"The entrance you choose at Hoy Como Ayer determines how your night at this Little Havana bar will go. One door leads to a bar with living room furniture (fittingly called “la sala”) that’s good for lounging and small talk. The other entrance is where you’ll find an enormous DJ booth playing a broad mix of Latin music. Luckily, you can switch between both rooms if you need a break. This place used to be a classic Cuban music venue for decades. It’s been modernized under new ownership, but couples still twirl and dip to Joe Arroyo and the other salsa greats displayed in black-and-white portraits along the walls. If you’re not a salsa expert, you can also just enjoy the cushy seating and watch the action. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino