L'Atelier is the "visionary creation of Joël Robuchon, combining gastronomic cuisine with a unique atmosphere of relaxed conviviality and interaction with an open kitchen."
"L'Atelier's name refers to a craftsman’s workshop, emphasizing Chef Robuchon’s hallmark of elevating the simplest of dishes into something extraordinary using pristine ingredients, immaculate technique, and abundant creativity. Chef Robuchon's protégés carry on this culinary philosophy at L'Atelier Miami, with a Modern French menu featuring iconic signature dishes, alongside new, ever-changing seasonal creations utilizing ingredients sourced from top local and regional purveyors. L'Atelier is honored to retain our two Michelin Stars in the 2024 Florida Guide."
This restaurant is dark and kind of sultry. Lots of red and an open kitchen makes it feel primal in some way.
The menu features hot and cold appetizers, signature creations and main courses. We ordered a couple of each to get a good variety.
We began with the famous bread basket - freshly baked Escargot rolls, artisan breads and baguettes made in-house daily by the boulanger.
Foie gras parfait with port wine reduction and parmesan emulsion
Zucchini mousse
La Betterave - prepared with beet, apple and avocado duo, green mustard sorbet & fresh herbs
La Langoustine - Crispy Langoustine Served with Basil Coulis. The Langoustine is wrapped in brick dough "papillote" allowing it to be juicy inside, and crispy on the outside.
Le Pigeon - Caramelized free-range squab, foie gras and mashed potato.
Side of mashed potatoes - Robuchon created his signature purée de pomme out of just four simple ingredients: potatoes, butter, milk and salt. Just look at that perfection.
Sorbet dessert
Final gift from the chef: cookie. Tiny portions, ginormous flavor. Such a fun experience and creative executionn.
Grade: A
