Chef who fled communist country opens world's first Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant

A chef who left communist Cuba behind is making culinary history in South Florida.

Just four months after opening its doors in West Palm Beach, Emelina recently became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star — a distinction many chefs spend decades pursuing.

For chef and co-owner Osmel Gonzalez, the recognition is about more than fine dining. It's an opportunity to showcase what Cuban cuisine can become when creativity is no longer limited by scarcity.

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