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Anako Miami: First Impressions of Little River’s New Filipino Restaurant

Hello, Anako! “Rooted in modern Filipino flavors and shaped by Miami.“ I caught a Friends & Family sneak peek at this new late-2026 addition to the South Florida dining scene. Cozy, laid-back, welcoming, and full of soul, I instantly became a fan. We kicked off dinner with a perfect, hot, doughy Pan de Sal, served with rich butter, basil, and […]

Mutra’s Raz Shabtai: The Story Behind a Historic Miami MICHELIN Star

Chef Raz Shabtai joins me for a candid conversation about his journey from his grandmother’s kitchen in Jerusalem to Mutra in Miami, the first kosher restaurant in the world to earn a MICHELIN Star. Long before the recognition, there was a shy young boy who found comfort in his grandmother’s kitchen. He watched her hands work without recipes […]

KNIFE EDGE: Chasing Michelin Stars South Florida Chefs Celebrate at CALUSSO

The South Florida chapter of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars came together one more time Monday night. This time away from the cameras and inside CALUSSO at the posh Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. Chefs Jonathan Kaiser of CALUSSO, Alejandra Espinoza of COTOA, and Jeremy Ford of Stubborn Seed gathered with fellow chefs, hospitality professionals, […]

The Whet Palette Society: SUPPLEMENTS, Knife Edge & What’s Next

What to Know About the South Florida Restaurants Featured on KNIFE EDGE: Chasing Michelin Stars Season 2

UPDATE: The South Florida cast celebrates 10.07.2026 UPDATE: Plot twist…I made the cut! There’s a familiar face among COTOA’s VIP guests. That would be me! After months of keeping this experience under wraps, it was surreal to finally watch the episode. And stay tuned. The South Florida story isn’t over yet. 09.25.2026 After being completely […]

S5 E78 The Making of Palma: Chef Juan Camilo Liscano’s Unscripted Journey

Chef Juan Camilo Liscano’s road to Palma was anything but direct. Born in Miami to Colombian parents, Liscano spent much of his life moving before professional kitchens carried him through Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, Miami, London, and Paris. Each stop shaped the discipline, restraint, and ingredient-driven cooking that would eventually come together at […]