Dining News

Chef Julie Frans plates her seared scallop tasting dish at this year’s Taste of the Garden benefiting Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
learn more about Miami Herald – February 2012 ›

“What a fabulous team heading up Essensia restaurant, I always say it’s not just the food, it’s the service, the ambience, the personalities that make your eating experience so special.” Read the rest of this VIVA Magazine review of Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach.
learn more about VIVA Lifestyle Magazine – February 2012 ›

New at Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa: “signature chef” Julie Frans, who hails from San Diego, where she spent six years as owner /operator of Dining Details, a full-service catering company and chef agency specializing in a “unique dining experience with a healthy and organic twist.” Read more about Chef Julie’s plans for Essensia Restaurant here.
learn more about Eater Miami – January 2012 ›

What comes to mind when you think of Miami, Florida? Perhaps gorgeous beaches, year-round sunshine, nightlife and South Beach? We also think of Miami and South Beach as a great travel destination with luxury hotels and incredible food. Read how The Palms Hotel & Spa measures up here.
learn more about Bunkkycooks.com – January 2012 ›

Culinary fundraiser benefits Common Threads. This annual culinary event brings together Miami’s premier chefs to raise money for health and nutritional education for the city’s youth. Download PDF
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Miami Dade initiatives target high school obesity. Essensia Restaurant is one of many volunteers to improve high school food by assisting in developing the farm to table program. Download PDF
learn more about The Miami Herald – August 2011 ›

In this edition of The Miami Herald, Essensia Restaurant is featured with their H.O.W (Half off Wine Wednesday) promotion. Why yes, we’ll drink to these deals! Download PDF
learn more about The Miami Herald – July 2011 ›

Half priced bottles of wine Wednesday at Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa. Only available for a limited time Wednesdays 11am to close. Download PDF
learn more about South Florida Food and Wine – July 2011 ›

Essensia’s new Sunday brunch debuts new natural gourmet a la carte selections.
learn more about Miami Culinary Tours – June 2011 ›

The Palms Hotel & Spa is featured in the edition of Elle Mexico “Wellness in Miami.”

learn more about Elle Mexico – May 2011 ›

In this edition of Green Eats, World Cuisine, Essensia Restaurant is once again highlighted for its fresh ingredients, organic menu and completely sustainable and biodynamic wine list.

learn more about Passport Magazine – April 2011 ›

Interview with Frank Jeannetti, Executive Chef at essensia, The Palms Hotel & Spa. Chef Jeannetti draws inspiration from his innate culinary talent and his skillful abilities to enhance the natural flavors of local, seasonal, sustainable and organic products; fashioning a food concept and a dining experience explicitly designed for the awakening of one’s mind, body, [...]
learn more about South Florida Food and Wine Blog – March 2011 ›

Interview with Essensia Executve Chef Frank Jeannetti and his Naturally Wild Culinary Ride is detailed in this Miami New Times Short Order Food Blog. Article by Riki Altman Download PDF
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Chef Frank Jeannetti steers Essensia Restaurant & Lounge in a deliciously green direction. Article by Bill Citara  Download PDF
learn more about Ocean Drive Magazine- March 2011 ›

Essensia Restaurant is profiled in the Miami New Times Cuisine and Culture Inspired by Land article.
learn more about Miami New Times – February 2011 ›