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Only Four Seats Left Some dinners are enjoyable. Some dinners are memorable. And then there are the rare evenings that quietly become part of Florida’s culinary story. From Roots to Rise: A Celebration of Florida’s Culinary Lineage is one of those nights. With just four seats remaining, this intimate gathering at Tambourine Room inside the Carillon Miami Wellness […]
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This morning, the MICHELIN Guide made it official: the 2026 Florida selection will be announced digitally on Tuesday, April 14. No stage.No live ceremony.No ballroom full of chefs waiting for their names to be called. Instead, the results will be released via official press release and across the MICHELIN Guide’s digital channels, including Guide.Michelin.com, the app, and MichelinMedia.com. And […]
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Hidden away in the quiet neighborhood of Runate, Lombardy, Dal Pescatore has long held a reputation as one of Italy’s most extraordinary dining destinations. Three Michelin stars consecutively since 1996? Quite the institution! The kind of place that gourmands rave about and admire. It is a beautiful family story set against the charming countryside, where generations of the Santini family have turned a humble riverside tavern into a temple of hospitality and grace.
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Brenda Popritkin engages in a deep conversation with acclaimed Miami chef Pablo Zitzmann, known for his Coral Gables restaurants No Name Chinese and Zitz Sum. Explore Chef Zitzmann’s fascinating journey from his German-Mexican roots in Bogotá, Colombia, through his culinary adventures across Asia, to reaching his goals within the Miami food scene. Discussing his vision, achievements, and the impact […]
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A candid look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited. 68. Mosaico by Maurizio Farinelli69. Le Jardinier70. Tam Tam71. Queen Omakase72. Mamey 73. La Mar Miami74. Casa Mariano75. La Cosecha Argentinian Steakhouse Most of the Miami restaurants discussed in this episode are small operations that, for better or worse, left a big impression. Listen at the link above and on all major […]
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IMPORTANT: I know you want to scroll down quickly and see the results. And you can. But please read the following intro now or later to understand the “why” behind this list. What is it? What is it not? What went into the naming and placement of each honoree? You can also choose to LISTEN […]
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Episode 6 takes a candid look at some of the Miami restaurants we visited this February. Featured: Stubborn Seed Forte by Chef Adrianne Chotto Mate Nossa Omakase Perl Caviar Russe Ariete Orno Once again, the hubs and dining partner-in-crime, Lawrence, joins me as co-host for this developing Miami restaurant review series. Ready to listen? Join […]
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As you know, from following this blog, wine plays a major role in all food experiences. I am Lawrence, the husband of the force behind The Whet Palette. My part is to (1) not touch the food until Brenda has photographed it, (2) occasionally hold a flash, and (3) pick the vino! With that being […]
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South Floridians are no strangers to hurricane preparedness. If you haven’t been following the powerful path taken by Coconut Grove’s chef Michael Beltran, you need to start paying attention; this perfect storm is here to stay.
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I woke up this morning shimmying around the house while humming songs I’d never heard of until last night. Why? Well, I attended La Placita’s first Christmas festival: ¡La Parranda! This was chef Jose Mendin’s fifth event in Miami (the others took place as SOBE’s Pubbelly) and probably the liveliest one I’ve been to. Side note: I’ve attended them all #truestory. Read more…
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