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BigBrother Dec 28, 2010 12:49 PM

Old Cuba Libre in Chelsea- any replacements?

Hey all, years ago I used to go to this place called Cuba Libre in Chelsea- really solid Cuban food with these little cheesy/sweet bread balls they'd bring out in wooden boxes that were amazing.

They closed, but I noticed there are several other cuban restaurants nearby. Anyone know if any of these are the same place rebranded? Or at least have those bread balls?

Thanks!!
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  1. coasts Dec 28, 2010 05:06 PM

    honestly, i never found Cuba Libre to be that good. my favorite Cuban in Manhattan is Havana Alma de Cuba. haven't been in a while, but the food is great.

    i don't recall the sweet cheesy bread at Cuba Libre, but Plataforma serves something similar, not that I'm recommending you go there. they could be bunuelos (http://southamericanfood.about.com/od...), which are different everywhere.

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