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
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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
awesome!!! Vicky bakery is a family we all grew up having our fabulous birthday cakes and Sunday pastelitos !! Went o immaculate pace and born and raised in Hialeah FYI my sister Sandy gets her pastelitos for La Fresa Francesa's restaurant fois gras appetizer !! She opened 11 years ago in Hialeah first French restaurant in Hialeah
Congratulations great show