Explore Unique Culinary Experiences at The Whet Palette

Experiences

The Whet Palette is where fine dining, storytelling, hospitality, and culture come together in real life. From intimate supper club gatherings to curated culinary collaborations and bookable Airbnb Experiences, these events are designed for guests who want more than just a meal. They want connection, insight, and something worth remembering.

Whether joining me at a hosted dining experience or looking back at standout past events, this is where The Whet Palette steps off the page and into the room.

Book an Experience

Discover bookable culinary experiences hosted in collaboration with standout chefs and restaurants.

Airbnb Experiences

These intimate experiences offer guests a chance to engage with the people, stories, and flavors behind some of South Florida’s most exciting dining destinations.

Ariete, Miami Wednesdays/Thursdays through October

Dine With a Food Writer at Ariete

Ariete is one of the restaurants that best expresses what Cuban-inspired Miami dining can be.

Located in Coconut Grove, the one-MICHELIN-starred restaurant explores Chef Michael Beltran’s identity through technique, memory, and a distinctly Miami point of view. The food is personal, ambitious, and grounded in a culture that is deeply familiar to me as a Cuban-born Miami food writer.

The Airbnb Experience begins with a welcome drink and an introduction to Ariete and Coconut Grove. From there, guests enjoy a four-course dinner featuring the restaurant’s elevated Cuban-American cuisine, accompanied by the stories and context that bring each part of the experience to life.

Depending on the evening and the rhythms of the restaurant, guests may also have an opportunity to meet the chefs and glimpse what happens behind the scenes. We end with dessert, a take-home keepsake, and, if history is any indication, a much longer list of Miami restaurants everyone suddenly wants to visit.

The experience lasts approximately two hours and may be hosted in English or Spanish.

View available dates and book the Ariete experience through Airbnb.

Le Jardinier, Miami Sundays through October

Fine Dining and Wine Pairings at Le Jardinier

At Le Jardinier, the experience moves to the Miami Design District for a polished evening of modern French cuisine, beautiful seasonal ingredients, and thoughtfully selected wines.

We begin at the bar with a welcome cocktail before settling in for a three-course dinner with wine pairings, followed by dessert. Throughout the evening, I share insights into the restaurant, the menu, the wines, and Miami’s larger dining landscape.

Le Jardinier offers a different expression of fine dining from Ariete. Its atmosphere is elegant and contemporary, its cuisine is produce-forward, and its location places guests at the center of one of Miami’s most internationally recognized neighborhoods for art, design, fashion, and food.

The evening may also include a chef interaction or a closer look behind the scenes, depending on the restaurant’s service that night. Guests finish with dessert and a special treat to take home.

The experience lasts approximately ninety minutes and may be hosted in English or Spanish.

View available dates and book the Le Jardinier experience through Airbnb.

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An evening in Alba

October Date TBD

TartufLanghe Wynwood

More information coming soon. Interested to be added to the waitlist? Message thewhetpalette@gmail.com

Signature Event Series

The Whet Palette Supper Club brings together thoughtful dining, chef-driven storytelling, and a sense of occasion. Each event is designed to go beyond dinner, offering guests a deeper connection to the culinary talent, inspiration, and creative energy shaping the table.

These gatherings are intentionally intimate, with an emphasis on meaningful hospitality, memorable conversation, and the kind of details that linger long after the last course.

Past Events

A look back at featured experiences and special collaborations.

From Roots to Rise

March 11, 2026
Tambourine Room, Miami Beach

A special dinner celebrating legacy, mentorship, and the evolution of New World cuisine, featuring Chef Norman Van Aken and Chef Logan McNeil. This evening brought together generations of culinary excellence in an intimate setting that honored both the roots of Florida’s dining culture and the chefs carrying it forward.

This event marked a meaningful moment for The Whet Palette’s live experiences, blending storytelling, fine dining, and a strong sense of place.