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Michelle Bernstein

Michelle Bernstein

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Chef, Restaurateur & Host of "Check, Please! South Florida" and "SoFlo Taste"

Michelle Bernstein Biography

Chef Michelle Bernstein, a Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a personality as bright and vibrant as the Florida sun. “My food isn’t heavy handed or unnecessarily complicated,” says Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner (Best Chef South 2008) and author of Cuisine a Latina (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2008). “You don’t need heavy handed technique and over the top presentations to make a dish work. It’s about amazing ingredients, layered flavors and simplicity. My style of cooking is inspired by my own food memories and it’s the simple, soulful cooking that I remember from my travels. I cook the food I love and I think that love translates to the diners.”

These days, Bernstein is busier than ever. Bernstein and her husband/business partner David Martinez) own/operate MBC Michelle Bernstein Catering Company in addition to their newest endeavor, Café La Trova, a Cuban-inspired bar and café located in Little Havana combining innovative and traditional Cuban-style and technique.

Bernstein dedicates time to Common Threads, an after-school program for underprivileged kids, and regularly appears on an array of national TV shows, from Top Chef to Good Morning America. Bernstein continues to host the Emmy award-winning PBS weekly television series, Check, Please! South Florida. Now in its fifth year, Bernstein also hosts the Emmy award-winning weekly TV series on Channel 10, SoFlo Taste that celebrates the food of South Florida.

Bernstein also partnered with American Express to create the menu for the new Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport. In addition, she is a Lexus Culinary Master and a member of Macy’s Culinary Council.

Bernstein has also worked with Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI), a part of Memorial Healthcare System, to provide oncology patients with a variety of food alternatives to help ease their way through treatment.

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Michelle Bernstein Videos

Valentine's Day Cooking Demonstration with Chef Michelle Bernstein
How Michelle Bernstein rose to the top in a restaurant world ...
La Ventanita: Michelle Bernstein discusses being a woman chef before Me Too

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How much does it cost to book Michelle Bernstein for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Michelle Bernstein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michelle Bernstein are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michelle Bernstein, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Michelle Bernstein speak about?

Michelle Bernstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Comedy, Entertainers, Celebrity Chef, Authors, Hosts & Emcees, Celebrity, Faith & Religion, Jewish Heritage, Hispanic Heritage and Diversity.

Where does Michelle Bernstein travel from?

Michelle Bernstein generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Michelle Bernstein?

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Michelle Bernstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Comedy and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michelle Bernstein for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Michelle Bernstein generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shayla Rivera, Olga Custodio and Gaby Natale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michelle Bernstein for an upcoming event.

Michelle Bernstein Videos

Valentine's Day Cooking Demonstration with Chef Michelle Bernstein
How Michelle Bernstein rose to the top in a restaurant world ...
La Ventanita: Michelle Bernstein discusses being a woman chef before Me Too
Chef Michelle Bernstein talks about SoFlo Taste 'En Cuba'
Dishing It Up with Michelle Bernstein - Empanadas

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