18 September 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | September 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | and sweeter here. The rest of the offerings, though, don’t disappoint. And nearly every- body orders Joe’s key lime pie, renowned as the best in town, for dessert. If you show up on a Saturday evening, be prepared to cool your heels for hours. If you don’t want to wait, keep it simple and grab your claws next door at Joe’s Take Away. Katana Japanese Restaurant 920 71ST ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-864-0037 KATANAMIAMIBEACH.COM A hidden gem adored by locals, Katana is a compact yet vibrant Normandy Isles spot that boasts a 25-seat circular bar where skilled chefs whip up an array of dishes in a veritable sushi- go-round. The restaurant’s pricing system, in- dicated by the color of the plates, adds an element of surprise and exploration to the ex- perience. From classic items like California rolls and gyoza to fancier treats like salmon roe and sea urchin nigiri, Katana’s menu hits all the right notes. Reservations aren’t an option, so swinging by on a weekday or arriving at open- ing on weekends is your best bet. They have implemented a digital wait list, but if you do find yourself with time to kill, there’s a bar next door where you can kick back with a drink un- til your turn at the table arrives. Pro tip: Fami- lies and larger parties might consider skipping this Miami Beach mini-gem and opting for Ka- tana’s sister operation, Shima, on NW 67th Av- enue just north of the Palmetto in Hialeah. Kon Chau Chinese Restaurant 8376 SW 40TH ST., MIAMI 305-553-7799 KONCHAUCHINESEFL.COM Located in the same West Miami-Dade shopping plaza as long-standing Asian grocery Lucky Oriental Mart, Kon Chau has been disproving the slander that you can’t get decent dim sum in Miami since 2011. Rolling carts steam forth from the kitchen stocked with all the usual small-plate suspects — lotus leaf-wrapped sweet sticky rice, sauce-slick chicken feet, Shanghai-style soup dumplings, fluffy steamed pork buns, tender pork siu mai, etc. The cognoscenti know to order lesser-known offerings like salted pork porridge with century egg, duck-stuffed dumplings, and tripe noodle soup. Krüs Kitchen 3413 MAIN HIGHWAY, MIAMI 786-518-3998 KRUSKITCHEN.COM Perched atop Sebastian Vargas’ acclaimed Los Félix Mexican restaurant in Coconut Grove, bright and airy Krüs Kitchen does double duty as a sister restaurant and a wine market. Here Vargas, a veteran of stints at Mi- chelin-starred Osteria Francescana in Italy and Eleven Madison Park in New York, taps into his global travels and local farm finds to create an evolving menu that mirrors the sea- sons. Within the concise list, seafood dishes stand out, highlighted by the smoked coconut rice entrée that delicately layers the grain with grilled crab and trout roe. Among the vegetable-based dishes, grilled oyster mush- rooms are meaty and tender, artfully arranged like a crown atop a foam made from aged Par- mesan and topped with a runny poached egg. La Camaronera Seafood Joint and Fish Market 1952 W. FLAGLER ST., MIAMI 305-642-3322 LACAMARONERA.COM Everyone knows La Camaronera as the iconic Little Havana seafood joint founded by a fam- ily of Cuban fishermen. For more than 40 years, the restaurant’s owners, the Garcia brothers, have been cooking up their famous favorites — including grouper soup, shrimp empanadas, conch fritters, and a fresh fish sandwich — along with dozens of other Cu- ban-inspired dishes. Most people flock to the dive for the house specialty: camarones fritos, a dish that has been featured on Michelle Bernstein’s PBS show Check, Please! and Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. La Leggenda Pizzeria 224 ESPAÑOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH 305-763-8566 LALEGGENDAPIZZERIA.COM Napoli-born and raised chef/owner Giovanni Gagliardi, dubbed La Leggenda (the Legend) by friends in Italy for his piz- zaiolo skills, is making some of the best Nea- politan-style pies in South Florida. Gagliardi performs his magic in a small space tucked away near the eastern terminus of Española Way, where his domed, wood-fueled oven turns out from-scratch pizzas with crusts that are invariably soft, airy, and perfectly blistered. Don’t miss the “Margherita STG,” made with real-deal mozzarella di bufala campana and fragrant fresh basil. Non-pizza highlights include gnocchi alla sorrentina, an Instagrammable creation that delivers sublimely creamy gnocchi dished up in an edible blistered-dough bowl. Desserts are as good as the pizzas, but good luck deciding between a pistachio-flecked gelato the color of early spring leaves and a cocoa-dusted tower of tiramisu so generous with the mas- carpone that it jiggles. La Sandwicherie 229 14TH ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-532-8934 LASANDWICHERIE.COM Since this French-owned eatery began sell- ing sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and shakes in 1988, a crowd has lingered along the lengthy counter at the flagship location that extends up an alley off 14th Street be- tween Washington and Collins avenues in South Beach. The food is great, but the funky al fresco charm accounts for a large part of the appeal. La Sandwicherie’s counter work- ers begin with fresh, crusty French bread (or an enormous croissant). Then they ply it with the patron’s preference of meat, cheese, or a combination thereof, such as ham, turkey, roast beef, sa- lami, and Swiss cheese, as well as more distinctive, Euro- friendly choices such as Cam- embert, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and saucisson sec. Next come crisp toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, hot pickled red pep- pers, black olives, red onion, cucumber, and cornichons. Garnishes are followed by a finishing splash of tart Dijon- based French vinaigrette. Voilà! A damn good sandwich. La Sandwicherie has ex- panded from its original counter to addi- tional locations in North Beach, Wynwood, and Fort Lauderdale. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon 151 NE 41ST ST. STE. 235, MIAMI 305-402-9070 LATELIER-MIAMI.COM Much like great fashion houses, the great chefs of the world create restaurants that keep their legacies alive. Although Joël Ro- buchon died in 2018, his name lives on at this Design District gem that marries the interac- tive ambiance of Japanese sushi counters with the casual spirit of Spain’s tapas bars and Robuchon’s take on modern French cui- sine. Today, the chef’s protégés stay true to his legacy with a menu of iconic Robouchon creations alongside dishes that highlight South Florida’s regional bounty. Grab a seat at the communal bar facing the kitchen and order the “Evolution” tasting menu, or go à la carte with “Le Burger,” a patty that blends foie gras and beef. Either way, you’ll appreci- ate why L’Atelier is the only restaurant in Florida to earn two Michelin stars. Latin Cafe 2000 1053 BRICKELL PLAZA, MIAMI 305-646-1400 LATINCAFE.COM Latin Caf√© 2000 has long been recognized in the community for serving large portions of Cuban dishes. The restaurant’s signature dishes include the Cuban sandwich, desa- yuno tradicional (traditional Cuban break- fast), and the palomilla (thin-cut, juicy steak). For the health-conscious, the restaurants also offer the “Cubanito Saludable” or the “Healthy Cuban,” which presents lower-cal- orie meals. The Brickell location has a cock- tail menu featuring standouts such as the “Malecon Mule,” prepared with Havana Club, guava nectar, fresh lime, and topped with ginger beer; and the watermelon mojito, with Bacardi Superior rum, fresh mint, and housemade watermelon juice. (Additional locations in Hialeah and just south of Miami International Airport on Le Jeune Road.) Le Bouchon du Grove 3430 MAIN HIGHWAY, MIAMI 305-448-6060 LEBOUCHONDUGROVE.COM Le Bouchon Du Grove has been a hidden gem in the Cocowalk area since 1994. In an ever-changing city, this establishment has remained dedicated to challenging the mis- conceptions of French cuisine. Unfussy and devoid of atti- tude, this quaint bistro, in- spired by the city of Lyon, serves food that’s hearty, au- thentic, and deeply flavorful. At once rustic and refined, the menu captures the flavors of France, whether at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Mornings bring French omelets and raspberry pancakes, evenings feature tradi- tional starters like escargot and French on- ion soup and entrées like the exquisite moules marinières pommes frites. For des- sert any time of the day, try crème brûlée or chocolate mousse. Le Jardinier 151 NE 41ST ST. STE. 135, MIAMI 305-402-9060 LEJARDINIER-MIAMI.COM Located in the Design District, Le Jardinier is the southern outpost of Alain Verzeroli’s first solo restaurant (also called Le Jardinier), which opened in 2019 in a luxury building in midtown Manhattan and quickly earned a Michelin star. For two decades, Verzeroli worked alongside the great Joël Robuchon, helping the French chef assemble menus and a small galaxy of Michelin accolades. On his own after Robuchon’s death in 2018, Verzeroli runs his restaurant in partnership with the same company that operates L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, which is located a spiral staircase up from Le Jardinier. 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