MIAMI – The City of Miami is mourning the lack of a South Florida icon.

The founding father of Versailles restaurant Felipe A. Valls Sr. has died.

Valls is credited with introducing the primary ventanita to Miami, making a walk-up window to drink Cuban espresso and swap tales.

Over its 5 many years within the coronary heart of Little Havana, Versailles has been a signature spot for locals, vacationers, politicians and celebrities alike.

Together together with his son, Valls opened greater than 40 eating places, together with La Carreta, Casa Cuba and La Palma.

Valls was 89 years previous.