Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Huse, Andrew T.
Publication Date
11-2-2007
Date
2006-11-08
Abstract
Joe Roman, a retired waiter from the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Florida, reminisces about working at the restaurant since 1953. The interview begins with a discussion of Mr. Roman's childhood in Tampa, Florida, his memories of Tampa in the 1930s, and his beginnings in the restaurant business. Mr. Roman describes the early days of the Columbia Restaurant and the changes that occurred during his time there. The interview ends with Mr. Roman discussing some of his favorite dishes served at the Columbia.
Keywords
Cooking, Cuban, Cooking, Spanish, 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
C57-00003
Recommended Citation
Roman, Joe, "Joe Roman" (2007). Columbia Restaurant Oral History Project. 7.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/columbia_ohp/7
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