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    Jul 25, 2023 5 minutes

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    IT’S ALL ABOUT FLAVORFUL EXPERIENCES FOR MIAMI CHEF MICHELLE BERNSTEIN

    BY KAITLYN SHEHEE

    A MIAMI NATIVE, Chef Michelle “Michy” Bernstein has been paving the way for vibrant, Latin cuisine in the culinary world for decades. Her hard work and passion for food has culminated in many accolades, including winning Best Chef: South from the James Beard Foundation in 2008. With a myriad of projects under her belt, there’s no shortage of chances to experience Michelle’s signature cooking style in Miami, so we caught up with her to see what makes Miami a must-visit culinary destination and explore how she draws inspiration.

    My mother inspired me. She was, and still remains in my mind, the best home cook I have ever come across in my life. We are Latin Jews,

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