November 29, 2017 | AUTHOR: Heather Zachariah

A Taste of Cuba Comes to Westfield

Luis and Sofi Perez want to take you to Cuba. No packing. No plane required. No long journey. Just drive to 301 South Avenue West in Westfield, Close your eyes, listen and inhale. There is Cuban music, punching a loud, catchy beat. On the walls, there is Cuban art and scenes of Cuba. And you can smell the results of culinary work in a fine Cuban kitchen prepared by Chef J.R Gonzalez. According to owner, Luis Perez, the restaurant is named for the “last great year in Cuba” before Fidel Castro took control in 1959.

Welcome Westfield’s newest addition: 1958 Cuban Cuisine. Stop by to celebrate their Grand Opening on Sunday, December 3rd from 4pm-8pm.

1958 Cuban Cuisine, 301 South Ave W, Westfield, New Jersey 07090

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Author: Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."