Mutra's Raz Shabtai: The Story Behind a Historic Miami MICHELIN Star

Meet Chef Raz Shabtai of Mutra in Miami, the first kosher restaurant in the world to earn a MICHELIN Star. (🎥 For the best viewing experience: Set your YouTube video quality to 1080p HD in Settings (⚙️) if it isn't already. In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, host Brenda Fernandez Popritkin sits down with Chef Raz Shabtai for an intimate conversation about his journey: From Jerusalem to New York and Miami, the grandmother who shaped his life, and restaurant he created in her honor. From starting as a dishwasher to working in the kitchen at Thomas Keller's Per Se, Raz shares the experiences that shaped his approach to cooking and hospitality. In this episode: Growing up in Jerusalem and learning from his grandmother, Mutra Overcoming childhood bullying and self-doubt His journey through restaurant kitchens Working as a private chef and discovering a different side of hospitality Why Miami felt like home The philosophy behind his Jerusalem-inspired cuisine The stories behind Mutra's playful and emotional dishes How kosher cooking influences his creativity The moment Mutra received its historic MICHELIN Star Why earning a star brings both pride and pressure His favorite Miami restaurants, comfort foods, and life outside the kitchen Raz also shares a moving message for young people struggling with bullying, confidence, and finding their place in the world. Subscribe to The Whet Palette Podcast for conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and the personalities shaping the world of food, wine, and fine dining. Explore more: Website: https://thewhetpalette.com Instagram:   / thewhetpalette   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Exclusive subscriber episodes and bonus content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1912639/su... #RazShabtai #MutraMiami #MichelinGuide #MiamiRestaurants #ChefInterview #FineDining #Miamidining