The Old Favorite With a New Address

That upstairs bar at Sra. Martinez may be gone, but the croquetas are still worth fighting for

Inside Sra. Martinez’s splashy new Coral Gables location (Photo Courtesy of World Red Eye)

James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein and her partner in business and love, David Martinez, have brought their Spanish spot Sra. Martinez back to life in a sprawling Coral Gables space. The new digs trade the old post office charm for art deco glam—think pink and green terrazzo floors, marble sconces, and waiters in pink tuxedo jackets.

Is it as good as the original?

I spent many nights at the Design District location's upstairs bar, and while that intimate space can't be replicated, this new spot brings its own charm. The wood-burning oven is firing up some serious flavors, and the packed dining room proves Miami hasn't forgotten what made the first one special.