The Whet Palette
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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 and somms. I am a Michelin dining enthusiast, but nothing is off-limits. After all, I was raised on pan Cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos.
The Whet Palette
1w ago
In this episode, I analyze the MICHELIN Guide Florida and its upcoming April 18th awards ceremony in Tampa. Will any restaurant lose its star? Will the MICHELIN Guide rank up any restaurant? Will Miami see a three-starred restaurant this year? Who are the new restaurant additions to the guide? Is 2024 a shakeup year for the MICHELIN Guide ..read more
The Whet Palette
1M ago
Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 2 of this supersized podcast episode tackles Palma Miami, Casadonna, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, Shingo, Ossobucco, Chateau ZZ's, and Delilah ..read more
The Whet Palette
1M ago
Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. Part 1 of this supersized episode tackles EntreNos, RAO's Miami, LOG Fire Signature, Erba, MAASS, Casa Vigil, Oise Ristorante by Brad Kilgore, and New Schnitzel House ..read more
The Whet Palette
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Whet Palette
2M ago
Nineteen new additions to the Miami (8), Orlando (5), and Tampa (6) lists made headlines this week as the MICHELIN Guide teased some of the upcoming entries. What does this mean ..read more
The Whet Palette
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Whet Palette
3M ago
#1 – Château Pavie | 2010 As a matter of full disclosure, I consume a lot of Pavie, which has landed the #1 spot on my list for three consecutive years. It is no secret that I am much more attracted to the Merlot-reliant right bank (Pomerol and Saint-Émilion) Bordeauxs than just about any other ..read more
The Whet Palette
3M ago
All aboard MAASS’ maiden voyage ‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the southnot a MAASS chef was resting, not even a while. The cookware unpacked by the kitchen with care,in hopes that new diners soon would be there. and so it happened. ChrisMAASS came early to Fort Lauderale. December 21, 2023 Know that ..read more
The Whet Palette
4M ago
GUEST POST by Lawrence. Mr. Whet Palette. The Hubs. This is a list of my favorite Miami restaurants for 2023, not a list of Miami’s best restaurants. I am not The Whet Palette. I don’t have the necessary “street cred” to reach such conclusions. You can check out Brenda’s Top 23 Restaurants of 2023 here ..read more
The Whet Palette
4M ago
Serious Miami Foodporn Ahead This annual list, now entering its eighth edition, is solely based on MY dining experience. You may have seen these bites posted on the blog, X, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok at some point this year. Some bites always stayed on my list, and others have made a return appearance. Many are captivating new ..read more