Behind the scenes as Garlic King and Queen

LEARNING AND SHARING CUBA HISTORY After agreeing to serve as ambassadors for Cuba in these roles as King and Queen, Scott said to the Garlic Fest planning group: “To do this well, we are going to need to know more about the history of Cuba.” And so we started talking with people who have deep […]

Cuba Cheese: A Storied History from 1871 to 2025

Street view of the Cuba Cheese Shoppe - 53 Genesee St

Celebrating 49 Years of the Cuba Cheese Shoppe (1976–2025) Located at 53 Genesee Street, Cuba, NY The cheese industry has long been a cornerstone of the Cuba, New York, community — a legacy that dates back to the 1800s. During that era, the countryside surrounding Cuba was dotted with small cheese factories situated at rural […]