The Whet Palette Productions

After covering the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Las Vegas last year, I arrived in New Orleans this week knowing the awards themselves are only part of the story. One thing that became increasingly clear throughout the week is that this gathering is about far more than a numbered list. The conversations […]

The results are officially in. The 2026 Florida selection of the MICHELIN Guide has arrived, marking the state’s first fully digital reveal and the Guide’s first statewide Florida expansion. This year, the industry and food enthusiasts tuned in online instead. Streaming live through the Guide’s official YouTube channel and once again hosted by Java Ingram, […]

Miami knows Chef Katherine Mederos through the lens of Kojin. The pastry chef. The co-founder. The calm-ish presence behind the pass while Chef Pedro Mederos commands the room. The woman helping shape one of Miami’s most exciting and deeply personal dining experiences. But in this newest episode, listeners finally get a much deeper look at […]

The MICHELIN Guide just added yet another twist to Florida’s 2026 selection reveal. After months of speculation surrounding this year’s format, the Guide has officially confirmed that the Florida selections will now be unveiled through a virtual livestream experience airing May 28th at 2 p.m. EST on the MICHELIN Guide YouTube channel. A traditional press […]