Top shelf Cuban cuisine officially arrived at Roosevelt Field Mall with the opening of Havana Central. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Havana Central President and Founder Jeremy Merrin along with Garden City Mayor Donald T. Brudie, followed by a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” party. havanacentral.com

Cigar Rolling Station

Jeremy Merrin and Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla

Jeremy Merrin with dignitaries and guests at the ribbon cutting

AnaMaria Perez and Luis Calle

Jeremy Merrin and Garden City Mayor Donald T. Brudie

Musical Group Yeracon

Humberto Pichardo, Elaine Boccia, Paul Boccia and Chenique Baly