Chef opens first Cuban restaurant with Michelin star in Florida
A West Palm Beach restaurant named Emelina has become the first Cuban establishment in the world to earn a Michelin star. The restaurant is led by chef Osmel Gonzalez, who moved to Florida after leaving Cuba.
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Emelina, a restaurant located in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been awarded a Michelin star. This recognition marks the first time a Cuban restaurant has received such an honor on a global scale, according to reports from Fox News and the New York Post.
The establishment is led by chef Osmel Gonzalez. According to reporting from Fox News, Gonzalez fled communist Cuba before moving to the United States to establish his career in the culinary industry.
By earning this distinction, Emelina becomes the first Cuban restaurant globally to receive a Michelin star. The award signifies a milestone for Cuban cuisine on the global stage.