The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster who’s been telling Spanglish food, life, and travel stories since 2013.
What started as a passion project has become a trusted, recognizable brand in South Florida’s culinary scene. By keeping it authentic and always showing up with curiosity (and probably a wine or cafecito on hand), I’ve built real relationships with chefs, restaurateurs, and a dedicated following of fellow flavor-hunters.
My coverage ranges from white-tablecloth fine dining to the no- frills neighborhood spots. I was raised on pan con mantequilla, but my appetite spans the globe.
Beyond the plate, I bring a background in interior design and dance, giving me a flair for aesthetics, rhythm, and storytelling that resonates with our vibrant audience. Think of me as your go-to guide for all things delicious, beautiful, and culture-soaked.
Listen in as I tap into a hyperlocal community that’s vibrant, loyal, and always ready for the next bite (or adventure). Just don’t ask me to choose between a Michelin tasting menu and medianoche. I’ll take both, thanks.
Brenda
The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
S4 E67 Featuring Mimi Puche of Happy Wine in the Grove
From Colombia to the Grove
In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, host Brenda Popritkin sits down with Mimi Puche, owner of Happy Wine Miami in the Grove — a must-visit Miami destination for wine lovers, tapas enthusiasts, and live-music fans.
A proud Colombian-born entrepreneur and member of the VinFemme Society, Mimi shares her inspiring journey: from her roots in Colombia to achieving U.S. citizenship and becoming the powerhouse behind a thriving Miami wine institution featuring over 3,500 labels and 20,000 bottles.
We discuss:
Her path into the wine world and partnership with her son
Surviving and thriving through the pandemic
Building a space that’s equal parts restaurant, wine shop, and community
Expanding Happy Wine to Cartagena and Barranquilla
Her passion for wine education and future goals for growth
Mimi’s story embodies the essence of Happy Wine: joy, perseverance, family, and the beauty of sharing good wine with good people.
🎧 Tune in, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy this inspiring conversation about life, wine, and the pursuit of happiness — Miami style.
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✨ From my “palette” to yours, cheers!
— Brenda Popritkin | The Whet Palette
Taste the world’s best wines and meet visionary winemakers at Vinous Icons: Miami. The experts at the wine site Vinous have selected over 100 internationally renowned wine estates to join them in Miami over two days, November 14 and 15. They’ll share exceptional wines and the stories behind them, all from within the beautiful Bloom ballroom at Jungle Island, overlooking the Miami skyline.
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