The Whet Palette Productions Special Events

Two Nights, Two MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants: Airbnb x The Whet Palette

These are not reservations.These are experiences. In partnership with Airbnb, I’m hosting two intimate dinners this April inside two of South Florida’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Dinner with a Food Writer: I’ll be there throughout the evening to share as much perspective as you want on our city, the restaurants, and their place within the MICHELIN Guide. […]

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

Tears, Triumphs & a New Northeast: Inside the MICHELIN Guide’s 2025 Reset

In the grand hall of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this week, the MICHELIN Guide signaled a shift. With Philadelphia and Boston officially joining the “Northeast Cities” category, and a fresh star system already stirring commentary, this year’s ceremony felt like a pivot point in American dining. A night that surprised with emotion, warmth, and genuine connection.

A Taste of Tradition: Loire Valley Wines by Armand Mellot

There’s something special about experiencing old-world tradition in a new-world setting. Last week, Armand Mellot—representing one of France’s oldest family-run wine estates—brought a taste of the Loire Valley to the Sofia Design District in Miami. The setting: an intimate lunch with a handful of curious palates and open notebooks, all eager to taste.

Masterclasses and Wine Tastings: Vinous Icons in Miami 2025

Vinous Icons: Miami 2025 is a prestigious wine tasting event featuring 100 fine wines and renowned producers from around the world. Scheduled for November 14-15 at Bloom Ballroom, Jungle Island, it offers masterclasses and tastings of exceptional wines. Attendees can enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets and stunning Miami skyline views.

Starstruck in the Sunshine State: MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony 2025 Returns to Orlando

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.

EXCLUSIVE: 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Who: The MICHELIN Guide What: Ceremony for New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. When: December 9th, 2024 Where: The Glasshouse, New York, N.Y. For the second consecutive year, The MICHELIN Guide brought culinary cachet to the Big Apple in an exclusive combined ceremony spanning three cities —New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. As a dedicated MICHELIN dining enthusiast, I packed my heaviest coats and […]

by Brenda Popritkin

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for Miami, Orlando, and Tampa 2024

Third time’s the charm? Absolutely! Florida’s third MICHELIN Guide Ceremony needs its very own star—chic, exclusive, and grand. Orlando and Miami took turns hosting the last few years, but Thursday’s event confirmed Tampa would not be left behind. They came to play, and dare I say it, they won.

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 […]

PODCAST S2 E25 GMCVB’s President David Whitaker: Bon Appetit’s Food City of the Year and the MICHELIN Guide’s Return to Miami

Yesterday, the GMCVB alongside Miami Dade County officially commemorated April 5th as Bon Appetit Food City of the Year Day to honor the community’s success. Tune in to this new episode as I candidly chat with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau‘s president and CEO, David Whitaker, about Miami’s current culinary spotlight. • Bon […]