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Interview with Master of Wine, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

Jennifer is the fourth woman in the US to ever attain the international title of Master of Wine (MW), the highest wine title to achieve in the world. She was also honored with an international tasting trophy for her palate 2008...
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Interview with Akiko Freeman, winemaker at Freeman Winery

Akiko Freeman is the winemaker at Freeman Winery in Sebastopol, California. Akiko guides every wine and every vintage as she has dedicated herself to the ideals of a family-run winery, and a belief that a wine bearing the Free...
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Interview with Ricky Gopeesingh Executive Chef, Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is Ricky Gopeesingh Executive Chef at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. Born in the Caribbean and being of Indian heritage has provided Gopeesingh with an instinctive culinary creativity th...
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Interview with Kimberlee Nicholls, Winemaker at Markham Vineyards

Today’s Winemaker in the Spotlight is Kimberlee Nicholls of Markham Vineyards Napa Valley. After graduating with a degree in biology Nicholls landed herself a position as a Laboratory Technician at Napa Valley’s S...
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Interview with Andrea Sans-Araiza, Pastry Chef Bourbon Steak Miami

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is über-talented Andrea Sans-Araiza, pastry chef at Bourbon Steak Miami. About a year and a half ago I had dinner at Bourbon Steak and for dessert I ordered the Chocolate Chip Cheesecake wit...
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Interview with Blake Malatesta, Executive Chef, 50 Ocean Delray Beach

Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is Blake Malatesta, Executive Chef at 50 Ocean in Delray Beach. Those of you who follow my sight regularly were introduced to Blake in my Rías Baixas Albariño wine video. Blake’s cheffage sto...
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Interview with Adrianne Calvo of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar

Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is the dynamic Adrianne Calvo of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar in Miami. Adrianne’s uninhibited free-spirit has guided her success starting with her resume building as she ...
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Interview with South Florida’s Shocolaate.com, Diana Pace and Cristina Vives

Shocolaate (Show-ko-latt) is an online gourmet chocolate company based in Tequesta, Florida owned and operated by mother and daughter team, Diana Pace and Cristina Vives; both of whom are truly passionate about the design, the...
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Interview with Christina Tosi, the 2012 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year

Christina Tosi is the chef and owner of momofuku milk bar, the bakery-inspired dessert arm of David Chang’s Momofuku Restaurant Group. As founder of the dessert program at momofuku, Christina helped momofuku ko earn two Miche...
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Girl Power, Interviews with Female Chefs, Vintners and Entrepreneurs

Since January 3, 2010 I’ve been doing “spotlight” interviews here on SouthFloridaFoodandWine.com. I started with bloggers and writers in the first year with the premise of shining the spotlight on those who ...
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Interview with Dini Rao, wine curator at Lot18.com

This week’s spotlight shines on Dini Rao, head Curator and VP of Merchandise at Lot18.com. Rao holds her MBA from the Harvard Business School and her Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust. She has worked as ...
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Interview with Pam Starr, owner and winemaker at Crocker & Starr Winery

Today’s Vintner in the Spotlight is Pam Starr, co-owner and winemaker of Crocker & Starr Winery in St. Helena California. In 1997 Starr helped resurrect the vineyards on the Crocker Estate in St. Helena and established a ...
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Interview with Aniece Meinhold, partner in the Pious Pig Restaurant Group

Today’s Entrepreneurial Spotlight shines on Aniece Meinhold co-owner of the recurring pop-up Vietnamese restaurant, Phuc Yea!, The Federal Food, Drink and Provisions in Miami and the newly opened Acme Bakery & Coffee in M...
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Interview with Julie Frans, Signature Chef at The Palms Hotel & Spa

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is Julie Frans the Signature Chef at The Palms Hotel & Spa. Frans is responsible for the creation and execution of the property’s restaurant, lounge and pool menus. Frans is keen on...
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Interview with Antonio Bachour, Executive Pastry Chef St. Regis Bal Harbour

We’re back. We experienced a technical glitch yesterday and was unable to post the weekly Spotlight interview. We’re making up for it today. Thanks for coming back around. This week’s Chef in the Spotlight piggyba...
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Interview with Richard Gras, Chef de Cuisine, J&G Grill St. Regis Bal Harbour

Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is Richard Gras, Chef de Cuisine of J&G Grill at the St. Regis Bal Harbour. With a solid and notable resume Chef Gras came to work with Jean George and company by way of the Ritz-Carlton; doi...
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Interview with vintner Cynthia Cosco of Passaggio Wines

Today’s spotlight post is all about living your dream. Cynthia Cosco founder, owner and winemaker at Passaggio Wines has epitomized the phrase “dreams really do come true”.  After 15 years of a law enforcement career in ...
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Chef Timon Balloo

Interview with Chef/Partner Timon Balloo, SUGARCANE raw bar grill

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is the gracious and humble culinary rockstar Timon Balloo of Sugarcane raw bar grill in Midtown Miami. He’ll probably laugh a bit apprehensively about that statement; being a rockstar; Ball...
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Interview with Paula DaSilva, Executive Chef at 1500°

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight shines on the quietly talented Paula DaSilva, Executive Chef of 1500° a stylish farm-to-table eatery located within the Eden Roc Resort Miami Beach. Restaurants are a family business and a ...
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Brian and Fatima Mullins owners of Ms. Cheezious

Interview with Ms. Cheezious

This week’s Spotlight Interview shines on the hardworking husband and wife team behind the Ms. Cheezious food trucks, MC1 and MC2, [as they are aptly named]. Brian and Fatima Mullins are the fun-loving yet serious, hands-on b...
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Virginia Philip, Master Sommelier

Interview with Virginia Philip, Master Sommelier

Virginia Philip became the tenth woman in the world to earn the extraordinary accreditation of Master Sommelier. This achievement was enhanced when she earned the national title of “Best Sommelier of the United States” in 2...
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2012 Spotlight Interviews

Aaron Brooks, Executive Chef, Edge Steak and Bar Angelo Elia, Chef/Owner D’Angelo Restaurant Group Simon Stojanovic, Executive Chef, Altamare Miami Beach Chef Max Hardy, Personal Chef to Amar’e Stoudemire Chef Miche...
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Oscar del Rivero is the executive chef, Jaguar Hospitality Group

Interview with Oscar del Rivero, Executive Chef Jaguar Hospitality Group

Today’s Chef is the Spotlight is Oscar del Rivero is the executive chef behind Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar and Latam Grill, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Peacock Garden Cafe, the South Florida restaurants from the Jaguar Hospital...
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Chef Jorge Montes of Chef Jorge Catering

Interview with Jorge Montes, chef/owner of Chef George Catering

Chef Jorge Montes, is the charismatic chef behind Chef George Catering. Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, Montes shines when working with fresh herbs, exotic spices and seasonal ingredients. The aromatic and flavorful ...
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Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Interview with Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine, DiLido Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is rising star Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine at DiLido Beach Club, at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach. The young and very talented Balick earned his stripes at Miami’s Azul restaurant (M...
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Elisa Valderrama, Mesazul Steakhouse at Miami’s Doral Golf Resort & Spa

Interview with Elisa Valderrama, Chef at Mesazul, Doral Golf Resort & Spa

For those of you not familiar Mesazul it is housed at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Spanish for ‘blue table’ Mesazul offers a contemporary Latin-inspired spin on a classic American steakhouse. Mesazul offers unobstructed...
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Pastry Chef, Ben Roche

Interview with Pastry Chef Ben Roche of moto restaurant, Chicago

When Pastry Chef Ben Roche was in town recently I had a chance to sit and talk with him; he’s as entertaining as his “no rules and no boundaries” dessert creations or as some may call it, “molecular gastronomy”. Roche...
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Gabriel Fenton, Executive Chef Bourbon Steak Miami

Interview with Gabe Fenton, Executive Chef Bourbon Steak Miami

Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is Gabriel Fenton, Executive Chef at Bourbon Steak Miami. Bourbon Steak is a Michael Mina Restaurant located in the Turnberry Isle resort in Miami. Gabe Fenton’s quiet and understated manner is...
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Dena Marino

Interview with Chef/Owner Dena Marino of MC Kitchen Miami

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is Dena Marino, the quiet and unassuming chef who will soon be making a not so quiet and unassuming splash in Miami’s Design District with her own restaurant MC Kitchen. Dena Marino is a gr...
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Margareth Henriquez, Krug President and CEO

Interview with Margareth Henriquez, President and CEO Krug Champagne

Today’s Spotlight interview is with Margareth (Maggie) Henriquez the first Hispanic woman to head up the House of Krug as President and CEO. Passionate and dynamic with all that she takes on Henriquez has spent more than two ...
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