The Whet Palette Productions Podcast

by The Whet Palette Productions: Blog & Podcast

S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective

Allow me to introduce Jhonatan Cano, a seasoned professional in the culinary world. AKA: @memoriesofagourmand As the Director of Operations for Hive Hospitality (one Michelin-starred Bresca D.C., two Michelin-starred JONT D.C., MAASS Fort Lauderdale, and OMO Orlando), Jhonatan’s leadership has set the bar high. With a passport stamped from 39 countries, he has savored the finest cuisines and accumulated over one thousand Michelin stars, making him a […]

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S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s Culinary Journey and Passion for Miami

Miami-born, Argentine-Italian, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, Forbes’ “30 Under 30 List,” and first-ever Miami contestant to win Chopped…twice. No big deal. Giorgio Rapicavoli reflects on his culinary journey. From the early days of the wild startup pop-up days of Eating House, he has matured into the chef and owner of Eating House 2.0 and Luca Osteria in Coral Gables. […]

S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo’s Winning Formula For Sanguich de Miami: From Fashion to Flavor

Daniel Figueredo and his wife, Rosa Romero, founded Sanguich de Miami in 2015. But life wasn’t always mojo pork and croquetas. The road to launch and reach success took many colorful detours. A background in marketing, architecture, and design within the fashion industry shaped Daniel’s business approach and steered his vision when he decided to […]

S3 E49 Featuring Miami Food Blogger & Content Creator Cari Garcia of Fat Girl Hedonist

The 2010 South Florida culinary scene has significantly evolved since Cari began her food blog. Through the years, she successfully transitioned her brand’s model from restaurant reviews to recipes and giveaways, and turned challenges into opportunities. Recently, an unexpected incident prompted her to leave her healthcare career behind and become a full-time blogger, content creator, and […]

S3 E48 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Vinya Wine’s Allegra Angelo

Meet the fascinating Miami sommelier Allegra Angelo of Vinya Wine. From NYC’s Jean-Georges to Michy’s and La Mar, Allegra shares the journey that brought her to Miami and kept her here. Knowledgeable, passionate, and #teamMiami all the way. What’s not to love?

S3 E47 Discover Ventanitas: A Window into Miami’s Coffee Culture with Daniela Perez Miron

Daniela Perez Miron discusses her book, Ventanitas: A Window into Miami’s Coffee Culture.

Miron was raised in Miami, Florida, and now lives in London. She graduated from the University of Miami with dual degrees in Art and Management and then studied Visual Communication at the Royal College of Art. She is passionate about creating work that tells intimate cultural stories, centers real people, and empowers others.

S3 E46 Exclusive Interview: Chef Julian Alexander Baker Talks Miami Restaurants and Culinary Growth

A much-respected veteran chef of the Miami culinary scene (Bice at the Victor Hotel, Pelican Cafe, Toscana Divino, and more recently at Le Zoo—to name a few) and mentor to many, Chef Julian Alexander Baker joins me to chat about South Florida’s growth and significant changes during his 15 years in Miami.

S3 E45 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony: Behind the Scenes

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes episode of the MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony: Miami, Orlando & Tampa.

If this is your first time tuning in, here’s the scoop. I’ve been writing about the MICHELIN Guide’s Florida potential and eventual guide since 2014—initially on the blog and now also on the podcast. In this episode, I’ll be your guide through the latest ceremony. I’ll pull back the curtain, revealing how things unfolded, and offer you a sneak peek of the actual event (since I always receive questions about it). I’ll also share my personal take on the results and begin a first look ahead as to what 2025 could hold.

S3 E44 MICHELIN Guide Florida: Perspective & Predictions 2024

In this episode, I analyze the MICHELIN Guide Florida and its upcoming April 18th awards ceremony in Tampa. Will any restaurant lose its star? Will the MICHELIN Guide rank up any restaurant? Will Miami see a three-starred restaurant this year? Who are the new restaurant additions to the guide? Is 2024 a shakeup year for the MICHELIN Guide?

S3 E43 Miami Restaurant Reviews 97-103 PART 2

Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 2 of this supersized podcast episode tackles Palma Miami, Casadonna, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, Shingo, Ossobucco, Chateau ZZ’s, and Delilah.