Best Brenda Garcia Podcasts (2024)

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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DESPEDIDA NUESTRA FE EN VIVO 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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En este programa especial no decimos adiós, decimos gracias Pepe Alonso por más de 26 años de “Nuestra Fe en Vivo”. En compañía de grandes amigos de EWTN como el Padre Pedro Núñez, Padre Willie Peña y Omar Aguilar, recordamos los inicios de este gran ministerio y el inigualable legado de su fundadora, la Madre Angélica.…

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

6M 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

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

9M 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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S2 E38 Miami Restaurant Reviews 76-88 58:52

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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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MARCO LÓPEZ 1:00:00

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Marco López, cantautor católico chileno, radicado actualmente en la ciudad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, nos acompaña por primera vez y comparte su testimonio de conversión y su gran talento musical, regalo de Dios y para Dios. ¡No se lo pierdan!By NUESTRA FE EN VIVO

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RICARDO GRZONA 1:00:00

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Ricardo Grzona, argentino radicado en Miami, amigo de la casa, es el fundador de una fraternidad dedicada a la formación de agentes de Pastoral e incansable promotor de la Lectio Divina. Además conduce una serie en EWTN llamada Cristonautas y es el Presidente de la Fundación Ramón Pané, el primer evangelizador de América. En esta ocasión él nos exp…

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

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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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PAOLA PABLO 1:00:00

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Paola Pablo, joven dominicana, afincada en España por razones de estudios, es una cantautora e influencer católica quien trabaja en el mundo de la comunicación… la evangelización “es lo suyo”. Lo que diferencia a Paola de otras personas que han encontrado en las redes sociales un vehículo para expresarse es la temática escogida… su temática es DIOS…

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P. RICARDO LÓPEZ DÍAZ 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Joven Sacerdote Católico, Tapatío, Dioscesano en Arquidiócesis de Guadalajara, México, comparte su llamado al Sacerdocio y su Misión de Evangelizar en Redes Sociales, en las cuales diariamente comparte el Evangelio de la Vida desde WhatsApp y Facebook.By NUESTRA FE EN VIVO

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DANIEL SALCEDO 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Daniel Salcedo, colombiano residente en Miami, Florida, nos cuenta su caminar de fe a la vez que nos habla de su nuevo libro de consagración a San Miguel Arcángel bajo la espiritualidad de San Juan Pablo II. Daniel también es miembro de la comunidad Totus Tuus, aprobada canónicamente en varias Arquidiócesis, la cual trabaja en obras de evangelizaci…

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

12M 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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KATHY KOPP 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Kathy Kopp, nacida y criada en Barranquilla, Colombia, actualmente residente en Miami, Florida, es una reconocida estilista y asesora de imagen de artistas de fama internacional como Shakira, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Alicia Keys, Menudo, entre otros. Ella nos cuenta cómo fue su reencuentro con Jesús en el momento culmen de su carrera profesional y como…

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FER TOLEDO 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Nació en la Habana, Cuba. Desde muy niño interesado en las artes visuales y la música como medio de expresión universal, uniendo luego todo esto a su fe católica, tras una conversión paulatina derivada de experiencias vividas en la adolescencia. Actualmente radica en la ciudad de Concepción, Chile, junto a su esposa y dos hijos. Es Salesiano Cooper…

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S2 E35 Featuring David Rosendorf on Food for Thought, Cobaya, and all things Miami eats 1:34:59

1y ago1:34:59

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Send us a text 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 Rosendorf stops in to discuss his long-lived love for Miami food. What prompted him to launch the blog and Cobaya Mi…

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S2 E34 Miami Restaurant Reviews 68-75 57:18

1y ago57:18

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Send us a text A candid look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited. 68. Mosaico by Maurizio Farinelli 69. Le Jardinier 70. Tam Tam 71. Queen Omakase 72. Mamey 73. La Mar Miami 74. Casa Mariano 75. La Cosecha Argentinian Steakhouse Most of the Miami restaurants discussed in this episode are small operations that, for better or worse, …

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S2 E33 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Effe Cafe's Nunzio Fuschillo 1:36:29

1y ago1:36:29

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Send us a text Why are Broward residents making lines to score Italian Chef Nunzio Fuschillo's baked goods? I won't gatekeep any longer. The secret is officially out and these are the magic words: Cooper City. Gas Station. Effe Cafe. In this episode, we discuss Nunzio's journey to South Florida, his deep ties to Miami culinary royalty (and Hialeah)…

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S2 E32 Featuring Gina Pelaez of MIAMI FOOD FAMILY 1:34:41

1y ago1:34:41

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Send us a text Restaurateur, Content Creator, and Social Curator Gina Pelaez stopped in to chat, and chat we did. We explore her food journey and the creation of the Miami Food Family brand. Naturally, we Hialeah gals also discuss its history and ongoing growth, Miami's food influencers, the hot South Florida restaurant scene, the flighty nature of…

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P. GABRIEL ROMANELLI 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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El Padre Gabriel Romanelli, sacerdote argentino, del Instituto del Verbo Encarnado, sirve en la parroquia latina de la Sagrada Familia, ubicada en el corazón de la Franja de Gaza. Ha estado en Oriente Medio durante más de 27 años: después de unirse al Instituto del Verbo Encarnado en 1988, fue ordenado diácono en Egipto en 1996, luego pasó cuatro a…

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S2 E31 Miami Restaurant Reviews 61-67 52:58

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Send us a text An up close and personal look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited. Buckle up, butter cup! We discuss it ALL. 61. Queen 62. Zeru 63. MaryGold's Florida Brasserie 64. Walrus Rodeo 65. Avra 66. Calle Dragones 67. Maty's As usual, we candidly review each restaurant without holding back. Which new restaurant captivated "t…

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BRENDA GARCÍA 1:00:00

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Brenda Lorena García es una actriz y doble bilingüe latina estadounidense, nacida y criada en Los Ángeles, California. Es mejor conocida por su trabajo en televisión, cine, comerciales y captura de movimiento. Además, es una motivadora católica que comparte con nosotros su caminar de fe en el ámbito de trabajo en que se desenvuelve.…

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S2 E30 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Laura DePasquale 1:17:25

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Send us a text I am pleased to introduce you to Laura DePasquale, a Master Sommelier, wine educator, and Senior Vice President of the Artisanal Wine Division at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Laura's inspiring journey in the wine industry is nothing short of captivating. From her beginnings as an artist to becoming a trailblazer in the wine worl…

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COMMUNION 1:00:00

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Su misión es predicar la Buena Noticia a través de un género musical que suele asociarse con la propagación de malas noticias. Communion, nacido como Álvaro Vega, usa este poderoso medio de comunicación para llevar el evangelio a la juventud. Communion incorpora catequesis y evangelización en sus canciones, llenando su rap de citas bíblicas para qu…

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S2 E29 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony: Florida 2023 21:47

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Send us a text The MICHELIN Guide came to town to unveil Florida's new BIB Gourmand and One Star recipients at LoanDepot Park. I was fortunate to attend and witness all the action from beginning to end. Listen in as I give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of the ceremony and share which restaurants made the cut and which ones didn't retai…

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RAFAEL BECERRA GONZÁLEZ 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Rafael Becerra es un seminarista mexicano de la Diócesis de San Antonio, Texas, pronto a recibir el sacramento del Orden Sacerdotal. Algo que lo llena de orgullo y lo ayuda en su crecimiento espiritual es la Devoción al Beato Anacleto González, mártir mexicano, sobre el cual ha escrito y producido con EWTN Español una serie pronta a estrenarse.…

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S2 E28 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Brasserie Laurel's Ashley Moncada 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

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Send us a text Guest Chef Ashley Moncada of the new Brasserie Laurel shares some insight into the restaurant's concept with the Ariete Hospitality Group, her quest for heat, love of butter, and her "Mini Mike" monicker. But, don't fall for her coy demeanor. Moncada is a confident beast in the kitchen, ready to capture your full attention and, hopef…

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LIZZIE CAVAZOS BOROBIA 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Desde México nos acompaña la Dra. Lizzie Cavazos Borobia, Licenciada en Psicología, Supervisora Clínica en el ámbito del trabajo terapéutico con trauma, Fundadora y presidenta del Consejo Directivo - Grupo ICEBERG, entre otros. Ella comparte con nosotros su caminar profesional acompañado de la fe, en un ámbito donde se busca ayudar a las personas d…

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S2 E27 CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Featuring Fiola's Danny Ganem 1:44:06

1+ y ago1:44:06

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Send us a text Guest Chef Danny Ganem of Miami's Fiola dishes it all. His quest to be the best he can be, as a father, chef, and mentor, leaves no stone unturned. Focused and methodical, Ganem is slowly paving the way to a brighter future. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms Apple Spotify iHeartradio Amazon Music Audible Visit me on…

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ATHENAS 1:00:00

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Athenas es una cantante católica de Argentina, nominada al Grammy Latino en 2022. Ella está dedicada a la Nueva Evangelización a través de distintas producciones musicales, audiovisuales, y presentaciones en vivo para llevar a todos, especialmente a los jóvenes, la Buena Noticia y al encuentro con Jesús. ¡No se pierdan de esta gran entrevista y mús…

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S2 E26 MICHELIN Guide Miami: 2023 Perspective & Predictions 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

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Send us a text This episode tackles all things MICHELIN Guide Miami, as I see it, based on my dining experience: 82 restaurants, 219 stars, and counting. What is the meaning of the MICHELIN Guide stars? How does South Florida compare to other cities and Europe? Should any restaurant be removed from the list? Who should be ranked up from a Bib Gourm…

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PADRE EMILIO ACEVEDO 1:00:00

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By NUESTRA FE EN VIVO

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S2 E25 GMCVB's President David Whitaker: Bon Appetit's Food City of the Year and the MICHELIN Guide's Return to Miami 20:24

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Send us a text Tune in as I candidly chat with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) president and CEO, David Whitaker, about Miami's current culinary spotlight. Bon Appétit’s April issue naming Miami their “2023 Food City of the Year” – the first time they recognize an entire city. The upcoming MICHELIN Guide Florida selections in…

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S2 E24 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Sarah Phillips 52:14

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Send us a text We already know Miami is a hot zone for craft cocktails and beer. Know what else is happening? The wine scene! Follow along as I continue my SOMM LIKE IT HOT blog section and continue a podcast crossover featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet Sarah Phillips of the Wines by Sarah: wine educato…

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FREDDY FLÓREZ 1:00:00

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Freddy Flórez, actor colombiano que actualmente reside en la Ciudad de Miami, casado, con 5 hijos, nos hablará sobre su proceso de conversión y lo que significa tener una nueva vida en Cristo Resucitado.By NUESTRA FE EN VIVO

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SOR MIHAELA MARÍA 1:00:00

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Desde Murcia, España, nos acompaña Sor Mihaela María, monja Dominica Contemplativa de 29 años, nacida en Rumanía en 1994, pero criada en Tenerife, Islas Canarias. Estudió durante 3 años el grado de Turismo, y entró al monasterio a los 21 años. Actualmente se prepara para hacer la Profesión Solemne. No se pierdan de esta interesante y gran historia …

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S2 E23 Miami Restaurant Reviews 55-60 54:32

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Send us a text Kicking off the podcast's Season 2 with a close look at some of the Miami restaurants we recently visited and you, the listener, wanted to hear about the most. 55. Brasserie Laurel 56. Beauty and the Butcher 57. QP Tapas 58. Rancho Patel 59. Eating House 60. Tambourine Room As usual, we candidly review each restaurant without holding…

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LAURIS GLEZ 1:00:00

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Lauris Glez, nos acompaña por primera vez desde su natal México. Ella es Licenciada en Gastronomía, con énfasis en Dirección de Restaurantes, tiene un Máster en Ciencias de la Familia, es madre y esposa, y además hija del conocido comediante mexicano Gilberto Gless. En la actualidad ella es motivadora y nos contará todo acerca de la fundación que d…

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SANTIAGO CORREA 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Desde Colombia nos acompaña Santiago Correa Arboleda, Misionero Católico, felizmente casado y bendecido por Dios con 8 hijos. Él es Consejero General de Lazos de Amor Mariano, Asociación Privada de Fieles, establecida en Medellín, Colombia. Santiago, paciente de cáncer, comparte con nosotros su batalla por la vida, misma que lleva con mucha fe y es…

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S1 E22 Top 22 Miami Restaurants of 2022: Palette Awards 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

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Send us a text The PALETTE AWARDS are for the TOP 22 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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