29/07: Studio Archer - Havana Day Dreaming
Havana is one of those spots that is certainly stuck in time. While it takes quite a bit of paperwork to get there, I always feel that it is worth the trouble. I particularly enjoy seeing the classic cars on the streets. While I was taking my ‘Taxista’ from the airport, I snapped a picture of looked exactly like the old family ’58 Plymouth Savoy!
Unfortunately the rest of Cuba is also stuck in the pre-embargo era, making it tough to connect to the cloud via my laptop or shiny new iphone. I’m down here for some relaxation and to visit my dear friend and photographer Carlos Garaicoa.
Carlos is helping me work on some photography inspired by the upcoming Studio Archer art exhibition. While I might not be able to get something back in time for the show, Carlos is a great coach. For those who don’t know Carlos, he is a tremendous phtographer in Cuba who has been featured in the Guggenheim.
Studio Archer will be this Friday August 1st. We will be featuring artwork from employees and close friends. The offices will be a major part of the Lower Market (LOMA) Design District’s summer art loop. When I do get internet access, I’ve been able to see some great work being produced for the night. The team continues to impress me with their abilities and creativity.
One afternoon on a photo shoot in Havana, Carlos pointed to a bar called ‘El Floridita’ where Hemingway discovered the Daiquiri. Of course, having my summer drink quest, I put down the camera and ushered Carlos in to explore.
Apparently, Hemingway was such a regular that they modified their normal Daiquiri for his tastes, creating what the regulars know as a ‘Hemingway Daiquiri’, which has no sugar in it. I got the bartender to write down the recipe, which Carlos translated.
Hemingway Daiquiri
2 ounces Bacardi
1 Teaspoonful Grape Fruit Juice
1 Teaspoonful Marraschino
The juice of 1/2 lemon (sic)
Frappe ice
Shake well and serve frappe.
Carlos and I had one (to start) and a couple of ‘Fritas’ which are a Cuban version of a traditional Hamburger. Both the drink and the sandwich were awesome. Needless to say, we continued sampling the menu and put our afternoon photo shoot on siesta.
I hope to see everyone at Studio Archer this Friday to celebrate the creativity of the team and enjoy some food, fun and friends!
Unfortunately the rest of Cuba is also stuck in the pre-embargo era, making it tough to connect to the cloud via my laptop or shiny new iphone. I’m down here for some relaxation and to visit my dear friend and photographer Carlos Garaicoa.
Carlos is helping me work on some photography inspired by the upcoming Studio Archer art exhibition. While I might not be able to get something back in time for the show, Carlos is a great coach. For those who don’t know Carlos, he is a tremendous phtographer in Cuba who has been featured in the Guggenheim.
Studio Archer will be this Friday August 1st. We will be featuring artwork from employees and close friends. The offices will be a major part of the Lower Market (LOMA) Design District’s summer art loop. When I do get internet access, I’ve been able to see some great work being produced for the night. The team continues to impress me with their abilities and creativity.
One afternoon on a photo shoot in Havana, Carlos pointed to a bar called ‘El Floridita’ where Hemingway discovered the Daiquiri. Of course, having my summer drink quest, I put down the camera and ushered Carlos in to explore.
Apparently, Hemingway was such a regular that they modified their normal Daiquiri for his tastes, creating what the regulars know as a ‘Hemingway Daiquiri’, which has no sugar in it. I got the bartender to write down the recipe, which Carlos translated.
Hemingway Daiquiri
2 ounces Bacardi
1 Teaspoonful Grape Fruit Juice
1 Teaspoonful Marraschino
The juice of 1/2 lemon (sic)
Frappe ice
Shake well and serve frappe.
Carlos and I had one (to start) and a couple of ‘Fritas’ which are a Cuban version of a traditional Hamburger. Both the drink and the sandwich were awesome. Needless to say, we continued sampling the menu and put our afternoon photo shoot on siesta.
I hope to see everyone at Studio Archer this Friday to celebrate the creativity of the team and enjoy some food, fun and friends!
