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In this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux’s Right Bank.

We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman to run the estate in 250 years. Yves shares insights into the château’s visionary expansion into hospitality—including Michelin-recognized restaurants—and discusses how sustainability, Cabernet Franc-forward winemaking, and the limestone-clay terroir of Saint-Émilion shape the estate’s elegant and age-worthy wines.

Other standout moments:

• Why Château Angélus withdrew from the Grand Cru Classé A classification in 2022
• The story behind the iconic three-bell logo and its spiritual origins
• How Château Angélus is marketing fine Bordeaux to new generations
• Tackling wine counterfeits and navigating U.S. allocations
• Personal favorites from South Florida’s fine dining scene

Whether you're a Bordeaux collector, fine wine investor, or simply love a Right Bank masterpiece, this episode uncorks insider access to one of the world’s most revered estates.

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Miami OG alert! Chef Daniel Serfer of Blue Collar and Mignonette joins me for a convo that’s been way overdue. Trust me, it was worth the wait.

He didn’t exactly dream of becoming a chef, much less running a beloved South Florida restaurant inside a hooker motel... but here we are, thriving.

In this special one-on-one, we get into everything. And I mean everything: from law school aspirations to battling addiction, building two of Miami’s most respected spots, and redefining success on his own terms.

Oh, and we definitely make time for a full-on Taco Bell deep dive (judge us if you want) and some serious guilty food confessions. Crunchy Cheez Doodles, anyone?

It's raw, funny, inspiring, and so, so Miami.

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The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Ceremony went full throttle.

In this juicy, no-holds-barred breakdown, I share what really happened behind the scenes at the glamorous Four Seasons Resort in Orlando.

Hear about the surprising wins, the missed invite, green star revelations, and what these results mean for South Florida’s evolving fine dining scene.

Expect insider commentary, personal moments from the night, and the predictions that (almost) all came true.

If you’re a Miami-Michelin enthusiast, buckle up. This episode is the raw recap you didn’t know you needed.

**Covered in this episode:**

* A full ceremony breakdown
* All new stars, Bibs, and recommended restaurants
* Personal highlights and travel notes
* Michelin’s surprising oversights
* Upcoming EXCLUSIVE interview with a former Michelin inspector

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