Emma, Susy and I found a great Cuban bakery yesterday, Flaco’s (200 W. University Ave), which was freaking awesome. I had a ropa vieja pressed sandwich that I loved. Emma had arapa with cheese and Susy had a media noche pressed sandwich. Susy, our sometimes-resident Cuban, was impressed that they put pickles on their Cuban sandwiches and was doubly impressed that they had a window where you could order. Apparently that’s quite the sign of authenticity. For dessert, we had a guava and cream cheese pastry, as well as one with only cream cheese.

In a way that’s very clever, they sell six-packs of beer and smokes and are open after the bars close. I told Emma that anytime she wants to bring home pressed sandwiches, empanadas, and pastries for dinner is fine by me.