The Whet Palette Podcast: Miami Restaurants, Wine, and Travel Brenda Popritkin

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes episode of the MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony: Miami, Orlando & Tampa. 
If this is your first time tuning in, here's the scoop. I've been writing about the MICHELIN Guide's Florida potential and eventual guide since 2014—initially on the blog and now also on the podcast. In this episode, I'll be your guide through the latest ceremony. I'll pull back the curtain, revealing how things unfolded, and offer you a sneak peek of the actual event (since I always receive questions about it). I'll also share my personal take on the results and begin a first look ahead as to what 2025 could hold. 

Ready to dive in? Let's go! Dale!

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In this episode, I analyze the MICHELIN Guide Florida and its upcoming April 18th awards ceremony in Tampa. 


Is South Florida feeling jaded over the Guide?When will negotiations resume for the Florida contract?What do the one, two, and three-star ratings mean? Will any restaurant lose its star? If so, which one (s)?Will the MICHELIN Guide rank up any restaurant? If so, which one (s)?Will Miami see any three-starred restaurant (s) this year?Who are the new restaurant additions to the guide?Is 2024 a shakeup year for the MICHELIN Guide?What are some essential guidelines to know about MICHELIN?Can't get enough MICHELIN Guide coverage?  Episodes 3, 13, 26, and 29 of this podcast will give you additional Guide information and offer more detailed, deep, geeky dives on this topic. I also recently interviewed Visit Florida's Dana Young on the Michelin Guide Florida's current impact and future. That's episode 41.

You can also visit the BLOG for an extensive look at my full Michelin Guide coverage over the last 11 years.

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Brenda Popritkin






 

Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 2 of this supersized episode tackles an unlucky celebrity chef's arrival, a couple of Miami historical locations renovated by flashy restaurant groups, another Argentinian concept that didn't deliver on steak, a classy omakase experience with a starry future, a tiny but mighty local fine dining concept, and an elegant supper club where privacy trumps all. Ready to learn more?

97 Palma
98 Casadonna
99 Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
100 Shingo
101 Ossobucco
102 Chateau ZZ's
103 Delilah

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Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 1 of this supersized episode tackles a Florida homegrown concept and a borrowed NYC one. Three restaurants center their food around a wood fire grill, with only one, a Broward newcomer, emerging victorious and ambitious enough to quickly become the area's best restaurant. Lastly, a couple of established 305 chefs debut new concepts while, sadly, the reimagined return of an old one greatly disappoints. Ready? Let's do this. Dale!  
EntreNos RAO’s MiamiLOG Fire SignatureErbaMAASS Fort LauderdaleCasa VigilOise Ristorante by Brad KilgoreNew Schnitzel House
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President and CEO Dana Young updates us on the MICHELIN Guide's current Florida impact since the initial announcement in 2021 and  two guides later (with a third on the horizon April 18th).


Why is this partnership an ideal fit for the Sunshine State?Are diners choosing us and staying longer in Florida because of our food? Was the initial plan for three guides/years? Is this partnership something she forecasts will continue in Florida long term? Can we expect Broward and Palm Beach County or others in '24 or '25 as the guide expands its Florida coverage? What is and isn’t covered in Visit Florida’s investment with the guide? Do restaurants pay to be featured? Has she tried any of the starred restaurants yet? Have any surprised her? Any favorites?

Plus, after the interview concludes, I take a closer look at some of the most popular and controversial MICHELIN myths and facts.

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Dominican pastry Chef Mari Angeles Rubio of Casa Gioia brings joy to Miami with her delicious desserts: all the custom cakes, but never ever cupcakes (ni tampoco cake pops, sorry). Listen in as she passionately shares her story. We chat about:
Her time in ItalyThe success of pecan pie errorsATM 101 lessonsHer favorite South Florida dessertsBuilding a business without experienceHow noes turned into yeses against her will, but to her benefit. Want more Miami food content? Visit me on my other platforms:

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