The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful adventures as I review Miami restaurants and interview local chefs, somms, and others within our food community.
I was raised on traditional Cuban fare like pan cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. But my current culinary pursuits encompass a broader spectrum of exceptional experiences—from Michelin-starred eats to casual culinary treasures.
Join me on this enriching journey.
Episodes
60 episodes
S4 E59 CHEF SPOTLIGHT featuring EntreNos' Osmel Gonzalez and Evan Burgess
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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1:18:53
S4 E58 Florida Chef Spotlight: Ryan Ratino of MAASS, Bresca, Jônt and Ômo by Jônt
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 Englis...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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1:09:31
S3 E57 Miami Restaurant Reviews 112-123 PART 2
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 featu...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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48:01
S3 E56 Miami Restaurant Reviews 104-111 PART 1
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 re...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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42:21
S3 E55 Miami CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Elastika's Joe Anthony
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 Buildi...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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56:14
S3 E54 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring La Mar Miami's Diego Oka
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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1:09:06
S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective
Allow 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 M...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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1:04:19
S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Culinary Journey and Passion for Miami
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....
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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1:32:02
S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo's Winning Formula for Sanguich de Miami: From Fashion to Flavor
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, architectur...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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58:48
S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum's Pablo Zitzmann
Brenda 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 Ger...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:22:10
S3 E49 Featuring Miami Food Blogger & Content Creator Cari Garcia of Fat Girl Hedonist
The 2010 South Florida culinary scene has significantly evolved since Cari Garcia began her food blog. Through the years, she successfully transitioned her brand's model from restaurant reviews to recipes and giveaways, and turned challe...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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1:50:29
S3 E48 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Vinya Wine's Allegra Angelo
Meet the fascinating Miami sommelier Allegra Angelo of Vinya Wine. From NYC's Jean-Georges to Michy's and La Mar, Allegra shares the journey that brought her to Miami and kept her here. Knowledgeable, passionate, and #teamMiami al...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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1:20:00
S3 E47 Discover Ventanitas: A Window into Miami's Coffee Culture with Daniela Perez Miron
We are about to get very 305. If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, you are about to find out. I am talking, of course, about Miami’s very own VENTANITAS. We all have a personal story and relationship with them.Daniela Perez ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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21:50
S3 E46 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Julian Alexander Baker
A much-respected veteran chef of the Miami culinary scene (Bice at the Victor Hotel, Pelican Cafe, Toscana Divino, and more recently at Le Zoo—to name a few) and mentor to many, Chef Julian Alexander Baker joins me to chat about...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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1:34:05
S3 E45 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony 2024: Behind-the-Scenes
Welcome to the behind-the-scenes episode of the MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony: Miami, Orlando & Tampa. If this is your first time tuning in, here's the scoop. I've been writing about the MICHELIN Guide's Florida potenti...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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19:25
S3 E44 MICHELIN Guide Florida: Perspective & Predictions 2024
In this episode, I analyze the MICHELIN Guide Florida and its upcoming April 18th awards ceremony in Tampa. Is South Florida feeling jaded over the Guide?When will negotiations resume for th...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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23:54
S3 E43 Miami Restaurant Reviews 97-103 PART 2
Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 2 of this supersized episode tackles an unlucky celebrity chef's arrival, a couple of Miami historical locations renovated by flashy restaurant groups,...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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53:01
S3 E42 Miami Restaurant Reviews 89-96 PART 1
Listen in as we candidly review the last 15 Miami restaurants we visited. PART 1 of this supersized episode tackles a Florida homegrown concept and a borrowed NYC one. Three restaurants center their food around a wood fire grill, with only one,...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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40:29
S3 E41 Exclusive: Visit FLORIDA's Dana Young on the MICHELIN Guide's Current Impact & Future
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).Why is this partnership an...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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17:06
S3 E40 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Casa Gioia's Mari Angeles Rubio
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. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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1:25:38
S2 E39 Top 23 Miami Restaurants of 2023: Palette Awards
The PALETTE AWARDS are for the TOP 23 MIAMI RESTAURANTS I feel offer the most well-rounded and top experiences. I reserved, order...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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22:35
S2 E38 Miami Restaurant Reviews 76-88
Our dishing and dining means you get the real unfiltered scoop as we experience it. The hubs, Lawrence, returns once again and joins me to review every visit and offer his perspective. We have spent the last several months returning to many Mia...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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58:52
S2 E37 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Karina Iglesias
Natural wine enthusiast Karina Iglesias talks all things vino and Miami in this special addition to my SOMM LIKE IT HOT series. Listen at the link...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:00:49
S2 E36 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Norman Van Aken
Chef. Author.Mentor.Pioneer.All around Florida badass.Chef Norman Van Aken needs no introduction, really. His contributions to the Florida culinary community have been and continue to be endless. As the...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:18:29
S2 E35 Featuring David Rosendorf on Food for Thought, Cobaya, and all things Miami eats
Owner of the OG Miami food blog, Food for Thought, FRODNESOR on all things social media, cofounder of the Cobaya Miami underground supper club, and an occasional food writer for publications around town, attorney David Ro...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:34:59
