From dishwasher to executive chef — the story behind 1500 South’s William Conroy
April 17, 2018
After school every Thursday and Friday, William Conroy got off the school bus and went to work at the Homestead Inn in Pennsylvania. Then he did it again on Saturday nights, too. He was 14 years old, and he worked as a dishwasher. "It was...
READ MORE5th Avenue South Issues Response to Latest Business Closings
April 13, 2018
NAPLES, Fla. (April 13, 2018) – The 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) - whose mission is to brand promote and create awareness of 5th Avenue South, a world-renowned shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in Naples, Florida – is pleased to provide its...
READ MORESpring cocktails: Five refreshing libations to sip in Naples
April 10, 2018
It's springtime in Southwest Florida, so raise a glass to surviving another hectic winter season. To celebrate, here are five inspired cocktail creations from Naples restaurants, gastropubs and craft cocktail bars. Down the Rabbit Hole at Bar Tulia Pulling inspiration from the Easter Bunny, bartenders at...
READ MOREROAD TRIP through SWFL
April 7, 2018
THE TRAVELING “TRAILblazers” exhibit, now on display at the Collier Museum at Government Center in Naples, traces the rocky origins of the dream road that cost 13 years, $8 million and countless lives to connect Tampa to Miami. Visitors can view the exhibit, which celebrates...
READ MOREBar Tulia in Naples makes its name with true craft cocktails
April 7, 2018
While there are a number of bars in Southwest Florida that “craft” cocktails, very few do it like Bar Tulia on Fifth Avenue South in Naples; this is a cocktail destination. An intimate gastro pub with talented bartenders who pay attention to detail, even taking...
READ MOREBrent Batten: New theater could put Naples-area touch on Broadway hits
April 1, 2018
Recently unveiled artist renderings of a sleek new theater planned for downtown Naples raises the question: With Sugden Community Theatre just a few blocks to the west and Artis—Naples a few miles to the north, do we really need another theater in Naples? The lead actors...
READ MORESocial Hour at Veranda E in Naples
March 30, 2018
Veranda E (VE) is a restaurant in downtown Naples, FL and is a part of the Hotel Escalante (HE) There is interesting local History behind the name Escalante that involves the Calusa Indians and the canal that is now a road (5th Avenue S.) that connected Naples Bay...
READ MOREArtFest on 5th Images
March 27, 2018
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READ MORE62 Easter restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral
March 25, 2018
These restaurants, from Punta Gorda to Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples, are open on Easter Day — so there’s more time for egg hunting and less time stuck in the kitchen. Is your restaurant open and serving on Easter and not listed? Email taste@news-press.com and we will add your information to the...
READ MORENaples Soap Company Grand Opening
March 19, 2018
Naples Soap Company, a retail destination for natural skin care products, commemorated the addition of its second store in Naples with a grand opening celebration on March 14. The store at 614 5th Ave. South in Naples offered a drawing for $250 of Naples Soap merchandise...
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