The Whet Palette Productions Restaurant Podcast

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S4 E66 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Effe Café’s Patty Lopez

Patty Lopez’s culinary journey started in Hialeah and led her to New York and Italy, where she met her husband, Nunzio Fuschillo. Upon returning to South Florida, she collaborated with renowned chefs before co-founding Effe Café in a gas station. Patty shares her experiences and philosophy in this podcast episode.

by Brenda Popritkin

North America’s 50 Best Restaurants: Top 15 Things to Know

Las Vegas will host North America’s first 50 Best Restaurants awards on September 25, 2025. The event showcases diverse culinary talents across the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean, evaluated by a panel of 300 anonymous experts. With fierce competition, Miami hopes to secure a ranking amidst established culinary powerhouses.

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 […]

S2 E26 MICHELIN Guide Miami: 2023 Perspective and Predictions

This episode tackles all things MICHELIN Guide Miami, as I see it, based on my personal dining experience: 82 restaurants, 219 stars, and counting. For more MICHELIN Miami scoop, listen to Episodes 3 and 13 for deep dives I won’t be covering again today. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms Visit me on my other platforms: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTok […]

Toast Names 15 Best Miami Food Blogs of 2023

…and recognizes THE WHET PALETTE as Best Miami Review PODCAST. “We love reading a food blog as much as the next foodie. However, listening to a podcast about restaurant reviews can save time, and be done on the go. This food blog is run by a Cuban-American writer and podcaster who loves spotlighting chefs and […]

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 […]

PODCAST: S1 E13 Miami Takeover at the Michelin Guide Florida Launch

It happened! Miami is officially home to 11 Michelin-starred and 19 Bib Gourmand restaurants. Now that I have decompressed from all the excitement, I am ready to unpack it all for you, as requested.

Let’s Talk Food!

I recently visited the 88.9 WDNA Radio studios in Miami to sit with journalist Linda Gassenheimer of Food, News, and Views and discuss the South Florida dining scene and the recent unveiling of my Top 15 Miami Restaurants Palette Awards. Who made the list? How do I choose which restaurants to include? What happens when a chef leaves […]