TOP 50 BITES: MIAMI 2023

Serious Miami Foodporn Ahead This annual list, now entering its eighth edition, is solely based on MY dining experience. You may have seen these bites posted on the blog, X, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok at some point this year. Some bites always stayed on my list, and others have made a return appearance. Many are captivating new […]

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Top 23 Miami Restaurants of 2023: 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?  The restaurants receiving Palette Awards offer the total […]

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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 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 E32 Featuring Gina Pelaez of MIAMI FOOD FAMILY

Restaurateur, Content Creator, and Social Curator Gina Pelaez stopped in to chat, and chat we did.  We explore her food journey and the creation of the Miami Food Family brand. Naturally, we Hialeah gals also discuss its history and ongoing growth, Miami’s food influencers, the hot South Florida restaurant scene,  the flighty nature of food hall concepts, Broward’s need […]

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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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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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