La Segunda Bakery and Cafe is located at 4015 W. Kennedy Boulevard in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.  Juan More opened his bakery in 1915.  Born in the Catalan region of Spain, Juan grew up and fought in the Spanish-American War in Cuba.  During his tenure in Cuba, Juan discovered Cuban bread and dreamed of opening a bakery in the United States in the Cuban district of Ybor City.   In the beginning of World War, I, Juan partnered with other … Read More

The story of Johnny and Darrin, two Sicilian boys from Texas, goes back generations. They are the founders of Carabba’s Italian Grill located at 11435 N. Dales Mabry Hwy in Tampa, Florida. These two families, the Carrabbas and the Mandolas, can trace their roots back to Sicily before their family immigrated to the United States. Their families chose to not stay in New York when their ship landed. They knew there was much more to see. Traveling though states like … Read More