S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum’s Pablo Zitzmann

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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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 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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PODCAST S2 E25 GMCVB’s President David Whitaker: Bon Appetit’s Food City of the Year and the MICHELIN Guide’s Return to Miami

Yesterday, the GMCVB alongside Miami Dade County officially commemorated April 5th as Bon Appetit Food City of the Year Day to honor the community’s success.  Tune in to this new episode as I candidly chat with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau‘s president and CEO, David Whitaker, about Miami’s current culinary spotlight. • Bon […]

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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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PODCAST: S1 E15 Miami Chef Spotlight on James Friedberg of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Listen in as I kick off the all-new Miami Chef Spotlight series. Guest Chef James Friedberg discusses his starry journey to Miami and provides an inside look at his work and commitment to Miami’s first 2 Michelin-starred restaurant,  L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.  Enjoy! Or listen on any major podcast platform: Get more scoop on Miami dining by […]

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