ACTIVIDAD A: Recetario Cubano

http://www.recetas.islagrande.cu/menu.html

Do you like Cuban food? Are you aware of the abundance and variety of Cuban cuisine? Do you know any recipes for Cuban dishes? Look at the Recetario Web site from Cuba for some tips on cooking and dining.

1. Under the list of food categories (Categorías), name a food item that you don't recognize.

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2. Click on the section Consejos, and then under Sustituciones. What can you substitute for fresh milk?

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Skim the section on Recordando Viejas Costumbres in order to answer the questions below according to the information contained within the Web site.

It is considered proper table etiquette to...

3. serve red wine with fish.
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4. serve cogñac with coffee.
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5. serve whiskey with pastries.
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ACTIVIDAD B: El Centro Cubano de España

http://www.elcentrocubano.com/Spanish/marcos.html

Cuban cuisine can be found throughout the world, even in places known for their own local cuisine. El Centro Cubano is a Cuban restaurant located in Madrid. Check out their website and then complete the following tasks.

6. When was the restaurant founded?
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7. Based on the pictures from the website, how would you describe the restaurant? Is it formal? Run-down? Casual?
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8. What types of services do they offer?
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9. Describe one dish the restaurant serves.
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10. What types of non-alcoholic drinks do they serve?
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11. What are the recipes of the month?
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12. Look at the list of Cuban expressions (under Tradición Cubana) and write down one or two that you find interesting.
 True    False

13. Describe the Cuban tradition called La Charada.

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ACTIVIDAD C: Madrid a Tope
http://www.madridatope.com/index.htm]

If you decide to visit Madrid, there is a Web site that provides information about this Spanish capital city, including restaurants. In the Web site Madrid a Tope, click on Restaurantes.

14. How many restaurants does the Web site recommend?

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Click on each one of the restaurants to learn more about it. Which restaurant...

15. specializes in beer?

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16. is located next to the Royal Palace?

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17. serves fabada?

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18. is located near the Goya metro station?

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19. is located near the Ópera metro station?

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20. has a lovely (agreeable) terrace?

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21. Of all the restaurants indicated, which do you prefer?

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22. What telephone number should you call in order to make a reservation?

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