S2 E38 Miami Restaurant Reviews 76-88

Our dishing and dining means you get the real unfiltered scoop as we experience it. The hubs, Lawrence, returns once again and joins me to review every visit and offer his perspective. We have spent the last couple of months returning to many Miami favorite restaurants.  In this episode, we will highlight which ones continued […]

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S2 E36 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Norman Van Aken

Chef. Author.Mentor.Pioneer.All around Florida badass. Chef Norman Van Aken needs no introduction, really. His contributions to the Florida culinary community have been and continue to be endless. As the founding father of New World Cuisine, he once upon a time created an identity for Florida from which to launch and never looked back. Listen in as I chat […]

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S2 E35 Featuring David Rosendorf on Food for Thought, Cobaya, and all things Miami eats

Owner of the OG Miami food blog, Food for Thought,  FRODNESOR on all things social media, cofounder of the Cobaya Miami underground supper club, and an occasional food writer for publications around town, attorney David Rosendorf stops in to discuss his long-lived love for Miami food.  What prompted him to launch the blog and Cobaya Miami? How does he summarize the […]

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S2 E34 Miami Restaurant Reviews 68-75

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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S2 E31 Miami Restaurant Reviews 61-67

An up close and personal look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited. Buckle up, butter cup! We discuss it ALL.  61. Queen62. Zeru63. MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie64. Walrus Rodeo65. Avra66. Calle Dragones67. Maty’s As usual, we candidly review each restaurant without holding back. Which new restaurant captivated “the hubs” enough to name it the best opening of 2023? Where can […]

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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 […]

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S2 E28 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Brasserie Laurel’s Ashley Moncada

Guest Chef Ashley Moncada of the new Brasserie Laurel shares valuable insight into the restaurant’s concept with the Ariete Hospitality Group, her quest for heat, love of butter, and her “Mini Mike” monicker. But, don’t fall for her coy demeanor. Moncada is a confident beast in the kitchen, ready to capture your full attention and, hopefully, shine bright under […]

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MICHELIN Guide FL 2023: Miami’s NEW Bib Gourmands

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE “The 2023 MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa will be unveiled at 6 p.m. May 11 at LoanDepot Park in Miami. Chefs and restaurant teams will learn in real time whether their establishments have received culinary distinctions such as MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmands or other professional award distinctions. The event is by […]

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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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