The cushy new play areas are a far cry from the simple, coin-operated rides and puzzle tables parked in distant wings of older malls.

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Seems a near-decade of comedy routines, movies and TV commercials that poke fun at foreign accents in distant lands answering questions about simple product information has had an effect.

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Cuban standards like pulled meat and fried plantains are distant at Cocina de Lilliam, but the menu still relies on traditional, simple ingredients.

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