Why Miami’s Mignonette is a Must-Visit
"There’s something elusive and enthralling about Downtown Miami’s outer bands at dusk... Mignonette is the nine-year-old oyster bar and seafood restaurant by Chef Daniel Serfer, which stands all but alone on this borderline... Low-lit and sparse yet seriously intimate, the atmosphere alone is exciting, even slightly edgy... “The building is very old, from the 1920’s, so it has a lot of natural charm,” says Serfer... That the food is consistently excellent only heightens the mood... The oyster selection is deep and varied... My recommendation, with or without the shellfish, is to start with the fish dip, a Floridian staple... Entree-wise, Serfer and his team have introduced a Black Grouper filet prepared over Carolina gold rice, French ham and a green pea emulsion... If looking for something a little more casual, the Lobster Roll is a Mignonette classic... Lastly, a note about one of Mignonette’s sides, of which there are many: For some reason, I always get the green peas, which are heavily buttered and served with shallots." - Nick Remsen
