Tag: Miami Chef

by The Whet Palette

PODCAST S2 E23: Miami Restaurant Reviews 55-60

Kicking off the podcast’s Season 2 with a close look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited and you, the listener, wanted to hear about the most.  55. Brasserie Laurel56. Beauty and the Butcher57. QP Tapas58. Rancho Patel59. Eating House60. Tambourine Room As usual, we candidly review each restaurant without holding back. Which one will earn a Michelin star? Which […]

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by The Whet Palette

2023 Michelin Guide Miami Mania Begins NOW!

Earlier today, the Michelin Guide announced eight exciting additions to the selections in Miami. Congratulations to: Brasserie Laurel Fiola Miami Lido at The Surf Club Lion & the Rambler Rosie’s Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt The Gibson Room Walrus Rodeo “Establishments are highlighted as “NEW” on guide.michelin.com to help food lovers enjoy new discoveries before the annual […]

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by Brenda Popritkin

First Look: Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt

“Does Papi Steak have a Michelin Star?” asked a friend recently while we were at dinner. If that doesn’t encapsulate half of Miami’s overall knowledge of fine dining, I don’t know what does. No, Papi Steak does not have a Michelin Star, my dearest friend. For those lucky not to know what I am referring […]

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by Brenda Popritkin

Top 30 Bites: Miami 2022

Serious Miami Foodporn Ahead This annual list, now entering its seventh edition, is solely based on MY personal dining experience. Perhaps you saw these bites posted on the blog or my Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok accounts at some point this year. Some bites never left my list and made a return appearance. Others are captivating new entries I […]

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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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by The Whet Palette

PODCAST S1 E21: Miami Chef Spotlight on Kojin’s Pedro Mederos (now The Chef’s Counter at Hachidori Ramen)

Listen in as I chat with Miami chef Pedro Mederos of Kojin (now The Chef’s Counter at Hachidori Ramen). From South Florida to California’s wine country and everything in between (culinary school, Taco Bell, love, SingleThread, Alter, dumplings, Miami diners, omakase, Michelin, D&D, Pokemon, and babies), we discuss it all. Phew! Got that?  Not on Apple? Click below to […]

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by Brenda Popritkin

PODCAST S1 E19 Miami Chef Spotlight on Timon Balloo

Up close and personal with Miami Chef Timon Balloo. Listen in as we take a deep dive into all things Balloo. How did food shape his life, and guide his journey to where it is today? Take a look behind the curtains as he bares all during this candid, heartfelt, and spirited interview.  What exactly is […]

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