About

 I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful South Florida adventures as I review Miami restaurants, and spotlight local chefs and somms. I am a Michelin dining enthusiast, but nothing is off-limits. After all, I was raised on pan Cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. 

My other passion project, the Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast, tackles motherhood and autism from a unique South Florida perspective, Spanglish and all.

I also have an extensive background in interior design, and dance. 

It’s been quite a colorful journey, to say the least!  

Life, as I know it, is my palette.

The Whet Palette.

Brenda

Other Published Articles, Interviews,

Appearances, and Events

Toast 15 Best Miami Food Blogs in 2023,     March 2023

Nomadic Foodist Intro To The Michelin Guide, Cuban Food, and Growing Miami Food Scene,        October 2022

Redfin Blog 11 Miami Food Trucks: Explore Your New City One Bite at a Time, July 2022

Florida Politics Florida Foodies Eagerly Await Michelin Stars, June 2022

Forbes The Michelin Guide Makes Its Way To Miami This Week, June 2022

WLRN’s SUNDIAL Two South Florida mothers share their experience
Listen at 18:33, November 2021

Jupiter Magazine Getting Candid, Page 25, January 2021

Yore Oyster: Favorite Blog, August 2020 (scroll down after #3)

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE Miami Dining in the Time of COVID-19
May 2020

Food, News, and Views with Linda Gassenheimer: Episode 14
February 2020

Surviving the Holi-Daze Autism Notebook Magazine
December 2019

VoyageMIA Magazine Miami’s Most Inspiring Stories
August 2019

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE 6 Caliente Spots in Key West
April 2019

Check Please! South Florida Season 16
April 2019

Univision Noticias:  Autism Awareness
September 2018

VoyageMIA Magazine The Trailblazers: Rewriting the Narrative.
July 2018

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE  Flavor Inspiration from Miami’s Top Chefs
June 2018

THE PLASTIC SPOON The Whet Palette- A Real Miami Food Blog
April 2018

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE  Outstanding and One-of-a-Kind Winery Bucket List in Napa Valley, January 2018

 Google Guide Level 6
Established September 2016 – Present

Michelin Starred- Episode 1 by Visual Culture
September 2017

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE  Food Reviews: The Top Social Media Savvy Tips You Need to Know About, August 2017

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE Outstanding Miami Food & Drink Stops You Need to Know About, June 2017

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE Inspired in Miami Part 2: Flavors and Trends from the Symrise Chef Roundtable, August 2016

IN-SIGHT by SYMRISE Inspired in Miami: Chef & Mixologist Flavor Innovation Roundtable, August 2016

TABELOG USA Weekend of a Lifetime: Napa Valley, May 2016

TABELOG USA  Fantasy Date in Miami: as inspired by The Bachelor, March 2016

TABELOG USA Official Judge, Restaurant Awards, July 2015

THE ORANGE BOWL OBIES AWARDS Guest Judge, May 2015

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Featured Diner Appearance, (R House, Episode 4) July 2014 (Debut January 2015)

BATTLEDISH MIAMI Guest Judge at Chef Competition, October 2013

THE WHET PALETTE Founder- Food, Wine, and Travel Lifestyle Blog,
January 2013-Present

FORBES LUX 11 Host and Diner for TV Show (Featuring:
Little Palm Island- Restaurant Extravagant Meals.
Travel Channel, Season 1, Episode 6), December 2009

THE (not so) FINE PRINT

  • I am the legal copyright holder of all material here on The Whet Palette.
  • You cannot reprint or publish any of the content without my written consent. That means photos as well. Hands off!
  • Use the information I have posted at your own risk.
  • All of the experiences about which I write (good or not) are mine and paid by me
  • I do not participate in Media Sponsored Dinners. I appreciate the many invites, though, thank you.
  • I will, on ocassion, participate in wine and travel centered events, if I feel they are a good match for my brand. 
  • Thank you for your consideration, but I also do not accept product placement on my blog or any of my social media outlets. 
  • I do, however, accept limited advertising spots on the podcast. For details, please contact me at thewhetpalette@gmail.com

That is all for now. Carpe diem, my friends.

Thanks for stopping by!

2 thoughts on “About

  1. greg@urbanspoon

    Hi Brenda,

    Your first posts just appeared on Urbanspoon! Check it out:
    https://www.urbanspoon.com/r/12/1798564/restaurant/Miami/1826-Restaurant-Lounge-Miami-Beach
    https://www.urbanspoon.com/r/12/1869975/restaurant/Wynwood-Edgewater/Shikany-Miami

    I encourage you to claim your blog, which allows you to add a picture and change some settings. The blog photo shows up next to your posts wherever they appear on Urbanspoon. Here’s how to claim:

    – Make sure you’re logged into Urbanspoon

    – Go to your blog page on our site: https://www.urbanspoon.com/br/12/13745/Miami/The-Whet-Palette.html

    – Click “Claim your blog” in the left sidebar

    After you submit it, we may contact you to verify your claim. Check your spam email folder if your claim hasn’t gone through in a day or two. You’ll also find some interesting badges and widgets on your Urbanspoon blog page – look in the right sidebar.

    If you have any questions, please contact me via email.

    Thanks,
    Greg

    http://www.urbanspoon.com


    greg(at)urbanspoon(dot)com

  2. greg@urbanspoon

    Thanks, Brenda! I just approved your blog claim. Now your Urbanspoon profile picture is displayed on your blog page. You can upload a blog-specific photo if you prefer, and can change a few other blog settings there. Also, if you vote for a restaurant that you’ve reviewed on your blog, we now show your vote next to your post everywhere on our site.

    https://www.urbanspoon.com/br/12/13745/Miami/The-Whet-Palette.html

    Best,
    Greg

    http://www.urbanspoon.com


    greg(at)urbanspoon(dot)com