By zestybuzz 
La Cañita, a vibrant restaurant and bar idea, is ready to open in February 2025 at The Palms at City & Nation in Kendall. It’s the creation of Miami’s esteemed meals and beverage veterans, together with Michelle Bernstein and David Martinez, the duo behind well-liked institutions resembling Café La Trova, Candy Liberty, and the just lately reopened Sra. Martinez. The menu boasts daring, flavorful Latin-Caribbean staples and revolutionary specialties, complemented by a top-notch bar program. The ambiance is energetic, that includes vibrant colours and energetic music, encapsulating the essence of South Florida.
The identify La Cañita, that means “little sugarcane” in Spanish, captures the center and soul of the restaurant. It displays its vibrant essence and wealthy story, celebrating daring, thrilling flavors whereas honoring the spirited rum tradition of the islands—from Cuba and Jamaica to Haiti, Puerto Rico, and past. In step with this theme, La Cañita boasts an intensive drink menu that includes expertly crafted cocktails. Highlights embody the basic Mojito, made with four-year Flor de Caña, lime, sugar, mint, soda, and bitters; the Presidente, a mix of Banks 7, Ferrand dry curaçao, Comoz, and housemade grenadine; and the Brownie Previous Common, combining Rye, Strega, brownie port, and home bitters, amongst different artistic choices.
“La Cañita is really a labor of affection for the workforce behind it and we’re so excited to carry this totally realized incarnation to Kendall,” says Martinez. “We have been lucky to carry a smaller, streamlined model of La Cañita to Miami’s Bayside Market in 2021 and the response has been large.”
Situated at 8405 Mills Drive, Suite 203, La Cañita Kendall gives seating for practically 180 friends throughout its al fresco patio, spacious eating room, non-public eating space and energetic bar. Designed by Locus Structure with beautiful interiors curated by Chef Michelle Bernstein’s sister, Nicolette Bernstein, the 5,434-square-foot house captures the essence of an island-inspired rum distillery. With its breezy, coastal vibe, the restaurant creates a seaside escape proper within the coronary heart of Miami-Dade County.
For extra info, please go to www.lacanitamiami.com; and observe on Instagram: @LaCanitaMiami.