Chef Nicole Hope
Chef At Home in El Portal
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WSET-certified sommelier curating fine, natural & sustainable wines. Custom pairings tailored to every client and menu.
I’m a WSET-certified sommelier and founder of MUST BE GOOD, a Miami-based private wine concierge specializing in curated pairings for intimate dinners and elevated gatherings.
I trained at the International Culinary Center in New York City and honed my skills working in Michelin-starred restaurants in both New York and Miami. That foundation in fine dining deeply informs how I approach wine — with precision, balance, and respect for ingredients.
Today, I collaborate closely with private chefs to create seamless, fully customized wine experiences tailored to each client’s preferences — from classic Old World selections to natural, sustainable, and boutique producers.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Connection, storytelling, and the invisible thread that elevates a meal into an experience.
I learned to cook at...
The International Culinary Center in NYC, refining my craft in Michelin-starred kitchens in New York and Miami.
A cooking secret...
Precision, balance, and listening — both wine and ingredients should elevate the dish, never compete with it.
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