Try chef Michelle Bernstein’s creations at Hard Rock Hotel Hollywood — pop-up available 4 days only!

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WHAT:

Want a sneak peek of chef Michelle Bernstein’s restaurant Sra. Martinez long before it opens in Coral Gables in 2024?

Then check out the pop-up the James Beard Award-winning chef is offering from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at Abiaka Wood Fire Grill at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

The cuisine and craft cocktails at both Sra. Martinez and the pop-up will reflect Spanish influences along with flavors inspired by Bernstein’s worldly travels. She and hubby/business partner David Martinez first operated Sra. Martinez in the Miami Design District from 2008 to 2011.

The pop-up is part of the resort’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Bernstein, who was born and raised in Miami, is of Argentine-Jewish (her mother) and Russian-Jewish (her father) heritage.

She may be best-known for TV hosting turns on PBS’ “Check, Please! South Florida” and WPLG-Ch. 10’s “SoFlo Taste.” Bernstein has also served as a judge on cooking competitions “Top Chef” on Bravo and “Chopped” on The Food Network.

Her Miami-Dade County restaurants include Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho, Sweet Liberty in South Beach, La Cañita in Bayside Marketplace, as well as both Luncheria and Michy’s Chicken Shack in the Julia & Henry’s food hall in downtown Miami.

WHEN:

The pop-up will take place from Thursday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 1.

Dinner service is from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WHERE:

Abiaka Wood Fire Grill is located on the second floor of the Guitar Hotel Pool Vista Pavilion at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, 1 Seminole Way.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS:

Entradas (Starters)

• Egg Yolk “Carpaccio” with tiny Florida shrimp scampi topped with a potato haystack

• Tuna Crudo with foie torchon shavings, soy and Cuban toast

• Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico y Manchego con Trufas and fig jam

• Fried Artichokes with coriander-lemon dipping sauce

Platos de Resistencia (Entrees)

• Locally caught Snapper a la Plancha with mojo de ajo, mussel fumè and charred tomatoes

• Wood-roasted New York Strip with bone marrow, bagna cauda and petite gratin de papa

• Duck Ropa Vieja with star anise, citricos and frijoles negros

Dulce (Sweets)

• Flan de la Flaca with blossom Chantilly and crumbles

• Dulce de Leche Baked Alaska with pistachio cake and tropical fruit

Specialty Cocktails

• The Palomar with tequila blanco, limoncello, lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave, garnished with grapefruit and Azteca

• The Aroma with rum añejo, tequila reposado, espresso, maraschino, grains of paradise, amaretto foam and garnished with grated lemon zest

INFORMATION:

Get more details by visiting hardrockholly.com or seminolehardrockhollywood.com/dining/fine-dining or calling 954-248-5944.