The History of Beer; How to Make A Mojito; and Tampa Bay’s Dining Scene Heats Up

On today's podcast, producer Dalia Colón gets a lesson in mojito making from the fifth-generation owner of Florida oldest Spanish restaurant, the Columbia. We'll also hear from prominent food writer Laura Reiley about the Tampa Bay area's burgeoning food scene -- and how relatively cheap real estate makes it all possible. Plus, our cookbook reviewer, Janet Keeler, talks about the indispensable charms of a real, physical cookbook. And as the weather warms up, we do have adult beverages on our mind, as an historian takes us through the fascinating history of beer and brewing in Tampa Bay. Robin Sussingham hosts The Zest, which is a production of WUSF Public Media.