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S5 E75 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026: Hot Takes, Hard Truths, and a Few Receipts
Jun 8, 2026
41m 48s
S5 E74 Behind Kojin: Chef Katherine Mederos on Motherhood, Michelin, and Miami
May 20, 2026
1h 11m 36s
S5 E73 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026: Perspective & Predictions
Apr 22, 2026
41m 36s
S5 E72 The Fire Behind Apocalypse Miami: Smoke, Setbacks, and Success
Mar 18, 2026
50m 11s
S5 E71 Chef Jonathan Kaiser on Calusso, Pier Sixty-Six, and Raising the Bar in Fort Lauderdale
Feb 2, 2026
1h 11m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/8/26 |  S5 E75 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026: Hot Takes, Hard Truths, and a Few Receipts | The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida results have arrived, and as expected, the reactions were immediate. In this episode, I break down the winners, the surprises, and the predictions that came true. From Emelina and Mutra earning their first stars to notable Bib Gourmand additions and some glaring omissions, we'll dive deep into what the results mean for Florida's evolving dining scene. But this episode goes far beyond the list itself. I tackle the increasingly heated debate surrounding Cuban cu... | 41m 48s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  S5 E74 Behind Kojin: Chef Katherine Mederos on Motherhood, Michelin, and Miami | What does it really take to build a restaurant in Miami right now? In this deeply personal episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, Chef Katherine Mederos of Kojin opens up about the reality behind the restaurant world: motherhood, Michelin pressure, burnout, sustainability, creativity, and surviving the chaos of hospitality while trying to build something meaningful. From Kojin’s early pop-up days with no true kitchen… to becoming Michelin Guide Recommended… Katherine shares the sacrifices, grow... | 1h 11m 36s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  S5 E73 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026: Perspective & Predictions | The MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026 announcement is set for May 28, and this year, everything feels different. With the guide going fully statewide and the ceremony officially gone, the rules, the rhythm, and the expectations are all shifting. But what does that actually mean for Miami and for Florida as a whole? In this episode, dropping just ahead of the reveal, I break down the context you need before the results go live. It’s not about spoiling predictions, it’s really about understandi... | 41m 36s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  S5 E72 The Fire Behind Apocalypse Miami: Smoke, Setbacks, and Success | From Cancer Survivor to Pitmaster: The Story Behind Apocalypse Barbecue Miami may be known for cafecito and croquetas, but in this episode we’re talking about another side of the city’s food story: barbecue. In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Budnechky, the brawn behind Apocalypse BBQ, to discuss: his childhood growing up in Miami and the early hustle mentality that shaped himhis experience as a two-time cancer survivor and how those battles changed his outlook on lifehow cooking at ... | 50m 11s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  S5 E71 Chef Jonathan Kaiser on Calusso, Pier Sixty-Six, and Raising the Bar in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale is having a moment, and Chef Jonathan Kaiser is part of the reason why. In this episode, I sit down with the South Florida native and the chef leading Calusso at Pier Sixty-Six Resort to talk about his journey from early kitchen obsession to high-level fine dining. We dig into what he learned cooking under Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, why sauce is everything, the tiny details that make a restaurant feel truly luxurious, and what it takes to keep standards sky-high when you’re p... | 1h 11m 58s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  S4 E70 Cajitas, Community & Cuban Coffee: The Vicky Bakery Story with Amy Cao | Miami y Hialeah, this one is for you. I’m joined by someone who feels like an extension of every 305 childhood: Amy Cao of Vicky Bakery. She embodies everything that makes this brand so beloved: warmth, family, community, and that unmistakable sense of Cuban hospitality that hits you the second you walk through the door. We chat about: The original Southeast 8th Street bakery and how Cuban immigrants created a community staple.Amy’s childhood birthday parties featuring the iconic Vicky ... | 39m 20s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 |  S4 E69 Miami’s Culinary Glow-Up: Featuring GMCVB's President & CEO David Whitaker | On this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, host Brenda Popritkin sits down with David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, to discuss Miami’s ever-evolving culinary identity. The last time Whitaker joined the show, Miami had just been named Bon Appétit’s Food City of the Year and was taking its first steps into the Michelin Guide Florida partnership. Fast-forward to today, and the Magic City’s restaurant scene has exploded—claiming James Beard A... | 37m 24s | ||||||
| 10/18/25 |  S4 E68 Mitch’s Bagels: A Father-and-Son Story of Family, Food, and Entrepreneurship | How does a CPA from New York end up co-running one of South Florida’s fastest-growing bagel brands? Meet Adam Shidlofsky, co-owner of Mitch’s Bagels, the family-built business redefining what a “New York-style” bagel means in Florida. Adam joins host Brenda Popritkin to talk about building a legacy with his father — from Mitch’s original old-school diner concept to today’s sleek, tech-driven delis in Flagler Village, Hallandale, and Weston. Together, they cover everything from airy-fluffy dou... | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  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... | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 |  S4 E66 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Effe Café's Patty Lopez | Patty Lopez’s journey begins in Hialeah. Her love for food and curiosity led her to New York, where she launched her culinary career. Eventually, she made her way to Italy, where fate intervened at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, introducing her to her husband and business partner, Nunzio Fuschillo. Back in South Florida, Patty worked alongside some of our city’s great culinary talents, including at Fort Lauderdale’s Valentino’s, Michael’s Genuine, and Aventura’s Bourbon Steak, befor... | 1h 15m 44s | ||||||
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| 8/12/25 |  The Secret Star Life: A Former MICHELIN Guide Inspector Reflects | For 20 years, she lived a life shrouded in mystery: dining anonymously at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, and deciding which ones would earn (or lose) the coveted MICHELIN stars. In this rare and candid interview, “P” — a Sicilian-born, Bronx-raised former MICHELIN Guide inspector — shares her fascinating journey from anthropology and food studies to becoming one of the most elusive figures in the culinary world. From the rigorous inspector training in France, to her most unf... | 1h 34m 10s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  S4 E64 The Fine Wine Icon of Saint-Émilion: EVP Yves de Launay on Château Angélus, Terroir, and Timeless Elegance | In this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux’s Right Bank. We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman to ru... | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 6/7/25 |  S4 E63 Big Flavors, Bigger Heart: Daniel Serfer’s Very Miami Chef Story | Miami OG alert! Chef Daniel Serfer of Blue Collar and Mignonette joins me for a convo that’s been way overdue. Trust me, it was worth the wait. He didn’t exactly dream of becoming a chef, much less running a beloved South Florida restaurant inside a hooker motel... but here we are, thriving. In this special one-on-one, we get into everything. And I mean everything: from law school aspirations to battling addiction, building two of Miami’s most respected spots, and redefining success on his ow... | 1h 12m 03s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 |  S4 E62 From Bibs to Bubbles: A No-Filter Recap of the 2025 Michelin Guide Florida Ceremony | The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony went full throttle. In this juicy, no-holds-barred breakdown, I share what really happened behind the scenes at the glamorous Four Seasons Resort in Orlando. Hear about the surprising wins, the missed invite, green star revelations, and what these results mean for South Florida’s evolving fine dining scene. Expect insider commentary, personal moments from the night, and the predictions that (almost) all came true. If you’re a Miami-Michelin... | 26m 30s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 |  S4 E61: Inside RECOVECO Miami with Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nico Martinez | Recoveco Miami isn’t just a new restaurant—it’s a story of focus, flavor, and corazón. Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nico Martinez join us to dish on their exciting new opening, the serendipitous journey that led them there, and how they’re carving a fresh space in Miami’s ever-evolving culinary scene. From hidden inspirations to bold flavors, this episode is your all-access pass behind the kitchen doors of one of the city’s most celebrated and anticipated new spots. The Recoveco team also j... | 1h 16m 02s | ||||||
| 4/7/25 |  S4 E60 MICHELIN Guide Florida 2025: Perspective & Predictions | Delving into the world of the MICHELIN Guide ahead of the April 17th ceremony in Orlando, Florida, this episode offers expert predictions based on my perspective after accumulating 317 Michelin stars from dining at restaurants worldwide. • Breaking down Michelin's rating system and what "very good in its category" truly means • Analyzing differences between US and European Michelin standards • Predicting potential stars for newcomers Itamae, Kojin, and Recoveco • Spotlighting Ômo by Jônt in ... | 35m 10s | ||||||
| 3/16/25 |  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 they connect with Tinta y Cafe? What are the short and long-term goals for EntreNos? How was their first year as a one MICHELIN-starred restaurant? What did they learn from their collective experience in other kitchens? What led them to cooking? What are so... | 1h 19m 34s | ||||||
| 1/23/25 |  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 English at Bluezoo. Life has come full circle. Although he owns D.C.'s One Michelin-starred Bresca and Two Michelin-starred JÔNT, Ratino is finally back in Florida. MAASS (Fort Lauderdale) and Ômo by Jônt (Orlando) have joined the Hive Hospitality portfolio—two o... | 1h 10m 13s | ||||||
| 11/17/24 |  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 featured. Receipts? Got 'em! There's much to tell, so this will be a two-part episode. PART 2 112 Kojin 113 Torno Subito 114 Konro 115 Paya 116 Daniel's Florida Steakhouse 117 Sparrow 118 Amano by Oka 119 Sunny's Steakhouse BONUS: 120 Victoria & A... | 48m 43s | ||||||
| 11/10/24 |  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 restaurant featured. Receipts? Got 'em! There's much to tell, so this will be a two-part episode. PART 1 104 Amazonia 105 Elastika 106 Edan Bistro 107 Livello 108 Itamae AO 109 Sereia 110 Gran Central 111 Krus Featured in this episode: An exciting Miami Lakes... | 43m 03s | ||||||
| 10/27/24 |  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 Building in the Design District. An alum of two Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel, The Modern and Gabriel Kreuther, with a certification in functional nutrition, means the direction of this menu is anything but expected. Listen in to learn about his journey back home thr... | 56m 56s | ||||||
| 10/13/24 |  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 Floridians, we are fortunate to have Chef Diego Oka as one of our top talents. His passion for Miami knows no bounds. With a decade of experience as the Executive Chef at the Mandarin Oriental’s La Mar restaurant, he is now embarking on a new passion project. In this lates... | 1h 09m 47s | ||||||
| 9/30/24 |  S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective | Allow me to introduce Jhonatan Cano, a seasoned professional in the culinary world. AKA: @memoriesofagourmand As the Director of Operations for Hive Hospitality (one Michelin-starred Bresca D.C., two Michelin-starred JONT D.C., MAASS Fort Lauderdale, and OMO Orlando), Jhonatan's leadership has set the bar high. With a passport stamped from 39 countries, he has savored the finest cuisines and accumulated over one thousand Michelin stars, making him a true global connoisseur. Jhonatan joins me ... | 1h 05m 01s | ||||||
| 9/15/24 |  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. From the early days of the wild startup pop-up days of Eating House, he has matured into the chef and owner of Eating House 2.0 and Luca Osteria in Coral Gables. We discuss his new project, Mayfair Grill, where he now leads the kitchen and the plans for its future. In this e... | 1h 32m 44s | ||||||
| 9/3/24 |  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, architecture, and design within the fashion industry shaped Daniel's business approach and steered his vision when he decided to take a chance on this sandwich concept with Rosa. Almost ten years later, this three-peat MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant has developed a winn... | 59m 29s | ||||||
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