Latin Times Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 23

Huge Success: 6th annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival hosted by HCC-Ybor! On Saturday, April 1st, 2017: We were able to host the first Kids Cuban Sandwich Showdown, that day we also were able to make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the World, breaking the record previously set in Orlando, Florida in Feb of 2017. Sandwich making area where VIP and Celebrities gathered to make the 150 Ft. Sandwich which was later donated to a homeless shelter! This day saw the biggest increase of guests! Guests enjoyed LIVE Music and entertainment! On Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 we were able to host the Interna- tional Cuban Sandwich Ssmackdown! This year we had a con- testant come from as far as South Korea, the Tampa Sandwich Bar from South Korea attended and won Most Popular! The contest featured chefs and restaurants from all around the world competing for the Title of World’s BEST Cuban Sand- wich. Over 50,000 People attended the fun filled weekend! T his I ssue of L atin T imes M agazine is sponsored by 25