Café La Trova

A highly successful collaboration between Michelin-starred chef Michelle Bernstein, her husband, restaurateur David Martinez, and renowned pastry chef Julio Cabrera resulted in Café La Trova. The nostalgic nightlife of Little Havana blends seamlessly with the old-Cuban aesthetic. From pre-Revolutionary Cuba to modern-day Miami, Cabrera's cocktail menu transports you back in time. For example, try the Hemingway Special (rum, maraschino, grapefruit, and lime), the Hotel Nacional (rum, apricot liquor, pineapple, and lime), or the Yin & Tony, an updated gin and tonic with a fun phonetic name. With a Spanish-inspired Cubano with Serrano jam, empandas loaded with hand-cut sirloin, and a fantastic paella croqueta, Bernstein puts her own unique take on traditional Cuban dishes.

One of Miami's livelier Cuban dining experiences can be had at this flourishing hotspot in Little Havana, which combines outstanding cocktails, elevated cuisine, and live music. For this, Julio Cabrera handled the drinks and Michelle Bernstein handled the food. These two have created the ideal concept for Calle Ocho, along with a fantastic croqueta selection. Few locations are popular with both locals and visitors and provide such high-quality Cuban cuisine.