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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTV personality Bethenny Frankel spills her favorite South Florida eats (it’s not Miami), where to date, and her exclusive community The Core.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Core photo<\/p>\n

Bethenny Frankel does nothing halfway, and her latest venture proves it. The TV personality, entrepreneur, and Real Housewives of New York alum recently hosted an intimate launch dinner in Miami for the Core,<\/a> her new invitation-only community focused on intention, alignment, and real connection. Held at the private social club at the Moore<\/a> in the Miami Design District, the dinner brought together a tightly curated guest list and set the tone for a project Frankel insists is not a typical dating platform, but a carefully vetted space for people who are serious about partnership and community.<\/p>\n

New Times chatted with Frankel, who is currently living in South Florida, to talk about why Miami was the perfect city to debut the Core, how she\u2019s already turning away money despite a massive waitlist, and what makes dating in cities like Miami, Boca, and Palm Beach wildly different. Because this is Frankel, the conversation also veered into food. From Palm Beach power dining<\/a> to Miami\u2019s flashiest rooms<\/a> and her ongoing hunt for a chicken salad worthy of her seal of approval, Frankel didn\u2019t hold back on where she\u2019s eating, what\u2019s overrated, and what\u2019s still missing in South Florida.<\/p>\n

\"\"Bethenny Frankel at her exclusive dinner party in Miami, where she launched her invitation-only dating community, The Core.<\/p>\n

Frankel\u2019s Hottest New Venture is Personal<\/p>\n

New Times: How is The Core different from traditional matchmaking?<\/p>\n

Bethenny Frankel: Matchmaking is really just connecting two people based on surface criteria. Someone says they want a hot guy who\u2019s rich, someone else wants a hot girl, and they\u2019re put together. A lot of matchmakers recycle the same small group of men, sending them around in circles so it looks like they have a deep roster. These men present themselves as wealthy, give women hope, and sleep their way through the circuit, but they\u2019re not doing it intentionally.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t take those men. The Core is a community built on intention, integrity, alignment, and connection. You get out what you put in. There are high-net-worth, intelligent, and beautiful people in the community, but we\u2019ve actually turned down more people than expected because you have to want a life partner now. You have to be positive, be a good community member, and have a solid reputation.<\/p>\n

\"\"The core will host exclusive, invite-only events for members in Palm Beach, New York, the Hamptons, and Aspen next<\/p>\n

What does the vetting process really look like?<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s a pattern, whether it\u2019s cheating, dating married people, or repeated stories about problematic behavior, that\u2019s a no. This is very curated and very vetted. We\u2019ve refunded people\u2019s money when we realized we couldn\u2019t perfectly align. We\u2019d rather be strict than dilute the quality.<\/p>\n

We already have several couples in committed relationships. We\u2019ve launched our first event, with Palm Beach, New York, the Hamptons, and Aspen coming next. We\u2019re already cash-flow positive and have brand sponsors. I haven\u2019t taken tech money, investor money, or money from the waitlist. This isn\u2019t a smash-and-grab. The product must be high-quality.<\/p>\n

Given your history with matchmaking and your openness about your own dating life, this feels personal.<\/p>\n

It is personal, but ironically, I\u2019ve never dated less. We\u2019re focused on other people, and that\u2019s what makes it so rewarding. It\u2019s fun. It\u2019s gratifying. What\u2019s rare is hitting a market at the exact moment society is craving it. That\u2019s when something really works. It\u2019s different. It\u2019s proprietary. No one else is doing it this way, and I\u2019m very secretive about how it works.<\/p>\n

\"\"Frankels says Miami has a rough dating reputation, thanks to \u201cnew-money crypto guys with fast cars chasing young women.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miami\u2019s Dating Scene? It\u2019s Rough<\/p>\n

Why did Miami feel like the right place to launch The Core?<\/p>\n

Miami has a sexy allure. It\u2019s hip and current. I didn\u2019t want to launch in Palm Beach because it could feel older or more conservative. Miami also has a rough dating reputation. New-money crypto guys with fast cars chasing young women, and young women chasing money with bad motives. Dating here has a bad rap, which made it the perfect place to introduce something intentional.<\/p>\n

I also had four venues reach out wanting to host because they wanted the association. I chose Moore because it\u2019s private. Every event needs to feel bespoke. This isn\u2019t something you can just walk into.<\/p>\n

Her Top Palm Beach and Miami Eats<\/p>\n

If someone wanted to eat their way through Palm Beach Bethenny-style, where are you sending them?<\/p>\n

LoLa 41<\/a> was great. The Polo Room<\/a> in Palm Beach was good, but it needs a more streamlined menu. I went to Tutto Mare<\/a> three times, and the food improved every week, which is exactly how it should be.<\/p>\n

Daniel Boulud<\/a> at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach was excellent. Best mixed mushrooms I\u2019ve ever had and incredible omelets. The food was better than it\u2019s ever been, though they need to renovate the space.<\/p>\n

Buccan<\/a> is hit or miss.<\/p>\n

Do you have favorite spots in Miami?<\/p>\n

For theatrics, Mila<\/a> is good. I haven\u2019t been to their private club yet. The restaurant inside Faena is very good. Miami can be hit or miss, but Faena stands out.<\/p>\n

\"\"Bethenny recommends the dating scenes in Palm Beach and Broward counties over Miami-Dade<\/p>\n

Where to Actually Date in SoFlo (And Get Chicken Salad)<\/p>\n

For single women reading this, where should they actually be dating right now?<\/p>\n

Palm Beach feels like a big game hunter situation right now. You can see it at the bars. Miami is chaotic and intimidating. Boca feels calmer and more relationship-focused. West Palm is good for a younger scene.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re young, you\u2019re probably in Miami, but it\u2019s scary.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been dying to ask you this since you moved here. Have you found any chicken salads in South Florida that pass your Bethenny test?<\/p>\n

Palm Beach, no. Miami, no.<\/p>\n

Another Broken Egg Cafe<\/a> was good, but I haven\u2019t done a deep dive yet. Chicken Salad Chick<\/a> was fine, but not memorable. I\u2019ll revisit it. People really want and deserve great chicken salad. I just haven\u2019t found the one yet.<\/p>\n

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