Chef Michelle Bernstein's La Cañita expands to Kendall

State of plate: The menu will feature Latin and Caribbean cuisine, like croquetas, empanadas, oxtail lasagna and locally caught snapper with ginger mojo de ajo.

• The craft cocktail menu includes a classic Mojito made with four year Flor de Caña, the Presidente with housemade grenadine and the Brownie Old Fashioned, with Rye, Strega, brownie port and house bitters.

The vibe: An "island-kissed rum distillery" with an outdoor patio and live music.

What they're saying: La Cañita co-owner David Martinez, who has partnered with Bernstein on Miami staples like Cafe La Trova and Sweet Liberty, said the restaurant is a "labor of love."

• "Our goal was always to give our guests an exciting, fun experience that was reasonably priced without compromising flavor, quality or ambiance."

If you go: 8405 Mills Drive, Suite 203