Food. Wine. Travel. Life.
Miami is a vibrant city rich in culture, exemplified by the Miami City Ballet’s recent production of Carmen. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, it masterfully blends classical and Spanish influences, highlighting the powerful story of Carmen. Attending local performances is vital to supporting the artistic community and appreciating the city’s cultural depth.
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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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In June 2025, I journeyed from Chicago to Northern Italy, celebrating food culture. Starting with the James Beard Awards, enjoying three Michelin-starred dining, and culminating at the World’s 50 Best Ceremony. The experience deeply transformed me. Witnessing culinary excellence further enriched my travels and understanding of gastronomy.
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Las Vegas will be the center of attention this week as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 rankings, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be revealed.
Last year, I followed my “will travel for food” mantra and went to Peru with a couple of friends to experience all five restaurants on the list: #1 Central, #28 Kjolle, #6 Maido, #47 Mayta, and #59 Mérito.
If you’ve been considering this trip or are interested in the journey, this story is for you. Here are the details of our itinerary.
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It’s my 9th Blogiversary! And what a ride it has been. So many restaurant reviews, travel posts, and spotlight features.
To celebrate, I am kicking off a new way to follow all things The Whet Palette: a podcast!
Here is the scoop…
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I stood up and briefly shared “something interesting about myself” on my first day of college in 1990, as instructed by our teacher. “My name is Brenda. I was born in Cuba and came to this country via the Mariel boatlift ten years ago when President Carter opened the borders and allowed over 100,000 Cubans […]
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CAUTION: Show spoilers and extensive Cubanisms ahead! You have been warned. EL CHISME Cuba Under the Stars “A majestic outdoor musical theater show, presenting a beautiful love story through the Cuban culture and nostalgia. A grand orchestra, 25 Broadway dancers, renowned Cuban actors, and Grammy award artists under the stars of Miami, while enjoying an […]
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Miami sommeliers share their favorite books, movies, and TV shows for the wine enthusiast. Sideways is fun, but my favorite wine documentary is Blood into Wine. Mainly, I love this one because it follows one of my favorite musicians, Maynard Keenan (lead singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle, etc…), and his winery, Caduceus Cellars in Arizona. You’ll […]
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I recently visited the 88.9 WDNA Radio studios in Miami to sit with journalist Linda Gassenheimer of Food, News, and Views and discuss the South Florida dining scene and the recent unveiling of my Top 15 Miami Restaurants Palette Awards. Who made the list? How do I choose which restaurants to include? What happens when a chef leaves […]
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SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Featuring Daniel Toral. Follow along as I continue this new blog section featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet our SOMMELIERS!
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