Who’s the cook/bartender? Alistair Fogg, founder of The Nighthawk Diner.
Eye candy: The design was done by Alistair Fogg and Hannah Darling.
Flavours: We serve American and American-Cuban cuisine – what you would expect to find in a diner in Florida.
Something to start with: A classic Cuban appetiser is ham croquettes – crunchy golden fingers filled with smoked ham, potato and cheese, served with our chipotle BBQ mayonnaise.
The main course: Well, our Nighthawk Cheesy B (cheeseburger) is pretty well-known for a reason but the El Cubano is the standout. Slow-roasted then pulled pork with smoked ham, American cheese, smoky pickle and chipotle BBQ mayonnaise served with our super crunchy house-cut fries.
Care for a drink? We have a long list of craft beers from both Australia and the Americas as well as a well-priced and non-commercial wine list. Our favourite cocktail is The Cuban Missile Crisis, which is a slightly sweet, slightly sour rum delight! Perfect for the beachside location.
Room for dessert: Can’t go past the Donut Sundae – fresh cinnamon donut with peanut butter chocolate ice-cream, chocolate fudge sauce and peanut brittle. It’s Yankee-sized!
Make us drool: Apart from the stunning location, we do American-Cuban inspired food without compromise. Having spent a lot of time in Florida and the Caribbean, Alistair has a good grasp on food from that region and has produced a menu that has not been bastardised but complements the local environment.
The bill comes to: For three courses and a cocktail, approximately $50.
Find Miami Cuba at47 North Steyne, Manly. OpenTue-Thu 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-1am; Sunday 8am-4pm.More details at their website.
