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It’s not just the mouthwatering ropa vieja or delectable vaca frita that make Nineteen61 such a remarkable and unique dining experience in downtown Lakeland, but the story behind the flavor.
That story began in 1961, when the parents of Marcos Fernandez, the owner and lead chef at Nineteen61, immigrated from Cuba (that year later served as the namesake for the iconic restaurant). And it’s not just the name of the restaurant that’s inspired by his upbringing, but the recipes…