FYI-Food: Taste of truffles and more news for local foodies
November 8, 2017
Truffles galore Many restaurants on Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South have special dishes for the Truffle Festival, through Nov. 12, in downtown Naples. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/food/2017/11/08/fyi-food-taste-truffles-and-more-news-local-foodies/834716001/
READ MOREWhere to eat Thanksgiving dinner at restaurants in Naples, Bonita and Fort Myers
November 7, 2017
Many Southwest Florida restaurants will be open for holiday dinner on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/11/09/restaurants-serving-up-traditional-thanksgiving-meals-naples-bonita-springs-and-fort-myers/835487001/
READ MORENaples chef brings fun personality to Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience
November 7, 2017
Chef Andy Hyde approaches life as "the wild child." Growing up, Hyde — who owns Chef Hyde Catering company in Naples — admits he was a bit of a wild child himself, but now he uses the phrase as an inspiring life motto. On Instagram,...
READ MORESWFL dining: Truffle season kicks off with Truffletopia, White Truffle Festival
November 7, 2017
It's truffle season, and the elusive and prized fungi are popping up on menus throughout Southwest Florida. Caffe Toscano in south Fort Myers got its first shipment of white truffles in last week. Chef-owner Antonio Durante offers fresh shavings of the fragrant truffles over any...
READ MORERonto’s Shoppes at Naples Square will complete downtown walkable lifestyle
November 4, 2017
As The Ronto Group prepares to break ground on Phase III of Naples Square at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Goodlette-Frank Road in downtown Naples before the end of this year, the is continuing to refine plans for The Shoppes at Naples Square....
READ MOREParadise Coast Food & Wine Experience to take over Fifth Ave. in Naples next Saturday
November 4, 2017
Neapolitans can get an early jump on feasting and drinking a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. The Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience on Saturday, Nov. 11, is expected to draw hundreds to Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples to savor exceptional food and drinks....
READ MOREWhat Makes Naples So Happy?
November 1, 2017
Naples has a habit of landing on a lot of "Best of" lists. The most recent was when Dan Buettner, National Geographic fellow and founder of The Blue Zones Project, teamed up with Gallup to determine the nation’s 25 happiest places. Naples came in at...
READ MOREWhere the Chefs Eat: Vincenzo Betulia of Osteria Tulia, The French in Naples
October 31, 2017
Naples chef Vincenzo Betulia, whose trio of restaurants — Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia, The French — are often ranked among the city's top eateries, brings a love for classic French and Italian cuisines to his menus. His favorite dishes to prepare? “There’s a lot of...
READ MORENew & Hot 2017: Dining
October 31, 2017
Meanwhile, where the diner-like Mangrove Café had held court on Fifth Avenue South for decades until it closed last year, Luca Di Falco, a managing partner of Caffe Milano and Bice, oversaw a sweeping renovation. He created Kitchen, a casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot...
READ MOREHalloween events for kids in Southwest Florida
October 30, 2017
Just before sunset on October 31 — Halloween — children venture out into neighborhoods throughout Southwest Florida in search of treats. http://www.news-press.com/story/life/moms/2017/10/30/halloween-events-kids-southwest-florida/813440001/
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