Food. Wine. Travel. Life.
I am taking it to the 954, where “Michelin-level dining” used to feel like a Miami-only sport. Not anymore. In this episode, I’m joined by Chef Jonathan Kaiser, a South Florida native quietly helping rewrite Fort Lauderdale’s dining reputation from the inside out. We talk about his path from early kitchen curiosity to big-league fine dining, including […]
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Before tickets are released publicly, I wanted you to be the first to know about an intimate, one-night-only dinner I’m hosting on March 11:
DINNER: From Roots to Rise: A Celebration of Florida’s Culinary Lineage
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“Cooking is a way of life. There’s no glitz and glamour. It’s long hours and thousands of repetitions, and constant refinement. It’s a lifelong commitment to learning and mastery. “ Chef Wei Chen
Stepping inside The Bath Club felt like stepping into old Miami glamour: less like entering a restaurant and more like being let in on a well-kept secret.
The intimate omakase counter revealed itself quietly within the darkly lit venue. And it’s quite the stunner. The room hums with a sultry, vintage energy. Sinatra-era tunes drift through the space. They set a mood that was unmistakably sexy and indulgent. It made me slow down and wish the night would linger a little longer.
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The 2025 Top Miami & Broward Restaurants: Palette Awards expand to include Broward County, showcasing restaurants selected for their exceptional food, consistency, and overall dining experience. The list emphasizes authenticity over social media trends, celebrating spots that reflect South Florida’s culinary landscape.
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When husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar open the doors to EMELINA next year, West Palm Beach will gain more than a restaurant. It will gain the vision of a reimagined Cuba. The question at the root of the concept: “What might Cuban food have become if it had been allowed to evolve without the constraints of communism—shaped instead by freedom of movement, global dialogue, creativity, and abundance.
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Miami y Hialeah, this one is for you. I’m joined by someone who feels like an extension of every 305 childhood: Amy Cao of Vicky Bakery. She embodies everything that makes this brand so beloved: warmth, family, community, and that unmistakable sense of Cuban hospitality that hits you the second you walk through the door. We chat about: If […]
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In the grand hall of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this week, the MICHELIN Guide signaled a shift. With Philadelphia and Boston officially joining the “Northeast Cities” category, and a fresh star system already stirring commentary, this year’s ceremony felt like a pivot point in American dining. A night that surprised with emotion, warmth, and genuine connection.
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There’s something special about experiencing old-world tradition in a new-world setting. Last week, Armand Mellot—representing one of France’s oldest family-run wine estates—brought a taste of the Loire Valley to the Sofia Design District in Miami. The setting: an intimate lunch with a handful of curious palates and open notebooks, all eager to taste.
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The MICHELIN Guide has officially announced a major update ahead of its 2025 Northeast Cities Ceremony: Alinea (Chicago), Masa (New York City), and The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia) will each move from Three MICHELIN Stars to Two in the upcoming selection.
As someone who has covered the MICHELIN Guide for years, and has personally experienced over 350 MICHELIN stars across hundreds of dining rooms, I support this recalibration wholeheartedly.
It feels necessary, and refreshing.
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Miami’s dining glow-up continues. 🍽️ In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, I sit down with David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, to unpack how Michelin stars, James Beard wins, and local programs like Miami Spice have elevated the Magic City into North America’s #1 food destination.
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