Best Miami Dining Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E53 Culinary Insights from Jhonatan Cano: A Global Perspective 1:04:19

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Send us a text 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 stampe…

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S3 E52 Exploring Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Culinary Journey and Passion for Miami 1:32:02

14d ago1:32:02

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Send us a text 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 Ea…

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S3 E51 Daniel Figueredo's Winning Formula for Sanguich de Miami: From Fashion to Flavor 58:48

27d ago58:48

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Send us a text 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 h…

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S3 E50 MIAMI CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Zitz Sum's Pablo Zitzmann 1:22:10

2M ago1:22:10

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Send us a text 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 German-Mexican roots in Bogotá, Colombia, through his culinary adventures across Asia, to reaching his goals within the Mia…

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Arts Groups in Search of a Life Raft 7:27

1M ago7:27

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After nearly 13 years of bringing cutting-edge multicultural contemporary dance productions to North Miami, the Peter London Global Dance Company is unsure whether it will be able to go on. It isn’t just a result of regular old “show biz,” either. Artistic director and founder Peter London is used to that. This is something different. “It’s typical…

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Vote 2024 14:05

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Primary elections are upon us on August 20th and mail-in voting has started. This guide is intended to help you make sense of things. In January, Biscayne Times raised the curtain on 2024 with the headline: “Welcome to a High-Stakes Election Year.” That puts things mildly in this unprecedented year when Donald Trump survived an assassination attemp…

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Size Restrictions on New Homes in Miami Shores 3:09

2M ago3:09

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Miami Shores' interim planning and zoning director, Joseph Corradino, says the village is in the middle of a six-month long overhaul of the residential zoning code. Property owners looking to build a house in Miami Shores Village have a new set of regulations to follow now that council members have taken steps to curb big homes... Thanks for listen…

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S3 E49 Featuring Miami Food Blogger & Content Creator Cari Garcia of Fat Girl Hedonist 1:50:29

2M ago1:50:29

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Send us a text 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 challenges into opportunities. Recently, an unexpected incident prompted her to leave her healthcare car…

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S3 E48 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Vinya Wine's Allegra Angelo 1:20:00

3M ago1:20:00

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Send us a text 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 all the way. What's not to love? Ready to dive in? Let's go! LISTEN here: Apple Spotify iHeartradio Amazon …

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ICA Miami Turns 10 8:35

3M ago8:35

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“If an institution has not made it after 10 years, it shouldn’t be around anymore,” said auto dealership magnate and art collector Norman Braman in a 2014 interview with The New York Times. Ten years later, the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA) is still standing. More than that, it’s thriving. After receiving a reported 1 million visitors a…

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S3 E47 Discover Ventanitas: A Window into Miami's Coffee Culture with Daniela Perez Miron 21:50

4M ago21:50

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Send us a text 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 Miron is here to discuss her very special book Ventanitas: A Window into Miami’s Coffee Culture. Miro…

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Digital Billboard Battle Just Getting Started 3:35

4M ago3:35

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What was thought to be a victory for the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in a monthslong digital billboard debate has since turned into something quite different. Rather, the real battle has only just begun. In a recent reversal by the Miami City Commission at its May 23 meeting, the body voted to…

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The Beloved Blue Collar Is on the Move 5:09

3M ago5:09

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The Upper East Side’s most beloved neighborhood restaurant is moving, expanding into a new, larger space. Will this tiny, hidden gem – our go-to spot for comfort food – lose its charm? Before we answer that, let’s take a look back at its origin story... Thanks for listening! For more local news visit BiscayneTimes.com.…

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What it Means to Be LGBTQ+ in Florida 9:38

4M ago9:38

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The LGBTQ+ community has become Florida’s political battleground over the past two years. In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis waged a heavily publicized war against drag queens performing in Wynwood. Last year, he signed a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ bills from the Florida Legislature. Most recently, the governor expressed a clear intent to challenge federal protec…

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Corruption In Biscayne Park Police Strikes Again 5:46

4M ago5:46

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When Luis Cabrera assumed the position of police chief in the Village of Biscayne Park following a former chief’s arrest over corruption charges, he told the community that it was his mission to repair the village’s reputation. Six years later, it’s clear that he has only made it worse. Thanks for listening! For more local news visit BiscayneTimes.…

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S3 E46 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Julian Alexander Baker 1:34:05

4M ago1:34:05

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Send us a text 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 South Florida's growth and significant changes during his 15 years in Miami. What has kept him in here? Wh…

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Ep. 16 - Food Freedom: Wise Words from a Sports Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer and Emotional Eating Specialist 52:02

5M ago52:02

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Ever find yourself caught in the tango of savoring a decadent dessert, slice of pizza, or glass of wine while your health and fitness goals flash a warning in your mind? It’s time to leave your guilt behind and learn about the concept of Food Freedom, a concept that Kristin Avagliano, founder of Create My Weight, lives by. Create My Weight is a hea…

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S3 E45 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony 2024: Behind-the-Scenes 19:25

5M ago19:25

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Send us a text 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 potential and eventual guide since 2014—initially on the blog and now also on the podcast. In this episode, I'll be your …

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Preserve or Tear Down 12:35

5M ago12:35

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Belle Meade is at a turning point in its long-winding history, but as is the case with most evolutions, it’s being preceded by a war. There are two camps developing in the Upper East Side neighborhood: those who want to preserve the eclectic character of the community, and those who want to preserve their rights as property owners to remodel and re…

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City Sides with Arts Groups in Billboards Vote 4:15

5M ago4:15

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City of Miami commissioners voted 3-2 April 25 to ban future construction of oversized, digital billboards in the municipality. But to be clear, residents will still stumble upon these very structures during their downtown walks or drives. The vote puts the city one step closer to rescinding an ordinance passed in 2023 that allows 100-foot LED bill…

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$2.5 Billion Bond Postponed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava 4:40

5M ago4:40

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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced a $2.5 billion bond proposal at her State of the County address Jan. 24, 2023. A little more than two months after Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava floated a $2.5 billion general obligation bond (GOB) referendum during her State of the County address to pay for a series of expansive…

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City Approves Height Increases for MiMo 5:06

5M ago5:06

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The Miami City Commission has voted unanimously to approve increased height limits in the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District under certain conditions. The final language adopted last month through the approved ordinance allows 20 feet of additional height for a project on a one-acre lot or larger, if that project includes a public benefit by…

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Drink With the Fishes 5:31

5M ago5:31

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The best thing about baseball is the legends that build up around the game. There’s always a story, and it always has a whiff of the unreal, whether it’s Yogi Berra’s leaps in logic, Dock Ellis’ psychedelic-fueled no-hitter, Bo Jackson’s left-handed homer or the Curse of the Billy Goat on the Cubs (the bad vibes only being broken by a goat-eating c…

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Ep. 15 - Celebrating Miami Culinary Diversity: Chef Michael Schwartz on Waterfront Dining, Local Ingredients, and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 31:58

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Travel with me down to the beautiful Amara at Paraiso to chat with James Beard award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz about his iconic Miami restaurants (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Amara, and Harry’s Pizzeria) and involvement as one of the featured chefs at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, happening May 3rd-5th at the Hard Rock Stadium …

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S3 E44 MICHELIN Guide Florida: Perspective & Predictions 2024 23:54

6M ago23:54

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Send us a text 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 the Florida contract? What do the one, two, and three-star ratings mean? Will any restaurant lose its star? If so, which one (s)? Will the MICHELI…

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S3 E43 Miami Restaurant Reviews 97-103 PART 2 53:01

7M ago53:01

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Send us a text 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, another Argentinian concept that didn't deliver on steak, a classy omakase experience with a starry futu…

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S3 E42 Miami Restaurant Reviews 89-96 PART 1 40:29

7M ago40:29

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Send us a text 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, a Broward newcomer, emerging victorious and ambitious enough to quickly become the area's …

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S3 E41 Exclusive: Visit FLORIDA's Dana Young on the MICHELIN Guide's Current Impact & Future 17:06

7M ago17:06

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Send us a text 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 ideal fit for the Sunshine State? Are diners choosing us and staying longer in Florida because of our food? Was the ini…

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S3 E40 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Casa Gioia's Mari Angeles Rubio 1:25:38

8M ago1:25:38

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Send us a text 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. We chat about: Her time in Italy The success of pecan pie errors ATM 101 lessons Her favorite South Florid…

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Ep. 14 - A Rich Combination of Lebanese Culture and Flavor: Amar Mediterranean Bistro in Delray Beach 47:35

8M ago47:35

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I couldn’t be more excited to sit down with Nicolas Kurban, owner of Amar Mediterranean Bistro (a personal favorite of mine), as we approach the restaurant's third anniversary in bustling Downtown Delray. It’s a heartwarming tale of culinary legacy, peppered with Nicolas's experiences — from growing up in a restaurant family in Lebanon to traveling…

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S2 E39 Top 23 Miami Restaurants of 2023: Palette Awards 22:35

10M ago22:35

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Send us a text The PALETTE AWARDS are for the TOP 23 MIAMI RESTAURANTS I feel offer the most well-rounded and top experiences. I reserved, ordered, photographed, ate, and paid at these restaurants. No one asked nor paid me to do so. Supporting our local restaurants brings me joy, and I am passionate about Miami’s food scene. Did your favorite make …

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Debora Returns Part2 43:11

10M ago43:11

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Debora joins me again and we chat shopping Seaward and more.

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Ep. 13 - Culinary Education and Community Engagement: A Glimpse into the Community Classroom Project and Kitchen 32:35

10M ago32:35

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Meet Ali Kaufman and Chef Blake Malatesta, the creative minds behind the Community Classroom Project, a 501c3 non-profit initiative started by Space of Mind, and its Community Classroom Kitchen (CCK) initiative. Join us on a journey as they gear up to unveil the CCK commercial teaching kitchen at The Hub at Space of Mind in Downtown Delray Beach. F…

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I'm joined by a VERY special guest 33:55

10M ago33:55

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We chat about our first couple of days and our stay at Surfside and visiting Busch Gardens

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Ep. 12 - Everything You Need to Know About Le Dîner en Blanc - West Palm Beach: Unpacking the Enchantment of the Parisian-Born Event 45:35

10M ago45:35

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Imagine a night out dining under the stars complete with an all-white ensemble, gourmet picnic, and the thrill of an exclusive invite-only event with a secret location revealed at the eleventh hour.. My guests, Tashia and Rene from Modernique & Co Project Management Firm, are explaining the ins and outs of this one-of-a-kind dining event that start…

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S2 E38 Miami Restaurant Reviews 76-88 58:52

11M ago58:52

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Send us a text 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 Miami favorite restaurants. In this episode, we will highlight which ones continued to impress…

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Ep. 11 - Miami Eats with Elizabeth Jaime: An Apple Maps Guide of One of the Most Diversely Delicious Cities in America 42:39

11M ago42:39

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Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we venture into the diverse food landscape of Miami with our special guest, Elizabeth Jaime. She is a born and bred Miami native, and a former Bon Appetit editor turned passionate florist, Elizabeth shares her transition from New York back to Miami and the birth of her floral company, Calma. …

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Arch Creek Park Pollution Crisis Worsens 4:16

11M ago4:16

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Arch Creek Park is in trouble – dirty trouble – and local activists are organizing once again to save a historic landmark in North Miami they began fighting for more than 40 years ago. In 1972, environmental lawyer Maureen Harwitz read in a newspaper that Chrysler Automobile Corporation sought to convert historic Arch Creek Park into a used auto lo…

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Biscayne Bay as an Economic Driver 9:00

11M ago9:00

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Conservationists have been trying to incentivize environmental preservation for more than a century in Florida. If history has made one thing clear, however, it’s that it’s not an easy feat. Indeed, not everyone sees – or cares about – nature’s intrinsic value, focusing rather on how it extrinsically serves our needs. Even then, amid high-rises, of…

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North Miami Beach Mayor's Race Enters Final Lap 6:06

11M ago6:06

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The city of North Miami Beach’s special mayoral race is in high gear. Now that the qualifying period has officially closed, residents have one month to weigh out potential candidates before the Dec. 5 election. Although pickings are slim in quantity, residents may find that both names on the ballot hold some weight. Evan Scott Piper and Paule Villa…

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Ep. 10 - Oceans 234: Celebrating Two Decades of Oceanfront Excellence 33:39

11M ago33:39

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Join us on a delicious journey to the heart of Deerfield Beach, as we celebrate two decades of exceptional dining at Oceans 234, the stunning oceanfront restaurant located just footsteps from the sand. Oceans 234 owner Danielle Rosse and Executive Chef Nicole Fey have joined us to share the tale of transformation from a humble diner next to a gas s…

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First thoughts Florida 2023 2:16:58

12M ago2:16:58

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I share some of my Travel to and from Florida with a couple of money saving tips along the way.Contact David Tewkesbury at disney4brits.com David a long time Disney fan. You can find him at his website www.disney4brits.com and Disney4brits on Facebook and youtube where his channel has lots of information and guides for Brits travelling to Florida. …

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Ep. 9 - From Garden to Sea: How South Florida Native, Chef Adrienne Grenier, Brings Fresh Culinary Insight to the Kitchen of Burlock Coast at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale 33:52

12M ago33:52

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Prepare to be whisked away on a culinary adventure with the talented and charismatic Chef Adrienne Grenier. From the heat of prestigious kitchens to the tranquility of her Pompano Beach balcony garden, Adrienne's journey is both inspiring and insightful. We explore her beginnings at 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort to …

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S2 E37 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Karina Iglesias 1:00:49

12M ago1:00:49

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Send us a text 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 links below and on all major platforms Apple Spotify iHeartradio Amazon Music Audible Supporting the podcast is simple. Like what you hear? Please share, review, and/or rate to help the episode…

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S2 E36 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Norman Van Aken 1:18:29

1y ago1:18:29

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Send us a text 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 founding father of New World Cuisine, he once upon a time created an identity for Florida from which to launch and never looked …

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RV/Camping in Florida 45:56

1y ago45:56

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Veronika and Dave Jongeward join me and we chat RV camping in Florida.

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Trash Trouble: Miami-Dade’s Looming Landfill Crisis 12:31

1y ago12:31

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As flames spread through Miami-Dade’s massive North Dade Landfill trash incinerator earlier this year in February, destroying the heart of the county’s waste-management system while spreading chemicals through the air, residents could smell, taste and see the results of decades of failed leadership. For years, successive mayors and commissions punt…

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Master Plan for Margaret Pace Park Unveiled 5:01

1y ago5:01

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The city of Miami has big plans for Edgewater’s Margaret Pace Park, and it’s asking the community what it thinks. District 2 Commissioner Sabina Covo and Chris Evans, the city’s parks and recreation director, came together Aug. 10, 2023, to unveil the park’s master plan at the park itself. Located on approximately eight acres of waterfront land alo…

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New World Symphony Goes Brilliantly Blue 6:28

1y ago6:28

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“It will be blue for the Miami sky and for the sea, but also blue for the frames of Emtiti,” said Stéphane Denève enthusiastically, making a gesture around his face. Emtiti. Is that … something Egyptian? “No, no,” he laughed. “M.T.T. You know, Michael Tilson Thomas! He wears those blue glasses!” Denève was discussing some of the themes he plans to …

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Special Election Could Shake up Surfside 5:49

1y ago5:49

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The town of Surfside will have a special election Nov. 7, 2023, that could change future elections in the municipality. Residents will vote on five charter amendments, one that would extend the terms of both the mayor and commissioners from two to four years and another that would require a mayoral candidate to receive a majority vote before being …

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