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Above: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at the Miami Design District; Right: La canette (spiced duck).
THE FRENCH LEGEND CONTINUES Despite the passing of Joël Robuchon in August 2018, the legacy of the world’s most Michelin-starred chef still shines in Miami thanks to an outpost of his iconic restaurant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Set in a striking Pierre-Yves Rochon– designed space within the Miami Design District, Robuchon’s protégés perfect the art and taste of modern French cuisine in a dynamic, open kitchen, framed by a 34-seat dining counter. Culinary director Alain Verzeroli and his seasoned team ensure that the talented chef’s most iconic dishes endure: Le homard du Maine (Monte Carlo–style warm lobster salad with avocado, buffalo mozzarella, and baby gem lettuce), la canette (spiced duck with poached pear), and the decadent, silky mashed potatoes remain a testament to Robuchon’s prolific accolades. Likewise, the kitchen fashions its own Robuchon-inspired dishes over an expansive menu that includes the heavenly les spaghettis (housemade pasta in a delicate parmesan emulsion, crowned with layers of black truffle) and the mouthwatering la betterave (a creamy beet, apple, and avocado tartare, topped with green mustard sorbet). For the full Robuchon experience, opt for the eight-course Evolution (dégustation) menu or the five-plate seasonal tasting menu. (latelier-miami.com) —P.R.
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