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The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast

Embark on a flavorful journey with The Whet Palette Podcast, your premier guide to the vibrant culinary landscape of South Florida and beyond. 


Hosted by Cuban-American writer and podcaster Brenda Fernandez Popritkin, this series offers in-depth restaurant coverage, engaging conversations with local chefs, sommeliers, and industry insiders, plus explorations of wine and travel experiences. 


Whether you’re a local food enthusiast or an international gastronome, join us on your preferred podcast platform and savor the tastes and tales that make the culinary world so captivating. 






The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast

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Hi Brenda, My name is Kevin Toliver-Lyons. I'm a home chef based in Hollywood, FL, and I've been quietly building something I think you'd find interesting — a culinary content platform and intimate monthly dinner series called "I Cook. You Eat." The concept is Michelin-inspired home cooking for a small group of close friends (12–15 guests), designed around emotional arc rather than just technique. My debut dinner is called "Shock & Awe" — the whole premise is that the guests have no idea I'm a serious chef. The food is the reveal. I came across The Whet Palette while doing research and I'm genuinely impressed by what you've built — the supper clubs, the Airbnb partnerships, the Michelin coverage, the podcast. You're operating at a level I'm working toward, and in the same South Florida culinary world. I'm launching July 4th and I have a few questions I think only someone who's actually done this can answer — around building an audience for intimate dining, the line between personal brand and culinary identity, and how you think about scaling something that's intentionally small. If you'd be open to a 20-minute call or even just a few questions over email, I'd genuinely value your perspective. Thank you for the work you put into the community down here. Kevin Toliver-Lyons I Cook. You Eat. Hollywood, FL 646-402-4669 icookyoueatmiami@gmail.com

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