Mr. GonsMart, himself )..

Comparing this cookbook to Clarita's Cocina is a lot like comparing Clarita herself to the Gonzmart family, current operators of the great Columbia Restaurant. Clarita was a M A C H I N E in a kitchen and a living encyclopedia. The Gonzmarts were and are exceptional restaurateurs, hosts and showpeople with genius minds for marketing. The recipes in Clarita's book are more numerous, well-rounded, and wide ranging. The Columbia cookbook is a story of a unique time, place, and culture that happens to contain lots of good recipes as well. I recommend buying them both....and try not to think too hard about all of the photos of the family heirs chumming it up with Franco, fascist dictator of Spain. Sigh

This was an amazing on a wonderful book. This book is a charming book which not only shares the story behind this iconic restaurant but it also shares delicious and authentic recipes from it! I have used these recipes many times which always turn out delicious and get rave reviews. Since I already own a copy I purchased this for my daughter so that she can make these memorable dishes for her own family and friends~ there’s something so wonderful about traditions being handed down. The seller was fantastic as this book came in wonderful condition very quickly.

The recipes are great!!

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This is a great book , with delicious recipes. It is very well written, provides some history about the author and the a restaurant called the Columbia. The name of the dishes are written in both English and Spanish. I was able to find a few recipes for items I have ordered from a local Latin restaurant and give them a try, and my family loved them. What I love the most about this book is that the recipes are simple and require few ingredients, so trying new dishes doesn't require too much advance planning. If you like Latin food but were afraid to cook it .... this is the book for you!!!!!

Having lived in Tampa for almost 25 years, we frequented the Columbia often. I have had a copy of this book ahn use it frequently, as we are very fond of true Spanish dishes. My niece just moved to Tampa, and this is a Christmas gift for her.Judy Austin