The Taste of Redland team collectively combines years of experience in growing, packing & distributing produce nationwide, marketing and special events.
Louie Carricarte,
Michael Huter is the founder of Taste of Redland and owner of Takoda Farmstead. He moved to South Florida more than 25 years ago and made his home in Redland in 2013.
Ilana Vardy is a partner in TILT Farms, a new venture for this contemporary art world professional whose 25-year career has revolved around directing art fairs, marketing and consulting on a variety of projects. She was drawn to Redland by the grandeur of the second largest Banyan tree in the US, located on TILT Farms, and by the incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables grown throughout the region.
Suzanne Pallot, principal of Source Miami, has over twenty-five years in the forefront of the industry, with a deep knowledge of South Florida venues and vendors, and extensive contacts in all key related fields, including media, professional sports, corporate and
Caron Cole, of Caron Cole Events and creator of Foodalicious and a Couple of Basketcases, has a lifetime passion for flavors. She's a forward thinker and risk taker, having pounded the pavement in South Florida to bring unusual foods, seasonings and products to grocers, chefs and anyone who was interested in selling something different. Doors were slammed, phones hung up and chefs screaming for a woman to get out their kitchens, but she persevered and looked to take these products and incorporate them into a basket company for corporations, offices, friends, celebrations and holiday baskets. The flame continues to burn as she creates events to match the flavors and character of her clients.
Chef Vincent Gourmet is our award-winning master chef, whose deep understanding of the culinary arts & design garnered him a prize from the prestigious Euro-Toques organization founded by Chef Paul Bocuse in Europe. He joins the Taste of Redland team to share his culinary prowess with South Florida’s Locavore community. See full bio
Steve Haas is currently Executive Director of Centerplate for the Miami Beach Convention Center and was former Chairman of the Board of the Greater Miami Convention and Tourism Bureau. He is well known in Miami’s culinary world, having been general manager of The Forge in Miami Beach for 11 years, the owner of the restaurant City Hall, and as the architect of the legendary Miami Spice program. He will co-produce the Dinner Series with Suzanne and Louis for Taste of Redland. Steve is particularly excited about introducing the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally to the culinary community and South Florida consumers.
Louis Canales, an associate at Source Miami, is internationally recognized as the mastermind behind the South Beach renaissance. The man who has been declared by the international press as the 'Unofficial Mayor of South Beach,’ ‘King of the Night,’ and ‘The Pied Piper of SoBe’ has, since 1986, successfully launched and marketed over one hundred businesses in Miami and Miami Beach including boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels. Louis will co-produce the Dinner Series and special events for Taste of Redland. As a pioneer in South Florida, Louis feels that Redland is one of the most important parts of Miami Dade County today.
Advisors
David Vardy,
