Hosted by star chef Michelle Bernstein, the foodie fave-rave, “Check, Please! South Florida,” is embarking on a new season — with everything from Caribbean, Cuban and Cajun to South African, Sardinian and even Pan-Asian Latin fusion cuisines making an appearance.
The PBS-TV series will launch Season 20 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, on WPBT-Ch. 2 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, on WXEL-Ch. 42. As part of the format, three South Floridians visit restaurants, gastropubs or delicatessens and dine separately and anonymously as amateur food critics. Then they dish about the eateries and their experiences at a roundtable, with Bernstein and a little wine thrown in for good measure.
The recipe works because in December the show won a 2022 Suncoast Emmy Award.
“Not only will South Florida PBS broadcast these 10 new episodes to an estimated 6.5 million viewers, but we will also make the series accessible online, helping to expose our digital audience to new restaurants, dishes and recipes from chef Bernstein,” says Dolores Fernandez Alonso, president and CEO of South Florida PBS.
After they premiere on TV, you can find the episodes at checkpleasefl.com.
Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming episodes:
Episode #2001 on April 17 — Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens, Aioli in West Palm Beach and Caribbean Grill in Boca Raton
Episode #2002 on April 24 — Zona Blu in Weston, Casa Sensei in Fort Lauderdale and Tower Deli in Davie
Episode #2003 on May 1 ? Casa Frida in Fort Lauderdale. Papamigos in Coconut Creek and Sushi Yama in Boca Raton
Episode #2004 on May 8 — Doce Provisions in Little Havana (Miami), Mazza in Pembroke Pines and The Fish Grill in Dania Beach
Episode #2005 on May 15 — Shabo’s Mediterranean Barbecue in Hollywood, La Pequeña Colombia in Weston and Scolapasta in Fort Lauderdale
Episode #2006 on May 22 — Andalucía Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Jupiter, The Grove Cucina & Wine in Hobe Sound and Cod & Capers Seafood in North Palm Beach
Episode #2007 on May 29 — Mr. & Mrs. Bun in Kendall, Heritage in Fort Lauderdale and Smoke & Dough in Miami
Episode #2008 on June 5 — Jaffa Israeli Kitchen at Mia Market in Miami, Oliver’s Bistro in Miami Beach and Tinta y Café in Coral Gables
Episode #2009 on June 12 — Chilangos Mexican Grill in Plantation, Moksha Indian Brasserie in Fort Lauderdale and Gourmet Deli House in Lake Worth
Episode #2010 on June 1 — Dutchy’s Gourmet Sausages in Plantation, Warren American Whiskey Kitchen in Delray Beach and La Veranda in Pompano Beach
