M&V Cafe isn’t the kind of restaurant you usually find in Miami. It has a family vibe, not surprising since the the chef and his wife are the owners and work in tandem, he in the kitchen and she waiting on tables and charming the patrons. Plus, it’s neither a single cuisine nor fusion. It offers traditional French specialties, the favorites, along with house made pasta and other Italian dishes. Why the mix? Chef Fabrice Di Rienzo was born in France, worked with French greats Bernard Loiseau, Paul Bocuse and Daniel Boulud, but his grandmother was Italian and taught him all about Italian cuisine which he also loves. The food is delicious and it’s the kind of place you’ll go back to, where you feel comfortable and get solid value. All my picky friends have loved it. Plus, they have an amazing lunch special for $14.50.