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The Whet Palette Society: A Celebration, Dining Discoveries, & the Top 25

Well, hello again! October certainly didn’t slow down. Between new restaurants, podcast conversations, television celebrations, and a few memorable meals (for better or worse), plenty has been happening around The Whet Palette. If you’ve missed a few posts or episodes, I’ve got you covered. From Knife Edge to CALUSSO: A Full-Circle Moment Last time, I […]

KNIFE EDGE: Chasing Michelin Stars South Florida Chefs Celebrate at CALUSSO

The South Florida chapter of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars came together one more time Monday night. This time away from the cameras and inside CALUSSO at the posh Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. Chefs Jonathan Kaiser of CALUSSO, Alejandra Espinoza of COTOA, and Jeremy Ford of Stubborn Seed gathered with fellow chefs, hospitality professionals, […]

What to Know About the South Florida Restaurants Featured on KNIFE EDGE: Chasing Michelin Stars Season 2

UPDATE: The South Florida cast celebrates 10.07.2026 UPDATE: Plot twist…I made the cut! There’s a familiar face among COTOA’s VIP guests. That would be me! After months of keeping this experience under wraps, it was surreal to finally watch the episode. And stay tuned. The South Florida story isn’t over yet. 09.25.2026 After being completely […]

by Brenda Popritkin

S5 E73 MICHELIN Guide Florida: Perspective & Predictions

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 […]

S5 E71 Chef Jonathan Kaiser on Calusso, Pier Sixty-Six, and Raising the Bar in Fort Lauderdale

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 […]

by Brenda Popritkin

Top 25 Miami-Dade & Broward Restaurants of 2025: Palette Awards

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.