Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Huse, Andrew T.
Publication Date
7-14-2008
Date
2007-01-11
Abstract
Richard Gonzmart discusses the Columbia Restaurant's partners and bakeries, as well as the creation of certain Columbia dishes, such as Spanish Bean Soup and the Cuban sandwiches. He comments on the role of family members and key employees in the business and the importance of partnering with other family businesses. The expansion of the restaurant in the early years, the adoption of Don Quixote as a mascot, and his role in the recovery of the company after his father's death are also discussed.
Keywords
Cooking, Spanish, Cooking, Cuban, Restaurant management, Restaurants, Florida, Tampa, Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.)
Subject: geographic
Florida; Tampa; Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.)
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Language
English
Media Type
Oral histories; Online audio
Format
Audio
Identifier
C57-00014
Recommended Citation
Gonzmart, Richard, "Richard Gonzmart" (2008). Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project. 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/columbia_ohp/3
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