The Whet Palette Food Podcast

2023 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: November 7th, 2023 Where: Spring Studios, New York, N.Y. On a cool and crisp Tuesday night, the MICHELIN Guide brought the heat to the Big Apple. For the first time, the awards ceremony combined three cities —New York, Chicago, and Washington, […]

by Brenda Popritkin

S2 E33 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Effe Cafe’s Nunzio Fuschillo

Why are Broward residents waiting in long lines to score Italian Chef Nunzio Fuschillo’s baked goods? I won’t gatekeep any longer. The secret is officially out, and these are the magic words: Cooper City. Gas Station. Effe Cafe. In this episode, we discuss Nunzio’s journey to South Florida, his deep ties to Miami culinary royalty (and […]

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S2 E27 CHEF SPOTLIGHT Featuring Fiola’s Danny Ganem

Guest Chef Danny Ganem of Miami’s Fiola dishes it all. His quest to be the best he can be, as a father, chef, and mentor, leaves no stone unturned. Focused and methodical, Ganem is slowly paving the way to a brighter future. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms Visit me on my other media: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTok Supporting my podcast […]

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S2 E26 MICHELIN Guide Miami: 2023 Perspective and Predictions

This episode tackles all things MICHELIN Guide Miami, as I see it, based on my personal dining experience: 82 restaurants, 219 stars, and counting. For more MICHELIN Miami scoop, listen to Episodes 3 and 13 for deep dives I won’t be covering again today. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms Visit me on my other platforms: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTok […]

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Toast Names 15 Best Miami Food Blogs of 2023

…and recognizes THE WHET PALETTE as Best Miami Review PODCAST. “We love reading a food blog as much as the next foodie. However, listening to a podcast about restaurant reviews can save time, and be done on the go. This food blog is run by a Cuban-American writer and podcaster who loves spotlighting chefs and […]

by Brenda Popritkin

Top 22 Miami Restaurants of 2022: Palette Awards

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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PODCAST: S1 E13 Miami Takeover at the Michelin Guide Florida Launch

It happened! Miami is officially home to 11 Michelin-starred and 19 Bib Gourmand restaurants. Now that I have decompressed from all the excitement, I am ready to unpack it all for you, as requested.

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Let’s Talk Food!

I recently visited the 88.9 WDNA Radio studios in Miami to sit with journalist Linda Gassenheimer of Food, News, and Views and discuss the South Florida dining scene and the recent unveiling of my Top 15 Miami Restaurants Palette Awards. Who made the list? How do I choose which restaurants to include? What happens when a chef leaves […]