Author: The Whet Palette Productions: Blog & Podcast

Bilingual food journalist, podcast host, and hospitality consultant with over a decade of experience documenting fine dining, wine, and travel. Founder of The Whet Palette Productions: Blog & Podcast, a trusted Miami-based media platform spotlighting Michelin-starred restaurants, James Beard Award–recognized talent, and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants events across Florida and beyond. Recognized for an insider’s perspective on hospitality excellence, I bring depth, context, and curiosity to every story — from chef profiles and industry trends to behind-the-scenes event coverage. Skilled in editorial storytelling, restaurant evaluations, and brand collaborations, I bridge the worlds of journalism and consulting to celebrate and elevate the culinary arts.

by The Whet Palette Productions: Blog & Podcast

More Than a Reservation: Dine With The Whet Palette Through Airbnb Experiences

For more than thirteen years, The Whet Palette has taken readers and listeners inside South Florida’s dining scene through restaurant stories, chef interviews, industry coverage, and more meals than I could ever begin to count. Now, you can join me at the table. My Airbnb Experiences turn two of Miami’s acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants into something […]

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Is Heading to Lima for a Historic South American Debut

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is heading to South America for the first time, with Lima, Peru, announced as the host city for its 2026 awards ceremony on November 4. Presented in partnership with the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism, known as PromPerú, the event will bring chefs, restaurateurs, journalists […]

S5 E77 From Artist to Restaurateur: A Conversation with Alvaro Perez Miranda

In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, I sit down with Alvaro Perez Miranda to discuss the journey that brought him from Venezuela to Japan and ultimately to South Florida. We discuss: LISTEN HERE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. WATCH on Youtube Whether you’re passionate about hospitality, Japanese culture, restaurant design, or […]

MEET THE CHEFS: Behind the Conversations at North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Ahead of the official North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony in New Orleans, select media were invited into one of the week’s most intimate industry events: Meet the Chefs. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, the morning gathering brought together some of the most influential culinary voices for a rapid-fire roundtable format that somehow […]

S5 E76 Fireproof: A Candid Conversation with Chef Curtis Duffy

Chef Curtis Duffy has spent decades pursuing excellence at the highest levels of American fine dining. In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, the acclaimed chef behind two-Michelin-starred Ever discusses the lessons learned from Charlie Trotter, Trio, Alinea, Grace, and the ongoing evolution of one of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants. We explore the culture of modern kitchens, the pursuit […]

North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Winners, Surprises, and Highlights from New Orleans

After covering the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Las Vegas last year, I arrived in New Orleans this week knowing the awards themselves are only part of the story. One thing that became increasingly clear throughout the week is that this gathering is about far more than a numbered list. The conversations […]