The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast

Delving 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
• Spotlighting Ômo by Jônt in Orlando as Florida's best tasting menu and worthy of two stars
• Discussing how Fort Lauderdale, St. Pete, and Palm Beach will fare in their Michelin debut
• Examining common Michelin misconceptions, including why "Michelin-starred chef" isn't a real term
• Evaluating which current stars might lose their status and which Bib Gourmands could be promoted
• Highlighting notable omissions from this year's additions list

Tune in for the follow-up episode after the April 17th ceremony for reaction and analysis of the results.

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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 cooking?

What are some facts guests need to know when dining in at EntreNos?

What motivates them?

The sky’s the limit when it comes to their drive and vision. EntreNos is one to continue watching as it evolves and defines itself. 

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Brenda

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Chef 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 of the most exciting and successful openings within the Florida fine dining scene. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Culinary school
• Opening a restaurant
• Creating the hospitality group
• Receiving Michelin Star recognition
• Defining the Bresca, MAASS, JÔNT, and ÔMO concepts 
• Hope for a MICHELIN Guide Florida expansion to Fort Lauderdale
• Finding daily motivation
• South Florida favorite eats
• Upcoming projects

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Picking 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 2

112 Kojin

113 Torno Subito

114 Konro

115 Paya

116 Daniel's Florida Steakhouse

117 Sparrow

118 Amano by Oka

119 Sunny's Steakhouse

BONUS:

120 Victoria & Albert's
121 OMO by Jont
122 Sushi Saint
123 Bombay Street Kitchen 

Featured in this episode: A couple of new and exciting "very Florida" steakhouses, a couple of Italian restaurants with very different offerings, the return of an improved beloved Miami concept, a trip to Palm Beach for a stellar tasting menu, back south to Brickell Key for something special, and a tropical feast in South Beach by one of our city's best restauranteur groups. Hungry? Dale!

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It'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 1

104 Amazonia

105 Elastika

106 Edan Bistro

107 Livello

108 Itamae AO

109 Sereia

110 Gran Central

111 Krus

Featured in this episode: An exciting Miami Lakes nikkei spot, two very different Coconut Grove restaurants, a North Miami restaurant where we sampled an entire menu, a fancy new hotspot in the Design District, a notable Midtown counter experience, a tiny Biscayne Blvd gem with much potential, and our drive north to Coral Springs for some significant comfort eats. Hungry yet?

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Brenda

#TWPmiamiPODCAST #miamipodcast #miamieats #restaurantreview #miamidining #miamichef #miamifood #miamifinedining 

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South 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 home through pedigreed kitchens, his insight into Miami’s Elastika menu, and why he cannot commit to being a Florida Panthers fan.

Hungry for more?

Listen now.

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Born 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 latest podcast episode, we delve into Amano by Oka, revisit Diego’s culinary journey, and discover what is next for our beloved La Mar—even as the hotel makes way for new high-rise residences. Hint: this is not a final goodbye! 

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Allow me to introduce Jhonatan Cano, a seasoned professional in the culinary world. AKA: @memoriesofagourmand

As 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 joins me in South Florida for an exclusive chat about it all.

Hungry for more? Dale!

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Miami-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 future. In this episode, we explore his passion for wine, Italy, and his newfound path to fitness. We also reminisce about what it's like growing up in the 305 and discover why he loves Miami. Raised in Dade? Ya bet. There’s even talk of freestyle and good ole Miami booty bass. 

Ready to listen? Dale!

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Daniel 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 developed a winning meticulous formula that keeps us all craving Sanguich. 

Hungry for more? Let’s go! 

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