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The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast

Brenda Popritkin

I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster who’s been telling Spanglish food, life, and travel stories since 2013.What started as a passion project has become a trusted, recognizable brand in South Florida’s culinary scene. By keeping it authentic and always showing up with curiosity (and probably a wine or cafecito on hand), I’ve built real relationships with chefs, restaurateurs, and a dedicated following of fellow flavor-hunters.My coverage ranges from white-tablecloth fine dining to the no-

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S4 E66 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Effe Café's Patty Lopez

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Send us a textPatty Lopez’s journey begins in Hialeah. Her love for food and curiosity led her to New York, where she launched her culinary career. Eventually, she made her way to Italy, where fate intervened at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, introducing her to her husband and business partner, Nunzio Fuschillo. Back in South Florida, Patty worked alongside some of our city’s great culinary talents, including at Fort Lauderdale’s Valentino’s, Michael’s Genuine, and Aventura’s Bourbon Steak,

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The Secret Star Life: A Former MICHELIN Guide...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Send us a textFor 20 years, she lived a life shrouded in mystery: dining anonymously at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, and deciding which ones would earn (or lose) the coveted MICHELIN stars. In this rare and candid interview, “P” — a Sicilian-born, Bronx-raised former MICHELIN Guide inspector — shares her fascinating journey from anthropology and food studies to becoming one of the most elusive figures in the culinary world.From the rigorous inspector training in France, to her

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S4 E64 The Fine Wine Icon of Saint-Émilion: EVP Yves...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Send us a textIn this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux’s Right Bank.We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman

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S4 E63 Big Flavors, Bigger Heart: Daniel Serfer’s...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/06/07

Send us a textMiami OG alert! Chef Daniel Serfer of Blue Collar and Mignonette joins me for a convo that’s been way overdue. Trust me, it was worth the wait.He didn’t exactly dream of becoming a chef, much less running a beloved South Florida restaurant inside a hooker motel... but here we are, thriving.In this special one-on-one, we get into everything. And I mean everything: from law school aspirations to battling addiction, building two of Miami’s most respected spots, and redefining success on

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S4 E62 From Bibs to Bubbles: A No-Filter Recap of the...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Send us a textThe 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony went full throttle. In this juicy, no-holds-barred breakdown, I share what really happened behind the scenes at the glamorous Four Seasons Resort in Orlando.Hear about the surprising wins, the missed invite, green star revelations, and what these results mean for South Florida’s evolving fine dining scene. Expect insider commentary, personal moments from the night, and the predictions that (almost) all came true.If you’re a Miami-Michelin

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S4 E61: Inside RECOVECO Miami with Chefs Maria Teresa...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Send us a textRecoveco Miami isn’t just a new restaurant—it’s a story of focus, flavor, and corazón. Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nico Martinez join us to dish on their exciting new opening, the serendipitous journey that led them there, and how they’re carving a fresh space in Miami’s ever-evolving culinary scene. From hidden inspirations to bold flavors, this episode is your all-access pass behind the kitchen doors of one of the city’s most celebrated and anticipated new spots.The Recoveco team

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S4 E60 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2025: Perspective &...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Send us a textDelving into the world of the MICHELIN Guide ahead of the April 17th ceremony in Orlando, Florida, this episode offers expert predictions based on my perspective after accumulating 317 Michelin stars from dining at restaurants worldwide.• Breaking down Michelin's rating system and what "very good in its category" truly means• Analyzing differences between US and European Michelin standards• Predicting potential stars for newcomers Itamae, Kojin, and Recoveco•

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S4 E59 CHEF SPOTLIGHT featuring EntreNos' Osmel...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/03/16

Send us a text This Miami pop-up, EntreNos, quickly captured the hearts of Miami food enthusiasts with its unwavering commitment to sourcing all things Florida. Chefs Osmel Gonzalez, and Evan Burgess stopped in to share their journey. How did they connect with Tinta y Cafe? What are the short and long-term goals for EntreNos? How was their first year as a one MICHELIN-starred restaurant? What did they learn from their collective experience in other kitchens? What led them to cooki...

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S4 E58 Florida Chef Spotlight: Ryan Ratino of MAASS,...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Send us a textChef Ryan Ratino attended Orlando’s Le Cordon Bleu in 2009. He launched his culinary career as a Junior Sous Chef at Shula’s Steak House (Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort) and spent three years working under Todd English at Bluezoo. Life has come full circle. Although he owns D.C.'s One Michelin-starred Bresca and Two Michelin-starred JÔNT, Ratino is finally back in Florida. MAASS (Fort Lauderdale) and Ômo by Jônt (Orlando) have joined the Hive Hospitality portfolio—two

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S3 E57 Miami Restaurant Reviews 112-123 PART 2

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Send us a textPicking up where we left off, the hubs and I review our personal experiences from the last 16 (new to us) Miami restaurants we visited. This is OUR opinion on OUR experience dining at each. We chose and paid for every restaurant featured. Receipts? Got 'em! There's much to tell, so this will be a two-part episode. PART 2112 Kojin113 Torno Subito114 Konro115 Paya116 Daniel's Florida Steakhouse117 Sparrow118 Amano by Oka119 Sunny's SteakhouseBONUS: 120 Victoria &

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S3 E56 Miami Restaurant Reviews 104-111 PART 1

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Send us a textIt's a tough job, but someone has to do it. The hubs and I review our personal experiences from the last 16 (new to us) Miami restaurants we visited. This is OUR opinion on OUR experience dining at each. We chose and paid for every restaurant featured. Receipts? Got 'em! There's much to tell, so this will be a two-part episode. PART 1104 Amazonia105 Elastika106 Edan Bistro107 Livello108 Itamae AO109 Sereia110 Gran Central111 KrusFeatured in this episode: An exciting

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S3 E55 Miami CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Elastika's Joe Anthony

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2024/10/27

Send us a textSouth Florida Chef Joe Anthony left his home in Delray Beach to pursue his culinary dreams in New York City. Over a decade later, he finally returned home to open Elastika, a modern American restaurant at the stunning Moore Building in the Design District.An alum of two Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel, The Modern and Gabriel Kreuther, with a certification in functional nutrition, means the direction of this menu is anything but expected. Listen in to learn about his journey back

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S3 E54 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring La Mar Miami's Diego...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Send us a textBorn and raised in Lima, Peru, Chef Diego Oka decided to attend culinary school on a whim. A chance encounter in a supermarket with chef extraordinaire Gaston Acurio sparked the start of an incredible career. As South Floridians, we are fortunate to have Chef Diego Oka as one of our top talents. His passion for Miami knows no bounds. With a decade of experience as the Executive Chef at the Mandarin Oriental’s La Mar restaurant, he is now embarking on a new passion project. In this

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S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Send us a textAllow me to introduce Jhonatan Cano, a seasoned professional in the culinary world. AKA: @memoriesofagourmandAs the Director of Operations for Hive Hospitality (one Michelin-starred Bresca D.C., two Michelin-starred JONT D.C., MAASS Fort Lauderdale, and OMO Orlando), Jhonatan's leadership has set the bar high.With a passport stamped from 39 countries, he has savored the finest cuisines and accumulated over one thousand Michelin stars, making him a true global connoisseur.Jhonatan

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S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Culinary...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/09/15

Send us a textMiami-born, Argentine-Italian, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, Forbes’ “30 Under 30 List," and first-ever Miami contestant to win Chopped...twice. No big deal. Giorgio Rapicavoli reflects on his culinary journey. From the early days of the wild startup pop-up days of Eating House, he has matured into the chef and owner of Eating House 2.0 and Luca Osteria in Coral Gables. We discuss his new project, Mayfair Grill, where he now leads the kitchen and the plans for its

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S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo's Winning Formula for...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/09/03

Send us a textDaniel Figueredo and his wife, Rosa Romero, founded Sanguich de Miami in 2015. But life wasn’t always mojo pork and croquetas. The road to launch and reach success took many colorful detours. A background in marketing, architecture, and design within the fashion industry shaped Daniel's business approach and steered his vision when he decided to take a chance on this sandwich concept with Rosa. Almost ten years later, this three-peat MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant has

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S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum's...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Send us a Text Message.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 of COVID-19, Zitzmann opens up about his accolades, including the MICHELIN

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S3 E49 Featuring Miami Food Blogger & Content Creator...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.The 2010 South Florida culinary scene has significantly evolved since Cari Garcia began her food blog. Through the years, she successfully transitioned her brand's model from restaurant reviews to recipes and giveaways, and turned challenges into opportunities. Recently, an unexpected incident prompted her to leave her healthcare career behind and become a full-time content creator and social media manager. Fat Girl Hedonist's Cari brings the heat with that East

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S3 E48 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Vinya Wine's...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/07/07

Send us a Text Message.Meet the fascinating Miami sommelier Allegra Angelo of Vinya Wine. From NYC's Jean-Georges to Michy's and La Mar, Allegra shares the journey that brought her to Miami and kept her here. Knowledgeable, passionate, and #teamMiami all the way. What's not to love?Ready to dive in? Let's go! LISTEN here:AppleSpotifyiHeartradioAmazon MusicAudibleVISIT me on my other platforms: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokFacebookPast somm interviews HEREDISCUSS this episode and

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S3 E47 Discover Ventanitas: A Window into Miami's...

The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast ·

2024/06/10

We are about to get very 305. If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, you are about to find out. I am talking, of course, about Miami’s very own VENTANITAS. We all have a personal story and relationship with them.Daniela Perez Miron is here to discuss her very special book Ventanitas: A Window into Miami’s Coffee Culture. Miron was raised in Miami, Florida, and now lives in London. She graduated from the University of Miami with dual degrees in Art and Management and then studied Visual

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