For a good time with food, dial up Sra. Martinez. Michelle Bernstein's second restaurant (her, first, Michy's, is a must-visit for Miami foodies); the name is a sly take on her name—her husband is David Martinez—which is good, because something as artful as this new restaurant deserves a signature. Bernstein anchors her menu at Sra. Martinez in traditional Spanish cuisine, a brilliant...
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Sra. Martinez Restaurant Review:
Set in an historic building that was, in the early 1900s, the Design District’s post office, Sra. Martinez is the second mainland Miami restaurant of hometown chef Michelle Bernstein (who is the Senora; the name’s a salute to David Martinez, her husband and management overseer here and at Michy’s a few miles north). The concept is quite different than at Michy’s. Sra. Martinez is a tapas bar,...
Impossible to have an even somewhat bad experience here, unless you're not planning to spend any dough. But you will. Formerly a 1920s post office, the space is cozy with a mix of dark, modern wooden dining pieces against neutral tones, and brightly colored larger tables amid bright floral tiles, all under modern bubbly white lights. Tapas are exquisite, whether from the hot (rabbit loin...
Housed in a historic post office, this upscale tapas joint, whose name is short for Senora Martinez, features traditional items and several others with Chef Michelle Bernstein's creative flair. Speaking of flair, the menus come folded up inside envelopes in tribute to the venue's original function. Be careful ordering -- if you go nuts, your bill could end up costing $40 to $50 a head excluding...