journeyPod is coming to you live from the Grand Tasting Village of the 2009 South Beach Wine and Food Festival. We had a chance to catch up with winner of Food Network's "Iron Chef America" - Michelle Bernstein-Martinez. Michelle's unique approach to "luxurious approachable food" has made her namesake restaurant, Michy's, a fiery success. Michelle has also made a splash with her Spanish-style tapas at Sra. Martinez, the intimate Michelle's at Carysfort and MB at the Aqua Hotel in Cancun.  Before opening her own restaurant, Michelle worked at some of our favorite Miami hotspots including Tantra, Red Fish Grill and The Strand. Today she is a regular guest on The Martha Stewart Show, The Today Show and was a co-host of the Melting Pot.  Michelle lets us in on some of her favorite hangouts in Miami including Nobu and Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. Make sure to pick up her cookbook "Cuisine á Latiná" at a store near you. Now lets take you live to the event where Michelle cooked up some delectable Sweet Corn & Cheese Empanadas at the Sargento Artisan Blends Booth.  Enjoy podsafe band Black Lab with their hit "Remember".

journeyPod takes you live to the 2009 Saborea Food Festival on Escambron Beach in Puerto Rico.  We sat on the tasting panel as local and International chefs took their stab at infusing their signature dishes with local Puerto Rican ingredients. The festival was amazing, the view breathtaking and the crowd extremely friendly! journeyPod sampled tastings from restaurants like Il Mulino, Lemongrass, Budatai and Chayote. Listen in as we chat with Iron Chef Cat Cora at the festival, right before she went on stage to demonstrate how to make the most succulent crab cake known to palate! Grab your tickets to next year’s event by visiting www.saboreapuertorico.com today! Book yourself a cozy room at some of our favorite hotels and resorts on the island: Conrad San Juan, La Concha, El San Juan Hotel & Casino & the marvelous El Conquistado Resort & Golden Spa. Enjoy podsafe artist Paul Borth with his smooth hit “The Beach 1969″.

We sip champagne at the BubbleQ on the beach along with celebrity chefs.

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Located at the fabulous Elbow Beach Resort, Lido Restaurant serves fresh seafood with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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We party at The Maritime Hotel in New York.

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journeyPod recently had the opportunity to sit and chat with world famous Chef, Damon Gordon. Read on...

No trip to Bermuda is complete without stopping by the Swizzle Inn at Baileys Bay. Since 1930, The Swizzle Inn has been entertaining locals and tourists from all over. The walls are covered in business cards, love notes and messages from happy guests. The mood is lively and the food is fantastic.

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For the past decade, Atlanta has made a name for itself as a culinary tourism destination. The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is helping the gourmet growth by keeping Atlantan's fed and satisfied with their innovative restaurants and talented chefs.

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journeyPod and Foodtrekker have teamed up to explore the culinary hub of Portland, Oregon. Portland is a big small city with a wide variety of unique neighborhoods. Each neighborhood tells a unique story and the people around you are extremely friendly and laid back.

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Atlanta is a city on the rise! With new restaurants, boutique hotels, wine bars, and lounges opening - culinary tourism is increasing rapidly! Check out the full podcast here.

    Known as "The Ultimate Vegas Insider", Steven Striker is founder and CEO of Striker VIP, Las Vegas' premier five-star host and concierge service. Striker is the Vegas correspondent for journeyPod. Read on...