The Whet Palette Podcast: Miami Food, Wine, and Travel

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

I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful South Florida adventures as I review Miami restaurants and spotlight local chefs, somms, and others within our food community. I am a Michelin dining enthusiast, but nothing is off-limits. After all, I was raised on pan Cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. Keeping up just got much easier. 

  1. S3 E57 Miami Restaurant Reviews 112-123 PART 2

    3 DAYS AGO

    S3 E57 Miami Restaurant Reviews 112-123 PART 2

    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 & Albert's...

    48 min
  2. S3 E56 Miami Restaurant Reviews 104-111 PART 1

    NOV 10

    S3 E56 Miami Restaurant Reviews 104-111 PART 1

    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 Miami L...

    42 min
  3. S3 E55 Miami CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Elastika's Joe Anthony

    OCT 27

    S3 E55 Miami CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Elastika's Joe Anthony

    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 b...

    56 min
  4. S3 E54 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring La Mar Miami's Diego Oka

    OCT 13

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

    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. ...

    1h 9m
  5. S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective

    SEP 30

    S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective

    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.Jhonata...

    1h 4m
  6. S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Culinary Journey and Passion for Miami

    SEP 15

    S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Culinary Journey and Passion for Miami

    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 fut...

    1h 32m
  7. S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo's Winning Formula for Sanguich de Miami: From Fashion to Flavor

    SEP 3

    S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo's Winning Formula for Sanguich de Miami: From Fashion to Flavor

    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 de...

    59 min
  8. S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum's Pablo Zitzmann

    AUG 12

    S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum's Pablo Zitzmann

    Send us a textBrenda 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 Guide'...

    1h 22m
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I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful South Florida adventures as I review Miami restaurants and spotlight local chefs, somms, and others within our food community. I am a Michelin dining enthusiast, but nothing is off-limits. After all, I was raised on pan Cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. Keeping up just got much easier. 

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