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 E77 From Artist to Restaurateur: A Conversation with Alvaro Perez Miranda
In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, I sit down with Alvaro Perez Miranda (artist, restaurateur, and one of the visionaries behind Miami's acclaimed Japanese restaurants) to discuss the journey that brought him from Venezu...
S5 E76 Fireproof: A Candid Conversation with Chef Curtis Duffy
Chef Curtis Duffy has spent decades pursuing excellence at the highest levels of American fine dining.In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, the acclaimed chef behind two-Michelin-starred Ever discusses the les...
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 reacti...
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: motherho...
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...
Fan Mail
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
New York, New York
