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The MICHELIN Guide Florida returns on May 28 and if you’ve been following along, you already know this isn’t just another announcement. The guide has expanded statewide. The ceremony is gone. And the questions surrounding consistency, standards, and direction feel louder than ever. In my previous coverage, I broke down how 2025 revealed a more […]
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These are not reservations.These are experiences. In partnership with Airbnb, I’m hosting two intimate dinners this April inside two of South Florida’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Dinner with a Food Writer: I’ll be there throughout the evening to share as much perspective as you want on our city, the restaurants, and their place within the MICHELIN Guide. […]
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Cala de Mar Ixtapa, a five-star boutique resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, offers tranquility and luxury with 59 suites featuring private plunge pools. Recognized with a Michelin Key, it combines personalized service with stunning views and unique dining experiences. Ideal for romantic getaways and serene escapes, it promises unforgettable moments.
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“It usually starts in an elegant dining room. A server leans in and whispers: Fresh Alba truffles have arrived.” But what is a truffle, really? Why is it so in demand… and so expensive? For Courant Miami Magazine’s latest issue, I traveled to Piedmont to trace one of Italy’s most elusive ingredients from forest to […]
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UPDATE (March 18th) According to the MICHELIN Guide, “the announcement, originally scheduled for April 14, will now be issued on Thursday, May 28 (still) via official press release and on the MICHELIN Guide channels. As previously shared, this year marks the first time the Florida selection will expand to cover the entire state. On this date, chefs will […]
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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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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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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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