Food. Wine. Travel. Life.
In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, host Brenda Popritkin interviews Mimi Puche, owner of Happy Wine in the Grove. Mimi, a Colombian-born entrepreneur, shares her journey from Colombia to establishing a thriving wine destination. The discussion includes her experiences during the pandemic, wine education, and future expansion plans.
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Chef Daniel Serfer of Blue Collar and Mignonette shares his unexpected journey from law school dreams to thriving in a peculiar South Florida restaurant setting. The conversation covers personal struggles, restaurant success, and lighthearted food confessions. It’s an engaging and humorous reflection of Miami culture and culinary passion. Listen now!
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The Miami culinary scene is evolving with Chef Logan McNeil taking over as Chef de Cuisine at the Tambourine Room, following Chef Timo Steubing’s departure. McNeil’s experience at Stubborn Seed positions him to infuse new flavors and artistry, ensuring the restaurant’s continued excellence and Michelin recognition in the South Florida fine dining landscape.
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The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando revealed surprising wins and oversights in South Florida’s fine dining. The recap includes insider commentary, personal moments, and predictions, offering a glimpse into the evolving culinary scene for Miami-Michelin enthusiasts. Exclusive interviews are also on the horizon.
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Recoveco Miami is a new restaurant highlighting the culinary journey of chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nico Martinez. This episode reveals inspirations and flavors shaping Miami’s dining scene. Celebrated as a new entry in the 2025 Michelin Guide Florida, it promises an authentic taste of local culture and cuisine.
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Orlando hosted the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony, awarding 31 stars, including one new Two MICHELIN Star and four One MICHELIN Stars. The event celebrated Florida’s culinary expansion, highlighting its growing status as a culinary destination. Noteworthy achievements included the new Green Stars for sustainability, totaling 172 recognized eateries.
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Florida’s restaurant scene awaits the Michelin Guide’s verdict on April 17th, with new cities like Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach included. The exploration examines the intricacies of fine dining, evaluating standout restaurants from Itamae to Ômo in Orlando. The analysis uncovers standards, innovations, and the culinary evolution within the state’s gastronomic landscape.
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This Miami pop-up, EntreNos, quickly captured the hearts of Miami food enthusiasts with its unwavering commitment to sourcing all things Florida. Chefs Osmel Gonzalez and Evan Burgess stopped in to share their journey.
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In a short press release this morning, the MICHELIN Guide announced it will finally begin an expansion this year by including restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale (say hellooooo MAASS), The Palm Beaches (perhaps KONRO?), and St. Pete-Clearwater.
The more significant, unexpected, and thrilling news is that beginning in 2026, the Guide will become statewide. That’s right, from the Florida Keys and way north to where the sun still shines in Pensacola and Jacksonville, the star Gods might favor you too.
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This morning, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2025 awards season. As always, we hope to see our city proudly represented. While the list did not include nearly as many nominations as Miamians collectively hoped, here are the nods that are South Florida-related this year:
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