The Whet Palette Productions Michelin Guide

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S5 E74 Behind Kojin: Chef Katherine Mederos on Motherhood, Michelin, and Miami

Miami knows Chef Katherine Mederos through the lens of Kojin. The pastry chef. The co-founder. The calm-ish presence behind the pass while Chef Pedro Mederos commands the room. The woman helping shape one of Miami’s most exciting and deeply personal dining experiences. But in this newest episode, listeners finally get a much deeper look at […]

MICHELIN Guide Florida Said ‘Log On.’ The 2026 Reveal Is Going Fully Virtual

The MICHELIN Guide just added yet another twist to Florida’s 2026 selection reveal. After months of speculation surrounding this year’s format, the Guide has officially confirmed that the Florida selections will now be unveiled through a virtual livestream experience airing May 28th at 2 p.m. EST on the MICHELIN Guide YouTube channel. A traditional press […]

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 […]

by Brenda Popritkin

Discover Cala de Mar: A MICHELIN Key Luxury Cliffside Retreat in Ixtapa

Cala de Mar Ixtapa, a five-star boutique resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, offers tranquility and luxury with 59 suites featuring private plunge pools. Recognized with a Michelin Key, it combines personalized service with stunning views and unique dining experiences. Ideal for romantic getaways and serene escapes, it promises unforgettable moments.

You Are Invited: From Roots to Rise DINNER

A Celebration of Florida’s Culinary Lineage An intimate, one-night-only dinner, celebrating the depth of Florida’s culinary roots and the vision shaping its future. To see a chef redefining Florida dining today, cooking alongside the pioneer who helped establish its culinary identity, is exceptionally rare. This exclusive one-of-a-kind evening brings together Chef Norman Van Aken, multiple-time James […]

by Brenda Popritkin

COURANT MIAMI MAGAZINE: Into the Woods

“It usually starts in an elegant dining room. A server leans in and whispers: Fresh Alba truffles have arrived.” But what is a truffle, really? Why is it so in demand… and so expensive? For Courant Miami Magazine’s latest issue, I traveled to Piedmont to trace one of Italy’s most elusive ingredients from forest to […]