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Behind the line at Miami’s hottest new restaurant

A A A Comments By Lee Klein Thursday, Apr 6 2006

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I did not need to concern myself with any of this. My main focus was to revel in whatever dishes Bernstein or one of the line cooks would pass me from time to time. Turks and Caicos conch fillets "escargot style" was the first hand-off, tender fillets tucked into mini conch shells and bathed in garlic, parsley, and butter. Airy potato gnocchi in a Bolognese sauce flecked with duck sausage came next, followed by polenta capped with crisp bacon bits, a softly poached egg, and grated Pecorino and truffles. The three dishes exemplify Michy's cuisine: simple, comforting, and rustic, with bold, quality flavors. A little bowl of the polenta goes for $7, and a larger serving for $12, which left me convinced I couldn't find a better plate of food for the money — that is, until I tried the salad of watercress tossed with fresh tarragon leaves, halved green grapes, goat cheese, caramelized shallots, and a light balsamic dressing ($7/$11).

Tickets were still clicking into the kitchen, pans still clacking on the stove, voices still volleying orders back and forth above the din as I walked out the back door at 9:00 p.m. The thought has since occurred to me that maybe Bernstein was more crafty than courageous in letting me witness Michy's kitchen. After all, she must have known her ingredients are so unquestionably honest, the process of preparing them so pure, the food so rife with integrity that I wouldn't be able to criticize any of it. I think it's safe to say she was correct.

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Michy's

6927 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33138

Category: Restaurant > Contemporary

Region: North Dade

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Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday noon to 3:00 p.m. Dinner Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

6927 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; 305-759-2001

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