The Epicurean Table

From the moment we stepped inside, it was clear that Chef Michael Beltran had created something truly special. Ariete isn’t just about beautiful plates and elevated flavors, it’s about precision, passion, and a team that operates in perfect sync.

We chose to experience Torno Subito through its tasting menu, which felt like the right way to understand the kitchen’s point of view. The meal began with a zero-waste welcome bite, simple in concept, but thoughtfully executed. It immediately transported us, evoking the warmth of an Italian evening with bright, clean flavors that set the stage for what was to come.

Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt is tucked inside Miami Beach’s historic Carillon Hotel, hidden behind large, unassuming double doors that give little indication of what waits inside.

Boia De may have a Michelin star, but it doesn’t operate like a traditional fine dining “celebration” restaurant. Instead, it feels like a neighborhood cornerstone small, vibrant, and community-driven where the focus is on great food and a room full of regulars rather than formality.

Elcielo Miami is fine dining, but it is also undeniably an experience. Holding one Michelin Star since 2022, it takes a very interactive and multisensory approach to modern Colombian cuisine, leaning more into a structured sensory journey than a traditional progression of courses.

When visiting the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, a must is to dine at Knife & Spoon. We have lost count of how many delightful dinners we have enjoyed over the years and look forward to many more to come.

We returned to the Baldwin Park neighborhood to experience Camille, a French-Vietnamese restaurant that proved well worth the trip. Camille is simply elegant, welcoming yet refined, with a sense of luxury that feels more like being invited into an exceptionally beautifully curated home than dining out. There is a level of polish here, but never at the expense of warmth. It is thoughtful, elevated, and quietly confident.

Sorekara is a new resturant for us in a new location of Orlando, Baldwin Park. Much like Masa, Sorekara has a reduced phone policy. Each family is different and for us actually taking pictures helps us be in the moment more and reflect. We often revisit those images and share the experience with friends and family. That said, the balance here felt natural, and we fully respect Sorekara’s approach. There was even one course where guests were asked to refrain from video, a mome

In the heart of Winter Park, Florida, tucked into an unassuming space, lies one of our most treasured finds: Soseki. What began as a culinary curiosity has now become a non-negotiable stop every time we find ourselves in Orlando. Soseki is more than just a restaurant, it’s an intimate, unforgettable experience orchestrated by the brilliant Chef Michael Collantes and his remarkable team including Chef De Cuisine Kevin Abanilla and Beverage Program Director, Benjamin Coutts.

Orlando, FL March 17, 2026 Our hotel in Orlando, or what has increasingly become our home when we are here, suggested that we needed to experience Victoria & Albert’s at least once. Securing a reservation can be difficult, especially if you are staying off property, but somehow the stars aligned during our self-created “Jabri Restaurant Week.” When an opening became available for the Chef’s Table, we leaned in immediately. We love an interactive kitchen experience, so it was

Kadence had been on our radar for several Orlando trips, but actually securing a reservation proved more difficult than expected. With just eight seats at the counter, and our requirement of three, this was not easy.

Ômo is as exclusive as it is imaginative. Guests choose between two Chef’s Tasting menus: The Journey or The Jaunt. We opted for The Jaunt, complete with all pairings (both wine and sake) and it was absolutely worth it.

Every city has a flavor. Detroit is bold, unapologetic, and full of fire. Detroit is driven by grit, talent, and a creative edge that keeps pushing forward. Order Emma's Detroit Gourmand sweatshirt and check out more of our merch here ! 313 Day is a celebration of Detroit and the people who shape it. So today, March 13, felt like the perfect moment to highlight the talent behind the city’s dining scene. Detroit’s restaurants are experiencing an incredible surge of creativity

Being longtime fans of SheWolf, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of its much-anticipated sister restaurant. The moment Medusa opened just a few doors down, we were there at the first opportunity. Let us say this clearly, Medusa did not disappoint.

Dubai is a true melting pot of cultures, where global flavors converge and culinary innovation thrives. In a city defined by diversity and ambition, some restaurants do more than stand out, they shift your entire perception of a cuisine. Trèsind was that place for us. Though we technically did not dine at Trèsind Studio, their newly crowned three-Michelin-star sibling the experience at Trèsind was nothing short of that caliber. In fact, it was the best Indian food of our live

MANĀO has done what only Dubai can make feel both extraordinary and oddly inevitable, earning its first Michelin star just five months after opening. Only in Dubai do you find yourself navigating a strip mall on the way to a Michelin-starred meal, and only here does it somehow make perfect sense.

On our last trip to Dubai, Kira wasn’t originally on the itinerary for its accolades or buzz, it caught our attention for one very personal reason: the name. Spelled exactly the same way as our Kira, it was simply non-negotiable. Of course, once inside, Kira made it her personal mission to announce proudly and repeatedly that this restaurant shared her name. The staff embraced it immediately, which set the tone for an evening that was both playful and polished.

Moonrise is a gem located on the rooftop of the Eden House in Satwa. An intimate, 12-seat chef’s counter where the experience feels immediate and intentional from the moment you sit down.

One of the experiences we most looked forward to this trip was the Chef’s Table at City Social and without hesitation, it exceeded every expectation. One thousand percent, this will now be part of every Dubai visit. Carmine even informed Emma that when we reach the next chapter of life, winters spent in Dubai, she’ll find her parents spending their Saturday nights right here, seated at the Chef’s Table. 

Smoked Room Dubai is one of those dining experiences that feels immersive from the moment you step inside. Tucked discreetly within Leña Dubai, this intimate 14-seat fire omakase concept has been airlifted directly from Madrid to Dubai, now onto the rooftop of St. Regis Gardens.