Food. Wine. Travel. Life.
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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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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Chef Ryan Ratino began his culinary journey in Florida while attending Orlando’s Le Cordon Bleu in 2009.
Life has come full circle. Not only does he own D.C.’s One Michelin-starred Bresca and Two Michelin-starred JÔN, but he is now back in Florida. MAASS (Fort Lauderdale) and Ômo by Jônt (Orlando) join the Hive Hospitality portfolio.
We discuss it all in this episode.
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Picking up where we left off, the hubs and I review our personal experiences from the last 16 (new to us) Miami restaurants we visited. This is OUR opinion on OUR experience dining at each. We chose and paid for every restaurant featured. Receipts? Got ’em! There’s much to tell, so this will be a two-part episode. PART 2 […]
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Homestyle Cuisine in a Family-Friendly Atmosphere Once a week on Saturdays, Regina’s Farm aims to provide guests with a unique Brazilian homestyle dinner experience. In doing so, the non-profit organization raises funds for the Las Olas Worship Center. Led by Regina Rodrigues, the project organically began at her home, across the street from her church. Feeling nostalgic about […]
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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.
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Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. Part 1 of this supersized episode tackles EntreNos, RAO’s Miami, LOG Fire Signature, Erba, MAASS, Casa Vigil, Oise Ristorante by Brad Kilgore, and New Schnitzel House.
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The talented team, led by Ratino and Executive Chef Jonathan Kaiser (Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo & Las Vegas’ Joël Robuchon), appeared calm and in control with their supporting cast of at least 15 on the kitchen floor. Who performs like they’ve already been open for months? They did!
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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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It’s my 9th Blogiversary! And what a ride it has been. So many restaurant reviews, travel posts, and spotlight features.
To celebrate, I am kicking off a new way to follow all things The Whet Palette: a podcast!
Here is the scoop…
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