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Brenda Benoit was born in the city of St. George’s in Grenada and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She has been living in Miami for over 20 years, loves to cook, eat and to try new restaurants & cuisines - always with her camera as a companion. She's a dedicated cookbook collector and is in the process of writing one of her own.
Brenda Benoit was born in the city of St. George’s in Grenada and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She has been living in Miami for over 20 years, loves to cook, eat and to try new restaurants & cuisines - always with her camera as a companion. She's a dedicated cookbook collector and is in the process of writing one of her own.
On Taking Pictures of Your Food
Brenda Benoit shares with us her thoughts on the importance of food, and why she's obsessed with taking pictures of it.…
A Lovely Lunch at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, Miami
Even though the SLS is an upscale establishment, the food is pure simplicity prepared in an extraordinary way.…
Make Gazpacho at Home, Just Like Chef José Andrés
The summer months are almost upon us and this light and delightful recipe adapted from Chef José Andrés is always ready to refresh you on a hot day.…
Nikki Beach Restaurant on Ocean Drive
More than a restaurant, this is a place to chill, swim, bask in the sun and people watch while tasting the hot and steamy flavors of Miami Beach.…
In South Florida for Mother’s Day – Special Menus for a Special Person on May 12th
If you are in South Florida for Mother’s Day, consider spoiling Mom at these delicious destinations.…
Temaris Fuses Classical Japanese Techniques with Contemporary Flavors
Temaris is a new sushi establishment that opened this past March that is making waves in the neighborhood of Brickell in Miami.…
Familia Camarena Tequila – Transforming Blue Agave Into a Smooth and Soft Elixir
Brenda Benoit and a group of people got together at El Vato Tequila & Tacos Bar in Miami to pair delicious food with Tequila cocktails.…
Places We Love – Florida Cookery, a Culinary Love Letter to the State of Florida
Situated at The James Royal Palm Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida Cookery Restaurant is mixing treasured old traditions with new innovations.…
Places We Love – Penthouse Dining at Juvia, Miami Beach
Juvia is not an ordinary spot as it is situated on the top of a building that offers a panoramic view of Miami Beach.…
Places We Love – Big Flavors at Big City Tavern in Las Olas
For Brenda Benoit, it was time to try Big City Tavern, a restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.…
Celebrate the Foods of Northern Thailand at the Khong River House in Miami Beach
Surprises make life exciting and walking into this restaurant was like opening a door into an adventure that takes you to Southeast Asia.…
Technology Meets Hospitality at the SLS Hotel South Beach
Imagine being able to order drinks, make a reservation for dinner, place a room service order or rent a car, all before arriving to your hotel using an app that can be downloaded before you check-in?…
Pan Latin Delights In the Heart of Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami has a newcomer restaurant that is sleek, modern and stylish. It offers a vast array of Pan Latin dishes and trendy drinks. The Chef is Richard Sandoval who grew up in Mexico City and learned to respect fresh…
Places We Love – Argentina Meets Miami at PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steakhouse Restaurant
A great red brick building erected on the side of a high-rise, offers some seafood and steak that can leave you breathless in more ways than one.…
Steak 954 – Modern Beach View Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Steak 954 is a well-designed restaurant with impressive views of the beach. It serves a variety of great dishes made with fresh ingredients.…
Turkey Breakfast Hash with Poached Egg
So, you've cooked a big turkey, and then there is so much left. What to do? This breakfast hash from db Bistro Moderne to the rescue. …
Ft Lauderdale – SAIA Sushi, An Experience that Inspires the Senses
This lovely oceanfront restaurant in Ft Lauderdale offers a selection of Southeast Asian specialties created by Chef Subin Chankesorn. …
SooWoo Bistro Marries Japanese and Korean Flavors in Miami
In a little strip mall in Florida, there's a tiny hole-in-the-wall called SooWoo Bistro that offers interesting Japanese Korean cuisine.…
Miami Meets the World at The Bazaar by José Andrés Restaurant
After visiting The Bazaar, and tasting food that makes you think about flavors, you know that something innovative is happening in Miami.…
A Happy Saturday Afternoon at Woody’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Miami
Brenda Benoit was in need of comfort food and stopped by a recently opened Bar-B-Q restaurant in Miami.…
Miami Beach Caffé & Restaurant Introduces Gastro Chic to Ocean Drive
Chef Ludek Munzar is creating modern European dishes, exposing Miami to exciting flavors with a touch of molecular cuisine.…
Bahama Breeze Island Grille – Legendary Cocktails and Caribbean Tapas
Bahama Breeze Island Grille introduces eight new cocktails, and with new drinks, come new small plates Brenda Benoit just had to try.…
Eating with the Rainbow with Chef Julie Frans
Chef Julie Frans is committed to spreading the message of the importance of eating healthy and putting the rainbow on children's plates.…
Bolivar Restaurant & Lounge – Fusion of Flavors in Miami Beach
Inspired by the history of Simon Bolivar, Bolivar Restaurant brings an exotic fusion of Colombian, Peruvian and Venezuelan cuisine.…
Calamari Restaurant, Coconut Grove – Italian Comfort Food
In an outdoor terrace this little gem of a restaurant sits amid a fountain, tropical foliage and flowers.…
Celebrate 4th of July with Red, White and Blue Cocktails
SAIA, a modern Southeast Asian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves up two patriot-styled 4th of July cocktails.…
Two Chefs Restaurant – Timeless Flavors in South Miami
Brenda Benoit checks out the Two Chefs restaurant in South Miami. …
Miami – Old Lisbon Restaurant, a Tasty Portuguese Experience
Brenda Benoit visited the Old Lisbon Restaurant in Coral Way some time ago, and decided to try the newer location on Sunset Drive.…
Miami – Mediterranean Flavors at Alhambra Eatery
Brenda Benoit checks out the Mediterranean cooking at the Alhambra Eatery in Miami, Florida.…
Places We Love – Moon Thai & Japanese Restaurant in Miami
When Brenda Benoit's family gets a sudden hunger attack their first instinct is to head straight to Moon Thai & Japanese Cuisine.…
Power Pizzeria – Feel-Good Pizza in Miami
Is there such a thing as “guilt-free” pizza? After trying one at Power Pizzeria, the answer is a resounding Yes. By Brenda Benoit EJ Martinez, the founder of Power Pizzeria, has a very interesting story: he went from spinning records…
Teena’s Pride Farm in Miami: Local = Better
Locally grown produce is fresher and tastes better, uses less fuel and generates less pollution. …
Lan Pan Asian Café – A Light Contemporary Touch on Asian Classics in Miami
If you are in the mood for some noodles, exotic Asian fare and Bubble Tea visit Lan Pan Asian Café in Miami and you will not be disappointed.…
Modern American Cuisine at The Rusty Pelican in Miami
The Rusty Pelican is an iconic restaurant located in Key Biscayne staring right across the bay into Downtown Miami.…
Places we Love – Miami’s Tropical Smoothies Café
Brenda Benoit likes this place. Come to think of it, she might even love it.…
The Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival
The sun was hot and a gentle breeze was blowing from Biscayne Bay; the aromas of food and the sound of live music enhancing the senses.…
Essensia Restaurant – The Pure Essence of Taste in Miami
Brenda Benoit is impressed with the cooking at Essensia in Miami Beach. …
Caribbean Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Island Grille in Miami
Brenda Benoit checks out the Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze Island Grille in Miami.…
Robert is Here Fruit Stand & Farm – Taste the Unusual in Florida City
Full of tasty surprises, exotic fruits, fresh vegetables and even a small zoo, Robert Is Here in Florida city is a food-lovers paradise.…
Review: DeliverLean in South Florida
Brenda Benoit tries a full day with the new lean-food delivery service from DeliverLean in Florida. …
De Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant – Rock and Roll Nuevo Latino Food in Miami Beach
De Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant serves "Nuevo Latino" cuisine in Miami Beach. Brenda Benoit decided to pay them a visit.…
Oh! Sushi – Japanese Fare with a Twist, Miami Style
In a tiny strip mall in the middle of Doral, there is a little surprise awaiting those who are willing to explore a different kind of Japanese fare.…
Miami – Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market: Simple and Straightforward Seafood
Situated on the Miami River, Garcia's has been around since 1966 and the seafood is both fresh and mouth-watering.…
Le Bouchon du Grove Bistro – Savor Lyons in Miami
It was Friday and Brenda Benoit decided to take a stroll in Coconut Grove. Hungry, she ended up at Le Bouchon Du Grove, a distinct French Bistro in Miami.…
More than Sushi – Zuma Miami Serves Modern Japanese Cuisine
Brenda Benoit visits the upscale and modern Japanese Zuma Restaurant at their location in Miami. …
Brought Together by the Love of Food – CJ’s Peruvian Grill in Miami
Jorge and Cheryl Olivera met while dancing in a club in Miami and discovered that both of them were enamored of the art of cooking. As the say, the rest is history…
China Grill Brings you the World on a Plate – a Food Expedition in Miami Beach
Brenda Benoit visits the China Grill in Miami Beach, and is taken on a culinary roller coaster ride.…
Miami: Novecento Restaurant on Brickell Avenue – Taking Hospitality to another level.
The vibe at Novecento in Miami is elegant, energetic and vibrant, always packed with business people, locals and families from the area.…
Miami – Confusing and Intriguing at SAWA Restaurant & Lounge
Brenda Benoit visits SAWA in Miami, a slightly confusing restaurant with interesting ambitions.…
OYE Cuban Grill – Inspired by Cuba, Made in America
There is a new restaurant on the scene that is making waves as the first Health Conscious Cuban eatery in South Florida.…
A Taste of Mexico in Miami – Hacienda Real Restaurant – CLOSED
Brenda Benoit is pleasantly surprised with the Mexican food at Hacienda Real in Miami.…
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill – Having Fun with Flavor in Miami
Have you ever had fried Pig Ears with Barbecue Spice? If not, check out Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill in Miami.…
Coconut Grove: La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros
Brenda Benoit visits La Bottega in Coconut Grove, and sits down with Chef Carmen Trigueros for a chat.…
Miami Culinary Tours – Getting to know Miami in a different way
Tasting Miami has never been easier and more interesting since Grace Della decided that Miami is a city with a plethora of flavors worth discovering and sharing.…
Surprise at the Edge of Miami
Brenda Benoit takes a rewarding culinary trip down State Road 997 in Miami. …
