The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine: Cortaditos, Stone Crabs & Empanadas

The culinary history of Miami is a reflection of its
culture—spicy, vibrant and diverse. And though delectable seafood has always
been a staple in South Florida, influences
from Latin and Caribbean nations
brought zest to the city’s world-renowned cuisine. Even the orange, the state’s
most popular fruit, migrated from another country. Join local food author Mandy Baca as she recounts the delicious
history of Miami’s delicacies from the Tequesta Indians to the
present-day local food revolution.