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TIN TIN: Little Havana’s New
Dinner Destination
From Tinta y Café to TIN TIN
Chat Chow describes TIN TIN as the next chapter of a Miami story that began in 2005 with Tinta y Café, the beloved café that grew into a neighborhood gathering place.
At TIN TIN, that legacy moves into dinner. The menu starts with Cuban cooking but brings in French and Italian techniques, creating familiar flavors with a more contemporary approach. Chat Chow also highlights the wine and cocktail program as part of an experience designed to move naturally from happy hour into dinner.
The Story Behind the Kitchen
Sachi Statz grew up around Tinta y Café before studying at Miami Culinary Institute and continuing her training at El Celler de Can Roca, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain known for precision and creativity.
Together with culinary partner Víctor Santos, whose experience includes working alongside Norman Van Aken and Douglas Rodríguez, the duo developed what they describe as “Miami cuisine.”
What Chat Chow Ordered
The meal began with the Wahoo Crudo, served with boniato, canchitas and coconut leche de tigre, followed by the Beef Carpaccio, inspired by the flavors of a Cuban sandwich with lechón tonnato, pickle and sazón.
For entrées, Chat Chow sampled the Malanga Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, finished with crispy speck; the Pargo Rojo with tomato-white wine broth and braised leeks; and the Angus Ribeye Steak with confit potatoes, bone marrow butter and onion bordelaise.
Their table favorite was the Boneless Half Chicken, served with garbanzo frito and salsa verde.
Dessert Was Non-Negotiable
Chat Chow decided to try all three desserts: the Olive Oil Cake with charred orange marmalade, the house-made Maria cookie-inspired Tiramisu with mascarpone and coffee, and the Flan.
Their verdict on the flan was especially memorable, placing it among the best in Miami.
Cocktails Made for Lingering
TIN TIN’s full bar, led by Jackie Rey, continues the restaurant’s playful approach.
Chat Chow explored cocktails including Clarita Guayabita, Josefina Martin Gallo, Macho Matchado and Roy Maduro, with the latter standing out as one of their favorites.
The cocktail menu also includes Rosita La Sagüesera and Rubi Rosales, offering different interpretations of Miami-inspired flavors and classic cocktail techniques.
Happy Hour in Little Havana
TIN TIN's evening experience also begins before dinner.
Daily happy hour runs from 4–7 PM, featuring cocktails and oversized croquetas, including ham, spinach and bacalao varieties.
It's an invitation to experience TIN TIN casually, perhaps beginning with a drink and a few bites before letting the evening unfold into dinner.
A New Dinner Date in Little Havana
After their visit, Chat Chow described TIN TIN as more than a new opening: a gathering place where culture, technique and community come together.
For TIN TIN, that is exactly the kind of experience we set out to create—a restaurant deeply connected to Miami, its flavors and its people, with something new to discover at every table.
Featured in Chat Chow
TIN TIN was featured by Chat Chow on December 23, 2025, following their visit to the restaurant and their exploration of its food, desserts, cocktails and Miami-inspired culinary identity.
