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83 / NIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DINING AWARDS As sophisticated food lovers discover that the Naples area is an epicurean paradise, we called upon our savvy readers to nominate and vote for their favorite dining experiences, from cuisine, to chefs, to drinks, sweets and ambience. See the delicious results By Chelle Koster Walton

98 / The Nomade Spirit

A Florida couple lives the dream of touring Europe by water aboard the yacht Nomade Story and Photography by Howard Walker

104 / Printed Matter

Make a fearless fashion statement with prints and patterns of all colors that made a splash on the runways. Photography by Navid

114 / The Living End

A spirits connoisseur's bucket list of must-haves in whiskey, cognac, vodka, gin, rum, tequila and scotch

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Gown, Salvatore Ferragamo, Naples; jewelry, Tiffany & Co., Naples

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26 / From the Publisher 28 / From the Editor 32 / NaplesIllustrated.com

Do you have a super mom? Enter our Mother's Day Contest; three ways to experience the great outdoors in Southwest Florida; a recipe for a cocktail to warm up cool days; and more reasons to log on now

36 / In Focus

The Fifty and Fabulous Party for Shelia Davis; Community School of Naples Model Students at Waterside Fashion Show; The Stiletto Sprint for Garden of Hope and Courage and Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida

45 / Insider

Meet Megan Hilty, stage, TV and singing star, who performs in Naples this month; Naples Winter Wine Festival co-chair couples share the challenges they’re tackling, favorite wines and what motivates them

51 / Style

Saddle up as leather and suede are reimagined to make a fresh statement this spring

56 / Tastemakers

Co-founder Kevin McLaughlin of J.McLaughlin on what makes his company’s classic American sportswear elegantly effortless

58 / Vanity

Brighten winter skin with luxurious illuminators

60 / Treasure

Exotic and colorful jewelry that embodies bohemian style

62 / Finds

Chic fitness wear that looks great working out or on the street

69 / Escape

Two tried-and-true favorites prove timeless benchmarks for ultra luxury Caribbean resorts By Paul rubio

72 / Weekender

The St. Regis New York’s modern makeover included revamping the iconic King Cole Bar By daphne nikolopoulos

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121 / Taste

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The buzz on Bulletproof coffee to fuel your day; a conversation with Chef Carrie Nahabedian, one of four Naples Winter Wine Festival celebrity chefs from the Windy City; plus dining news and notes

130 / Pour

Piero Antinori, Honored Vintner for the Naples Winter Wine Festival, launched the Super Tuscan revolution in 1971 that revitalized Italian wine By Mark Spivak

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141 / Balance

Energize your new year by trying an exhilarating activity—kiteboarding; athletic events that give back; training for a long race; a healthy-brainfoods cookbook; and more ideas for living well

181 / Agenda

The colorful metal sculptures of late artist Dorothy Gillespie dazzle in the first memorial exhibit of her work at Harmon-Meek Gallery

203 / Seen

Highlights from the 56th Annual NCH Hospital Ball; a VIP reception for Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc.’s board members; “UnCorked” to benefit Youth Haven; and a Celebrity Bar Tending Night to support Girls on the Run

212 / Giving Back

A tour of the David Lawrence Center compelled Art and Bev Cherry to passionately dedicate their time, money and efforts to helping the children who receive critical care from the center By Emily Wilson

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The first person I met after joining the team at Naples Illustrated more than eight years ago was Susan McManus, president of The Education Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Champions for Learning. It was literally my second day on the job. She treated me to lunch and humbly spoke of the wonderful things the foundation was doing for all our children. I had known of the organization (then called The Education Foundation of Collier County), but was unaware of the depth of the difference it made in the lives of so many children in Collier County. Naples Illustrated had been sponsoring events with the organization for years, and Susan asked if I personally would be interested in participating. Since this was just my second day on the job, I requested that she allow me time to get a handle on my new position, but that I was flattered and would love to be included at a later date. She smiled, said she understood, and before lunch was over, I was chairing an event and had become a new board member (effective immediately!). This experience illustrates why the foundation is celebrating its twenty-fifth successful year with Susan at the helm since day one. She puts her passion behind her efforts, and I am sure there are at least a hundred people who tell the same story, and also smile at the memory. In celebration of 25 years, you will find on page 65 a beautiful photograph of 20 Champions, community leaders who have been awarded this honor for their part in connecting students to their futures. The additional five spots (for the twenty-fifth year) will be filled this spring with the 2015 Golden Apple recipients. The photograph was choreographed by Luis Hernandez Davila of Fiddler Films, who is one of the most creative, artistic and giving people I know. He was so excited about the opportunity, and we had a ball getting everyone together for the shoot. I think Lou and his team, Jason Tower and Laurel Fournier, were as thrilled to take part in this photo as the honorees were. Please come and celebrate The Night of Champions with us January 28 at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. For tickets, call 239-643-4755.

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When we turn the page on a new year, we’re often inspired to try new things or make a fresh start in some way. In this issue, we’re trying something new with the launch of the inaugural NI Dining Awards. Late last summer, we first turned to you, our readers, to help us find the best of the best on the Naples-area dining scene. It’s no surprise (at least to us) that Naples is a foodie-approved paradise. The challenge is sorting through all the choices and finding the best spot. So we were delighted when thousands of you nominated and later voted for your favorite restaurants across 37 delicious categories—ranging from the best dishes to best restaurant by cuisine and so much more. This was truly our readers’ choice from start to finish, and you certainly delivered. Get ready to work up an appetite and dog-ear the pages featuring your favorites in food, drinks and desserts in our special extended feature showcasing the award winners, beginning on page 83. In keeping with our quest for the most exquisite food and wine, one of the most anticipated events this month is the Naples Winter Wine Festival. In this issue, learn more about this year’s honored vintner in “Modern Italian” on page 130, and in this month’s Taste section, we shine a spotlight on the Windy City chefs who will be preparing some of the Festival vintner dinners. Plus, we go one-on-one with this year’s co-chair couples, who share their favorite wines and much more in “Double Team,” starting on page 40. Of course, January is also the month when many of us reevaluate our habits across all areas of our lives. In Balance, beginning on page 142, there’s something for the newly adventurous, the charitable athlete and those of us who could use more laughter in our lives. Research shows a chuckle a day could indeed keep the doctor away. And it just feels good, doesn’t it? Whatever you’re in search of as you start a new chapter in your life, we’re here for you every step of the way. Cheers to the healthiest and happiest of new years.

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Is your mom deserving of heroine status? In the May 2015 issue of Naples Illustrated, we are celebrating local moms who have gone above and beyond the call of duty—and we want to hear from you. Go to naplesillustrated .com/mothersday for details on our Mother’s Day Contest and to share your inspiring story.

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An accomplished ballroom dancer, Shelia Davis dazzled on the dance floor. A towering many-tiered cake was also a show-stopper.

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Insider Q&A

MEGAN HILTY

TRIPLE THREAT From her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked opposite Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel to starring as Ivy Lynn on NBC’s hit TV show Smash, it’s safe to say Megan Hilty has reached star status. Her stellar performance in Broadway’s 9 to 5: The Musical led to several award nominations, including the Outer Critics Circle Award. While her powerful voice may be her signature characteristic, Hilty’s talent extends far beyond singing. The triple-threat actor-singer-dancer juggles her time between stage performances, television roles and voice-overs for animated features. Hilty also recently released her first solo album, It Happens All the Time. This year, Hilty is traveling around the country performing live concerts—with husband Brian Gallagher and 3-month-old daughter Viola in tow. Her tour includes a stop in Naples for TheatreZone’s tenth anniversary season, with three performances at the G&L Theatre at Community School of Naples January 23 and 24. (theatrezone-florida.com) —Emily Wilson NI: What will you be performing at your concert in Naples? MH: We’re actually in the process of putting together a brand new set. We’ll include songs I almost always perform, like ones from Smash, and definitely some from my new album. Do you prefer Broadway, television or animated movies? I just like working! I like being busy. I really loved working on Smash because it was the best of every type of work—singing, acting, performing—combined in one job. What are you working on next? I’m doing a workshop for a new musical based on The Honeymooners. I also have a bunch of concerts coming up. We love doing these concerts; my husband is in the band. We like to make the shows less structured and a little more personal, like we’re hanging out in the living room. No two shows are the same.

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The new year brings a wave of anticipation in philanthropy as the Naples Winter Wine Festival, January 23-25, is expected to raise millions of dollars for the Naples Children & Education Foundation benefiting children’s charities. The dynamic duos serving as Festival co-chairs share their challenges, favorite wines and what motivates their supreme efforts. By Emily Wilson | Photography by Vanessa Rogers

VANESSA ROGERS

Double Team TOM AND SANDI MORAN As Naples residents for more than three decades, Tom and Sandi Moran have long been active in the community and have been trustees for the Naples Children & Education Foundation for several years. Tom, who is the managing and founding member of Moran-Edwards Asset Management Group in Naples, has served on the NCEF Investment Committee and the Grant Committee. Sandi has been the Vintner Chair and Chair of the Chef Committee. What is the biggest challenge you face as co-chairs? Tom: Juggling all the moving parts to make a successful festival, as well as hosting our vintner dinners. No matter how much effort you put out, there are things that are out of your control. We just pray for good weather. If you bid on only one item at the auction what would it be? Sandi: We always lean toward the lots the vintners donate because most of them include travel, of course, wine and food, and most important, personal time with the vintner. There’s nowhere else in the world that gives you the opportunity to bid on these experiences. Tom: One year we went on a trip [to Italy] and stayed on Piero Antinori’s private estate and had dinner with him. He told us the history of Pianello, and he brought up a lot of his private reserve wines from his personal cellar for

us to taste. It created a real impression with us, and now he’s our Honored Vintner this year. What is your favorite wine or vintner? Tom: I lean toward the Italians, the Piedmont region, Barolo and Pianello. Sandi’s tastes are more toward Burgundy and the Bordeaux and wine from the Loire Valley. Sandi: And we drink a lot of California wines, too. What is your most striking memory from past Festivals? Sandi: One of the most exciting for me was the year we had the Manolo Valdés sculpture, and it went for more than a million dollars. And this past year we donated a magnum from almost every vintner who has ever been to the festival in the past 14 years. It was 150 magnums total, and it went for almost a quarter of a million dollars. What does philanthropy mean to you? Tom: It means providing a helping hand to those less fortunate. And it comes in many forms, from financial support to giving your time and expertise. When we were newlyweds, it was more our time and expertise. Now we provide financial support and we certainly have tried to step up and be helpful. To be a trustee you have to be committed to all three, and I think that’s what makes being a trustee so special.

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CHUCK AND SHARON HALLBERG

What is the biggest challenge you face as co-chairs? Chuck: We’ve had amazing success over the last 15 years, and lots of other places are looking to copy it. That has created a tremendous increase in competition for philanthropic dollars, for the vintners and the chefs. It’s getting harder to stay at the top of the mountain, and we have to stay sharp to continue to be the best. Sharon: On the personal side, I don’t like speaking in public, so being a co-chair for this event is a very big challenge for me. If you bid on only one auction lot, what would it be? Sharon: I haven’t settled on where I would want to go but we love traveling and museums. One of the lots mimics Dan Brown’s book, Inferno, and includes trips through Florence and Venice, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey. It’s loaded with museums and cathedrals that are hundreds of years old, and that is a particularly fantastic lot. Chuck: I try not to get too involved ahead of time because impetuous buyers spend more, and part of my enthusiasm is to surprise myself. We often bid things up so somebody else has to spend more for it, and sometimes you end up owning that lot! And that’s okay, too. What is your favorite wine or vintner? Chuck: Oreno Cabernet. They recently did sell their winery, but their wines over the years have been amazing. Sharon: Gaja [Winery] in Piedmont Italy. We tasted a Chardonnay there that was just fantastic. How did you get involved in the Festival? Sharon: We have a great appreciation for wine. If you have the opportunity to go to a vintner dinner, meet a renowned chef, have a wonderful meal and taste iconic wines, it is not a hard decision. But we also knew the auction lots were fantastic, and 100 percent of the funds raised go to support underprivileged children in Collier County. Naples is a very wealthy community, but as soon as you get out of that five-mile area, north and south along the beach, it’s not so wealthy. There’s a large amount of people who need help, and that’s the whole point. What does philanthropy mean to you? Chuck: Philanthropy is a state of mind. Everybody can do or give something of positive value to achieve a better society, no matter their economic situation or age. We’ve been fortunate to be able to donate our time and money. While other people may not have the same money, they have the same attitude and giving spirit we have. And in philanthropy it doesn’t make a difference how much, it’s the quality.

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VANESSA ROGERS

Chuck and Sharon Hallberg have been part-time Naples residents since 2007. Two years after their arrival, they attended their first Naples Winter Wine Festival and were introduced to the Naples Children & Education Foundation. The couple, who own Hallberg Family Investments, became NCEF trustees in 2012. Sharon joined the Grant Committee the following year.

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Insider By the Book

Nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway hit The Book of Mormon comes to the stage at Artis—Naples, bringing Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s irreverent yet engaging brand of humor to the Paradise Coast January 13 through 18. NI talked with one of the actors in the national tour of the show, Deneè Benton, who plays Nabulungi, Mafala Hatimbi’s daughter. The Florida native shares insight on her role and why she thinks the musical has been so overwhelmingly successful with audiences and critics. —Mary Murray

Telling Stories

NI: Is this your first national tour? DB: It is. I graduated from Carnegie-Mellon in May, and I got very, very lucky. They were able to treat my second semester as a sort of study abroad-internship while I was on the road with the show. The Book of Mormon was my first big gig, my first big step into the industry.

For seven months, Naples resident Faith Harkey toiled over her 277-page novel for middle-schoolers, Genuine Sweet (Clarion, 2015), to perfect the story. “She was a fun little girl to write about,” Harkey says. “I sat down at a blank page, and Genuine Sweet said, ‘Okay, time to tell my story!’ She spoke through me. It was a neat experience because I got to go along on the adventure, too.” Sweet is a 12-year-old “wish fetcher” who is able to grant wishes for everyone but herself, which is unfortunate, because her own family is poor and hungry. Ultimately, she learns she had the power all along to help. “A lot of children’s books are pure entertainment ... but kids need more than that,” Harkey says. “They need something that uplifts their hearts ... and I think, especially with this age group, it’s good for them to have a bright spark every once in a while.” Harkey’s novel will be available in bookstores in the spring. —Sabina Bhasin

What’s your favorite number in the show? I will have to say “Turn it Off,” which is the big number that the Mormon boys who are in charge of the Ugandan mission perform when Elder Price and Elder Cunningham explain to them how they deal with all the turmoil and terrors in life. It’s just so funny every night, and our Elder McKinley is hilarious and makes me laugh every time. Why do you think the show has been so popular with audiences? Speaking from my own experience, when I first heard it, it’s just not like anything that has ever dared to be written or produced before. It’s so honest and truthful, but the humor is so cutting-edge and hysterical. It makes your jaw drop, but it has so much heart at the same time. The songs are so clever when you hear the lyrics, you just can’t believe that someone came up with it, and I think that is so exciting for audience members to come back to every night and just be like ‘oh my gosh, I can’t believe they said that, I can’t believe they said it so well.’ You are laughing and singing along, despite yourself and despite the fact that some of the things are kind of crude. But it all ends up with such a good heart in the end.

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Suzan Canipelle’s long-term love of the culture of Florence, Italy, and the Renaissance bloomed into an exclusive boutique in Waterside Shops. Recently launched by the Naples resident, Canipelli, Firenze (239-867-0001) presents her carefully curated collection of the finest Florentine-made goods. “I wanted to bring the magnificence and luxury of Florence to Naples,” she says, all in one little jewel box of a shop. Her store, with decor designed to capture the light, airy atmosphere of the Italian city, sells artisanal items she discovers on the frequent visits with and her husband, Andre—exotic-skin handbags, gorgeous embellished sandals, gossamer fur pieces suited for Naples winter evenings, Marchesi de Frescobaldi wines, jewelry, hand-decorated Il Papiro paper goods, and other Italian delights, many of which can be customized for one-of-a-kind designs. One section of the store is dedicated to a broad collection of Cavalli Class by Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli. The architecture features Venetian plaster, Italian marble and crystal, adding to the authenticity of the Florentine shopping experience. Be sure to stop by often to admire the arched windows, which will be redecorated every couple of months to showcase Canipelli, Firenze’s luxurious blend of Florence’s best finds. —Kat Smith

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strap in Teodora wedge in suede, leather and wood ($1,395), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples Fendi Spring/ summer 2015 This spring, leather looks young and fresh, like shown here in a pleated mini dress. Take the reigns Diornot belt in box calfskin ($740), Dior, dior.com

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Pony purse Zadie handbag in white pleated coated fabric ($1,050), Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com

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What memories stand out to you from the past 35 years? We opened our first store in 1977, right as prep was really hitting its stride. It was the era of the Annie Hall look, and our store was slammed. During the weekends, the shop was packed—we had to hire a doorman, and it was one in, one out. We knew we were doing something right and never looked back. You and Jay started the business when you were both in your 20s. What advice do you have for young entrepreneurs? Make peace with risk. Be prepared to fail. Be positive about succeeding.

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Clothes that work hard during your workout and look super-stylish on the street By Kat Smith SLINKY EDGE Koral Activewear Lustrous Leggings in Ruby, $99, and black tank with slashed back detail $92. Pure Barre, Naples (239-384-9684, purebarre.com) CHILL OUT The North Face Thermoball PrimLoft lightweight vest in Fortuna Blue, High Rise Heather Grey and Glo Pink, $149. Nordstrom, Naples (239-3266100, nordstrom.com)

DYNAMIC DUO Trina Turk black legging, $200, Autumn Cashmere gray pullover, $390. Tickled Pink, Naples (239-435-0004)

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IN THE STRETCH Yummie by Heather Thomson tank, $58. (888986-6438, yummie life.com)

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FASHION-FORWARD FUNCTION Ultralight Namaskar Crop pant, $88, fully reversible Both Ways Bomber, $198, lululemon athletica, Naples (239254-1517, lululemon.com)

GO WITH THE FLOW Tasc Performance Pizzazz Pullover in Nectarine, $74, Nola Crop legging, $54, and Bywater Hi-Lo top in Granite Heather, $68. Available at various retailers in Naples (tascperformance.com)

POLISHED STATS Tory Burch for Fitbit metal hinged silver bracelet for use with Fitbit’s Flex Tracker, $195. Tory Burch, Naples (239-5980243, toryburch .com)

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PERFECT TIMING Apple’s techno-packed Sport Watch, available this spring, in multiple options; prices vary. Apple Store, Naples (239-254-4240, apple.com) PACK MASTER Brunello Cucinelli vanilla leather backpack with Monili straps, $3,600. Marissa Collections, Naples (239-263-4333, marissacollections.com)

SHADES OF SUNSET Italia-Independent Unique Edition glasses, $325. Edward Beiner, Naples (239-566-9060, edwardbeiner.com)

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celebrity MArtini GlAss Auction The 2015 Celebrity Martini Glass Auction, scheduled for February 8 at the Sugden Community Theatre, will feature more than 20 glasses autographed by A-List celebrities that have been artfully designed by local and worldrenowned artists based on the celebrity’s accomplishments. This special event showcases the community’s rich cultural environment, with proceeds to benefit Honor Flight and PAWS Assistance Dogs.

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This anniversary event will celebrate our 25th year and honor community leaders connecting students to their future Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:00–9:00 pm at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

Alto live JAzz Kitchen Alto Live Jazz Kitchen, A Charles Mereday Restaurant, is Naples’ premier nightlife destination featuring upscale food and incredible live jazz music. Located at Bayfront, Alto’s atmosphere is reminiscent of the late legendary Zanzibar Blue in Philadelphia. Guests can enjoy a lavish dinner or small plates as they relish the one-of-a-kind experience of Alto Live Jazz Kitchen. 492 Bayfront Place, Naples 239-261-2586 | altonaples.com

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the leAGue club Celebrating a fundraising milestone of more than $3 million in grants to deserving local nonprofits, The League Club is proud to host two distinctive events. “Your Life Calling | A Conversation with Jane Pauley, Presented by IBERIABANK” will be a stylish and engaging luncheon scheduled for February 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Meet Jane Pauley at the Patron Party, scheduled for February 18 at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club. Tickets to each event are available at $250. 239-353-3100 | theleagueclub.org

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Escape Despite increased competition from new resorts across the Caribbean, two tried-and-true favorites prove timeless benchmarks for ultra luxury

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Amanyara

In the remote northwest of the Turks and Caicosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Providenciales Island, the illustrious Amanyara consummates the ultimate Caribbean fantasy. Gracing the crystalline waters and white sands of Malcolmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach and framed by vast acreage of lush, unspoiled flora, Amanyara is a self-contained world of indulgence, excelling in the art of high-style rest and relaxation. Dotting a secluded beach and proximate lagoons, the sole Aman Resort in the Caribbean surfaces as a series of more than three dozen Asian-inspired, glass-encased, stand-alone pavilions and 20 larger villas, spaced for maximum privacy. These understated masterpieces of high design embrace the

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Escape

A view of the pavillion pond

Amanyara villa dwellers can enjoy conversation in a loggia (above), lounge by the pool (right), dine alfresco (below) and enjoy serene evenings poolside (bottom).

splendor of the surrounding nature, enveloped by oceanic and floral serenity, a beauty enhanced by the clean-lined wood interiors. The exquisite open-air design spans beyond the pavilions themselves. A sprawling reflection pond lies at the resort’s core, surrounded by prolific alfresco common spaces, including a principal restaurant and bar and a sleek, volcanic lava stone, infinity-edge swimming pool overlooking the ocean blues. Lined with umbrella-capped loungers, highrising timber cabanas and fire pits, the pool is at once seductive and sumptuous, often favored over the breathtaking beach that is, in fact, one of the finest in the entire Caribbean and Atlantic. An eye-catching reflection pond also anchors the spa, with treatment rooms branching out to create a floating effect. For those seeking more than sun-kissed pampering and relaxation, Amanyara’s surroundings foster a wealth of outdoor pursuits. Given its proximate location to Northwest Point Marine National Park, daily complimentary snorkeling trips venture offshore from Malcolm’s Beach to patches of dazzling

coral reefs. Divers can head deeper to experience the marine biodiversity of the world’s third-largest barrier reef through either wall or reef dives. Those interested in conservation will want to participate in Amanyara’s Turtle Initiative, one of several programs offered through the resort’s Nature Discovery Centre. As part of the initiative, you’ll catch, tag and release endangered green turtles, collecting valuable scientific data alongside a marine biologist. Back on land, bike and nature trails, tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and exercise classes round out the activities. Never one to rest on the laurels of its existing excellence, Amanyara continues to enhance its portfolio each year with new additions. This year, a new clubhouse brings games and fun for children and adults alike, with a Ping-Pong table, shuffleboard and more. A recently unveiled Pilates studio represents the latest chapter in Amanyara’s wellness offerings. The summer 2014 debut of a Jean-Michel Gathy-designed six-bedroom villa enclave—spanning 14,450 square feet and built around its very own reflection pond—has already redefined living large in the Caribbean and quickly become the object of envy among hoteliers and sybarites. What’s next? Another new villa stunner, this time with a private lava-stone, infinity-edge pool boasting an ocean view, opening in spring 2015. Be still, our jet-setting hearts. (amanresorts.com)

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France St. Barths—the impossibly cool 8-squaremile sliver of Saint-Tropez in the Caribbean where luxury is a lifestyle—has reached another echelon of excellence.

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Following a comprehensive three-year renovation, the island’s bastion of tropical decadence, the Hotel Saint Barth-Isle de France, was rebranded the third “maison” of the exalted Cheval Blanc collection (the others are Courchevel in France and Randheli in the Maldives). Like its predecessor, the newly christened Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France marries seaside panache and glamorous French flair across the picture-perfect Flamands Bay. The renovations, however, have ushered in new greatness that includes 40 suites, bungalows and villas elegantly appointed by Bee Osborn of Osborn Interiors; a spa specializing in Guerlain treatments; an oceanview fitness center; and the ultimate in personalized service. Accommodations are split between a beachfront enclave consisting of suites and rooms and proximate gardens strewn with bungalows that blend into the lush tropical landscaping. While the latter tend to be favored by privacy seekers, the former dole out breathtaking panoramas of blazing blue sea, sky and silky sands—the very image of Caribbean perfection. Though it’s an everlasting battle among top Caribbean resorts for the superlative “room with a view,” Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is indeed a top—if not the top—contender. Given St. Barth’s long-standing see-andbe-seen reputation, the resort is surprisingly relaxed. While the legends of beautiful people and celebrity sightings are all true, the experience here of barefoot ultra luxury is a personal one. Those looking for a scene gravitate towards the hotel’s alfresco, feet-inthe-sand beachfront restaurant, La Cabane de L’Isle, where guests and non-guests commingle over off-the-charts food, libations, people watching and fashion spotting; or they amble tirelessly up and down Flamands Beach (often with several costume changes per day). Despite such opportunities for attention getting, the possibility of a low-key mental respite still lies within reach—poolside, beachside, en suite or in the comfort of your personal plunge pool and private beach swathe (if booking a beachfront suite). Outside the resort it’s a slightly different

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Clockwise from above: A view of La Casa de L’Isle at sunset; a beachfront living room; a garden villa pool; an alfresco lunch on the sand.

story. Dress to impress while shopping in the capital city of Gustavia, where the yachtlined harbor and small alleyways transform into catwalks. Expect brand names like Cartier and Louis Vuitton as well as more original boutiques showcasing the latest in tropicalinspired fashion: sarongs, sundresses, bangles, linen pants and understated jewelry. You’ll also want to bring your A-game when setting sail on Isle de France’s 69-foot, state-of-the-art yacht for a daylong island tour or a privately chartered catamaran for an afternoon of Champagne drinking, swimming and snorkeling on uninhabited Colombier Bay. It’s likely you’ll be eye candy for day-trippers and passersby trying to celeb-spot at sea. Because the daily agenda rarely strays from sun worshipping, liquid lunching, fine dining, shopping, posing, yachting and credit-card swiping, it’s no secret that appreciating the style and sophistication of St. Barths requires deep pockets. But on an island where even celebrities people watch, St. Barths is all about indulgence in the good life unapologetically. (stbarthisledefrance.chevalblanc.com) « NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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Weekender

Old meets new: the King Cole Bar & Salon

An Icon Reborn

A Manhattan landmark gets a modern makeover— but its heart remains steadfast By Daphne Nikolopoulos

The iconic St. Regis New York (above) recently unveiled reimagined spaces, including the King Cole Bar & Salon, where guests can find the original Red Snapper (right) and Manhattaninspired dishes like everything-crusted salmon (below).

The Old King Cole mural has a rich history—and a secret.

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Everyone has heard of the Bloody Mary—but only New Yorkers know the Red Snapper. The two are really one and the same, but the story goes something like this: In 1934, a well-to-do Russian named Serge Obolensky asked Fernand Petiot, the barman at the St. Regis New York, to recreate a vodka and tomato juice cocktail Petiot had invented in Paris. Petiot, who was employed at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris when he first dreamed up the recipe, responded with a concoction he christened Red Snapper. Others jumped on that cocktail bandwagon, renaming the drink Bloody Mary, but the St. Regis—always an original—held fast to the name, which has survived to this day. The spicy drink has become the signature cocktail of the hotel’s King Cole Bar & Salon, now overseen by Chef John DeLucie. And it’s a good time to raise a glass. The King Cole recently underwent an extensive renovation, transforming into a lounge concept where classic libations are offered alongside an inspired menu. The iconic Old King Cole mural, painted by Maxfield Parrish in 1906, has also been restored so it can be revered by new generations of New Yorkers. The salon, located off the hotel’s lobby, features an open fireplace and intimate seating. The classic architectural details—marble columns, gilded millwork, dentil moldings—are now infused with a modern flair: Think uptown meets downtown.

The lounge

DeLucie’s menu reflects this concept. Dishes like wild smoked salmon with a crust made from an “everything” bagel are decidedly New York, while others—grilled lamb merguez with roasted grapes, for example—have a global vibe. One thing that hasn’t changed is “the secret.” Look closely at the Old King Cole mural, and you may just guess the famous mystery. A caveat: It may take a Red Snapper or two to get into the right frame of mind. (kingcolebar.com, stregis newyork.com, 212-753-4500) «

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High Road

Lifting the Lid Porsche goes back to the future with a classic Targa roof design for its latest 911 By Howard Walker

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PRICE: $101,600 for 911 Targa 4; $116,200 for Targa 4S ENGINE: 3.4-liter, Flat-6 in Targa 4; 3.8-liter in Targa 4S POWER: 350 hp Targa 4; 400 hp 4S TORQUE: 287 poundfeet Targa 4; 325 pound-feet 4S TRANSMISSION: 7-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic 0-60: 5 seconds Targa 4; 4.6 seconds 4S TOP SPEED: 175 mph Targa 4; 183 mph 4S LENGTH/ WIDTH: 177 inches/73 inches WEIGHT: 3,395 pounds WHY WE LOVE IT: Because it offers the most comfortable and practical way to enjoy opentop 911 driving.

The year: 1989. The Berlin Wall came atumbling down, Exxon Valdez deposited 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska’s pristine Prince William Sound, George H. W. Bush moved into the White House and, oh yes, I became the ecstatic owner of a Porsche 911 Targa. It was a 1982 model, smoky silver with a black vinyl roof and funky blue and black checkerboard cloth trim. I was just 35 and thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It didn’t matter that in downpours, water cascaded from each corner of the ill-fitting top, requiring me to drive with a towel draped over my right thigh. Nor did it matter that the roar of wind noise at speed with the roof open was second only to a Concorde on takeoff. Yet despite its flaws, I loved it with an unbridled, undiluted passion. After three years, we went our separate ways; early 911s weren’t the gold-standard investments they are now. But to this day, my most joyous driving memories, my greatest pride of ownership, came from that Targatopped Porsche. Now, there’s a new Porsche 911 Targa that, once again, makes me weak at the knees.

Porsche designers have taken the latest 911 and gone retro by recreating the look and feel of the original Targas. That includes the silver-finished roll hoop and wraparound rear glass. Even the iconic Targa logo is replicated and mounted in its original location. But first, a history lesson. Back in the sixties, automakers feared convertibles might be banned for safety reasons. Porsche, not wanting to gamble yet still needing an open-topped version of its new 911, developed an ingenious folding, lift-out panel. It slotted between the windshield header and a fixed rollover hoop that protected the driver and passenger. They named it a Targa after the grueling Targa Florio road race held in the mountains of Sicily. This latest 2015 model of the 911 Targa requires a simple pressing of a button on the center console to raise the roof. It triggers a mechanized ballet that would make Baryshnikov proud. The wraparound glass rear window unlatches, levitates and tilts rearward. Then, the cloth center panel lifts, glides back and comes to rest behind the rear seats. As the glass returns to its original position,

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closed to open takes a mere 19 seconds. Still, the operation seems too complex. That huge rear window and its attached bodywork extend beyond the car’s rear bumper during the opening maneuver. Park a little too close to a wall or another car, and it could all end in dents, dings and tears. But the benefits outweigh any shortcomings. I admit to being biased, but the Targa offers a far more enjoyable open-air driving experience than a 911 convertible or coupe with a sunroof. How come? With the center panel stowed, drivers get the sun-on-your-face feeling of a full convertible but with the protection of a sturdy roll hoop and a rear window. The biggest advantage over a convertible is visibility. Driving a 911 convertible with the top raised can be like driving in a Kentucky coal mine with blind spots. In contrast, the Targa’s huge rear glass and slender roll hoop provide terrific all-around vision. Porsche offers two versions of its new Targa, both with standard all-wheel drive: the $101,600 911 Targa 4, powered by Porsche’s 350-hp, 3.4-liter six-cylinder, and the $116,200 Targa 4S, powered by the 911’s

3.8-liter six-cylinder with 400 hp on tap. As with any new 911, the driving experience is sublime. The staggering performance, poise, balance, razor-sharp responses and fabulous howl of that flat-six motor are breathtaking. There are faster, more thrilling versions of the latest 911 in the lineup. But this one is hands-down the most perfectly suited to Floridians. Looks like I’ll just have to own another Targa. «

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Dining

Awards Readers’ Choice

By Chelle Koster Walton

The rest of the nation is catching on to what locals have known for a long time: Naples is a foodie paradise. Our sunny corner of the world even made the top 20 U.S. cities with the best dining options in Condé Nast Traveler’s survey last spring. We decided to conduct a poll of our own, launching the inaugural Naples Illustrated Dining Awards. Our savvy readers nominated and then voted for their favorite chefs, food, drinks and more. We are thrilled to unveil the results.

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{ The Cuisine } Best Italian

Campiello Ristorante & Bar Competition for Italian cuisine is tough in a town named Naples. The sheer number of Italian restaurants means chefs must finely hone their craft and take diners well beyond pizza, pasta and veal Marsala. Campiello stands heads above the rest by dint of its historic and lively courtyard setting on Third Street South and its fresh take on Italian cuisine. Each month, the restaurant showcases the specialties of a different region. On the regular menus, find balsamic-glazed Wagyu short ribs, pan-seared diver scallops with broccoli crema, penne with pulled chicken and Gorgonzola and other such delights. (campiello.damico.com, 239-435-1166) Honorable Mention: Parmesan Pete’s Italian Kitchen This classic strip-mall Italian café has a cozy vibe with counter and table seating. New York-style pizza and everyone’s favorite pasta dishes taste fresh and nonna-made. (parmesanpetes.com, 239-992-3663)

Best French Bleu Provence

Take your appetite on a magic carpet ride to provincial France: Bleu Provence re-creates the experience for all the senses, from the moment you walk into the charming blue and white cottage-style restaurant in Crayton Cove. Since 1999, Jacques and Lysielle Cariot have greeted guests with warmth, wine and dishes French-kissed with novelty and genius. At lunch, there’s quiche, quinoa and burrata salad and grilled eggplant. Dinner specialties run the gamut from Provençal fish soup, arugula and smoked salmon salad to sautéed wild pink shrimp, duck confit and crêpe suzette with mandarin sorbet. (bleu provencenaples.com, 239-261-8239) Honorable Mention: Le Lafayette French Gourmet Experience classic French cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a Parisian sidewalk café—

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sans the traffic. The signature dish at this side-street secret off Third Avenue South is bourride a la mariniere—a sauté of clams, mussels, shrimp, grouper and spinach. (lela fayette.com, 239-403-7861)

Best Asian

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina

As part of the global feast that Mercato has become, AZN Azian Cuizine does panAsian cuisine with one eye on tradition, the other on sophisticated flavors—from sushi to Cantonese roasted duck. Interesting cocktails such as Zen-gria and the pear martini combine with varied wine and sake selections for sipping Asian style. Bento boxes and fish and chips Thai style star on the extensive lunch menu. Or go for noodles or a sushi combination platter. Meat and seafood entrées populate the dinner menu with such temptations as wok-tossed walnut shrimp and Korean beef short ribs. Opt for outdoor dining or the open, highceilinged drama of the dining room. (azn restaurant.com, 239-593-8818)

It’s not just about tacos—but T&T’s menu does list nearly 20 different flavors from traditional carnitas to buffalo, Po’ Boy shrimp and Veg Out tacos. Sauces and ingredients all taste fresh in this indoor-outdoor garagechic setting. Other traditional and creative food offerings include grilled corn on the cob with ancho chiles and cotija cheese, huevos rancheros and a Mexican burger. It’s not all about tequila, either, although the restaurant lists 30-something different kinds of blanco, reposado and añejo tequilas. Slap down $29 for the Trio Bandito—three tacos, three shots of tequila. Choose from 20 flavors of margaritas and other fruit drinks. (tacosand tequilanaples.com, 239-732-8226)

Honorable Mention: Sushi-Thai With four locations in the Naples-Bonita Springs area, Sushi-Thai is saturating the region with its well-loved mix of Asian flavors. The menu is a veritable encyclopedia of all the favorites from Japan and Thailand. (sushithaitoo.com, 239-592-7575)

Honorable Mention: Masa Dine and drink fine tequila street-side among lush greenery at Mercato or inside where it’s properly festive within the boundaries of good taste. Speaking of good taste: Seafood, steak, tamales and lamb mole make the taste buds dance. (masa-restaurant.com, 239-598-0887) NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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Best Veggie/Vegan

Best New Chef Vincenzo Betulia Chef Vincenzo Betulia is not new to Naples, but his latest chef-owned Fifth Avenue South sensation, Osteria Tulia, has made him downtown’s newest star since the opening in January 2013. Before that, he headed the kitchen at Campiello Ristorante & Bar on Third Street South for nine years, having worked his way up the ladder after falling in love with Naples during a vacation in 1998. The Italian American’s career goes all the way back to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and an after-school job at age 14 at Ristorante Bartolotta, owned by award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Within a year, he had achieved a coveted spot on the pizza line and ultimately attained the chef position. Under Bartolotta’s tutelage, Betulia helped open two new restaurants in the Milwaukee area. His love of cooking finally landed Betulia at the Kendall Culinary School in Chicago, where he further honed his skills at Bartolotta’s highly acclaimed Spiaggia. In Chicago, and later in Milwaukee, Chef Betulia worked with Michael White at fellow restaurants including Marea, Ai Fiori and Osteria Morini. Like many a talented and inspired chef, Betulia always dreamed of opening a restaurant of his own, and he found Naples a perfect fit for his brand of fearless invention. He and wife Anna envisioned the feel and food of a true Italian osteria—small, convivial, bustling, family-driven and committed to local product. They have achieved that and more. Osteria Tulia became an overnight success. Instantly fans filled the cozy dining room and sidewalk tables. Chef Betulia won a Best Chefs America Award in 2013 and 2014. Building on the osteria’s continued popularity, Chef Betulia and team opened a second drink and dining outlet just next door in December 2014— Bar Tulia, Naples’ first Italian gastropub. (tulia naples.com, 239-213-2073)

The Local

Built on the concept of buying local product for the health of both its diners and its planet, The Local uses a lot of organic ingredients and devotes sections to gluten-free, vegetarian and even vegan diets. Non-carnivores can choose from a full array of refreshingly delightful salads, red lentil soup, quinoa with sweet corn and cucumbers, a veggie flatbread, a veggie sandwich with avocado, baba ghanoush, “kung pao” avocado with bell pepper and cashews, The Local Farm Plate, and seasonal vegetables with housemade fettuccini and oyster mushrooms, plus various well-prepared seafood dishes, such as Pine Island clams with capellini. (thelocal naples.com, 239-596-3276)

Best Seafood

USS Nemo Undersea Cuisine & Adventures With its subtle submarine motif and obvious seafood obsession, USS Nemo is among the most original restaurants on the Naples dining scene these days, and it has the fan base to prove it. The freshness extends to methods of preparation. The diver scallops come with leek fondue and goat cheese polenta. Grouper, shrimp and calamari populate the Commodore’s Mixed Grill, treated to an orange and tomato puree. Regulars rave about the signature miso sea bass. Away from the competitive downtown Naples scene, USS Nemo, furthermore, sells its seafood for surprisingly affordable prices. (ussnemorestau rant.com, 239-261-6366) Honorable Mention: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, Crab House Come for your fix of various varieties of crab, including local stone crab in season, plus lobster, New Orleans BBQ shrimp, Scottish salmon béarnaise, cioppino and Idaho trout amandine. The restaurant professes a commitment to sustainable seafood. (trulucks .com, 239-530-3131)

Honorable Mention: Food & Thought Food & Thought’s dishes reflect the kind of creative thinking that raises it above typical health food juice-bar fare. Organic and homemade, most of its cold and hot dishes are vegan or at least vegetarian. (foodand thought.com, 239-213-2222)

Best Healthful Cuisine Seasons 52

Healthful dining can mean different things to different people and different restaurants. To those diners who equate it with low-fat, low-calorie cuisine, Seasons 52, a Floridaborn franchise, is the place. The restaurant, located right next to Mercato, boasts that all items on its seasonally changing, brandwide menu slide in under 475 calories each— some as little as 110, in fact. The secret? Portion, fat and sugar control. At Seasons 52, you can have your dessert and eat it, too. Among the Mini Indulgences selections, the carrot cake is a favorite. Some other popular menu choices include the Mandarin Orange Cosmopolitan cocktail, steak and cremini mushroom flatbread and caramelized grilled sea scallops. (seasons52.com, 239-594-8852)

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Salumi Piccante Flatbread at Seasons 52

Honorable Mention: The Local Whether you prefer low-calorie, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or comfort food, The Local can dish it. Products are largely organic and locally sourced, including grass-fed beef. (thelocalnaples.com, 239-596-3276)

{ The Dish } Best Steak Capital Grille

This fine-dining franchise does its share of seafood, but steak is definitely Capital Grille’s forte. Suave and sophisticated, the Mercato restaurant has the classic, clubby steak-house ambience down to an art form. As it does the preparation of the best possible, juiciest, most flavorful cut of beef imaginable. Capital Grille trims and dry ages in-house, a rare circumstance. Signature is the porcini-rubbed

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Delmonico steak with 15-year aged balsamic, perfectly seared in the kitchen’s infrared oven. The bone-in Kona coffee-crusted sirloin with shallot butter also headlines on a menu that boosts steak a notch above the rest. (thecapitalgrille.com, 239-254-0640) Honorable Mention: Chops City Grill Chops City Grill is a longtime favorite for sophisticated dining and contemporary fare in Naples and Bonita Springs. Its name is a double-entendre for its dual specialization in “chopstick” Asian cuisine and meat “chops.” (chopscitygrill.com, 239-262-4677)

Best Burger

Five Guys Burgers and Fries When all you do is hamburgers and french fries, you have to master your product. Five Guys has taken the favorite American fare to a

standard to which other burger joints aspire. Since the business began to franchise in 2002, it has grown to more than a thousand locations nationwide. Naples claims four of them. Okay, so you can order a hot dog or a grilled veggie, grilled cheese or BLT sandwich. But what’s the point? The burgers are just the right amount of juicy and come with 15 ways to customize—from hot sauce to grilled mushrooms. Only select potatoes make it to Five Guys kitchens, and potato-fryers go through special training. (fiveguys.com, 239-261-5624) Honorable Mention: Brook’s Gourmet Burgers & Dogs Formerly Lindburgers, this family-run storefront near downtown sells more than a dozen varieties of beef burgers, but the menu stretches far beyond. You can also order Vienna-style foot-long hot dogs, salads and sandwiches. (naplesburgers.com, 239-262-1127) NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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Campiello’s pappardelle

Best Sushi Sushi-Thai

Best Pizza

Parmesan Pete’s Italian Kitchen

Campiello Ristorante & Bar

Warm and cozy, Parmesan Pete’s occupies a North Naples strip mall with light brick walls, counter and table seating and tasteful decor. From the counter, you can watch the homemade goodness happening in the kitchen. The Brooklyn-style pizza is a specialty on a lengthy menu that also harbors pasta specialties, salads and entrées such as sausage parmesan and chicken Marsala. At lunch you can order panini. But back to the pizza: Design your own or choose from the specialty pies. The signature Pie alla Pete is a tasty, cheesy layering of ricotta, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, pureed sun-dried tomatoes, fresh arugula and a balsamic drizzle. (parme sanpetes.com, 239-992-3663)

Eat Well. Laugh Often. Live Long. Sounds like Campiello has the equation to happiness all figured out. It has also figured out pasta, the staple of Italian cuisine that ensures we all do eat well. The lunch and dinner menus serve up eight pasta dishes—four of them with dry pasta, the rest with homemade fresh pasta. Upon a foundation of the best possible pasta, Campiello builds such appetite tantalizers as pappardelle with braised veal and tomato, tagliatelle with spicy lamb sausage Bolognese, cavatelli with Molise country pork ragù and veal cappellacci with Marsala wine and foie gras butter. (campiello.damico.com, 239-435-1166)

Honorable Mention: Joey D’s With two Naples locations serving both flat and deep-dish pizza, Joey D’s has been a longtime favorite of pie aficionados. Specialty pizzas range from five-cheese and primavera to five-meat and Stromboli. (joeyd snaples.com, 239-529-6131) 88

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Honorable Mention: Parmesan Pete’s Italian Kitchen Parmesan Pete’s prepares all your favorite classic Italian pasta dishes plus some original creations such as spaghetti with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, spinach, garlic and oil. Gluten-free and whole-wheat pasta are available. (parmesanpetes.com, 239-992-3663)

There must be 50 ways to order sushi at Sushi-Thai’s four Naples locations. Purists can order by the piece nigiri (ingredients topping a ball of sushi rice) or sashimi (without rice). Fans of sushi rolls have a lot to choose from in medium or large sizes. You will find your typical American sushi fare such as California rolls (crab, cucumber and avocado), dynamite rolls (seafood, mushrooms and onions) and dragon rolls made with shrimp tempura and various other ingredients. The spider roll—made from deep-fried soft-shell crab, asparagus, avocado and masago—is a favorite. (sushithaitoo.com, 239-592-7575) Honorable Mention: AZN Order specialty and traditional rolls, nigiri and sashimi à la carte or on combination platters. The signature AZN 5 Treasure roll wraps tuna, salmon, Krab, white fish and steamed shrimp with cucumber and ponzu sauce. (aznrestaurant.com, 239-593-8818)

Best Ceviche Inca’s Kitchen

Peru takes credit for inventing ceviche—the popular dish that marinates seafood, in its traditional form, in citric acids to give it the look and texture of being cooked. So it makes perfect sense that a Peruvian restaurant would excel at ceviche. Inca’s Kitchen in Golden Gate has mastered all things Peruvian. So much that the restaurant’s loyal following is celebrating a second location just opened in

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina’s fish tacos

North Naples. Inca’s Kitchen serves a handful of different varieties of the chilled dish, typically eaten as an appetizer. They feature wahoo, corvina, white fish and seafood medleys. The ceviche de pescado con aji amarillo sauce is a mildly spicy version of calamari, octopus, fish and shrimp blended with chili pepper and the Peruvian liquor pisco. (incaskitchens.com, 239-530-8101) Honorable Mention: The Local The Local uses the freshest local and healthful ingredients available in its dishes. Its creative adaptation of ceviche is no exception: snapper ceviche tacos with citrus, Serrano peppers, avocado, red onion and cilantro. (thelocalnaples.com, 239-596-3276)

Best Fish Taco

The fish taco has become the new hamburger: Nary a casual (and sometimes fancy) restaurant is without one on its menu. It usually consists of fried fish, cabbage and some sort of salsa. Certain restaurants get creative with their fish tacos, and Tacos & Tequila is one. First of all, you get your choice of mahimahi beer battered in Shiner Bock beer or simply and more healthfully grilled. The

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French Toast topped with an array of fresh berries at Jane's Garden Café

cabbage gets a flavor injection from jalapeños, cilantro and slaw dressing. The crowning touch: a tasty avocado crema. Wash it down with a T & T Rita—the house margarita blended with El Mayor Blanco tequila and Cointreau. (tacosandtequilanaples.com, 239-732-8226) Honorable Mention: The Local The Local, too, adds creative twists to its rendition of the fish taco. It blackens the fish and adds refried beans, pico de gallo and crema inside the soft shell. (thelocalnaples.com, 239-596-3276)

Best Breakfast Jane’s Garden Café

Sequestered from Third Street South bustle, the lush courtyard at Jane’s Garden Café whisks you off to Europe. In addition to its Continental flair, Jane’s is known for its organic fare. For breakfast (or any time of day) ask about the muffin du jour. Like everything here, they are freshly homemade. And all breakfast items are available until the café

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Best New Restaurant

THE LOCAL

Pine Island clams steamed with coconut and red curry at The Local

closes. The quiche of the day is always a good bet, but the menu is extensive: eggs Benedict five ways, Scottish salmon and eggs, Nutella crêpes, blintzes, breakfast sandwiches, lowcarb options and a nice variety of omelets. (janesnaples.com, 239-261-2253) Honorable Mention: Three60 Market On the water and occupying a cheerfully painted Old Florida-style house, this place welcomes early-morning diners with warmth and freshness. The breakfast selection includes egg dishes, oatmeal, pastries and a breakfast salad of hard-boiled eggs, spinach and veggies. (three60market.com, 239-732-7331)

Best Brunch

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples The Ritz-Carlton’s Terrazza restaurant presents its popular breakfast every day (7 to 11:30 a.m.), with extended hours on Sunday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The buffet consists of an omelet bar, a waffle bar, seasonal fresh fruits, house-made pastries, house-smoked salmon and an array of breakfast dishes and sides, such as eggs Benedict and pancakes. You can also order à la carte. On Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, the resort spreads an extended brunch buffet in the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Additionally, starting January 3, The Ritz adds another brunch option in its lobby restaurant, Bites, with a tapasstyle twist on the classic brunch on week-

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ends. The new à la carte menu includes huevos rancheros with chorizo, granola pancake sliders, and egg and crab with hollandaise. (ritzcarlton.com/naples, 239-598-3300) Honorable Mention: Le Lafayette From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in season, eat to your heart’s content from the buffet of seafood, French specialties, crêpes, pastries and desserts. The Champagne flows, plus there are meat-carving and designyour-own omelet stations. (lelafayette.com, 239-403-7861)

{ The Experience } Best Romance Baleen Restaurant

Candlelight and sea breezes set the stage for the most romantic dinner you can daydream. Whether you choose to dine indoors, or outdoors with your toes in the sand, the Gulf view is soothing and mood-setting at Baleen, part of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Now you are ready for a fine culinary experience that showcases local seafood in the best possible light with Caribbean flair. Start with icy chilled oysters—you know what they say about oysters. Lobster bisque, crab cakes with chili aioli, black grouper with blue crab farro risotto, yellowtail snapper with creamed boniato, and lobster tail are pure seafood bliss. For landlubbers, there’s guava BBQ glazed pork tenderloin, lamb osso

Opened in May 2013, The Local took the movement to support local farmers and fishermen to the ultimate degree. When you call your restaurant The Local, you make a commitment and statement. Owner-Chef Jeff Mitchell stands by the name and freshto-fork crusade. Mitchell grew up learning the secrets to homemade pasta and Italian dishes at his grandparents’ Detroit restaurant. Later he mastered the art of cooking fresh-from-the-field and the basics of classic French cuisine. Thus armed, he headed to the Culinary Institute of America and the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management program. While working at a farm-to-table establishment in Wisconsin, his interest grew in creating new dishes from whatever came in fresh that day. It eventually resulted in The Local, an off-mainstream storefront with a bright and modern stone-accented dining room. Most of the restaurant’s dishes use organic product and Chef Mitchell orchestrates a seasonally changing menu that satisfies vegetarians, health-conscious diners, gluten-free dieters and comfort foodies alike. He sources artisanal cheeses, grass-fed beef and healthful ingredients. The kitchen cures its own olives, makes some of its own cheeses, and pickles its own vegetables. Lunch and dinner menus headline hearty salads, such as the signature organic kale Caesar with low-fat dressing; and spelt with tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts and feta. A standout pasta dish is the hearty pork ragù with house-made gnocchi and ricotta. Healthy diners go for the pan-seared local snapper with lemon; comfort-food fans for the Pot Roast with Grannie’s Veggies. Dessert specials change almost daily, and always include a vegan and gluten-free selection. “Shot-glass” desserts allow you to taste without guilt in flavors such as Key lime panna cotta. For more serious sweettooth types, there’s a daily cake and wildly popular chocolate chip cookies. (thelocal naples.com, 239-596-3276)

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bucco and other meaty pleasures. (laplaya resort.com/naples-baleen-restaurant.aspx, 239-598-5707) Honorable Mention: Bleu Provence Like une petite journée to France, Bleu Provence sweetens its fine Continental cuisine with such French specialties as moules frites (mussels and fries). Order a bottle of French wine and prepare to leisurely linger over multiple courses. (bleuprovencenaples. com, 239-261-8239)

Best First Date Angelina’s Ristorante

You want a romantic setting and food that will make a lasting first impression. Check and double-check. Angelina’s bar and dining room are dressed to impress. The wow-some three-story glass tower of wine dominates the relaxing dining room with its Old World elegance. The sommelier can help you pick out the perfect bottle to set the tone for the nouveau Italian fare. Start with the Caprese salad and mussels with tomato and orange. Or share the Gulf shrimp and buffalo mozzarella pizzette with pesto. The butternut squash ravioli is legendary and the grouper Mediterranean divine. Seal the date with the sweet pear tart and blue cheese gelato. (ange linasofbonitasprings.com, 239-390-3187)

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Waterfront view from Baleen restaurant at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

Honorable Mention: Baleen Restaurant What’s more romantic than dining Gulf-side with sea breezes to fan the flames? Enjoy your after-dinner cocktail around the beach fire pit for the ultimate impression. (laplaya resort.com/naples-baleen-restaurant.aspx, 239-598-5707)

Best Late-Night Café Lurcat/Bar Lurcat

Café Lurcat’s brand of polished American cuisine has shined on the Fifth Avenue South scene for many years, astounding patrons Café Lurcat

with creations such as roasted cobia with celery root and maple puree. Its contemporary upstairs setting makes a night out feel special, a night that you never want to end. That’s where Bar Lurcat comes in. A bit more casual, but every bit as good-looking, the street-level bar stays open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on weekends. It serves a bar menu of artisanal cheese plates, shrimp ceviche, burgers and sandwiches. There are also plans to bring in live entertainment on the weekends. (cafe lurcat.com, 239-213-3357) Honorable Mention: HobNob Kitchen & Bar Long-time Naples restaurateur Michael Hernandez is back running a sophisticated, lively and delicious eating and drinking establishment on Fifth Avenue South. The bar stays open until 11 p.m. or midnight serving “Nobtails” and “Bar Bites.” (hobnobnaples .com, 239-580-0070) NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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The Capital Grille’s Sliced Filet Mignon

Blue Martini

Best Live Music Blue Martini

The liveliest of bustling Mercato’s lauded nightlife scene, Blue Martini serves more than martinis both outside en plein air and inside its handsome dining room, where the music plays nightly. Blue Martini, a franchised bar and restaurant, caters to two separate crowds with live dance bands early in the evening and DJ music later for the energetic, youthful set. The signature Blue Martini—lit with a glow stick—heads the list of 40-plus specialty cocktails, including mojitos, sangria, low-cal drinks and nightcaps. The restaurant serves light munchies, flatbreads, full meals and dessert into the wee hours. (bluemartinilounge. com, 239-591-2583) Honorable Mention: South Street Beer rules at this North Naples casual hot spot—43 craft beers on tap, to be exact. Weekends bring live reggae and other local musicians to the stage. (southstreetnaples. com, 239-435-9333)

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Smokehouse Bacon Burger at Tommy Bahama Restaurant

Best Special Occasion Sea Salt

One of Naples’ most celebrated kitchen wizards, Chef Fabrizio Aielli, makes magic happen on Third Street South. Reserve a seat on the porch or inside the spacious, fashionable dining room. For a truly special occasion, gather friends and family at the Chef’s Table in the kitchen, where Aielli creates a dinner of up to 11 courses customized to your palate. His style of cooking reflects his Venetian heritage, a love for California-style cuisine, his world travels, local seafood and produce, and his passion for wine. The meal starts with a trio flight of salt and ends with a bowl of cotton candy. In between, carefully crafted masterpieces showcase multidimensional dishes. (seasaltnaples.com, 239-434-7258) Honorable Mention: The Capital Grille When you make your Capital Grille reservation, they will ask if it’s a special occasion, in which case you will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne and customized dessert platter. The ladies at the table are presented a rose, and the final touch: a framed photograph to remember the moment. (thecapital grille.com, 239-254-0640)

Best Power Lunch Capital Grille

If you power lunch according to the old standard, The Capital Grille has your steak and martinis. Of course, you can skip the martinis and call it a paleo, high-protein, low-carb lunch. Go for the 14-ounce bone-in dry-aged sirloin or, for something lighter, the 8-ounce filet mignon. The lunch menu also offers seafood dishes (sesame seared tuna, citrusglazed salmon and Chilean sea bass), entrée salads such as the Mediterranean salad with grilled shrimp, platter combos, and three sandwiches: cheeseburger, lobster and crab burger, and rib-eye steak sandwich with caramelized onion and Havarti. (thecapital grille.com, 239-254-0640) Honorable Mention: The Local By the new definition of power lunch, you

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want to eat low-fat proteins and healthy, organic salads midday. Try the free-range Greek chicken salad pizza or the kale Caesar with low-fat dressing. (thelocalnaples.com, 239-596-3276)

Best Place to See and Be Seen

Campiello Ristorante & Bar For people watching, there is no better place than the courtyard on Third Street South at Campiello. Seated under a market umbrella, you can watch the world go by as you dine on classic and regional Italian specialties. It’s a favorite of Naples residents, so you are bound to see a local celebrity or someone you know. The monthly Tour di Italia regional showcase means there is always something new to try at Campiello, so faithful fans return again and again. Whether you stop for pizza at lunch or lobster spaghetti fra diavolo for dinner, you will find yourself in good, convivial company. (campiello. damico.com, 239-435-1166) Honorable Mention: Blue Martini The popular spot for dancing and drinking, Blue Martini also serves appetizers, flatbreads and entrées. The people-watching is good no matter if you sit inside or at the outdoor bar. (bluemartinilounge.com, 239-591-2583)

Best KidFriendly Dining Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

With vast outdoor seating and six items on its kids’ menu, Tommy Bahama is a popular spot for families. Little ones can choose from mac and cheese, a cheeseburger, a hot dog, pasta, a quesadilla or even a filet mignon just their size. You will also find family favorites on the regular menu such as chicken lollipops rolled in macadamia nuts, burgers, blackened fish tacos, butterscotch pudding in two sizes and Key lime pie. Plus the restaurant is fully equipped with high chairs and booster seats. (tommybahama .com/TBG/Stores_Restaurants/Naples.jsp, 239-643-6889) Honorable Mention: Jason’s Deli For kids, instant gratification matters most. Jason’s Deli’s counter ordering makes dining fast and convenient—plus there’s free soft-serve ice cream. (jasonsdeli.com, 239-593-9499) NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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Best Dog-Friendly Dining Three60 Market

With two outdoor dining decks to accommodate dogs and their people, Three60 Market encourages pets and posts pictures on their website gallery of the cutest pooches that come to the canal-side restaurant. Three60 makes everything fresh and sells a nice, affordable selection of wines, including organic and vegan wines. Inside, where dogs are not allowed, patrons can pick up sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta, bakery goods and hot dishes. Browse the different stations for fresh-made pasta dishes, such as wild boar ravioli, broccoli rabe with sausage ravioli, grilled vegetable panini with fresh mozzarella, tomato pie, blueberry and goat cheese pie and limoncello mascarpone cake. (three60market.com, 239-732-7331) Honorable Mention: Fred’s Diner Fred’s is so pet-friendly there’s a dog wearing shades in the restaurant’s logo. Sit on the patio with your “best friend” and enjoy the nightly live music and a full selection of soups, salads, tapas, sandwiches, hearty entrées and desserts. (fredsdiner.com, 239431-7928)

Best Sunset View The Turtle Club

You can walk right off the beach to The Turtle Club at Vanderbilt Beach Resort. You may want to dress up a bit for dinner, but you will still have one of the best views of sunset over the Gulf that you will find at any Naples restaurant. Do not be fooled by the casual beachside patio. The Turtle Club serves serious food inside and out. Don’t miss the Oysters “Turtlefeller” for an appetizer or as dinner with a petit filet. Seafood dominates, with a few exceptions. Lightly blackened sea scallops with apricot horseradish glaze is one house specialty. (windwardhospitality.com/ naples, 239-592-6557) Honorable Mention: Baleen With tables placed directly in the sand, on the outdoor deck and inside glass walls, Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort does not have a bad table. Make your reservation early to sit outside at sunset time for front-row seats. (laplayaresort.com/naples-baleen-restau rant.aspx, 239-598-5707)

{ Sips }

Best Wine List Bleu Provence

The Dock at Crayton Cove is known for its “Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar”

A top-ranked French restaurant deserves a top-notch wine list. Bleu Provence complies with an extensive number of wines by the glass, half bottles, full bottles and large bot-

tles. The wines come from the world over, but French wines play a major role. Co-owner Jacques Cariot curates the wine list himself and can make pairing suggestions for your meal. The restaurant’s wine collection contains more than 20,000 bottles. The wine list is encyclopedic in size and content, but well-catalogued according to size of serving, region of origin, and aperitif, white, red, sparkling and dessert wines. (bleuprovencena ples.com, 239-261-8239) Honorable Mention: Angelina’s Ristorante Wine is an obvious focus at Angelina’s; the first thing you see is a 30-foot glass tower of wine. The wine list covers the world, with a focus on Italian vintages. (angelinasofbon itasprings.com, 239-390-3187)

Best Bloody Mary The Dock at Crayton Cove

The Dock blends its own secret tomato juice mix for Bloody Marys, zinged with horseradish and celery salt. Every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the waterfront restaurant opens its “Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar,” starring its house mix surrounded by such condiments as celery, carrots, three kinds of olives, pickled okra and marinated mushrooms. Shrimp and lobster skewers are available at an additional charge. The classic brunch cocktails start at $9.95 and pair well with the huevos rancheros on The Dock’s brunch menu. (dockcraytoncove.com, 239263-9940)

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Osteria Tulia's Grouper Aqua Pazza Below: Caramelized Brussels sprouts Right: Dining room

Best Restaurant

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Osteria tulia

Honorable Mention: The Pub Naples The house tomato-based mix and Guinness stout are the secrets to the Nicholson’s Bloody Mary at The Pub Naples at Mercato. As every Bloody Mary should, it comes with a 5-ounce side pour of the lager or ale of your choice. (experiencethepub.com/naples, 239594-2748)

Best Happy Hour Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, Crab House

Half-priced drinks and a specially priced appetizer menu draw the crowds into the Stone Crab Lounge every afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Cocktail Hour. Order from the Cocktail Hour menu of martinis, margaritas, mojitos, Caipirinhas, Bellinis and other favorites, and pay only $6 or $7 a pop.

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Featured wines by the glass and bottle are also Cocktail Hour priced. Appetizers range from $2 for the oyster of the day to $12 for oysters Rockefeller. Other choices include Baja ceviche, warm goat cheese, salt and pepper calamari and smoked salmon flatbread. Live music begins nightly at 6 p.m. (trulucks.com, 239-530-3131) Honorable Mention: Pelican Larry’s This bar with two Naples locations throws a happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Draft beers, well drinks and wine are two-fer, plus all appetizers other than raw bar items are half off. (pelicanlarrys.com, 239-649-0800)

Best Indie Coffee Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Bad Ass Coffee on Third Street South uses only fresh-roasted Hawaiian coffee beans. For the best it gets, order the 100 percent Kona coffee in either medium or dark roast. Take a comfy seat in its inviting, surfing-and-tiki-themed coffee salon to slowly savor the flavors of purist black coffee and espresso, or lattes and specialty drinks, such as a grasshopper or apple pie latte, Monkey Mocha (dark chocolate and banana) or almond mocha (coconut, almond and dark chocolate). The menu also offers teas, smoothies, shakes, frozen lattes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches and ice cream. (thebadasscoffeecompany.com, 239-213-0527)

At Osteria Tulia, you get your first taste of the imagination and talent in play here at the bar. On a warm Florida day, the Fiori refreshes with passion-fruit nectar, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, muddled raspberries and limonata, a sparkling lemon-flavored beverage. Or you can order a classic Sazerac or Negroni. The restaurant’s warm indoor-outdoor setting, combined with a cocktail that clearly celebrates the good life, immediately has a relaxing effect, like home. Rustic wood and repurposed bricks set the stage for Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s Italian farmhouse vision. His lovingly house-made ingredients complement the setting with hearty fare from the Italian countryside and old seaports. With a few exceptions, much of the wine comes from Italy, as do some of the cheeses and charcuterie. Chef Betulia, however, makes some of his own sausages in-house, along with from-scratch pastas and other ingredients. Greens and other produce, meat and seafood come largely from local farms and fisheries. All combine to bring Old World flavors to the table in new, exciting ways. Small plates of caramelized Brussels sprouts, crispy fried pig ears with fennel-chili salt, wood-charred octopus, and warm prosciutto puffs get dinner started. There’s wood-fired pizza and pasta for lunch and dinner. Try the Four Seasons pizza with sausage, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs and olives. The garganelli pasta dish is intense—artisanal penne tossed with a braised-lamb Bolognese-type sauce and sheep cheese. The local black grouper in “crazy water” is a winner on the dinner entrée menu. The Florida-sourced porchetta comes with braised white beans; the slow-braised Colorado lamb shank with fire-roasted peperonata and socca flatbread. Leave room for such decadent, original desserts as roasted pineapple bread pudding with Champagne-vinegar caramel and spiced pecans, or chocolate red wine devil’s cake with marshmallow-peppercorn meringue. (tulianaples .com, 239-213-2073)

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Artistic chocolates by Norman Love Confections

Honorable Mention: 5th Avenue Coffee Company & 6th Street Diner This friendly neighborhood coffee shop has been a longtime downtown fixture. The corner shop serves up all varieties of hot and cold coffee and tea plus a complete menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner salads and sandwiches. (5thavncoffeeco.com, 239-261-5757)

{ The Sweet Finish } Best Gelato

Norman Love Confections Norman Love has become the sweetest name in Naples since he expanded his Fort Myers base operations to a North Naples storefront. His most recent opening, a Miromar Outlet Salon in Estero, makes his fourth location. A former pastry chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Love went on to become the corporate executive pastry chef for the luxury hotel chain. He opened his confections operation in 2001, and immediately won acclaim and awards, so he expanded to include artisan gelato. Love brought in a second-generation gelato machine from the Bologna region of Italy and 96

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Honorable Mention: Freddo Gelateria This six-year-old Fifth Avenue South maker of artisan gelato rotates through 150 different flavors, scooping up 21 every day. Some of the favorites include caramel, peach, coconut and imported hazelnut from Italy’s Piedmont region. (freddogelateria.com, 239-2346770)

Best Ice Cream Royal Scoop

Although you can find Royal Scoop homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt sold all over town these days, the original storefront in Bonita Springs has existed since 1979. In 1994, current owners David and Sarah Zimmermann took over the shop. Complete with black-and-white tiles, a neon sign, and rows of booths, Royal Scoop epitomizes our childhood visions of slurping ice cream at the corner shop. It sells 44 flavors in regular, dairyfree sorbet, yogurt and sugar-free forms at the shop, including its signature Royal Turtle and popular butter pecan flavors. Royal Scoop also sells deli and other sandwiches. (royalscoop.com, 239-992-2000) Honorable Mention: Kilwins Known equally for its homemade fudge and shelves of candy, Kilwins also sells 32 flavors of ice cream. Most popular? Toasted coconut and salted caramel. (kilwins.com/naples, 239-261-9898)

Best Key Lime Pie Randy’s Paradise Shrimp

Boxes of Randy’s Famous Florida Key Lime Pie fill refrigerators at this Bonita Springs restaurant and gourmet market. You can order it by the slice in the dining room or take home

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imported all the ingredients from Italy so he could make the most authentic artisan gelato possible. He creates it as gelato should be created—to be enjoyed the same day it is made and in bold year-round and seasonal flavors such as mango, pumpkin and cinammon apple with streusel. (normanloveconfections .com, 239-687-7215)

Key lime pie at Randy’s Paradise Shrimp

a whole pie to slake your inevitable addiction. It is the paradigm for Key lime pie—a perfect graham cracker crust topped with creamy, fluffy and just-tart-enough filling made fresh daily from Florida’s tiny, round, yellow Key limes. Whipped topping completes the yummy iconic dessert. Whole pies are also available by mail order in two-packs. (para diseshrimpcompany.com, 239-949-6001) Honorable Mention: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, Crab House Truluck’s pastry chef makes all the restaurant’s desserts from scratch, and the Key lime pie is no exception. It is served generously and traditional-style, with graham cracker crust and whipped cream. (trulucks.com, 239-530-3131)

Best Dessert

Gourmet Chocolates, Norman Love Confections

The chocolates and truffles explode in your mouth with delightful, potent flavors from Florida and beyond, such as passion fruit, Key lime, mango, espresso, peanut butter banana and hazelnut praline, plus special seasonal editions. (normanloveconfections .com, 239-687-7215) Honorable Mention: Cinnamon-sugar doughnuts, Café & Bar Lurcat The pastry chef whips them up by the dozen, made fresh to order, and sends them out with a side of chocolate sauce. The warm cinnamon-sugar doughnuts appear at happy hour, on the restaurant menu and on the late-night bar menu. (cafelurcat.com, 239-213-3357) «

Turtle Sundae at Royal Scoop

Chocoholics rejoice! Norman Love is constantly winning awards for his artistic chocolates, and with good reason. He creates truffles, dark chocolates, milk chocolates, white chocolates and his trademark Black chocolates. For the latter he uses single origin dark chocolate from five different chocolate-producing areas: Venezuela, Tanzania, Peru, Dominican Republic and Ghana. Each claims its own distinct flavor profile.

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The meandering River Seine passing the medieval town of Les Andelys. Above: The husbandand-wife duo cruising into the heart of Paris. Right: Their floating home, the Nomade.

living on a gorgeous, provenanced yacht and Touring europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime byways sounds like an idyllic bucket-list adventure. one couple lives the dream.

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Left: Nomade moored in London’s St. Katharine Docks. Above: Gliding past the soaring London Eye and (below) London’s iconic Tower Bridge.

he seventeenth-century Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon described it best when he said quaffing Champagne was like “drinking stars.” Right now, we are imbibing a galaxy of stars at the very place where he’s credited with discovering how to turn grapes into effervescent champers. Welcome to Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France, just up the hill from Épernay, ground zero for all things champenoise. I blame our presence here on the bubbles. Almost five years ago to the day, while polishing off a bottle of Taittinger on the dock outside our Florida home, my wife and I made a life-changing decision: to embark on a new adventure living on a boat in Europe. Why explore the continent by boat? There’s something magical about seeing towns, cities or the countryside from the water. And when traveling at six or seven miles an hour, you have ample time to take in the view. Two years ago in Holland, we found a gorgeous 57-foot-long Dutch steel trawler-style yacht owned by Christian Swarovski, a member of the Swarovski crystal family. Alas, there was no crystal chandelier hanging in the wheelhouse, but she was essentially a floating luxury apartment with two bedrooms, two baths and, as expected, impeccable taste for fixtures and fittings.

The boat was designed to not only cross oceans but also squeeze under the seriously low bridges of the French canal system. We christened her Nomade to reflect our future nomadic existence. We moved aboard in the spring of 2013 and spent our first idyllic summer cruising the amazing labyrinth of canals, rivers and inland seas of Holland. This year, the plan was to head south through Holland and into the North Sea. When the weather played nice, we’d cross the English Channel and ease along the River Thames into the center of London for my birthday. Then it would be back into the Channel and hop along the French coast to the estuary of the River Seine in Normandy and down into the heart of Paris. From the City of Light, we’d cruise east along the River Marne into Champagne country with the aim of raising a glass to the Dom. Crossing the Channel was part apprehension, part abject terror. This was our first big open water passage—35 miles of the world’s busiest shipping lane, with tides that rose and fell 15-20 feet and patches of thick, pea-soup fog. We arrived unshaken but definitely stirred.

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Cruising into the heart of London was an item off my bucket list. I moved to London in my early 20s and always loved seeing the Thames. It was a dream realized to pass my own boat under the Tower Bridge— although they didn’t raise it for us. After a three-week stay at the famous St. Katharine Docks marina, cruising back across the Channel was a breeze. Following stopovers in Boulogne and Dieppe, we were tying our lines in the gorgeous harbor of Honfleur in Normandy. There’s a reason why so many hotel barges cruise the River Seine from Honfleur into Paris: The scenery is just spectacular. From our floating apart

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ment, we saw soaring chalk-white cliffs, dense forests and fabulous riverside towns like Les Andelys, where we hiked to the ruins of Château-Gaillard. Richard the Lionheart built the castle in 1197, and the view from the top along the snaking Seine Valley was worth every step of the steep ascent. Entering Paris was a sensory overload. The city is more breathtaking from the river when you cruise past the Eiffel Tower under postcardperfect bridges, the Louvre on the port side and Notre Dame up ahead. We moored up in a secret city marina, tucked below street level, right under the shadow of the Bastille and steps away from the Île de la Cité, the Marais and the Hôtel de Ville. NAPLESllustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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Clockwise from top left: The River Marne links Paris with Épernay and the Champagne region; the colorful Sunday market at the Bastille in Paris; approaching Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; the Nomade’s rear deck. Opposite page, inset: Vines in Champagne, as far as the eye can see.

We then traveled east along the leafy, meandering Marne River. We glided past mile after mile of hillside vineyards growing the plump, succulent black Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay grapes used to produce Champagne. Many of France’s smallest towns and villages will build floating docks in the rivers and canals—often only long enough to accommodate a single boat—to lure cruisers into their boulangeries and boucheries. One such stop was in the teeny village of Mary-Sur-Marne, where we tied up in front of the lovely Quai des Brumes restaurant and dined outside under the stars with local families, with not an English voice to be heard.

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In Épernay, we strolled the Avenue de Champagne and toured the caves of the Mercier and Moët et Chandon houses. We hiked the hill to Hautvillers to pay our respects to Dom Pérignon. And we cracked a bottle of Taittinger brut on the Nomade’s flybridge in his honor. Where to next? The plan is to keep heading south, on the narrow canals of Burgundy to the River Saône, on to Lyon, then take the mighty Rhône all the way to the Mediterranean. And when we reach the Med, no doubt we’ll be popping the magnum of celebratory Dom Pérignon that’s chilling nicely in the Nomade’s cooler. Cheers, Dom. « NAPLESllustrated.com | JANUARY 2015 103

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The

Must-haves for every spirits connoisseur’s bucket list By Mark Spivak

meteor a mile wide is hurtling at top speed toward planet Earth. The world’s best scientific minds have decided it cannot be diverted, and life as we know it will end in one week. What do we drink between now and then? If you’re a wine connoisseur, the

answer is simple—1947 Cheval Blanc, 1982 Petrus, 1990 Richebourg or dozens of other trophy bottles from around the globe. For someone Whiskey or Cognac? Vodka or gin? Single-malt Scotch, tequila or smallbatch rum? The dozen spirits on our bucket list represent memorable examples of their type and all are available online within the United States. Money’s not an object under the circumstances, so enjoy!

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who appreciates fine spirits, though, the choices are more complex.

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The Henderson family hand blends Angel’s Envy Cask Strength bourbon, released each fall

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon ($170): The late legendary master distiller Lincoln Henderson spent 40 years with Brown-Forman, during which time he created Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel (among many other brands). What did he choose to do when he retired? He made bourbon, of course. Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a limited-release whiskey that comes out each fall. Finished in port barrels and bottled at a whopping 119.3 proof (59.65 percent alcohol), it retains a balance and complexity rarely found in other bourbons. The palate is loaded with flavors of fresh herbs, vanilla, menthol and butterscotch. For maximum enjoyment, the Henderson family, which continues making Angel’s Envy, recommends drinking it neat with a small splash of water. If you can’t find it, console yourself with the regular Angel’s Envy ($50), a delightfully sweet and unctuous sipping whiskey. Bacardi Paraíso Rum ($275): When the Bacardi family relaxes at the end of a long day, they don’t typically drink the same rum as we do. Now you can crash their party with the release of the Facundo Rum Collection (named for the founder, Facundo Bacardi Massó): a series of four aged rums from the family’s private reserve. The collection is capped by Paraíso, aged from 15 to 23 years and transferred to Cognac barrels before release. It very much resembles a great Cognac—ripe, complex and concentrated, yet soft and mellow at the same time. The long finish is infused with notes of candied citrus.

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Canadian Club 30-Year-Old Reserve Whiskey

($250): Canadian is the Rodney Dangerfield of whiskey—sometimes

it just can’t seem to get any respect. Once wildly popular in the United States, it has been spurned by mixologists in favor of the more dramatic flavors of bourbon and Scotch. If you want to know exactly how good it can be, try the 30-year-old, a commemorative bottling released in 2008 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian Club. It’s powerful and spicy, yet gently integrated; the palate is crammed with flavors of vanilla, caramel and baking spices. Can’t find this elusive classic? Console yourself with Sherry Cask ($30). This eight-year-old Canadian Club, flavorful, distinctive and perfumed with exotic Mediterranean fruits, is finished in uncharred sherry barrels.

The Balvenie PortWood 21-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch ($190): William Grant, founder of the spirits

company that bears his name, laid the cornerstone for his distillery in 1886 in the shadow of Balvenie Castle. In the years that followed, The Balvenie gained a reputation alongside Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and The Macallan as one of the greatest Speyside malts. The 21-year-old PortWood is transferred to port casks for final aging prior to bottling at 95.2 proof (47.6 percent alcohol). Aromas of rose petals, honey and caramel perfume the nose. The liquid enters the mouth effortlessly, with a massive yet seamless effect. The texture is viscous; the flavors fan out gently in the mid palate and persist on the finish. Although not inexpensive, it’s definitely beautiful. NAPLESillustrated.com | JANUARY 2015

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The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch ($200): Most single malts seem to have a secret weapon—

their water source, physical location or distillation process. The Dalmore’s secret weapon is Richard Paterson, the third-generation master blender. To create King Alexander III, Paterson unites whiskies aged in casks that once held bourbon, sherry, Madeira, Marsala, port and Cabernet Sauvignon. His style is elegant and harmonious, and it shows in the nose of King Alexander III: deep and plummy, with scents of vanilla, cedar and orange. The whiskey is both sweet and spicy in the mouth, with great amplitude and finesse, combining purity of texture with intensity of force. The finish is long and haunting.

Elit by Stolichnaya Vodka ($60): All vodka is the same, right? Not exactly, and one sip of Stoli Elit will convince you of that. Stoli’s Elit is made in Tambov, Russia, from grain produced on the company’s own farms, which gives the maker control of the raw materials, from planting to bottling. Every premium spirit today seems to have a production method that makes it unique, and Elit’s is freeze filtration: The distillate is chilled down to zero degrees, which allows the impurities to coagulate and settle to the bottom of the tank. According to Stoli, this is a technique that was used in Russia as far back as the eighteenth century, when vodka barrels were moved outside during the winter to achieve the same effect. Far-fetched? Perhaps, but the end result is uncommonly smooth. Gran Patrón Platinum Tequila ($200): Before Patrón

came along, tequila was the drink of frat boys, bikers and bums; even Francisco Alvarez, the brand’s master distiller, realized he was battling the perception that “drink-

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ing tequila was like swallowing a cat.” He single-handedly went about changing it. So what does a $200 bottle of tequila taste like? Gran Patrón Platinum has a recessed nose that yields rich spice notes with coaxing. The texture is seamless, with flavors of anise, baked apple and almonds. A minty quality emerges on the finish, mixed with long echoes of anise. Patrón calls it “the smoothest sipping tequila ever produced,” and that may not be exaggerating.

If you’re willing to spend this much for a bottle of orange liqueur, be prepared to stand in line.

Mandarine Napoleon XO Grande Reserve Liqueur ($350): If you’re willing to spend this

much for a bottle of orange liqueur, be prepared to stand in line. DeKuyper Royal Dutch Distillers releases just a small amount each year. If you do, though, you’ll have better luck than Napoleon. The emperor commissioned a blend of Sicilian oranges and his personal Cognac, but the first shipment was delivered on his way to Waterloo. The current version, based on Napoleon’s recipe, features 30-year-old Cognac from a secret source in Grande Champagne. Infused with vanilla, spices and essence of orange peel, it is simply luscious: deeply penetrating, yet delicate and balanced at the same time. Far more accessible, the regular Mandarine Napoleon can be had for just under $40.

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Above: WhistlePig’s 500-acre rye farm. Below and left: workers package WhistlePig’s coveted 100 percent rye whiskey. After a long legal process, WhistlePig received a permit last year to build its farm-based distillery. Beginning this summer, the company plans to begin producing whiskey on its estate. The spirits will be made from the rye that is grown next to the company’s fermenting tanks and still. The whiskey will then be aged in a warehouse on the property as well, keeping the entire process in-house. Currently, the whiskey is distilled in Western Canada and finished on-site.

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Nolet’s Reserve Gin ($700): Carolus Nolet Sr., the tenth-

generation owner of this Dutch distillery established in 1691, personally created “the world’s first limited-edition sipping gin.” Golden in color (the result of a liberal use of saffron), Nolet’s Reserve balances spice and floral notes with sweet fruit flavors and a rich, unctuous texture. Despite a formidable alcohol level of 52.3 percent (104.6 proof), the gin offers a luxurious and sensual drinking experience. It is perhaps the only gin worth drinking from a snifter. Several hundred bottles are released each year. Sure, you can buy the regular Nolet’s Silver for $40, but remember, that meteor is approaching.

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

($200-$2,000) :

This is the Holy Grail of bourbon: impossible to find and extremely costly when you do, but for connoisseurs the thrill is worth the chase. Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. began working as a liquor wholesaler in 1893 at the age of 18, and eventually founded the brand that bears his name. Today, the bourbon is made as a joint venture by Buffalo Trace distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Prices range from $200 for the 10-year-old to a staggering $700 and $2,000, respectively, for the 15- and 23-year-old Family Reserve.

The dozen spirits on our bucket list are memorable examples of their type flavors: orange and lemon zest, grapefruit and pomegranate. The finish is as long and profound as the nose.

WhistlePig Rye ($70): Raj Peter Bhakta is a man on a mission: to create the world’s finest estate-grown, grain-to-glass rye whiskey. To assist him, he hired Dave Pickerell, who spent 14 years as master distiller at Maker’s Mark. WhistlePig is 10 years old, 100 percent rye and 100 proof (50 percent alcohol). It’s a full-throttle whiskey filled with spice, fresh herbs and pepper, balanced by the sweetness of the oak. The finish is so long that, according to Pickerell, “it has its own zip code.” While waiting for the rye to mature on his 500-acre farm, Bhakta is purchasing whiskey and finishing the aging process on-site, but no matter—this stuff is so good, you won’t care where it comes from. «

Richard Hennessy Cognac ($3,000): The Hennessy firm dates to 1765, when founder Richard Hennessy established a trading firm in Cognac, and the family has taken an active role in the business ever since. Equally crucial to the continuity of the brand is the Fillioux family, eight generations of whom have served as master blenders from 1800 onward. Richard Hennessy is a blend of more than 100 different Cognacs, some dating back to 1830, packaged in a Baccarat decanter. The profound nose displays aromas of melting milk chocolate, spring flowers, ginger and orange marmalade. A soft and ripe entry is followed by a spunky mid palate, with a sensory overload of bright fruit

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Simply my mom in the kitchen

Experience truly authentic Italian cuisine! Genuine food, authentic pasta and healthy ingredients is what you can expect from your truly Italian experience at L’ Angolo 5th Ave in Naples.

“We welcome you into our family to taste what my brother and I were raised with: mamma’s fresh homemade tagliatelle, ravioli, gnocchi and lasagna.” - Frencesca, owner “We serve the freshest seafood, vegetables and desserts made by mamma’ s tender touch!” - Andrea, owner

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Boasting both a Michelin Red Guide and an unprecedented culinary explosion, Chicago is no longer content to be America’s second food city. An impressive four celebrity chefs at this month’s Naples Winter Wine Festival hail from the Windy City. Wild Alaskan Halibut

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Chef Matthias Merges, A10 Hyde Park Named for the scenic road that traverses the Ligurian coast, A10 specializes in the freshest possible fish and shellfish, as well as homemade bread and pasta. Chef Curtis Duffy, Grace Restaurant A disciple of the legendary Grant Achatz at Alinea, Duffy serves two tasting menus: Flora (vegetable-centric) and Fauna (focused on seafood and protein). Chef Giuseppe Tentori, GT Fish & Oyster Tentori’s goal is “to redefine the American seafood restaurant” with a menu containing a constantly changing small-plate format.

Carrie Nahabedian enjoys shattering glass ceilings. A former executive chef at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, she has won a James Beard Award and four consecutive Michelin stars. Her flagship establishment, Naha—a fusion restaurant with Mediterranean and California accents— relies heavily on seasonal produce, meats and cheeses from local growers and farmers. She launched her second location, Brindille, with her cousin Michael Nahabedian in 2013. During her third trip to the Naples Winter Wine Festival later this month, Carrie will prepare a vintner dinner to complement the wines of two very different estates: the silky, elegant Burgundies of Maison Joseph Drouhin and the powerful, Bordeaux-style blends of Napa’s Blackbird Vineyards. Aha moment: Watching Julia Child on TV. I grew up in a family of good cooks, but I became fascinated with culinary history and the great Michelin chefs. Favorite Naples restaurants: I like Sea Salt, and Campiello for lunch. I like places that are native Floridian, particularly where you can sit outside. I love The Dock; it’s not serious, but it’s fun. Pet Peeves: I have so many that I couldn’t list them, but most concern attention to detail. I hate shortcuts. On being a woman in the kitchen: I think you get treated the way you present yourself. I’ve never been discriminated against or paid less. Remember that the reason you succeeded was because you had talent, not because you were female. Why she participates: I know people whose lives have been changed because of the money raised. It’s one thing to hear about it, but entirely different when you know the stories firsthand. —Mark Spivak

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Best of Both Worlds At the new DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant (deromos .com) in the Promenade at Bonita Bay, shopping for gourmet goods and dining out can be enjoyed all in one place. For home cooks, the family-owned business offers a butcher shop, fresh seafood, fine cheeses, wines and a full bakery, as well as custom gift baskets and a flower shop. For those who prefer to have someone cook and serve for them, the casual restaurant offers Italian specialties like pizza, lasagna and seafood for lunch and dinner, a coffee bar, and catering services. Coming this month, the food emporium will launch a pastaria, where guests can watch pasta being made and purchase it fresh. —Sabina Bhasin

NI ’s curated dining guide for Greater Naples THE LISTINGS

The Naples area is packed with a superabundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’t-miss places for dining delights.

AMERICAN Agave Bar & Grill Innovative modern American cuisine featuring fresh and flavorful dishes, along with handcrafted drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239598-3473, agavenaples.com) Alexander’s Restaurant Chef-owner Alexander Bernard creates healthy, delicious dishes with French, Asian, Caribbean, Latin and Middle Eastern accents. 4077 Ninth St. N., Naples (239-2624999, alexandersnaples.com) Alto A menu of classic dishes and live jazz take center stage at this Bayfront restaurant created by Chef Charles Mereday. 492 Bayfront Place, Naples (239-261-2586, altonaples.com) AVENUE5 Diners enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere and luxurious dishes, such as Maine lobster sliders

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with fried green tomatoes, and Loch Duart Scottish salmon with Yukon potato hash and andouille. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-403-7170, avenue5 naples.com) Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Dine amid the elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or even better, on the patio to soak up the breathtaking Gulf view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com) Bistro 821 This Fifth Avenue staple is a long-time favorite, thanks to Executive Chef Jess Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5821, bistro821.com) Café & Bar Lurcat The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable at this popular and elegant restaurant. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239213-3357, cafelurcat.com)

HobNob Elevated comfort food in a modern yet warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239580-0070, hobnobnaples.com) KC American Bistro As the name implies, American regional cuisine is the name of the game at this North Naples spot. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-566-2371, kcamericanbistro.com) The Local Fresh, healthy meals in a little eatery in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling Rd., Naples (239-596-3276, thelocalnaples.com) M Waterfront Grille Contemporary decor, view of the bay and fine cuisine make M Waterfront a longtime favorite in the Village on Venetian Bay. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-4421, mwaterfrontgrille.com)

The Chapel Grill The restaurant serves fine cuisine in a stunning and unique space that formerly housed the historic First Baptist Church in Old Naples. 811 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (239-206-4310, thechapelgrill.com)

Marek’s Collier House Restaurant Fine Continental cuisine and seafood are served by chef-owner Peter Marek and his wife, Penny, in the restored historical home of Captain Bill Collier, son of W.T. Collier, who settled in 1870 near Old Marco. 1121 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island (239-642-9948, mareksmarcoisland.com)

Gordon’s On The River The slick supper clubs of the ’40s inform the style at this fine dining establishment at Naples Harbour. 475 North Road, Naples (239-213-1441, gordonsontheriver.com)

Mereday’s FINE DINING Innovative menus based on fresh, seasonal ingredients by Chef Charles Mereday shine. Naples Bay Resort, 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-732-0784, meredaysnaples.com)

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Taste Ridgway Bar & Grill Master chef and Naples institution Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners. Another plus: the outstanding wine list by co-owner Sukie Honeycutt. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (239262-5500, ridgwaybarandgrill.com) Seasons 52 Fresh Grill The changing seasons inspire fresh, seasonal cuisine in a warm atmosphere. You can indulge without guilt; every dish is max 475 calories. (239-594-8852, seasons52.com) Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St. S., Naples (239-643-6889, tommybahama.com) The Wine Loft Stylish sipping, modern American small plates and jazz. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-5601, thewineloftofnaples.com)

SEAFOOD Aqua The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-1111, aquafifth.com) The Bay House Overlooking the water of the Cocohatchee River, the restaurant features a beautiful dining room, plus Tierney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples (239-591-3837, bayhousenaples.com) Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar Spectacular water views, live music Wednesday–Sunday at the Upper Deck Bar, prime grilled meats and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239649-5552, baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com)

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With each sip, a lesson … and as those lessons add up, one gains expertise in wine. That’s the goal of the classes offered by Total Wine & More (totalwine.com) off Airport-Pulling Road in Naples. According to the store’s wine manager, Martin Kelly, building skills makes choosing wines at stores and restaurants less daunting and more exciting. “That’s what’s fun about wine,” Kelly says. “The next wine you have might be your favorite.” The store offers classes every month except December. They are taught by experts who have passed Total Wine’s test and other sommelier exams. The classes cost $25 each, or $100 for a five-class pass. In the third week of January, the store will offer Wine 101, which is geared toward beginners, and will feature nine wines, cheese and meats. Kelly warns the classes fill up fast, so make sure to sign up early. —S.B.

Citrus Seafood Seafood is right there in the name, so you’ll find plenty of choices here, but the Maine lobster tower is hard to resist. 455 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-435-0408, citrusseafood.com)

food for lunch and dinner. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (239-435-4347, naplesbeachhotel.com)

The Dock at Crayton Cove A longtime favorite, The Dock is an open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-263-9940, dockcraytoncove.com)

Pincher’s Crab SHACK The Phelan family, creators of Pincher’s, has a simple mission that revolves around local fishermen fishing local waters for their casual eateries. 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-6616, pincherscrabshack.com)

FISH Restaurant This addition to the dining scene at the Village on Venetian Bay offers fabulous water views to complement the great seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-3474, fish restaurantnaples.com)

Randy’s Fishmarket Restaurant Traditional Old Florida charm and tasty seafood are on tap at this laid-back spot, and the restaurant is famous for its Key lime pie. 10395 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-5555, randysfishmarketrestaurant.com)

HB’s on the gulf This beachfront restaurant at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view along with fresh, regional sea-

Sea Salt Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat and poultry with modern cooking

WINE TASTINGS Also available to satisfy curious palates, many venues around Naples offer wine tastings. A few to check out: Decanted Wine & Beer (decantedwines .com). Its continuing Ultimate Wine Throwdown series is January 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests evaluate wines selected by Decanted’s best suppliers and vote for their favorite. The winning supplier qualifies for a championship tasting in March. Approximately 30 wines are included and heavy appetizers are provided. Decanted also hosts a top-shelf tasting January 15, $50 per person, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dagny’s Spirits (dagnysspirits.com) pours free samples of wines as well as spirits and beers the last Saturday of each month from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sukie’s Wine Shop (sukieswineshop.com), recently launched in the Village on Venetian Bay, has a complimentary wine tasting every Saturday in January from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring two wines from the collection. Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket .com) holds Uncorked Friday: First Friday Wine Tasting, January 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Several wines are paired with cheeses, and the proceeds benefit a local nonprofit to be determined. —S.B.

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Taste 1993, directly from New York. The restaurant has earned the Wine Spectator Award yearly since 2001, and has nearly 4,000 bottles in its cellar. 2800 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-263-5851, andressteakhouseofnaples.com) Chops City Grill A modern take on traditional, Chops serves prime aged steaks along with fresh local seafood and hand-rolled sushi. 8200 Health Center Blvd., Suite 100, Bonita Springs (239-9924677, chopscitygrill.com) The Grill This is about as luxurious as dining gets. Nestled within The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, The Grill features rich decor to perfectly complement the aged prime beef, chops and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-6644, ritz-carlton.com)

Fun’s Brewing techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (239-434-7258, seasaltnaples.com) Swan River Seafood & Fish Market Restaurant, MARKET & RAW BAR Swan River is consistently great for fine seafood. 3741 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-403-7000, swanriverseafood.com) Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House The atmosphere is elegant in this fine dining restaurant. Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-5303131, trulucks.com) The Turtle Club Fresh seafood, fine steaks and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (239-592-6557, windwardhospitality.com) USS Nemo Undersea Cuisine & Adventures Everything on the menu is a cut above, but the signature miso-broiled sea bass is hands down one of the best dishes in town. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-6366, ussnemorestaurant.com) Yabba Island Grill A fun place for visitors and locals, Yabba is like a Caribbean vacation. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-262-5787, yabbaislandgrill.com)

STEAK Andre’s Steakhouse Andre’s was established in

A sip of Founders Brewing Co.’s Breakfast Stout changed Brian Hahn’s life. “He told me he never thought beer could taste like this,” his wife, Kate, recalls. “And from then on, he wanted to taste everything.” Seven years later, Hahn, 43, turned his beer passion project into a new career and business in Bonita Springs following a series of unfortunate events. “We came down from Chicago four years ago,” Kate, 34, says. “Then Brian got laid off and we thought about what to do. We just kept moving forward.” The Hahns’ Momentum Brewhouse, a testament to that bootstrapping mentality, opened in the fall. It features a coffee-shop aura and a variety of craft beers, like its popular signature White Noise IPA. Guests may bring or order in food to enjoy while they are there. “We have board games, pingpong, foosball,” Kate says. “We really encourage people to come and stay.” —S.b.

Stoney’s Steakhouse Corn-fed, prime certified black Angus beef, complemented by fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list. 403 Bayfront Place, Naples (239-435-9353, stoneyssteakhouse .com)

FRENCH Bleu Provence Take a trip to the south of France without leaving town. Authentic dishes are paired with wines from the vast selection compiled by owner Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-261-8239, bleuprovencenaples.com) Chez Boët French Home Cooking At this family-owned French restaurant, Lisa and Philippe Boët serve classics like duck a l’orange and pâté in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-643-6177, chezboet naples.com) Cote d’Azur Intimate bistro in the style of Provence serves standouts like a Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-5978867, cotedazurrestaurant.com) Escargot 41 French food wows in an unlikely setting within a storefront. Escargots are served seven different ways by owner-Chef Patrick Fevrier. 4339 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-793-5000, escargot 41.com) LA BAZENNE ON FIFTH Replicates the original restaurant in France, with its simple yet sophisticated dishes and engaging social club atmosphere. 474 Fifth Avenue S., Naples (239-682-8623, labazenne onfifth.blogspot.com) LE LAFAYETTE FRENCH GOURMET Traditional French with a touch of the tropics in a seasonally

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changing menu. 375 13th Avenue South., Naples (239-403-7861, lelafayette.com)

MEXICAN MASA Superb, true Mexican cuisine in a high-style modern space, with a fabulous lineup of tequilas, mezcals and specialty cocktails. 9123 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-0887, masa-restaurant.com) Tacos & Tequila Cantina The name says it all. The many different tacos are made with fresh, local products and handmade tortillas. (239-732--8226, tacosandtequilanaples.com)

ITALIAN Alberto’s on Fifth Chef Alberto Varetto, born in Torino, Italy, for years served patrons of Sale e Pepe

The Missing Link It’s just what’s needed for hosting all those NFL playoff parties this month. Johnsonville Sausage, the famed Wisconsin-based wurst empire owned by part-time Neapolitans Shelly and Ralph Stayer, has opened its first and only retail market in Naples. Johnsonville Sausage Marketplace on Naples Boulevard, which was designed to resemble a 1940s-style general store, sells a range of Wisconsin-made goodies, such as jams, popcorn, cheese curds, sauerkraut and gourmet cheeses to accompany more than 40 of its own delicacies, including brats, Grillers in assorted flavors, jerky meatballs and more. Fire up the BBQ and let the sizzling begin; the market is open seven days a week. (johnson villesausagemarketplace.com) —Kat Smith

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MEREDAY’S BRASSERIE A true European brasserie at Coconut Point with extensive craft beer selections, wines, full bar and French brasserie cuisine. 23161 Village Shops Way, Estero (239-949-9466, meredaysbrasserie.com)

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on Marco Island. Now he cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant on Fifth. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-1060, albertosonfifth.com) Angelina’s Ristorante A place for a special night out, with beautiful dining rooms, a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elegant cuisine, as well as for casual meetings with friends in the bar. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (239-3903187, angelinasofbonitasprings.com) Barbatella Pizzas and pastas are scrumptious, but don’t overlook other offerings, like grilled salmon with arugula, tomato and hearts of palm. Save room for

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Taste Viva Jane!

For years we have savored omelets, croissants, quiche, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, gourmet salads and other breakfast and lunch dishes at Jane’s Café on Third. Owner Jane Wood now serves dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings with an array of Mexican dishes in the menu’s spotlight. Diners who come for the “Viva Fiesta!” dishes will find lobster and avocado tacos, crab and mushroom quesadillas, steak burritos and chicken enchiladas, all of which can be washed down with a choice of mojitos, margaritas, sangria and Mexican beers. “I love Mexican food,” says Wood. “It is always full of flavor, lots of color, and above all very fresh—salsa, pico de gallo, yummy! Healthy beans, corn tortillas … we get them freshly made.” (janesonthird.com) —K.S.

the signature Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (239-263-1955, barbatella naples.com) Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-1117, bellinionfifth.com) Bice A long-time favorite on the corner of Fifth and Third Street, Bice serves classic dishes. 300 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-262-4044, naples.bicegroup.com) Bravo! Cucina Italiana A good stop in Mercato for pasta, salads and grilled specialties before or after shopping or taking in a movie. 9110 Strada Place, Naples (239-514-0042, bravoitalian.com) Brio Tuscan Grille The location in Waterside Shops makes this a popular place for pre- and post-shopping meals. 5505 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239593-5319, brioitalian.com) Café Luna Signature pizzas, crispy calamari and Caesar salad are among the classics at this casual spot. 467 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2212, cafeluna naples.com) Campiello This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (239-435-1166, campiello.damico.com)

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L’ANGOLO 5TH AVE Authentic Italian cuisine, including fresh homemade pastas by the owner’s Italian mom. 800 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-692-8480, langolo5thave.com) Osteria Tulia Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are homey, hearty and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239213-2073, tulianaples.com) Pazzo! Cucina Italiana The “friendly neighborhood” restaurant serves moderately priced dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas and desserts. 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-8494, pazzoitaliancafe.com) Roma Italian Bistro Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy and fresh ogranic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239776-7042, romabistronaples.com)

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Vergina Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair. It’s a popular place for gathering with friends and listening to live music. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-659-7008, verginarestaurant.com)

ASIAN Araya Sushi Asian Grill Thai dishes, along with a wide choice of rolls, sushi and sashimi served in a modern space. 2650 Immokalee Road, Naples (239593-3344, arayanaples.com) AZN AZIAN CUISINE The choices cover Asia with dishes representing Japan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and more. 9118 Strada Place, Suite 8155, Naples (239-593-8818, aznrestaurant.com) Charlie Chiang’s Modern Asian Kitchen Urban decor with Asian influences set the scene for modern Chinese dishes and inventive Japanese rolls. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-6688, charliechiangs.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK & SEAFOOD Go for Japanese hibachi cooking, entertainment and fun frozen cocktails like the Green Dragon. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-4332, naplesfujiyama.com) Maguro Sushi & Steak House It is easy to miss in its location in the mall at U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass, but Maguro is worth seeking out if you love great sushi and sashimi. 895 Wiggins Pass, Naples (239-591-0003, magurosteak house.com)

GLOBAL A Table Apart This place qualifies as a true hidden gem. Owner-Chef Jeff Acol creates dishes that incorporate a world of influences. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (239-221-8540, atableapart.com) Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro Michael Mir’s restaurant serves savory lamb dishes and other colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-594-5557, bhabhapersianbistro.com) FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef Greg Scarlatos is dedicated to the ideal of finding flavors and ingredients from around the world to create a harmonious blend and diverse menu. 2500 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-455-4585, fuse globalcuisine.com) IM Tapas Spanish Resto Bar Isabel Pozo Polo and Mary Shipman (the I and M in the name) create a little bit of Spain in the heart of Naples. 965 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239-403-8272, imtapas.com) Inca’s Kitchen Fine Peruvian Cuisine Foodies flock to this wonderful restaurant serving authentic and beautifully presented Peruvian dishes. 11985 Collier Blvd., Naples (239-352-3200, incaskitchen.com) LAMORAGA Contemporary Spanish cuisine served in a bright, airy setting, along with a wide choice of fine wines. 3936 N. Tamiami Trail (239-331-3669, lamoragarestaurant.com) Noodles Italian Cafe and Sushi Bar Good sushi, parmesans and piccatas served all in one place, plus late-night entertainment. 1585 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples (239-592-0050, noodlescafe.com) «

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Modern Italian A “scandalous” move by Piero Antinori, Honored Vintner of the upcoming Naples Winter Wine Festival, established a new age of great vino By Mark SPivak

Clockwise from top left: Castello della Sala vineyards; Antinori wine casks; castello della Sala’s wine cellars; Solaia and Villa Antinori rosso wines; Marchese Piero Antinori

of Cabernet would improve Chianti Classico. Piero replanted the vines, which had become extinct after World War II, and decided to test his father’s theory. His action launched the Super Tuscan revolution, and eventually established Italian wines as some of the most sought-after in the world.

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The first formal hierarchy of Italian wine laws was implemented in 1963, but it was in 1971 that the modern era in Italian wine truly began. That was the year Piero Antinori shocked the establishment by blending some Cabernet Sauvignon into Tignanello, his flagship bottling of Chianti Classico. It was considered scandalous. Not only did the wine contain foreign grape varieties, but Antinori also omitted the mandatory white grapes. Antinori’s actions meant that he not only had to forego the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata, or Controlled Designation of Origin) for Tignanello, but also was compelled to label the wine as vino da tavola, or table wine—the lowest rung in the newly established classification. “When I took charge of my family’s business in 1966,” he recalls, “the wines of Tuscany were going down in terms of quality, reputation and price. I had to do something to reverse the negative trend we were in.” Antinori remembered that his father, Niccolò, had grown several acres of Cabernet Sauvignon in Tignanello, the family’s prized vineyard site. Niccolò loved the wines of Bordeaux, and believed that a small amount 130 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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Tenuta Tignanello vineyard (below) produces Antinori’s most famous wine (left).

Now 76, Antinori is this year’s Honored Vintner at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. He is the leader of the global wine company that bears his name, an enterprise spanning 629 years and 26 generations. His empire includes a half-dozen of the most famous Tuscan estates, such as Guado al Tasso, Solaia and Cervaro della Sala. In addition, his company has formed partnerships with wineries in locations as far-flung as California, Washington State and Chile. He credits California as having a powerful impact on his winemaking career. Antinori traveled a great deal after taking the helm of his family business, seeking to discover what other successful wine regions around the world were doing. His friendship with the late Robert Mondavi inspired him to experiment and seek new boundaries. “Mondavi had a pioneering spirit that influenced me quite a bit,” he says. “He encouraged me to look outside of tradition, to find different ways to improve the quality of our

wine. I always came back from California filled with enthusiasm and the desire to do new things.” This is Antinori’s fifth trip to the Festival. While the wines selected for his Vintner Dinner will be heavily dependent on both the menu and the chef’s style, Antinori tends to showcase the top end of his production, and admits to a special fondness for Tignanello— even though “wines are like children, and there shouldn’t be a preference for one over the other.” Festival guests fortunate enough to attend his dinner will find a man who is self-effacing and friendly. He may be a marchese, but he is just as approachable as any winemaker from California. In particular, he is delighted to be selected as this year’s Honored Vintner. “I’m pleased and very honored to be selected,” he says, “particularly since this is the first time an Italian winemaker has been chosen for this award. The event is great fun and I have many friends there, but it also raises a great deal of money for a great cause.” «

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When she was a veterinary student, Dr. Michelle Carnes’ first patient on her neurology/neurosurgery rotation was an acutely paralyzed dachshund with a herniated disc. When the dog was up and walking two days after surgery, she knew she had found her calling. “Being able to restore mobility to a dog following surgery was such a powerful feeling, and I knew that was what I was destined to do,” says Carnes, the only board-certified veterinary neurologist in Lee and Collier counties. Her practice, the Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida (ashfl.com), Naples, offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technology, including CT and high-field MRI systems on site. She treats intervertebral disc herniation (the main cause of paralysis in small breeds), seizures, vertigo and brain tumors. Carnes, Dr. Carnes with her who has two dachshunds—“the poster children for herniated discs in dog Dennis dogs,” a breed that experiences a high number of these injuries—says the most rewarding aspect of her work is alleviating an animal’s pain and restoring quality of life, then witnessing the joy of pet and owner when the pet is discharged. Because not every family can afford to pay for treatment, she started a nonprofit, the CARNES Fund (Companion Animal Relief for Neurological Emergency Services, vetcare foundation.org) to provide financial assistance to pets and owners that qualify. “The worst feeling is knowing you can help a pet, but financial limitations prevent the required treatment,” Carnes says. —Kat Smith While it’s common knowledge that exercise and its resulting endorphins contribute to a positive mood, new discoveries continue to reinforce the message. A recent study conducted at the University College London and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that not only was more frequent physical activity associated with fewer depressive symptoms in adults, but also that depressive symptoms in early adulthood may become a barrier to activity. This study shows that the sooner you start to exercise, the more benefits you’ll reap— besides boosting self-esteem and reducing stress, regular exercise also leads to improved sleep and other health benefits, such as increased energy levels, lower blood pressure and stronger bones and muscles. —A.B.

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With the social season’s parties in full swing, many women would like to glam up with a rich, red lip, but think they can’t pull it off. Anyone can rock a bold lip, no matter her skin tone. Dani Taverna, founder of Naples-based Duality Makeup Artistry and DMA Cosmetics (dmacosmetics .com, 801-557-0054), and Shawn Towne, an educator with international makeup company Jane Iredale (janeiredale.com), explain how. “It’s all about not having too many rules when it comes to makeup. Everyone can wear red, everyone can wear purple—it’s just a matter of how you blend it and what you blend it with,” Taverna says. “A great way to upgrade a look and feel posh, especially when you don’t have much time, is to bump up the pout,” she adds. Some choices she recommends from DMA’s line: Crime Scene, a berry-wine color; Tied Up, a bold red with a blue tone; Big Bang Lip and Big Lipper, bold matte colors; and Russian Rougette and Rise and Shine from the lip shines. Although a lot of people, especially the fair-skinned, think their coloring isn’t conducive to a pigmented pout, Towne disagrees. “The lighter the skin, the less natural pigmentation we have, and the more contrast we get with a high-pigment lip color. This contrast can look beautiful,” he says. “Fiery reds tend to work well on light skin tones while cooler

tones such as burgundies and mauves are universally flattering, but really enhance an olive or deep skin tone.” Towne provides a step-by-step fail-proof guide for creating a perfect pout. First, exfoliate your lips with a sugar scrub to provide a smooth surface and blot to remove remaining crystals. Next, apply foundation, concealer or powder to the area around the lips. Then add a plum lip liner to your natural lip line. Fill lips with a bright merlot lipstick, and finally, seal in color and add subtle shine by applying a black-cherry gloss just to the center of your lower lip. Jane Iredale colors to try: Berry Lip Pencil, a deep berry red; Passion Lip Fixation, a bright red stain/gloss combo; Hannah PureMoist Lip Color, a creamy matte brown plum; and Forever Pink Just Kissed, a cheek and lip color that adjusts to your skin’s chemistry for a beautiful pink that is perfect for you. —A.B.

In the Long Run While it is too late to begin training for the twenty-seventh annual Naples Daily News Half Marathon January 18, we rounded up some training advice so you can plan for a long-distance race in the future. Carl Egbert, a Certified Run Coach and co-owner of Naples on the Run (naplesontherun.com), shares his best tips for avoiding the common mistakes aspiring marathoners make when preparing for the big race. Plan far enough in advance. Many runners make the mistake of training for just 12 to 16 weeks before a marathon. Don’t “cram and train”; this leads to injuries. Practice steady running for at least six months in advance. Balance short and long runs. Some marathon training programs advise the racer to run five or six miles a few times during the week and then 16 to 22 on the weekend. A balanced training program doesn’t put more emphasis on one run over another. Practice at your goal pace. Too often marathoners run too fast or too slow while training and then try to race at a pace somewhere in between. Practice your ideal pace during training; you need to acclimate your body so you can settle in and run that pace during the marathon. Start early with proper hydration and nutrition. If you plan on taking gels or blocks during the race, practice taking them during your training. You need to see how your body will react to eating and drinking on the fly. Rotate your shoes. Marathon training puts a lot of stress on the muscles and joints in the lower body. By having two pairs of shoes to rotate, you allow the shoes to recover while having a fresh pair on your feet. Finally, Egbert recommends finding a running group and a certified coach who can set you up with a plan. “Finding a group gets you running with other people,” Egbert says, “and can hold you accountable for getting out there for your runs, while a coach can help make sure you have a sensible plan of action for tackling the training.” —A.B.

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Tucked away in Vista Royale you will find this charming Tuscan gem with refined finishes and a panoramic view of Moorings Bay. 3+den/4.1 $2,995,000

Charming, rarely available Flamingo Hideaway, Villa-Style home just three blocks to the beach and one block to Fifth Avenue. 4/4.1 $2,795,000

ESTATES AT BAY COLONY

Exceptional custom estate with beautiful golf views, sprawls across 10,453 S/F of living area with gorgeous finishes. Includes library, den, conservatory and more! 5+den/7.3 $8,900,000

BONITA BAY

This spacious estate with 7,128 SF sits on two large lots with 326’ on the Imperial River in the desirable Hidden Harbor community and just underwent a MAJOR renovation by Harwick Homes. 4+den/6 $4,495,000

OLD NAPLES

Iconic French Colonial Estate sprawling 7,318 SF under air only one block to beach. Built in 2012 by renowned Naples Architect Eugene E. Martin with exquisitely fine features and finishes. 4+den/4.2 $8,350,000

OLD NAPLES

Brand new beautiful Old Naples Cottage home with 3,740 SF of living area with elite finish and is located just blocks to the beach. 3+den/3.1 $4,295,000

NAPLES BAY RESORT

PINE RIDGE

BROOKSIDE

Enter the lap of luxury with this spacious condo with lovely panoramic water basin views and a resort style atmosphere with elite amenities. 3/3.1 $1,790,000

Gorgeous estate home on desirable lush lot. 5,001 S/F of updated living space. Separate guest cottage. 4+den/3.2 $1,795,000

Completely renovated home right on Rock Creek River and minutes to Naples Bay. Impeccable style and finish make this the best home in Brookside! 3/2 $895,000

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NAPLES Dave & Ann Renner Trusted. Proven. Respected.

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SURROUNDED by SANCTUARY on SANIBEL ISLAND Championship Golf • Audubon Community • Elegant Clubhouse • Master Chef Led Dining • Trophy Fishing Panoramic Views • Awesome Wildlife • Shell Strewn Beaches • Premiere Residences located on a Peninsular Paradise of Amazing Golf Enveloped by the World Renown Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge

2915 Wulfert Road - Luxurious new construction, exquisitely appointed in the areas most sought after location with tremendous views. Scheduled for a January completion with time for buyers to make some personal decorating selections. This exceptional residence has an open grand salon featuring Clive Christian kitchen cabinetry alongside Carrara marble counters and an Iroko wood island. Ivory toned Anatolian travertine flows throughout the entire two story home. The tranquil master offers both his and her baths and closets. Designed with a focus on entertaining and family fun, this is one you must see. 4 car garage and an elevator servicing all 3 levels. Hidden TV technology. Home surveillance system. $2,898,000 Please visit: SanctuaryGolf2Bay.com for additional information

Please visit: WulfertPointEstate.com for additional information

2993 Wulfert Road ($599,000) - Build your golf front estate home at the premier location of Upper Wulfert road. A newly constructed home will enjoy expansive unobstructed views of multiple fairways, pristine natural surroundings, supreme privacy and solitude. This enormous cul-de-sac property of 25,874 square feet will allow for 12,937 square feet of developed area. Equity and social memberships arde available for purchase at this exclusive community. Membership is not a requirement for purchase with this property. Also offered in combination with 2988 Wulfert Rd. for $899,000. TheSanctuaryLand.com 2988 Wulffert ROAD ($399,000) - Enjoy supreme Sanctuary’s largest single parcels on the cul-de-sac at Road. This premier Upper Wulfert address has beautiful and good elevation. Also offered in combination with for $899,000.

2899 Wulfert Road - This Antebellum style Caribbean masterpiece has been designed to take full advantage of the Sanctuary’s multiple fairway and waterway views to the west and the elevation allows for wonderful cross breezes. The open and flowing floor plan offers an expansive top level grand room with 12 ft. ceilings, custom woodwork, and travertine floors. Both sunsets and sunrises can be enjoyed from the spacious open air porches. Pecky cypress ceilings and marble flooring enhance the old world ambiance. Throughout, a palette of soft tropical hues unites the meticulously crafted interior with the lushly landscaped gardens. There are too many exceptional features to describe them all; onyx clad baths, inlaid mosaics, and more. $2,695,000

5618 Baltusrol Court ($339,000) - Large beautiful lot located in the prestigious Sanctuary Golf and Tennis Community. Near the end of Baltusrol, a quiet cul-de-sac street with southeastern exposure. Don’t miss one of the last opportunities to purchase a lot this special in a community paralleled by no other on the islands. Total Lot sqftg 16,780. Max impermeable sqftg is 7,511. Max Developable area 8,390. SanctuaryHomesite.com

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Port Royal • Olde Naples • Aqualane Shores • Moorings • Park Shore • Bay Colony • Pelican Bay • Grey Oaks

OLDE NAPLES - 495 3rd Avenue S. - $3,275,000

IN OLDE NAPLES - 623 14th Ave. S. - $3,290,000

LE CIEL VENETIAN TOWER - $2,195,000

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MOORINGS - 600 Putter Point Place - SOLD

LIONS GATE - 2919 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. 203 - $999,000

PORT ROYAL - 2640 Half Moon Walk - $3,500,000

AQUALANE SHORES - 1910 4th Street S. - $3,700,000

OLDE NAPLES - 76 13th Avenue S. - $21,900,000

PARK SHORE - BRITTANY 4021 Gulf Shore #1106

BAY TERRACE - 1325 7th Street S. 2D - $699,000

BAY TERRACE - 1325 7th Street S. 2C - $1,100,000

LAKE PARK - 1130 13th Street N. - $619,000

AUTUMN WOODS - 6929 Autumn Woods Blvd. - $499,500

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Collier’s Reserve

RIVERFRONT ESTATE IN AUDUBON SANCTUARY, WITH GULF ACCESS 1205 Pocantico Lane 4 Bedrooms+Den/6+2 Half Baths - $4,750,000 Iconic London Bay home nestled in private riverfront preserve. Spectacular architecture, Great Room design with rich yet comfortable interiors. 4 car garage, 2 boat docks

Estates at Bay Colony

EXCLUSIVE GOLF CLUB LIVING, WITH PRIVATE BEACH CLUB 9960 Brassie Bend 4 Bedrooms+Den/4+2 Half Baths - $4,490,000 Exquisite estate with southwest golf, lake and preserve vistas. From porte-cochere to poolside kitchen, luxe custom appointments throughout. 3 car / 2 golf cart bays

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#1701 GLORIOUS SW BRIGHT GULF VIEWS, PANORAMIC SUNSETS & PRISTINE CONDITION 3/3/DEN. VERY SPECIAL! OVER 3300 SQ FT OF LUXURY AND UPGRADES! $3,095,000

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WESTERN SUNSET SKIES OVER LAKE. NEWER CONSTRUCT 3/3 & 2 CAR GARAGE, 3000 SQ FT, WINTER FIREPLACE ON LANAI, SOARING CEILINGS, BEACH ACCESS. $1,595,000

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#405 BRIGHT AND LIGHT SW GULF #105 LIVES LIKE A VILLA 2 VIEWS FROM OVER 2600 SQ FT 3/3, COURTYARDS, 10 FT CEILINGS, EAT IN KITCHEN. BEAUTIFUL POOL, 3/2.5, OVER 1900 SQ FT & SO FITNESS CENTER & GUEST SUITES. CONVENIENT TO BEACH. 2 SMALL STEPS TO THE TRAM AND BEACH DOGS ALLOWED. $849,000 ACCESS. BIG VALUE. $889,000

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5901 VIA LUGANO CHARMING, RARE, AND TOTALLY UNIQUE 3/2. TROPICAL GARDENS SURROUND GORGEFOUS PRIVATE POOL & SPA AREA. KITCHEN AND BATHS REMODELED. $749,000

8471 ABBINGTON CIR LOVELY LAKE VIEWS! 3/DEN/2.5 OVER 2400 SQ FT W/ GARAGE. GATED AND SECURE. GRANITE IN KITCHEN. SOARING CEILINGS. SPACIOUS ROOM. $779,000

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8420 ABBINGTON CIR. BRIGHT AND #1503 PANORAMIC GULF & LIGHT SW GOLF COURSE VIEWS. SUNSET VIEWS FROM OVER 4000 GLASSED PORCH. OVER 2200 SQ FT 2/ SQ FT OF LUXUROUS UPGRADES. DEN/2 +POWDER ROOM. HUGH OVER 4/DEN/4. FINISHED IN KEEPING SIZED GARAGE. GATED AND SECURE. W/ELEGANT DESIGNER $799,000 FINISHES. $3,475,000

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552 TIERRA MAR LANE. GORGEOUS RENOVATED 5/3.5 WITH HUGE POOLAND SPA. ALL NEW. FIREPLACE, 2 CAR GARAGE. CHARMING $1,795,000

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#505 WIDE GULF, BAY & SUNSET VIEWS! UPGRADES! END UNIT! NEW KITCHEN/BATHS! MARBLE FLOORS! 3/2 DEN LIGHT & BRIGHT WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS. $845,000

BAYPOINT AT VANDERBILT BEACH PH #604. GULF & BAY VIEWS. DOCK INCLUDED. 3/2 RENOVATED GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT! WALK TO BEACH! TOP FLOOR! $599,000

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# 5925 LOVELY REMODELED HOME 4/3 PLUS POOL & SPA. SOARING CEILINGS. NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, BAMBOO FLOORING, 2400 SQ FT. 2 CAR GARAGE. $899,000

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#1202 BRIGHT GULF & GOLF VIEWS FROM IMMACULATE HOME IN LUXURY TOWER. OVER 1800 SQ FT IN LUXURY TOWER. DESIGNER FINISHES THROUGHOUT. $1,095,000

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PH-F SENSATIONAL PENTHOUSE WITH GULF VIEWS! INCREDIBLE VALUE IN THIS LOVELY HOME WITH HUGE ROOMS, OVER 3200 SQ FT, 10 FT CEILINGS, GRANITE IN KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST NOOK. $1,095,000

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THIS IS THE BEST BUYING OPPORTUNITY IN THE PAST DECADE! DO NOT MISS OUT!

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PERFECT GETAWAY

Address 220 North Lake Drive, Old Naples Year Built 2011 Builder John Winfield Architect Weber Design Offered at $7.75 million Size 7,125 square feet under air, 11,285 total Special Features The Getaway is a unique and timeless residence. This Key West cottage-style home offers

a truly incomparable combination of location, style and quality. Located just seven houses from the beach, this custom-designed residence on more than a half-acre of lakefront property features southern exposure and a magnificently designed great-room floor plan. The home is filled with rich tobacco-stained hickory flooring and offers more than 7,000 square feet of airconditioned space. It includes a double-island gourmet kitchen, five bedroom suites, an exercise room, a four-car garage, an office suite, an elevator, a fireplace and true guest quarters with additional kitchen and laundry. The property features a large and elegant covered living area that includes a well-appointed outdoor

kitchen, fireplace and dining area. The stunning pool and spa, plus fiber-optic lighting and an expansive fenced-in yard complete with dockage on Alligator Lake, finish off this spectacular residence. Absolutely nothing is left to be desired in this exquisitely appointed Old Naples cottage just minutes from downtown Naples with its fabulous restaurants and shops, and just a little more than a block to the beach and Gulf of Mexico. For Information Timothy P. Savage, P.A. Gulf Coast International Properties 239-821-7576, tim@gcipnaples.com

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15201 Medici Way - $2,695,000

3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Full & 1 Half Baths Unfurnished - Sparkling Lake Views

16551 Cellini Lane - $1,675,000

15813 Savona Way - $2,650,000

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16642 Cortona Lane - $1,544,000

29115 Teramo Way - $3,595,000

17015 Verona Lane - $2,795,000

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14846 Bellezza Ln - $1,795,000

28280 Terrazza Lane - $1,795,000

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14822 Bellezza Ln - $1,485,000

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14806 Bellezza Lane - $1,295,000

4 Bedrooms + Den, 4 Full & 2 Half Baths Furnished - Surrounding Lake Views

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15520 Monterosso Ln 202 - $629,000

29130 Brendisi Way 201 - $579,000

28560 Calabria Ct #201 - $559,000

29140 Brendisi Way 102 - $519,000

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Color Whirl

The metal sculptures by late artist Dorothy Gillespie radiate energy and motion. Her works, both large-scale and small, have been displayed around the world in homes, museums and public places, including Rockefeller Center in New York and Walt Disney World, Orlando. The piece shown here, fittingly titled A Joyful Celebration, makes it easy to believe Gillespieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim that she was inspired as a child by the bright lights of a Christmas tree. Her art, often composed of vividly colored enameled aluminum strips, will be featured in the first memorial exhibition for the artist at Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples, January 12-23. (harmonmeek.com) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kat Smith

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Agenda 15 spider web, Steve Palmer

Roseate Spoonbill, John Kostin

The Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center hosts an opening reception for three naturethemed exhibits. (NAPLESART.ORG)

10-11 BONITA SPRINGS NATIONAL ART FESTIVAL WILL BE IN RIVERSIDE PARK, BONITA SPRINGS. (ARTCENTER BONITA.ORG)

Kimberlin, Jeannie Maddox

January/2015 ART & MUSEUMS

Art Alliance Naples—First Wednesday Art Alive, Jan. 7, Weekend Art Alive, Jan. 17 and 18, Naples Art Disrict; 239-821-1061.

ArtGallery OldNaples2, Naples—Exhibit: New Expressions in Oil and Pastel, works by Karen Stone and Lynne B. Wilcox, opens Jan. 10, through Feb. 10; artgalleryoldnaples2.com.

The Baker Museum, Naples—Someday is Now: The Art of Corita Kent, through Jan. 4, 2015; Fine Lines: American Drawings from the

Brooklyn Museum of Art, through Jan. 18; On Paper: Selected Drawings from the Permanent Collection, through Jan. 18; Exploring America: Western, Wildlife and Contemporary Art from the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Stonehollow Collection, through Feb. 1; Divers, The Sculpture of Rainer Lagemann, through July 26; Face to Face, Artists’ Self-Portraits, Jan. 17-April 12; Weegee, Street Photographer, Jan. 17-April 12; Art After Hours, Jan. 28; Florida Contemporary, Jan. 31-April 26; The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Magritte and the Belgian Surrealists, Jan. 31-May 3; artisnaples.org.

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Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami, through Jan. 3; artcenterbonita.org.

Collier County Museum, Naples—ArtCalusa: Representing Florida’s History Through Art, Jan. 7-March 31; 239-394-4221. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary—After Hours, “Calusa,” guided and independent excursions under the bright moon, Jan. 23; corkscrew.audubon.org. Crayton Cove, Naples—Art After Dark, art walk featuring galleries in Crayton Cove, Jan. 10; 239263-3417.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park—Annual Wildlife & Wildlands Art Show, Jan. 17; 239-989-4947. Emily James Gallery, Naples—Sand, Surf and Shells painting exhibit, through Feb. 28; emily jamesart.com.

Everglades Historical Society—Art-in-theGlades arts and crafts sale, lunch, live music, Jan. 17, McLeod Park, Everglades City; evergladeshis toricalsociety.org. Galerie du Soleil, Naples—Nouveau 2015, premiering new works and new artists, Jan. 21; 239417-3450.

Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples—What’s New? exhibit featuring new artists James Crandall and Derek Penix, plus gallery favorites Kim English, We Are Infinite, Brooke Shaden

Road Trip The first two years of the annual Naples Woman’s Club Kitchen Tour completely sold out. Debra McInnis, who founded and chairs the event, expects the popular fundraiser will be even more fun as the third tour rolls through Port Royal January 21. After gathering at the Naples Woman’s Club downtown for coffee, pastry and chocolates, attendees will hop on buses (tour times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon) that will take them to tour four exquisite kitchens in private homes. They will sample cuisine by Naples chefs, shop for goods from local boutiques, enjoy live music and gorgeous floral displays, and enter to win prizes. Some of the businesses participating this year include Agave Bar & Grill, Barbatella, Crave Culinaire, Vergina, HobNob, Norman Love Confections, Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop, Garden District, Libra Creations, Posh Petals, Ooh La La! Jewels du Jour, Waterside Shops, Bigham Jewelers, Gallery One, Florida Olive Oil Co. and Williams-Sonoma. While the day creates a diverting party for the guests, it also raises significant funds for some worthy recipients—The Latchkey League to build a Salvation Army youth center in East Naples, the Greater Naples YMCA, Grace Place for Children & Families, and the Naples Woman’s Club student scholarships. (gfwcnapleswomansclub.com) —Kat Smith Anne Blair Brown and Tim Horn, opening reception Jan. 21, through Feb. 2; gardnercolbygallery.com.

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Naples—Exhibits:

Contemporary American Masters, featuring Don Nice and including works by Will Barnet, Walter Meigs, Richard Haas, Bob Kane, Lorrie Goulet, Robert Vickrey, Byron Browne, Balcomb Greene, Jimmy Ernst, through Jan. 9; Hunt Slonem Solo Exhibition, new works and selections from Slonem’s studio, Jan. 26-Feb. 13; harmonmeek.com.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Heart of Street Art exhibit, Jan. 7-27; Outdoor Arts & Crafts Fair, Jan. 10 and 11; Outdoor Member Show, Jan. 17; Chalk Art, Jan. 24; 239-394-4221. Marco Island Foundation for the Arts— Brushes & Paint Outdoor Art Exhibit, Jan. 3, Painting Southwest Florida History exhibit, Jan. 6-31, Marco Walk Plaza; Left Bank Art Fest, Jan. 18, The Esplanade; marcoarts.org.

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hibition, traveling exhibit at city hall through Jan. 29; Art in the Park, Jan. 3; three exhibits—My Life: Artists Reveal Themselves in Their Work; This is My Life 2—NAA Member Exhibition, and The Members’ Gallery: Roots, through Jan. 5; Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Jan. 3 and 4, Fifth Avenue South; John Kostin, Florida Birds; Wild Florida; and Mother Nature, Jan. 15-Feb. 28; naplesart.org.

Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, Jan. 10, Cambier Park, Naples; naplesartcrafters.com. Naples Botanical Garden—Night Lights in the Garden, music and festivities, Jan. 2-4; All Creatures Great & Small, juried exhibition of animal-themed sculptures, Jan. 8-March 8; naplesgarden.org. Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Full Moon Tour, docent-guid-

Paintings of Esteban Vicente, one of the first generation of abstract expressionists, opening reception, Jan. 21; 239-262-3484.

ed evening tour of Palm Cottage and the Norris Gardens, Jan. 5; Palm Cottage tours, Tuesday through Saturday; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, first and third Thursdays; walking tours of the Historic District, Wednesdays; 239-261-8164.

Miromar Design Center, Estero—Biannual Estero Fine Art Show, Jan. 3 and 4; hotworks.org.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Juried Painting Annual Exhi-

Museum of the Everglades—Everglades Wild-

bition, through Jan. 22; Southwest Florida Nature Festival, guided field trips, boat tours and more held in conjunction with partners Corkscrew

Marianne Friedland Gallery, Naples—The

Beyond the Canvas, opening reception at Trudy Labell Fine art. (trudylabellfineart.com)

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center—ARTScool Naples City Hall Student Ex-

life Photography, Jan. 1-31; 239-695-0008.

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Agenda Swamp Sanctuary, Big Cypress National Preserve and Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Jan. 1618; rookerybay.org.

ing artists Carrie McGee, Kevin Box, Elizabeth Kendal, William Zwiefel, Brooke Shaden, Chris Becker, Jan. 2-31; trudylabellfineart.com.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Tracy Ma-

CHILDREN & TEENS

Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs— Films for Film Lovers: A Separation, Jan. 5, Chico and Rita, Jan. 12, Chicken With Plums, Jan. 19, Lovers of the Arctic Circle, Jan. 26; Moe Auditorium; artcenterbonita.org.

7; artisnaples.org.

Jewish Film Festival—The Sidney R. Hoffman

gen Rosen: Crystal Bliss, jewelry and mixed-media exhibition, through Jan. 6; Clay: Handbuilding & Raku Techniques, five week class, Mondays and Thursdays by reservation; 239-821-1061.

Artis—Naples—Make and Take Workshop, Jan.

Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs—Free Family Activity Day, Jan. 3; artcenterbonita.org.

Shaw Gallery, Naples—Exhibit featuring works by Pietro Piccoli, opens Jan. 23; shawgallery.com.

Thomas Riley Studio, Naples—Feature on Local, violinist Jeff Leigh from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a live two-night improvisational piece inspired by works by artist Arturo Samaniego, Jan. 3 and 8; exhibit of resin paintings by German artist Peter Zimmermann, Jan. 15-March 6; thomasrileystudio.com. Trudy Labell Fine Art, Naples—Beyond the Canvas, Photography & Sculpture Exhibit featur-

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples—Sid the Science Kid: Super Duper Exhibit, through Jan. 18; cmon.org.

Memorial festival presented by Jewish Congregation of Marco Island and the Jewish Federation of Collier County, The Outrageous Sophie Tucker, film and reception, Jan. 18, Jewish Congregation, Marco Island; 239-642-0800.

Mercato, Naples—Movies on the Lawn, Jan. 20; 239-254-1080.

Naples Botanical Garden—Cool Creatures, family event to experience the sculpture exhibit, Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 31; naples garden.org.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—Movie Mania, family nature films, Jan.

FILM

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Cambier Park, Naples—Outdoor Family Movie Night, Jan. 17; 239-213-3058.

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Chez Boët, Naples—Meet medium and lecturer Francesca Kimpton, demonstration and three-

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Choice Event The eleventh annual Choice Affair, benefiting Planned Parenthood of Collier County and its women’s health-care services, features keynote speaker Lawrence O’Donnell. The political analyst, journalist and news commentator won an Emmy award as executive producer and writer for The West Wing. He also played a role on the HBO show Big Love. The Harvard graduate previously served as a senior advisor to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and as chief of staff to two committees of the U.S. Senate. The Jan. 30 fundraiser at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will include cocktails, a silent auction and dinner. (plannedparenthood.org/collier-county)

course dinner, Jan. 13; Meet the Author Lunch, featuring Dorothy Mills on “How Baseball Made Me a Feminist,” Jan. 23; 239-643-6177.

Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples—Giorgio Grati Fashion Show, proceeds benefit the Neighborhood Health Clinic, Jan. 13; 239529-2253.

Marissa Collections, Naples—Trunk shows: Figue Spring, Jan. 2-4; 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring, Jan. 6 and 7; Rena Lange Spring, Jan. 8 and 9; Inbar Jewelry, Jan. 8-10; Wendy Yue Jewelry, Jan. 13 and 14; Oscar de la Renta Spring, Jan. 15 and 16; Lucifer Vir Honestus Jewelry, with personal appearance, Jan. 15-17; Yvel Jewelry, Jan. 22-24; Jemma Wynne Jewelry, Jan. 29-31; marissacollections.com. Mullet Festival—30th annual fest with fried and smoked mullet, live music, Buzzard Lope Queen contest, Buzzard Lope Princess Day and other activities, Jan. 24-26, Stan’s Idle Hour and downtown Goodland; 239-394-3041.

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Third Street South, Naples—Thursdays on Third, shopping, dining, live entertainment, Jan. 15; Pets on Third, specialty vendors, local vets and trainers, pet portraits and pet costume parade, Jan. 18; Farmers Market, Saturday mornings, parking lot behind Tommy Bahama; 239434-6533.

Wildflower Boutique, Naples—Balser trunk show, spring and summer collections from Basler of Germany, Jan. 15 and 16; 239-643-6776.

MUSIC

Artis—Naples—Vanessa Williams, Jan. 3; Gulfshore Opera gala concert, Jan. 4; Mozart, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Jan. 4 and 6; The Beach Boys, Jan.

5; All that Jazz, featuring Kevin Mahogany, Jan. 7; Sheherazade, Jan. 9 and 10; Selections from Sondheim, Jan. 11; Naples Philharmonic Around Town, Jan. 16, Wesley United Methodist Church Naples; Los Lobos, Jan. 19; The Bronx Wanderers, Jan. 2022; Trumpet in the New Year, Jan. 23; Martina McBride, Jan. 25; Youth Orchestra, Jan. 25; Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Jan. 27; The Golden Era of Black & White, Jan. 27-31; artisnaples.org.

Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Naples—Smokin’ Jazz Series, Stu Shelton Trio, Jan. 4, Mercato, Naples; Erich Kunzel Chamber Concert Series, Chrysalis Chamber Players, Jan. 9, Florida SouthWestern State College Collier Campus, Naples; A la Carte Performances,

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Agenda Joshua James Ross, Jan. 25, Universal Unitarian Congregational Church, Naples; bayshorecapa.org.

Bonita Springs Concert Band—Free concert, a Salute to America, Jan. 25, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs; 239-405-3320. Cambier Park, Naples—Music Makers Show Band, Jan. 4, 19, 23; Naples Dixieland Jazz Concert, Jan. 11; Naples Jazz Orchestra, Jan. 12, 26; Naples Concert Band, Jan. 18, Gulf Coast Big Band, Jan. 25; 239-263-1113.

Naples Botanical Garden—Jazz in the Garden, Alan Darcy Trio, Jan. 4; Tributes in the Garden: Fire and Rain, a Tribute to James Taylor, Jan. 16; naplesgarden.org. Norris Center, Naples—The Bluegrass Parlor Band featuring Cory and Jarrod Walker with special guests Mark Kreitzer and Jon Garon, Jan. 3; 60th Annual Neapolitan Opry, “Cluster Pluckin’,” Jan. 20; 239-213-3058. Seminole Casino Immokalee—Grammy Award-winning band Asleep at the Wheel, Jan. 16; seminole immokaleecasino.com.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—The Dan

24 Audra McDonald performs with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra at Artis—Naples. (artisnaples.org)

Miller-Lew Del Gatto Sextet, Jan. 2; Florida’s Finest Tenors, Jan. 9; A Night of Popera with Duo Romatico, Jan. 29, Hinman Auditorium; artcenterbonita.org.

Voices of Naples—Music to Touch the Heart, Jan. 18,

Classic Chamber Concerts—First & Final Beethoven, Jan. 19, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.

SPEAKERS & SEMINARS

Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples—Hyacinth Series, Requiem for the Living Jan. 11; 239-261-1487.

St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Bonita Springs; 239-4552582.

Jewish Congregation of Marco Island—The Jews of the Far East, Part II–Pepper, Silk & Ivory, Rabbi Marvin Tokayer, Jan. 6; 239-642-0800. Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art

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Center—Art Connects Lecture: Current Framing Methods, Jan. 22; naplesart.org.

Everglades Wonder Garden, Bonita Springs; eye ballsoiree.com.

Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Garden-Side Chickee Chats, retired

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Annual Off the Walls! Art lottery fundraiser, Jan. 16; 239495-8989.

Naples Daily News editor Jeff Lytle, Jan. 23; 239261-8164.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Ave Maria University Student Aid Fund—On the Dot! Spring Style Show & Luncheon, sponsored by Naples and Ave Maria Founders clubs, Jan. 21, Ave Maria University Student Union Ballroom; 239-250-3537.

Baby Basics of Collier County—Sixth Annual Walking Challenge, Jan. 24, North Collier Regional Park; babybasicscollier.org.

natures of Greece, an Elegant Evening at the Parthenon gala, destination-themed evening, Greekinspired cuisine, dancing, silent and live auction, dancing and entertainment, elegant Grecian attire, Jan. 17, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-304-3505.

Guadalupe Center Inc.—Fire and Ice, signature fundraising event, Jan. 14, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-657-7158.

Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund at Southwest Florida Community Foundation—Second annual Visionaries of the Visual Arts Award benefit dinner, three individuals will be recognized for contributing to visual arts in Southwest Florida, proceeds benefit local art programs for kids and at-risk youth in the community, Jan. 13, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club; 239-261-2637.

25th anniversary and honoring community leaders in education, Jan. 28, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; championsforlearning.org.

Harry Chapin Food Bank—WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, Jan. 17; Miromar Outlets, Estero; Naples Empty Bowls, soup and bread provided by local restaurants in handmade ceramic bowls, auction and entertainment, Jan. 24, Cambier Park; harrychapinfoodbank.org.

Friends of the Library—Nick Linn Lecture Series, Greg Iles, Jan. 26, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; collier-friends.org.

Jewish Federation of Collier County—2015 Annual Community Celebration, gala event for the entire community, Jan. 31; jewishnaples.org.

The Education Foundation—Champions for Learning—Night of Champions, celebrating the

Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic—BMO Harris Bank Eye Ball Soiree, featuring gourmet sampling of cuisine by Florida chefs paired with fine wines, silent and live auction and entertainment, Jan. 31,

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