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
The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 ar...
S5 E72 The Fire Behind Apocalypse Miami: Smoke, Setbacks, and Success
From Cancer Survivor to Pitmaster: The Story Behind Apocalypse BarbecueMiami 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 ep...
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...
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, an...
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 i...
Fan Mail
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
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