The Whet Palette Podcast

S2 E36 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Norman Van Aken

Chef. Author.Mentor.Pioneer.All around Florida badass. Chef Norman Van Aken needs no introduction, really. His contributions to the Florida culinary community have been and continue to be endless. As the founding father of New World Cuisine, he once upon a time created an identity for Florida from which to launch and never looked back. Listen in as I chat […]

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S2 E35 Featuring David Rosendorf on Food for Thought, Cobaya, and all things Miami eats

Owner of the OG Miami food blog, Food for Thought, FRODNESOR on all things social media, cofounder of the Cobaya Miami underground supper club, and an occasional food writer for publications around town, attorney David Rosendorf stops in to discuss his long-lived love for Miami food. What prompted him to launch the blog and Cobaya Miami? How does he summarize the […]

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S2 E33 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Effe Cafe’s Nunzio Fuschillo

Why are Broward residents waiting in long lines to score Italian Chef Nunzio Fuschillo’s baked goods? I won’t gatekeep any longer. The secret is officially out, and these are the magic words: Cooper City. Gas Station. Effe Cafe. In this episode, we discuss Nunzio’s journey to South Florida, his deep ties to Miami culinary royalty (and […]

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S2 E32 Featuring Gina Pelaez of MIAMI FOOD FAMILY

Restaurateur, Content Creator, and Social Curator Gina Pelaez stopped in to chat, and chat we did. We explore her food journey and the creation of the Miami Food Family brand. Naturally, we Hialeah gals also discuss its history and ongoing growth, Miami’s food influencers, the hot South Florida restaurant scene, the flighty nature of food hall concepts, Broward’s need […]

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S2 E30 SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Featuring Laura DePasquale

I am pleased to introduce you to Laura DePasquale, a Master Sommelier, wine educator, and Senior Vice President of the Artisanal Wine Division at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Laura’s inspiring journey in the wine industry is nothing short of captivating. From her beginnings as an artist to becoming a trailblazer in the wine world, Laura has truly led the […]

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S2 E29 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony: Florida 2023

The MICHELIN Guide came to town to unveil Florida’s new BIB Gourmand and One Star recipients at LoanDepot Park. I was fortunate to attend and witness all the action from beginning to end. Listen in as I give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of the ceremony and share which restaurants made the cut and which […]

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S2 E28 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Brasserie Laurel’s Ashley Moncada

Guest Chef Ashley Moncada of the new Brasserie Laurel shares valuable insight into the restaurant’s concept with the Ariete Hospitality Group, her quest for heat, love of butter, and her “Mini Mike” monicker. But, don’t fall for her coy demeanor. Moncada is a confident beast in the kitchen, ready to capture your full attention and, hopefully, shine bright under […]

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S2 E26 MICHELIN Guide Miami: 2023 Perspective and Predictions

This episode tackles all things MICHELIN Guide Miami, as I see it, based on my personal dining experience: 82 restaurants, 219 stars, and counting. For more MICHELIN Miami scoop, listen to Episodes 3 and 13 for deep dives I won’t be covering again today. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms Visit me on my other platforms: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTok […]

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PODCAST: S2 E24 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Sarah Phillips

We already know Miami is a hot zone for craft cocktails and beer. Know what else is happening? The wine scene! Follow along as I continue my SOMM LIKE IT HOT blog section and continue a podcast crossover featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet Sarah Phillips of the Wines by Sarah: wine educator, writer, and […]

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PODCAST S2 E23: Miami Restaurant Reviews 55-60

Kicking off the podcast’s Season 2 with a close look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited and you, the listener, wanted to hear about the most. 55. Brasserie Laurel56. Beauty and the Butcher57. QP Tapas58. Rancho Patel59. Eating House60. Tambourine Room As usual, we candidly review each restaurant without holding back. Which one will earn a Michelin star? Which […]