Lekoke Wine And Bites

It was my first time to Little Havana and Calle Ocho and I was not disappointed in an incredible first experience here! It was honestly love at first site: with LaVi & Ray, the decor & ambiance, the food, the wine, the beer, and just the overall energy! It is one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel like you right where you belong; you enter a stranger and leave as familia! I was referred here by a friend and had one of the most amazing evenings! Not only was I smitten w/LaVi from the minute we met (it was like our spirits had met long before our eyes ever did!), but I just felt at home sitting at the bar and chatting with fellow patrons. The wine selection here is spectacular as are the menu offerings! I LOVE octopus, but am always a little trepidatious about ordering it as I have had very hit or miss experiences. However, the El Pulpo dish here was so exquisitely and deliciously simple, I was so sad when I had polished off the last piece; I highly recommend! It also paired well w/the Spanish Red I had as it brought out a touch of sweetness from the seared octopus and few savory notes from the olive oil. I also loved that they served their Mahou Cinco Estrellas spanish lager in chilled, monikered glasses! Attention to little details like that always enhance a dining experience for me. Needless to say, if I could eat here everyday I probably would, but until that is a reality, I will have to settle on looking forward to my next visit when I am again in Miami!

I am from out of town and wanted a relaxed place to have some wine. I recommend this wine bar in the middle of what is becoming the it area of Little Havana. The bar is decorated almost like a nostalgic museum. The owner personally told history behind some of the items. He even played music for us in the 1920s old phonograph. He personally selected our wine after we told him what we liked. He brought lots of cold cuts and his famous sandwich. My cousin told him that I did not eat meat and he proceeded to make me a delicious salad. We went on the night that there was no entertainment. I think with music, wine, the right company, and delicious food, This place is just perfect to celebrate any event or just for a relaxing evening. Thank you to the owners for such a wonderful innovative place.