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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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It all started with a trip to Napa Valley. Five years later, I continued the Black Cordon adventure…in The Bahamas.
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