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January 2017
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80 / NI’s Dining Awards
Winners of our third annual readers’ choice awards across 36 categories— plus, our inaugural Hall of Fame BY CHELLE KOSTER WALTON
94 / Lighten Up
Could the trend toward lower alcohol wines be a sign of changing times and American tastes? BY MARK SPIVAK
100 / Fishing, A-to-Z
Our angler’s guide to navigating the Gulf Coast for the perfect catch
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Travel experiences of Naples Winter Wine Festival trustees, who bid and won incredible auction lots BY KAREN T. BARTLETT
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departments 18 / From the Publisher 20 / From the Editor 22 / NaplesIllustrated.com
Fresh ideas to jump-start the New Year; navigating the social scene without overindulging; tea time in Naples
26 / In Focus
HSN’s Rock for the Paws luncheon; Purple Party Masquerade; Women of Initiative Meet and Greet
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Countess of Carnarvon to speak at the Art of Giving luncheon; Naples YMCA launches gourmet healthy dinner series; plus, much more around town
43 / Style
Artistic interpretations of the signature Lady Dior bag; polka dots star on the runways this season
46 / Vanity
The amazing skin and beauty benefits of grapefruit
48 / Treasure
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50 / The Goods
Audrey’s of Naples shares top tips for mixing modern and vintage fashion
52 / Finds
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115 / Taste
Celebrating artisanal cheese; Chef Michael Psilakis of Teatro on his biggest influences, pet peeves, and what he brings to the Italian eatery
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126 / Pour
Navigating the new wave of wines from Sicily BY MARK SPIVAK
129 / Balance
Health benefits of a humble legume; posh workout picks and self-defense classes to kick-start the New Year; mistakes to avoid when treating your pet’s allergies
140 / Wealth
Strategies to avoid raising an entitled child BY JUDY MARTEL
163 / Agenda
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178 / Seen
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182 / Sense of Place
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Ringing in the New Year inspires me to reflect on the gifts and good fortune of the outgoing year. For those of us in the business of magazines, there is no greater gift than to be welcomed into the homes of our readers. The issue-by-issue validation of our readership is what drives us to raise the bar every year. There is no reward more significant for a publisher than to be engaged at an event (or in the produce aisle at the supermarket) by readers who are eager to share an anecdote about an article they read in these pages. I often exchange information with Teri Evans, our editor in chief, about the feedback we’re hearing in the community about the local stories and trends we cover in each issue. From in and around Naples, our readers are the reason we always strive to produce the best community-focused magazine. Each month, Naples Illustrated reaches 22,000 subscribers on average, which is nearly as large as the population of the city of Naples. When we add in newsstand sales, copies distributed to hotels, resorts, and events we sponsor throughout the year, that number grows quickly. Not only is that significant for a small media market like ours, but we are also fortunate and humbled by our readers’ loyalty. A recent survey of readers showed the average length of a subscription to Naples Illustrated is nine years. Fourteen percent of our audience has been enjoying this magazine for more than fifteen years! Impressive figures for a region where institutions older than twenty can be considered candidates for preservation. And we continue to grow. Over the last four years, our readership has also increased by 14 percent. So whether you are perusing the pages of this magazine for the first time or the hundredth, we are glad to have you as a member of the extended Naples Illustrated family. Find something you like or want to comment on? That’s my email address right down below. I look forward to hearing from you this month and for many years into the future.
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NI: What will your presentation cover? Lady Carnarvon: I’m going to start by introducing Highclere and some of its history. The earliest written records are from 1,300 years ago; it is thinking about the history of Highclere and how Downton Abbey has made it three-dimensional, giving people engagement with all the characters. I don’t speak with notes and look to see where the engagement is. The topics are enormous. What is it like living in a house that is also a museum? I didn’t want to live in a house that was a museum. So I turned it around. I wanted to make sure that Highclere was always a home. I think the warmth and energy of people are what give it interest, rather than just dusty objects in glass cabinets. There are beautiful works of art, but I think it’s more immediate and of much more interest to people when they are in a room that is used by people. Tell us about the upcoming book. There have been many statesmen, royalty, literary figures, musicians who have stayed at Highclere—that’s what I am touching on. I had two things rolling around in my head: One was a line from Maggie Smith on the show, “What is a weekend?” Some of the people who have stayed were rather important, and in some ways give the house the gravitas that does not perhaps come across so strongly in Downton Abbey. It is a family home, but it played a role in some major political episodes in the Victorian period. Does the book include recipes? It does! It’s got about 100 menus and recipes from Victorian times. Some of the details of the dinner parties are quite fun, and the food photography is outstanding. It’s a joy to share the great dishes Paul Brooke-Taylor, our chef, prepared, but also some are things that I would cook. I like cooking, and it’s an important part of our family life. Any parting thoughts? I hope when people visit Highclere, they have a good time and come away with some reflective thoughts. That’s what Downton does. We’re lucky that people have been entertained and spurred on to read a little history. If we study history, perhaps we can better understand where we are today and how to approach the future. History matters.
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A legion of fans continue to be enthralled by the fictional lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants on the colossal TV hit Downton Abbey, even after the final season aired in 2015. Neapolitans can peer into the real-world setting for the show, Highclere Castle, this month. The Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon, wife of the Eighth Earl of Carnarvon, will speak February 4 at The Art of Giving luncheon presented by members of Trinity-by-theCove Church to benefit the Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities (artofgivingnaples.org). She and her husband manage the businesses and custodianship of the castle. The family also hosts 30 to 40 special events annually at Highclere for a broad range of charities. We spoke with Lady Carnarvon about the past and present inhabitants of the castle, where the Carnarvon family has resided since 1679. She has published several books on its history, with the next one, At Home: Entertaining at the Real Downton Abbey, scheduled for release this spring. —Kat Smith
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Insider One of many dishes served at the YMCA kitchen grand opening. Below: Kensington Golf & Country Club Executive Chef Ralph Feraco.
Greater Naples YMCA launches gourmet dinner series Attention foodies: The Greater Naples YMCA begins an exclusive gourmet healthy dinner series this month, which will showcase its new demonstration kitchen. The delicious multi-course dinner experiences will be led by top chefs from the American Culinary Federation, whose members include more than 200 leading culinary professionals from local fine restaurants and country clubs. The dinners will feature a new theme each month, and the dishes will be paired with wines. The chef will prepare the meal in front of attendees, who will also be able to participate in some aspects of the preparation, and everyone will take home the recipes for all the featured dishes. Tickets to the gourmet experience are $150 per person, and the funds raised will benefit the YMCA’s healthy living initiatives, such as kids’ gardening and community education programs. “It’s about educating the community on healthy choices and we want to showcase our local award-winning chefs who want to be part of the solution to eating healthy,” says Paul Thein, chief executive of the Greater Naples YMCA. “It’s designed to teach people how to duplicate a healthy culinary experience in their own home.” Space is limited to 24 seats for each event and it is open to the public. The first dinner, themed Conscious Cuisine, is slated for January 5. The four-course gourmet experience will be prepared by Kensington Golf & Country Club’s Executive Chef Ralph Feraco, paired with wines from Decanted Wine & Beer of Naples. (greaternaplesymca.org) 38
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Want to explore the most fun attractions “up north?” Following the success of A (Mostly) Kids’ Guide to Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades, author Karen T. Bartlett gives the same treatment to more of Southwest Florida in A (Mostly) Kids’ Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands and the Fort Myers Coast (2016, Mostly Kids’ Guides LLC, mostlykidsguides.com). This is no stuffy guidebook. The handy-dandy softcover is way more entertaining, with an energetic potpourri of photos, illustrations, quizzes, and facts about the area’s attractions described with Bartlett’s amusing turns of phrase. “Besides the obvious kid focus, a teacher looks at it and sees dozens of ways to liven up lesson plans,” says Bartlett. “A homeschool parent sees opportunities for learning field trips. Grandparents see it as a planning guide to look like heroes when the grandkids come, with a diversity of experiences for all ages.” What’s more, even longtime locals will likely discover more than a thing or two they didn’t know previously. Find the guide at many local gift shops and booksellers, and online. —K.S.
BLOOMING FUN Floral designer and event planner Steven Bowles’ displays and arrangements have dazzled many Neapolitans, who will be happy to hear the design maven recently opened a new location called Steven Bowles Creative (steven bowlescreative.com) on Bayshore Drive in Naples. It includes Blooms Naples, a florist shop offering floral bouquets and a seasonal bouquet delivery service. Bowles also launched the U Bloom Flower Bar in this new space—which Bowles describes as a DIY studio for guests to design custom arrangements.
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BOWLED OVER The yearly Empty Bowls Naples (emptybowlsnaples.org), Collier County’s largest fundraiser supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank, has ballooned into a popular community project over the years. On January 28, scores of attendees will head to Cambier Park to enjoy delicious soup, bread, and entertainment. In planning the event, numerous local artists and other volunteers have been busy for months, creating some 3,000 beautiful ceramic bowls for serving soup and fundraising auctions. For a $20 donation, attendees receive a commemorative bowl and can sample soups from 45plus area restaurants and chefs. During its 10-year history, the fundraiser has provided more than 1.2 million meals for people in need in Southwest Florida. The 2016 event alone raised $97,000, which allowed the HCFB to provide $582,000 in food to the communities it serves. —Kat Smith
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Tasked with revealing the daring possibilities within the signature Lady Dior bag, Dior invited artists Mat Collishaw, Ian Davenport, Daniel Gordon, Chris Martin, Jason Martin, Matthew Porter, and Marc Quinn to illustrate their artistic interpretations of the classic bag. The Lady Dior Art Project ensued, spurring a limited-edition collection of Lady Dior bags ($4,500$5,800) and accessories sure to become collector’s items. Turn the page for more creative takes on classic motifs.
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Style ON THE DOT
From gowns to accessories, polka dots are getting major play this season
FOUR EYES Brooch with metal, resin, strass, and glass pearls ($700), Chanel, chanel.com
BEE STING Leather evening bag with pearls ($2,980), Gucci, Naples OPULENT ORBS Tribales metal earrings with white resin pearls and gold finish ($470), Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples
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OSCAR DE LA RENTA CRUISE 2017 Handpainted polka dots bring a whimsical touch to an elegant evening look.
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FindsGoods The QUENBY TILLEY & ASHLEY MEANS Audrey’s is a family-owned and operated luxury consignment clothing store in Naples. It’s known for high-end contemporary designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories, as well as an expansive variety of vintage clothing, ranging from the Edwardian 1900s to the decadent 1980s. As a teenager in the 1990s, Quenby Tilley first started working with her mother, Sonja, in the consignment business. Audrey’s opened in Naples about 13 years ago, and today the store is largely run by Tilley and her niece, Ashley Means, who is also part owner of the store. Tilley and Means share their best advice for adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe. Hint: It’s all about balance.
3 Ways to Mix Modern and Vintage Fashion
MAKE A DRESSY STATEMENT. Start with a statement dress, like this 1950s Suzy Perette cotton dress, and combine it with contemporary understated shoes, like these Chanel bone strappy heels. Add a neutral, structured bag, like this Stuart Weitzman tan leather envelope clutch, and understated accessories, such as a vintage pearl collar necklace.
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CURATE A CASUAL VINTAGE VIBE.Start with jeans or cropped pants and a white T-shirt or poplin collared shirt. Add a vintage Hermès scarf, or tie it to your bag, such as this vintage Chanel green camera bag. Wear some circa 1950s crystal cluster earrings, and slip on flats, like these Chanel beige lace captoe flats. Done! BRING BACK THE BLAZER. One vintage staple the runways keep trying to resurrect is the blazer. It’s a smart and polished look. Pair an ‘80s or ‘90s blazer with your favorite jeans and T-shirt. Add some bright pumps, a vintage bag, and chunky jewelry. You can’t lose.
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SCHOOL DAYS A crowd of cute, colorful tropical fish float on a blue sea in this Italian silk tie ($225). J.McLaughlin, Naples (239-7767772, 239-435-0888; jmclaughlin.com)
REEL PERSONAL Cast a line in signature style with a Columbia fishing shirt emblazoned with your own initials or other designs in a color of your choosing ($105). Monogram Goods, Naples (239-403-7700; monogramgoods.com)
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SHARK BITE Add a fierce and elegant touch to your button-downs with Paul Smith Shark Tooth cuff links ($130). Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900; saksfifthavenue.com)
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AFLOAT Fill this silver-tone sea urchin pedestal bowl with snacks and add a sea-themed tone to your party table decor ($100) Z Gallerie, Naples (239-254-7899; zgallerie..com)
A CUT ABOVE Celebrity chef Rick Moonen, renowned for fish expertise, has launched a line of cutlery, including a flexible fish spatula and sushi slicer ($200 for a 12-piece set). Blades By Rick Moonen (bladesbyrickmoonen.com)
WHAT'S YOUR SIGN? If it’s Pisces, this gold-plated zodiac necklace from the Star Maps collection is made for you ($148). Sequin, Naples (239-263-1229; sequinnyc.com)
FIN-TASTIC Fish sculpture made with natural capiz and hand-painted in blue and metallic shades ($40) adds a shimmery aquatic look to any room. Pier 1 Imports, Naples (239-435-0305; pier1.com)
FRESH CATCH You will be hooked on the Wilton Armetale Grillware griller for cooking fish and keeping it hot for serving. Williams-Sonoma, Naples (239514-2213; williams-sonoma.com) CARP-E DIEM Languid gold beauties grace this exquisite Carp Vase ($952). Artel Glass (artelglass.com)
SOMETHING’S FISHY Large stoneware fish bowl ($198) features a clean, simple design that’s as attractive as it is useful. Jonathan Adler (jonathanadler.com)
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Mukul's bohios, made from native teak and pine, house private amenities like large decks and plunge pools.
treats like cajeta de coco (coconut candy) round out the experience. Accommodations take shape as either 621-square-foot bohios or larger beach villas (measuring 2,000 to 3,000 square feet) outfitted with outdoor showers set inside gardens hewed in lava rock, an infinityedge swimming pool, and separate dining and relaxation pavilions. A partitioned foyer provides personal butlers inconspicuous access to deliver morning coffee and cakes as well as evening nightcaps. Beyond the posh digs, Mukul has everything one could covet in a top-tier, coastal resort. The Spa Mukul impresses with six thematic sanctuaries, each with a private entrance, bespoke hydrotherapy circuits, and signature treatments. Golfers gravitate toward the championship, David McLay Kidd– designed, 18-hole course cast over a pristine coastal forest. Outdoorsmen revel in snorkeling trips, turtle hatchling releases, and scenic hikes. Beach lovers chill at the Tres Ceibas Beach Club, take surf lessons, or enjoy other watersports like stand-up paddleboarding. Luxury jet-setters adore amenities like the 31foot, 600-horsepower Spirit of Mukul yacht and weekly events such as the Nica Luau, an all-out beach party and feast every Thursday night. (mukulresort.com) RYAN FORBES
rels from Nicaragua’s iconic Flor de Caña rum factory have been reinvented as modern art. Hand-crafted furnishings at once represent the country’s prized wood industry and employ Mukul’s sustainability mantra through the use of fallen trees salvaged during hurricane cleanups. Private plunge pools, expansive decks, and complimentary minibars stocked with national beers such as Toña and Victoria Frost and homemade
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When it opened in 2013, Mukul, which translates to “secret” in Mayan, heralded the first phase of the quarter-billion dollar, 1,670acre Guacalito de la Isla private resort community along Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. Now, on the heels of Guacalito’s latest expansion in 2016, the secret’s officially out: Mukul is one of the finest resorts in Latin America and a self-contained world of luxury excess. Each of Mukul’s 37 thatched-roof villas is distinctly Nicaraguan, showcasing national identity through architecture and design. Exquisite, intricately patterned tiles from Granada’s oldest manufacturer line the floors and walls. Nature scenes come to life on bedside lamps constructed from Masaya volcano mud and then etched by local artists. Grass weavings and deconstructed bar-
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Bask in native surrounds in La Lancha’s newly renovated lake-view rooms (left) and on the furnished deck (below).
Lake Petén Itzá, Guatemala
These days, director Francis Ford Coppola is equally famous for his films as he is for his esteemed luxury lodges in Belize. But one of his lesser-known projects finally is in the spotlight thanks to a major renovation in December 2015. Welcome to La Lancha, Coppola’s charming boutique property in the heart of Guatemala’s El Petén region, in close proximity to Tikal, the king of all Mayan ruins. While archaeological endeavors anchor any trip to La Lancha, the refreshed lodge is an excuse to linger even longer along the wildlife-rich shores of Lake Petén Itzá. Thanks to the renovation and expansion, lake-view rooms have doubled in size and new rainforest junior suites have been erected high in the hilltops. All units are adorned in bold tapestries, textiles, and masks that represent the vibrant colors and diversity of Guatemala’s indigenous people. La Lancha’s surrounds are untamed and incredibly picturesque. Exotic birdlife and butterflies light the sky like fireworks. Charismatic, curious, and chatty howler monkeys roam the forest canopy, often joining in some hammock downtime. Along the lake’s edge, a slick new furnished deck provides a fantastic floating space to enjoy Petén Itzá’s mesmerizing panoramas over cocktails. Adventure
seekers can also choose to canoe Guatemala’s second largest lake with the hope of stumbling across some undiscovered Mayan artifacts. But La Lancha’s guarantee of Mayan majesty lies in scheduled explorations to the nearby ancient city of Tikal, a destination so grand and mysterious it exudes a palpable Indiana Jones air of excitement. (thefamily coppolaresorts.com)
Explore the ancient Mayan citadel Tikal (left) by day and relax in the lakeside pool by night (above).
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Practice yoga, unwind in your double-story tree house, or take a dip in the rock pool.
Granada and Her Islands, Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s most charming colonial town, Granada, is a maze of colorful, low-rise, sixteenth-century buildings, all of which recall the San Miguel de Allende of 25 years ago. But just off the mainland, this history-steeped architecture gives way to hundreds of petite islands dotting the mammoth Lake Nicaragua. One of these islands houses the upscale Jicaro Island Ecolodge. With just nine bungalows, this award-winning private escape is an intimate haven for ecotourism and personal wellness. Jicaro’s double-story tree houses maintain a rustic feel, having been completely constructed from local, organic materials. On the island, you can rest and relax around the rock pool or gaze at the powerful Mombacho volcano from your terrace. Or, take full advantage of
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The family-friendly Reunion Resort puts a luxe-meetscomfort spin on the Orlando experience By MARY MURRAY
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There are countless ways to approach an Orlando vacation. Regardless of what tops your itinerary—whether it’s quality time with Mickey Mouse, multiple rounds on challenging greens, or even an airboat ride through indigenous swamps—Reunion, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort (reunionresort.com) has you covered. Located in Kissimmee, Reunion provides easy access to theme parks but feels worlds away from that deafening hustle and bustle. At the end of a long day standing in line to ride this attraction or hug that character, nothing beats returning to your suite overlooking undulating golf dunes. If a suite doesn’t suit your needs, book a massive condo, villa, or vacation home. The largest rentals boast as many as 12 bedrooms, so there’s no need to trim the guest list. For those tired of the typical Orlando outings, Reunion captures a more natural, easygoing slice of Central Florida life. Test your endurance at the nearby Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park (orlandotreetrek.com), where obstacle courses weave through native flora. Perfect your swing at three world-class golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson. If traditional golf doesn’t pose a challenge, opt for Footgolf, a soccer-inspired spin on the game. Explore the Florida Everglades Headwaters on an airboat tour with Marsh Landing Adventures
(orlandoairboattours.com). Or, for a calmer approach to aquatic pursuits, relax at Reunion’s water park. No matter how you spend the day, end it with a sunset spin on the new Orlando Eye (officialorlandoeye.com), a 400-foot observation wheel that offers a panoramic view of downtown. While most Orlando excursions are marked by fast food and soulless chains, Reunion takes dining seriously. Every suite has a full kitchen, but why cook when there are gourmet bites just an elevator ride or short drive away? In the main lobby, choose between Tuscan cuisine at Forte or out-of-this-world raw treats at the Grande Lobby and Sushi Bar. The Grand Reunion and Salamander rolls are must-orders. When it comes to Reunion’s restaurants, though, Eleven tops them all, literally and figuratively. This indoor-outdoor rooftop eatery puts an unexpected twist on contemporary American eats, as seen in creations like filet mignon egg rolls and roasted garlic served with Cambozola cheese and a candied tomato chutney. Following a decadent dessert (the peanut butter, chocolate, macadamia nut torte is worth every calorie), step outside to savor a Central Florida scene unlike any other. As the sunset gives way to the sparkling diamond sky, you’ll be perfectly placed to view the Walt Disney World fireworks in all their magical splendor. «
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Surf Meets Swank Opal Sands Resort offers a sea-inspired respite nestled in one of Florida’s most popular beaches By SKYE SHERMAN
The oceanfront pool beckons by day. At night, it’s all about martinis and seafood with Italian Flair at Sea-Guini.
Clearwater Beach attracts droves of tourists with its expanse of velvety sand and placid waters, a scene interrupted only by the occasional wild dolphin. The area’s casual vibe fosters laid-back getaways without frills. Big-name surf shops line the thoroughfare parallel to the beach, and visitors are invited to stay barefoot and sandy for as long as they please. This nonchalance makes the newly constructed Opal Sands Resort all the more unexpected. Vacationers seeking a pampered stay on Clearwater Beach now have a haven of contemporary comfort, where they can lounge by the zero-entry pool until the next round of handcrafted tropical beverages arrives. Given the unique design, views of the Gulf of Mexico are ubiquitous throughout the property.
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Open nearly a year, Opal Sands Resort stands perched on the point between Clearwater Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort’s curved design allows for waterfront views in all 230 rooms, which boast floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto balconies conducive to Champagne sipping and dolphin watching. And there are plenty of dolphins to spot. These marine mammals outnumber even the tourists. Visitors are bound to encounter at least one, whether it’s dancing in the wake of passing boats or a celebrity at nearby Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to the saltwater stars of the film Dolphin Tale. As with most endeavors on Clearwater Beach, dining at Opal Sands is seaside, and each of the three restaurants offers views of the Gulf. Sea-Guini serves ocean-centered cuisine with an Italian flair, utilizing fresh ingredients from the restaurant’s own green wall and the nearby waters. A favorite is the local bay grouper crusted with a simple blend of fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, drizzled with a smoked yellow tomato and pepper coulis, and served atop a creamy bed of lemon-basil risotto. Handmade pastas provide a delicious base for various cheeses, vegetables, and meats—from Pinot Grigio–steamed clams to a rosemary-stewed short rib ragout. A stylish celebration of sea and luxury, Opal Sands Resort is also Clearwater’s “it” destination for one of nature’s most breathtaking events: the simple pleasure of the setting sun, marking the close of another day in paradise. (opalsands.com) «
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I’m a sucker for sports cars. I love the cacophony of a throaty, highrevvin’ motor racing up to its red-line max. I adore carving mountain curves on the ragged edge—tires squealing, brakes smoking, blue lights flashing in the rearview mirror. Well, maybe not that last part. While I enjoy the occasional thrill ride, my daily reality is a little different. Life in the fast lane for me is bumper-to-bumper traffic on Tamiami Trail. It’s that stop-start crawling, and I’m going nowhere fast. At least in this scenario I’m relaxing behind the wheel of the new Audi Q7. This luxury SUV essentially pilots itself, so I’m resting easy with one hand loosely brushing the wheel, feet off the pedals, mind at ease, chatting away with my passengers. This dreamy scene comes courtesy of the appropriately named Traffic Jam Assist feature. With more sensors than a CIA listening post, 72
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it keeps the Audi centered in its lane at a perfect, pre-set distance from the car in front and at the exact speed as the surrounding traffic. If some distracted driver slams on his brakes and the world grinds to a halt, so will the Q7. When your fellow stop-starters finally move on, this Audi will automatically follow. Stress? What stress? Of course, much of this tech is available on many of the Q7’s rivals, including Volvo’s benchmark XC90, Mercedes’ new GLS, and Acura’s MDX. But once you add all this technology to the Audi’s mile-long list of other can’t-live-without features, that’s when the Q7 really starts to shine. When Audi launched the Q7 back in 2007, it was the luxury SUV of choice for anyone anti Range Rover. But after going 10 years without a makeover, it faded from public consciousness. A decade without a new look is an eternity for our love-of-the-latest society. Now, the Q7 is back with a vengeance, boasting razor-edged styling
and a slimmer frame. Just how much banished bulk are we talking? A whopping 474 pounds, thanks to a diet of POWER FILE lightweight aluminum and high-strength steel. PRICE: $54,800/$68,925 as As a lover of the original Q7’s rounded lines, it tested ENGINE: 3-liter supercharged follow howard walker’s wheel world V-6 POWER: 333-hp TORQUE: 325 took me a while to embrace this alternative look. reviews on naplesillustrated.com pound-feet TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Especially the reimagined front end with its trapautomatic 0-60: 5.7 seconds TOP ezoidal grille. Distinctive? Yes. Subtle? No. For the time being, there’s just one engine SPEED: 155 mph LENGTH/WIDTH: But open the door, slide behind the wheel, and choice: Audi’s proven 3-liter, supercharged V-6 199.6/77.5 inches WHY WE LIKE IT: the appeal of this seven-seat Audi becomes obvimated to an 8-speed automatic with standard QuatBecause it drives like a sports ous. It’s gorgeous, with beautiful features such as tro all-wheel drive. It’s a joyful powertrain boasting a sedan but can carry seven in comfort. colorful LED lighting, a panoramic glass roof, and an healthy 333-horsepower to punch the 2.5-ton Q7 from all-digital dashboard dubbed the Virtual Cockpit. standstill to 60 mph in a rapid 5.7 seconds. As a long-distance, The quality, fit, finish, and tactile delight of the leathers and plashushed, high-speed cruiser, it is simply superb. tics are just outstanding. All this with a base price of around $55,000, or Yet, here is a big SUV that drives more like a luxury sedan, with ath$70-grand very nicely loaded. letic, sure-footed handling, a velvet-smooth ride, and super-precise The cabin’s versatility is exceptional. The second and third rows flip steering. Think of it more as a wagon version of Audi’s flagship A8 seand fold to accommodate any mix of cargo and passengers. With everydan rather than a load-carrying sport-ute. thing flat, the load floor stretches almost 80 inches long, swallowing up Of course, I’m waiting with bated breath for the next-generation Q7, to 72 cubic feet of stuff. There are Pods storage units smaller than this. the one that will pilot itself. Maybe in another 10 years, if I’m lucky. «
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COLLINS & DUPONT DESIGN GROUP Collins & DuPont is an internationally recognized full-service, concierge-style design firm consisting of the most talented and awarded designers in the industry. Most recently, Collins & DuPont Interior Design Group was awarded five times for excellence in the industry with three awards for Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, and Interior Design of the Year by an Interior Designer for a project over $5.5 million. 8911 Brighton Lane, Bonita Springs | 239-948-2400 296 14th Ave. South, Naples | 239-470-0245 collins-dupont.com
SUMMERFIELDS Join Summerfields for a meet and greet Friday, January 27 from 2p.m.-6p.m. with artist Kelly Tracht. The newest originals from her “Live Wild” series will be on display, as well as a selection of limited-edition prints, giclees, and indoor-outdoor pillows. This event is open to the public, but please RSVP to info@summerfieldsnaples.com. 953 Central Ave., Naples 239-430-2505 | summerfieldsnaples.com Artist Kelly Tracht with one of the newest images from her “Live Wild” series, entitled Beach Crowd at Coral Cove
JOHN CRAIG CLOTHIER Our philosophy begins by promoting the John Craig way of life—providing exceptional, timeless menswear for the sophisticated man with personalized attention, along with individualized and unparalleled customer service. The extraordinary ambience of John Craig enables customers to feel comfortable and at home as they shop. We find that “men come to John Craig for the clothes, but they keep coming back for the experience.” Waterside Shops | 5555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples johncraigclothier.com
CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING Join us for the 3rd Annual Night of Champions event, where we will honor community leaders who are connecting students to their future. This event will support the student programs of Champions For Learning, such as Take Stock in Children and the Real World Learning Model. 3606 Enterprise Ave., Suite 150, Naples 239- 643-4755 | championsforlearning.org
Dining
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Campiello's Spaghetti Nero, with Maine lobster, serrano chile, and tomato
Web Exclusive EDITORS’ CHOICE DINING AWARDS
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We are expanding our Dining Awards this year to include Editors’ Choice, a handful of exclusive honors selected by our editors. The inaugural 2017 Editors’ Choice awards cover five new categories: Best Creative Menu, Best Beachfront Experience, Best Place for a Sundowner, Best Big-City Vibe, and Best Hidden Gem. Which restaurants were selected for these coveted awards? Head to naplesillustrated.com/editors choice for the big reveal.
Naples’ stardom as a foodie destination shines brighter each year as a gradual influx of celebrity chefs of national stature joined our culinary scene over the past couple of years. Add this to the talent and ingenuity of local chefs, and you have a restaurant landscape that offers a cornucopia of delicious dining options. After thousands of readers nominated their favorites and voted for the finalists in an online poll, we present our third annual 2017 Readers’ Choice Dining Awards. Read on and savor.
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Best Italian Cuisine CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR
Inspired by the best kitchens of Tuscany, Campiello’s regular menu shines with the warmth of family-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, rotisserie meats, and carefully selected wines. Monthly, the kitchen mixes it up with regional or specialty cuisines showcasing the nuances and vast variety of Italian cookery. (campiello.damico.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2017
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With the annual Dining Awards now in its third year, we are introducing our Dining Hall of Fame. To be inducted, a restaurant has to win a dining award at least three years in a row within the same category. This year, eight dining establishments did just that. Congratulations to the inaugural inductees for NI’s 2017 Dining Hall of Fame. BLEU PROVENCE Best French, Best Wine List BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY Best Coffee
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Bleu Provence’s Butter-Poached Lobster Salad
Honorable mention: Osteria Tulia Based in the folk cuisine of Old Italy, the style of cooking at Osteria Tulia refines the rustic with the finest local and imported products and whimsical inventiveness. (osteriatulia.com)
Best French Cuisine BLEU PROVENCE
CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Best Pasta JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ Best Breakfast SUSHI-THAI Best Sushi
Rooted in the cuisine of the French Riviera province of Provence, its menu explores modern twists and Mediterranean influences. Owners Jacques and Lysielle Cariot moved to Naples from Provence and here they re-create memorable meals from their homeland. Chef Lysielle Tacos & Tequila Cantina
THE TURTLE CLUB Best Sunset View
USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES: Best Seafood
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TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA: Best Mexican Cuisine, Best Tacos
brightens Old World recipes with local products and a certain je ne sais quoi. (bleuprovencena ples.com) Honorable mention: La Bazenne A sidewalk café so Parisian, La Bazenne gathers Francophile foodies for tastes of crepes, lovely salads, sandwiches, steak frites, Wagyu bourguignon, coq au vin, fine cheeses, and decadent desserts. (labazenneonfifth.blogspot.com)
Best Mexican Cuisine TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA
Although tacos lie at the heart of its identity, this Tex-Mex cantina covers the popular bases you look for in an authentic Mexican eatery. There are taquitos, rellenos, and warming chicken tortilla soup. Taco alternatives include huevos rancheros, a Mexican burger, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas. (tacosandtequilanaples.com) Honorable mention: Masa As contemporary as its decor, the menu at Masa adds style to Mexican cuisine with regional nuances and gourmet touches. Newest additions: chile relleno and braised lamb atop a veggie tamale. (masanaples.com)
Best Asian Cuisine ZEN ASIAN BBQ
Honorable mention: Sushi-Thai Combining two favorite Asian culinary traditions, Sushi-Thai serves lunch and dinner with traditional entrées from Japan as well as sushi and Thai classics. (sushithaitoo.com)
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Modern Asian restaurants such as Zen address the rich confluence of cuisine across the continent. Its hallmark style includes Korean and Japanese barbecue, sushi, gourmet ramen specialties, fusion dishes like kimchee fried rice, and Asian classics with an American point of reference, such as tuna pizza. (eatatzen.com)
Above: Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro’s Joojeh Kabob, served with zereshk polo rice
Best Global Cuisine BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO
Ancient and modern culinary traditions are combined in one of Naples’ most exotic restaurants. Iranian owner-chef Michael Mir cooks up delights such as lamb kabob, plum lamb khoresh, duck fesenjune, and pomegranate lacquered fresh salmon. The setting is equally exotic—think Arabian Nights meets Art Deco. (bhabhabistro.com)
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Honorable mention: Lamoraga International Cuisine & Tapas While taking cues from the Spanish tapas tradition, Lamoraga also expands to offer a well-rounded selection of American, European, and global specialties such as sliders, paella, miso-marinated grilled pork, and fig tart. (lamoragarestaurant.com)
Best Seafood
Zen Asian BBQ’s twist on classic ramen dishes
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setting, takes you figuratively under water with seafood dishes that start with fresh fish and end with fine, creative presentations, such as its ever-popular signature dish: misobroiled sea bass with a citrus-ginger butter sauce. (ussnemorestaurant.com) Honorable mention: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, Crab House With its own fisheries in local waters, Truluck’s has no problem promising “fresh.” Famous for its seasonal stone crab, it excels in seafood dishes from jumbo lump crab cake to Pacific swordfish steak. (trulucks.com)
Best Healthy Cuisine:
Season 52’s Winter Scallops
SEASONS 52
A menu that counts your calories for you, but without depriving you of profound flavors and satisfying creations: That’s Seasons 52, whose menu is designed for portion control and good-for-you noshing, from the martinis to the dessert “shots.” A sampling: Pomegran-
ate Margarita Martini, Blackened Steak & Blue Cheese Flatbread, Caramelized Grilled Scallops, and ending with a Belgian Chocolate S’More. (seasons52.com)
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Honorable mention: The Local Besides sourcing locally, it procures as much organic as possible. The menu lists vegan and vegetarian selections, and the only thing frozen is the house-made ice cream. (thelocalnaples.com)
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Best Farm-to-Table Experience THE LOCAL
Deeply committed to sourcing its produce, seafood, and meat from Florida whenever possible, The Local preserves seasonal crops, whole fish, and livestock in clever ways that include making its own charcuterie, pates, salsas, pickles, preserves, and frozen desserts. From kale to clams, ingredients come from local farms and end up in healthy, delicious dishes. (thelocalnaples.com)
The Local’s variety of farmto-table dishes
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Honorable mention: Café & Bar Lurcat Lurcat’s menu lists eight farm vendors with whom Executive Chef Mike Mueller has developed close relationships, particularly for the market/seasonal section of his menu. (cafelurcat.com)
Best Dog-Friendly Dining
The welcoming, ample patio at 7th Avenue Social means patrons with pets enjoy a pleasant alfresco experience. Staff will bring out a bowl of water for your dog to slurp while you are sipping something icy and refreshing from the bar’s trove of craft beers and cocktails. (7thavenuesocial.com) Honorable mention: Campiello Ristorante & Bar Big supporters of the Humane Society Naples, Campiello’s owners make furry guests feel extra welcomed in the courtyard with bowls of water and tasty treats. (campiello. damico.com/homefl.aspx)
Best Sports Bar TAVERN ON THE BAY
For die-hard sports lovers, Tavern on the Bay believes it has the area’s biggest highdefinition projection TV at 155 inches, one of 15 sets in-house. It also has a high-scoring menu to pair perfectly with the game: nachos, wings, fish tacos, sliders, burgers, ribs, and pizza. (tavernonthebay.net)
Best Restaurant Honorable mention: Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill It’s got game. It’s got beer (16 on draft plus bottled Florida crafts and imports). It’s got food for every appetite. Touchdown! (bo kampers.com)
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Best LateNight Dining BAR TULIA
Pegged as an Italian gastropub, Bar Tulia boasts the lively bar atmosphere and gourmet small-plates menu that fills the bill. It stays open until midnight and beyond every night except Sunday, serving fried-oyster sliders, charred octopus, deviled eggs, grilled fennel sausage, pizza, pasta, and even full entrées into the final hours. (bartulia.com) Late-night dining at Bar Tulia
OSTERIA TULIA
Prosciutto with dried fruit mostarda
Voted best restaurant in 2015, the first year of our dining awards, Osteria Tulia continues to rule the Naples-area dining scene with a unique brand of rustic Italian cooking. Sicilian-born chef Vincenzo Betulia brings the best, truest flavors of his homeland to lunch and dinner menus that demonstrate his keen sense of playfulness, mastery, and ingenuity. He has made crisp fried pigs’ ears a new bar standard and pizza even more fun, with names such as Mary Had a Little Lamb (lamb sausage, ricotta, and spring onions) and A Pig in the Olive Grove (speck from South Tyrol, olivada, and mozzarella). Signature, don’t-miss dishes include caramelized Brussels sprouts with house-made fennel sausage; Sicilian meatballs with pine nuts and currants; garganelli pasta with braised lamb neck sugo and sheep’s milk cheese; and tortelloni with roasted beef short rib, foie gras emulsion, and Marsala. Osteria Tulia can also be credited with propelling the craft cocktail fashion in Naples. A favorite for refreshing warm-weather imbibing is the Fiore blends vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, crushed raspberries, and sparkling limonata. Enjoy it or an Italian craft beer at the long, convivial bar in the intimate, age-worn brickand wood-walled dining room, which achieves a warm Italian farmhouse feel. Or dine streetside amid the gaslight glow and effervescent hubbub of Fifth Avenue South. Tulia’s carefully curated wine list focuses on regional Italian vintages. Dinner entrées range from wood-grilled heritage pork ribeye with blistered avocado and lime to Mediterranean branzino (sea bass) with stewed artichokes and anchovy. The lunch menu offers many of the same dishes you’d find at dinner, plus handheld panini like the Rotisserie Porchetta, made with roasted pork wrapped in pork belly, grilled onion, and fennel mayo; or the Prosciutto Cotta Piadina, with scallion butter, fontina, arugula, and tomato. (osteriatulia.com) VANESSA ROGERS
Honorable mention: Baleen Feast on artfully crafted land and sea stunners with an unobstructed view of the sun’s curtain call from the glassed dining room, patio, or surfside. (laplayaresort.com)
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THE TURTLE CLUB
Rarely do you find such elegance on the beach in Florida. The Turtle Club not only feeds your soul with a front-row sunset each night—from inside the windowed dining room or planted right in the sand—but it also feeds your appetite for such fine fare as baked oysters “Turtlefeller,” lowcountry shrimp and sausage, and Australian rack of lamb. (theturtleclubrestau rant.com)
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Best Breakfast JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ
Ensconced in a blossomy courtyard setting with a warm homemade muffin and hot coffee is the ultimate way to wake up in downtown Naples. Jane’s kitchen uses organic products where possible, serving all-day breakfast with a Euro twist. Healthy breakfasters go for yogurt parfait or Painters Fruit Palette. For hearty appetites, there’s lobster benny or Nutella crepes. (janesgardencafe.com) Honorable mention: Cove Inn Coffee Shoppe Fans of old-school breakfast slung by sassy servers head to the Cove Inn for enormous 86
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pancakes that hang over the edge of the plate and such throwbacks as S.O.S. and corned beef hash. (coveinnnaples.com)
Best Place to See and Be Seen:
CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Front and center along happening Third Street South, the courtyard at Campiello affords some of the best people-watching opportunities. When you dine there, whether for lunch or dinner, you are among the town’s social cognoscenti. So linger long and enjoy the company. (campiello.damico. com/homefl.aspx) Honorable mention: Bar Tulia People of all ages and walks of life mingle in Bar Tulia’s intimate, vivacious space and along its Fifth Avenue South sidewalk. Join the party or sit back and watch. (bar tulia.com)
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Honorable mention: Café & Bar Lurcat Bar Lurcat makes its late-night menu available until 11 p.m. during the week and midnight on weekends. Small plates and nibbles include an artisan cheese plate, smoked brisket tacos, and fish and chips. (cafelurcat.com)
Outdoor dining at Campiello Ristorante & Bar
Best Brunch THE BAY HOUSE
With Bloody Marys and mimosas by the pitcher and a view of the Cocahatchee River, the Bay House knows how to start a Sunday. A la carte brunch items lean toward seafood, such as Alaskan king crab, shrimp and grits, and fried oysters, but there’s also pulled pork and chorizo chilaquiles or eggs with praline bacon. (bay housenaples.com) Honorable mention: Jane’s Garden Café With its all-day breakfast menu, Jane’s is a go-to for brunch any day of the week. It also offers all-day salads and sandwiches for anti-breakfast types. (janesgardencafe.com)
Above and left: The Bay House brunch offers a cornucopia of seafood and inventive egg dishes.
curds, deviled eggs, and hummus with vegetable crudités. The intimate space gets charged with chatter and bustling social frivolity that spills out onto the sidewalk. (bartulia.com)
Best SpecialOccasion Dining BLEU PROVENCE
It feels beyond a pampered treat to experience the charming setting of wicker, bluewashed walls, and sidewalk seating along with the French flair, elegant wines, meticulous service, and masterful dishes at inimitable Bleu Provence. Start with English pea gazpacho and baked goat cheese crotin salad. Keep the splurge going with burgundy escargots and boneless wagyu short ribs. And the pièce de résistance: chocolate profiteroles stuffed with vanilla ice cream. (bleuprovencenaples.com) Honorable mention: The Continental Live music and courtyard seating add to the sheer culinary grandeur of The Continental experience. It has steak, seafood, and craft cocktails down to an art form. (dami coscontinental.com)
Best for Romance BLEU PROVENCE
You feel as though you have snuck off to a special corner of the Mediterranean as soon as you step in the door. Meticulously crafted dishes sustain the illusion with selections such as blackened organic salmon with mascarpone tzatziki and duck leg confit with blood orange sauce. The three
Honorable mention: Café & Bar Lurcat In a setting of casual elegance that laces Old World with nouveau, “5 on 5th Avenue” runs daily 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close in the lounge. Select wines, beers, and small plates, such as a sea bass fish and chips, burger and fries, fried calamari, and warm cinnamon sugar doughnuts are all $5 each. (cafelurcat.com) chocolate ganache with hazelnut crust fans the flames of passion with a touch of decadence. (bleuprovencenaples.com) Honorable mention: The Continental Dinner, dancing, and the romance of a lush outdoor setting make The Continental the ideal match when you are trying to make an impression or celebrate love eternal. (damicoscontinental.com)
Best Happy Hour BAR TULIA
From 4 to 6 p.m. daily, guests enjoy special pricing on all draft beers, happy hour wines, and the punch du jour. Happy Hour-goers young and old crowd in to order snacks such as fried Wisconsin cheese
Best Live Music THE CONTINENTAL
In season, two different bands interchange six nights a week to keep patrons on their toes on the courtyard dance floor. The tunes run the gamut from classic rock and pop to jazz and blues. The outdoor bar specializes in classic and house-invented craft cocktails, while the kitchen makes latenighters happy with an after-hours menu. (damicoscontinental.com) Honorable mention: 7th Avenue Social Live bands play indoors nightly Thursday through Sunday year-round at this hopping night spot. Music ranges from blues to rock, cover bands to pianists. (7thavenue social.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2017
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ROEL MESTA, MASA
Roel Mesta grew up in Naples restaurants, one could say. Born in Texas to migrant workers from the northern Coahuila State near the Texas-Mexico border, Mesta moved around the country when he was young, then settled with his parents, grandmother, and four brothers in Naples. At age 14, he started as a dishwasher at Ristorante Ciao and later moved up to line cook. He eventually landed into the D’Amico & Partners restaurant organization as line cook at Campiello and later sous-chef at Café Lurcat. The latter, he says, has had the greatest influence on the style he brought to Masa as of December 2015. “I learned so much about simplifying the dish and letting the protein be the star,” says Mesta. “And I learned about plating and presentation. I like the main ingredient to shine. A cleaner dish is better.” Other major influences on his cooking have been his mother and grandmother, who brought their north Mexican– style of cooking along with them to Naples. This, too, has effected changes at Masa, a high-end Mexican restaurant that first opened at Mercato in 2012. “The menu previously had veered from its focus on authenticity, and I really worked with and educated my kitchen team to bring it back to being a more accurate interpretation of Mexican cuisine,” he says. “Now, I have staff members who are Mexican commenting that menu items taste like some of the favorites items their relatives in Mexico made.” Mesta continues to grow and evolve the Masa concept, including introducing different moles. One of his favorite Mexican indulgences, mole describes different sauces often flavored with multi-spice blends and chocolate. “One thing I really learned … is to keep pushing myself,” he says. “Something that is really good could be better. I always look forward to our seasonal menu changes but the changes don’t stop there. I also run specials on weekends, and that’s where I experiment with new things on an ongoing basis.” (masana ples.com)
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produced in its long life, relatively new creations such as Death by Peanut Butter and Bonita Beach Bum win current favor. (royalscoop.com)
If you must work during lunch, why not plan it in an alfresco setting with fine regional Italian cuisine that will fuel your confab to the end? The lunch menu has plenty of choices for everyone at the table, and will certainly give you all something to talk about. Go light with shrimp and citrus salad or marinated grilled vegetables. Or power through the spit-roasted beef panini. (campiello.damico.com/homefl.aspx)
Honorable mention: Gelato, Norman Love Confections Available in both his Estero and Naples shops plus a couple of downtown restaurants, Love’s artisan gelato uses ageold Italian techniques and recipes in Italian and American flavors, all made fresh daily. (normanloveconfections.com)
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Best New Chef
Best Power Lunch
Honorable mention: Osteria Tulia Take your business to Osteria Tulia’s intimate dining space to maximize your lunch hour power. Go Mad Men style with a wood-grilled hangar steak and craft cocktail. (osteriatulia.com)
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Best Frozen Treat ICE CREAM, ROYAL SCOOP
This hometown, homemade ice cream has made its way to various shops and restaurants in the region. Royal Scoop bases its strong reputation on fresh ingredients. Out of more than 100 flavors the operation has Royal Scoop’s Better Butter Pecan
Best Dessert
WARM CINNAMON-SUGAR DOUGHNUTS, CAFÉ & BAR LURCAT Made minutes after you order a dozen, these miniature donuts arrive warm and sugary with the right touch of cinnamon and—ta-da!—a side of rich chocolate sauce for dipping. Enjoy them after dinner in the café, at weekend brunch, or for a late-night sweet-tooth snack in the bar. (cafe lurcat.com) Honorable mention: Sopapillas with mangrove honey and cinnamon, Tacos & Tequila Cantina T&T’s take on a classic Mexican dessert involves fried pillows of dough rolled in sugar-cinnamon, then drizzled with local honey. (tacosandtequilanaples.com) Cafe & Bar Lurcat’s Warm Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Best Sushi
Honorable mention: AZN Azian Cuizine The sushi rolls menu describes an ambitious 26 selections, including unusual specialties such as the spicy lobster Kamikaze Roll and Surf & Turf with blue crab, tuna, beef filet carpaccio, and cucumber. (aznrestaurant.com/naples)
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SUSHI-THAI
Sushi-Thai offers sushi lovers infinite choices for ordering sushi, sashimi, makimono and temaki (hand-rolled) rolls, and combination platters. From by-the-piece options to the popular Spider Roll filled with fried soft-shell crab, asparagus, and avocado, its three locations throughout Naples and Bonita Springs have something for everyone. (sushithaitoo.com)
Sushi-Thai’s Sushi Boat
The Continental’s Piedmontese Tomahawk Rib Eye
Best Steak
THE CONTINENTAL The Continental touts steaks from four prestigious producers from the United States, Italy, Australia, and Japan. Its top-of-the-line Japanese Wagyu A5 is priced by the ounce. Go classic or have your steak topped with peppercorn, verte, béarnaise, or house steak sauce, or the blue cheese-onion butter. (damicoscontinental.com)
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Cafe & Bar Lurcat’s Apple, Cheese, and chive salad
Honorable mention: Jimmy P’s Charred As part of one of Naples’ longest running and most-respected butcher shops, Charred gets top-quality beef right from the source. Its cuts range from the baseball sirloin to an 8-ounce Japanese Wagyu A5 strip steak. (jim mypscharred.com)
Best Salad
The pyramid-shaped signature salad at Lurcat stacks manchego cheese and apple sticks sprinkled with chives and dressed with a simple blend of extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. The contrasting textures and tastes create a sensation that has long resided on the menu’s permanent “Traditions” section. (cafelurcat.com) Honorable mention: Cauliflower with currants, Marcona almonds, and scallions, Bar Tulia A longtime favorite at Bar Tulia, it tosses together raw cauliflower florets, hand-sliced Marcona almonds, currants, grated piave vecchio cheese, and scallions with a dressing of honey, lemon juice, white Champagne vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. (bartulia.com) 90 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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Tacos & Tequila Cantina’s array of tacos
Best Tacos
TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA In addition to traditional tacos such as al pastor and chorizo, Tacos & Tequila has invented its own. The signature taco, for instance, stuffs a tortilla shell of your choice with fried chicken, tequila-pickled jalapeños, tomato, lettuce, and queso blanco. The Backyard Taco throws on barbecued pork, grilled onions, fried pickles, and a
Maker’s Mark bourbon sauce. (tacosandte quilanaples.com) Honorable mention: Masa Masa’s dinner menu gives you a choice of three finely crafted tacos with cilantro-lime rice and beans: fish with slaw and pickled carrots, grilled sirloin with guacamole, and pulled chicken in chipotle crema with cotija cheese. (masanaples.com)
Best Burger
The burgers in this restaurant are so popular that it expanded within little over a year to a second location: Jimmy P’s Burgers & More in North Naples. Purists go for the naked Wagyu burger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. The Butcher Blend adds ground Berkshire pork to the Wagyu, which Jimmy P’s grinds fresh daily. (jimmypscharred.com) Honorable mention: The Continental If you experience a bit of sticker shock with this burger, rest assured, it is justified. The Continental makes it with the trimmings from the restaurant’s fine Wagyu, Piedmontese, and Creekstone Farms steaks—ground, grilled, and served on a brioche bun. (damicoscontinental.com)
Best Pizza
CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Wood-fired to crisp perfection in a custommade oven using Florida white oak, the pizzas at Campiello range from a classic margherita of simply tomatoes, basil, and
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Jimmy P’s Charred’s U.S. 41 Burger: Kobe beef, seared foie gras, triple cream brie, black truffles
Best Key Lime Pie
mozzarella to unique combinations such as speck with crimini mushrooms and smoked mozzarella, fennel sausage with pepperoncini, or capicola with pickled peppers. (campiello.damico.com/homefl.aspx)
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Savor something entirely original with 7th Avenue Social’s reinvention of Key lime pie. Instead of graham cracker crust, there’s sponge cake. Upon that, the kitchen builds a tower of three layers of filling and sponge cake topped with a glaze and shaved white chocolate. “The filling is a little sweeter than most, and creamier like marshmallow fluff,” says restaurant manager Matt Minten. (7thav enuesocial.com)
Honorable mention: Osteria Tulia Local orange blossom honey with watercress on a pizza? That’s the Sergeant Pepper, also with pepperoni and onions, at Tulia, where things get creative in the pie department. Fried meatballs and pickled sweet peppers top the Little Italy. (osteriatulia.com)
Honorable mention: Fish Crazy Restaurant & Seafood Market Homemade by local Key lime pie guru and Fish Crazy partner Randy Essig, it wins its love with a unique, fluffy filling that perfectly balances sweet against tart. (fishcrazyrestau rant.com)
Campiello’s Fennel Sausage pizza
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7th Avenue Social’s Key Lime Pie
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Kobe beef A5 on a Japanese hot stone; Hakata Classic Ramen; Zen Asian BBQ’s interior
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Best New Restaurant
ZEN ASIAN BBQ
An immediate sensation when it opened in December 2015, Zen Asian BBQ shook up the definition of pan-Asian cuisine in the Naples vernacular. Billing itself as a rustic Japanese pub mixed with Korean barbecue and sushi, Zen also embraces Thai and Chinese cuisine within its Pacific Rim boundaries. Thai-born chef Koko trained in Japan and later with Iron Chef Morimoto and celebrity chef Makato. The result: contemporary interpretations of classic fusion. Korean barbecue is the centerpiece of the lunch and dinner menus and of the modern, highly stylized, Asian-inspired decor. Five gas barbecue grills and their gleaming metal ductwork set a hip industrial vibe. Guests can grill their own entrées to dress up with the sauces, condiments, and side dishes waiters deliver. The kitchen also serves a different type of barbecue, one indigenous to Japan. Robata grilling uses charcoal imported from Japan. It burns three times hotter than regular charcoal and without a flame, which crisps the outside of meat and seafood while keeping the moisture in. Also in signature style, chef Koko’s Hokkaido ramen elevates noodles to a crab, calamari, and mussels feast in 17-hour broth with bean sprouts, egg, and corn. A newer specialty involves grilling Kobe beef A5 (the highest grade) on a hot stone tableside. Sushi, sashimi, Korean bibimbap (steamed rice, vegetables, egg, and ground beef), tempura, and pad Thai continue the multicultural tour. The green tea crème brûlée is a dessert must. Now, about the “pub” quotient in the equation: Zen serves beer, wine, and sake. Its signature cocktail blends watermelon with soju, a Korean liquor distilled from rice. During season, solo guitarist-vocalist Tiedye Ted performs on the outdoor patio from 6 to 9 p.m. (eatatzen.com)
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Best Pasta
CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Campiello makes most of its pasta from scratch in-house. Then the kitchen compounds that goodness with authentic homemade sauces, ragouts, and other ingredients such as in the spaghetti with Maine lobster, serrano chile, and tomato; and pappardelle with braised veal and tomato sauce. Check out the monthly regional menu for pasta specialties from specific regions in Italy. (campiello.damico.com/homefl.aspx) Honorable mention: Osteria Tulia Fresh-made pasta plus unique housemade sauces is the winning formula at this real-deal Italian restaurant. For
instance, braised lamb neck sugo tops garganelli in one signature dish. (oste riatulia.com)
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Best Coffee
BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY Direct from the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kona coffee that Bad Ass Coffee Company brews goes into such specialties as Eye Opener Espresso, Bad Ass Mocha, Grasshopper Latte, and Caramel Kreme de Kona. One of the world’s most sought-after coffees, Kona beans are shipped green to Florida for fresh roasting. (thebadas scoffeecompany.com)
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Best Wine List BLEU PROVENCE
Only one of two restaurants in Florida and 88 in the world to have won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award (2015 and 2016), Bleu Provence boasts more than 30,000 bottles of more than 3,000 different wines from around the world in its cave. It also operates the adjacent Bleu Cellar retail store. (bleuprovencenaples.com) Honorable mention: The Wine Loft of Naples Its wine list circles the globe with a few select vintners in each varietal category.
These they sell by the bottle, glass, or as part of three-selection flight. (thew ineloftofnaples.com)
Bleu Cellar is the retail wine shop and tasting room of Bleu Provence.
Best Craft Cocktail
THE STANCHEZ, BAR TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia has a penchant for amaro, a sweet herbal Italian liqueur often sipped as an after-dinner digestif. In this craft cocktail, he mixes two brands of amaro with Milagro tequila, peach nectar for added fruitiness, and for a pinch of fire, habanero syrup. (bar tulia.com) Honorable mention: My Blueberry Buck, The Continental Take a shot of blueberry-sage–infused Banyan Reserve vodka, pour in ginger beer, and give it a squeeze of lime, and there you have The Continental’s take on the Moscow Mule. (damicoscontinental.com) «
Bar Tulia’s winning craft cocktail, The Stanchez
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Honorable mention: Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery From a mother-daughter team who relocated to Naples from Zimbabwe, Kunjani serves African-inspired organic coffee amid African and local art. (kun janinaples.com)
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Lighten Up
THE TREND TOWARD SUBTLE, LOWER-ALCOHOL WINES SIGNALS A CHANGE IN AMERICAN TASTES
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Pinot noir grapes from Sandhi vineyards on the sorting table. Opposite page: Bien Nacido Vineyards on the central coast of California.
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Clockwise from top left: Sandhi's La Côte vineyard in California's Santa Rita Hills; Sandhi's pinot noir grapes; Hirsch Vineyards; Handharvesting refosco grapes; Jasmine Hirsch; night pickers at Hirsch Vineyards.
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ine experts and critics frequently use flowery terms to describe their favorite drink. They wax poetic about aromatics, secondary fruit flavors, acidity, and the use of oak. What they often don’t talk about is the very thing that causes people to drink wine—or not—in the first place: alcohol. While only one component of a wine, alcohol is obviously an important one. Too little will cause the wine to lack weight and texture on the palate, while too much will make it difficult to pair with food. Alcohol levels in wine have risen steadily over the past two or three decades all over the world, causing many consumers to seek out wines that are fresher and easier to drink. The challenge is that as the global climate grows warmer, grapes produce more sugar, which in turn is converted to alcohol. Some might argue about the reasons, but the planet is definitely heating up. As a result, alcohol levels have risen from an estimated
norm of 12 or 12.5 percent 30 years ago to an average of 14 to 15 percent today. If the trend continues, alarmists claim that some of the world’s major wine regions may be unsuited for growing grapes in the future. The problem has been exacerbated by those wine critics who favor excessive use of oak and advocate picking as late as possible to enhance the grape’s ripeness. High alcohol and extended oak aging are two enemies of a fresh and seamless wine. A heavily oaked 15.5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon may be appropriate with a rare steak or a cassoulet, but it will stop a garden party in its tracks. As grapes ripen and potential alcohol rises, acid levels tend to decrease, which can make the wine feel heavy on the palate (wine geeks use the adjective “flabby”), and interfere with a wine’s ability to complement food. Ironically, wines with high alcohol, substantial levels of oak, and low acidity tend to do very well in blind tastings, which results in high ratings. Consequently, as consumers ascend the price and quality ladder, finding wines with lower alcohol becomes a tricky proposition. Part of the reason is that expensive wines tend to get reviewed more often, and reviewers frequently favor a dramatic style with higher levels of alcohol, oak, and ripeness. The consumer reaction against that style seemed to reach an apex in 2011, when vintners Jasmine Hirsch and
Rajat Parr founded In Pursuit of Balance, a nonprofit organization composed of wineries that produced more Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with lower alcohol. “We were trying to bring attention to a burgeoning movement among California winemakers,” says Hirsch. “There’s more and more of a focus on elegance, terroir, and restraint. We became associated with the trend toward lower alcohol, but low alcohol has never been a basic tenet of [our nonprofit].” Why does she think wine drinkers are seeking lower levels of alcohol? “It’s partly due to other trends in society about moderation and health,” she says. “Americans are coming around to a more European view of wine as a beverage that goes with food. Some people think California wine is all about sunshine and fruit. For us, the purpose of that wine is to express a sense of place, and dialing back on ripeness allows that sense of place to shine.” Not all agree. The nonprofit has spurred
Below: Founder of Sandhi Wines, Rajat Parr, and various stages of the pinot noir fermentation process.
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Harvesting Chardonnay grapes at Littorai vineyards.
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Above: Bottles of Beaujolais wines. Right: Vineyards and the Chapelle de la Madone in Fleurie, France.
some controversy in the wine world, particularly among critics such as Robert Parker, who made reference to “the anti-flavor elite.” “I have no problem with these kind of wines,” he said, while addressing the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in February 2014. “I just don’t think that people making those wines should be trashing the other wines that are big, rich, full-bodied, and alcoholic as some sort of beverage for Neanderthals.” “The name was a challenge,” acknowledges Hirsch. “It implied the other wines weren’t balanced, which wasn’t our intention. But mostly, In Pursuit of Balance became controversial because it hit a nerve of truth.” Last May, Hirsch and Parr announced they would disband the organization at the end of 2016 with Hirsch declaring that the group “has contributed everything it can to the conversation.” Rajat Parr, who co-founded the nonprofit with Hirsch, had an unusual path to winemaking. After attending culinary school, he worked as a sommelier and became wine director for the prestigious Michael Mina group of restaurants. For Parr, the key element in producing balanced wine is site selection. “You have to look for spots that have cooler climates, where you can grow grapes that will make vibrant, crunchy wines with low alcohol,” he says. Both of his winery projects—Domaine de la Côte and Sandhi—are located in the Santa Rita Hills. “It would be very hard to make the same wine in Russian River or Carneros, where you have warmer temperatures and higher sugar levels.” Along with Hirsch, he feels that the best values in loweralcohol wine are coming from Europe. “There’s more focus on organic grape growing, which tends to produce a more balanced style,” he says. “California is behind in that respect.” He also feels the average consumer is more likely to find a delicious, charming wine from estates with either very small or very large productions. His main piece of advice is one that is often repeated: Find a wine merchant you like and trust, and rely on his or her recommendations— particularly if he or she seems to be a fan of your favorite wine style. «
LOW ALCOHOL, HIGH VALUE Old World is definitely the place to look for lighter wines. Following is a handful of styles to consider, along with our picks. l German
Riesling: Seek out cooler climates such as the Mosel and Rheingau, and choose wines with a QBA (the German wine classification rating based on geographical region) or Kabinett designation, which frequently contain less than 10 percent alcohol. Many Trocken (dry) wines come in under 12 percent. Try: Dr. L Riesling Dry, Loosen Brothers, Germany ($13, 12.5 percent alcohol) Loire Valley: Muscadet is a classic favorite with oysters, a crisp, light white frequently compared to Pinot Grigio, generally ranging from 10 to 12 percent. Try: Sauvion Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, France ($14, 12 percent alcohol) l
l Vinho Verde: These feather-like whites from Portugal tend to have a low level of carbonation. They are best consumed young and tip the scales at 10-11 percent. Try: Aveleda Vinho Verde, Portugal ($12, 10 percent alcohol) l Prosecco:
Everyone’s favorite sparkling wine from Northern Italy has become popular because it is a fraction of the price of Champagne, more versatile, and sports an alcohol level between 10 and 12 percent. Try: Mionetto Prosecco Brut, Italy ($12, 11 percent alcohol)
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Forget about Nouveau and choose one of the 10 crus of Beaujolais, such as Morgon, Julienas, or Moulin-àVent. They are fragrant, concentrated, and almost always in the 12 to 12.5 percent range. Try: Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages ($14, 12.5 percent alcohol)
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The sparkling version, Moscato d’Asti from Italy, tends to be semi-sweet and less than 6 percent alcohol; the still wine, now produced in many regions around the world, is customarily off-dry and under 12 percent. Try: Bartenura Moscato, Italy ($13, 5 percent alcohol)
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Below and left: SPRO ArukaShad 75 fishing lures designed by Southwest Florida’s legendary angler Roland Martin.
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Long before there was shopping, golf, and the arts to attract visitors and residents to the Greater Naples area, there was fishing. Tales of mighty tarpon, snook, grouper, and redfish—our big four catches—have captivated the sporting adventurer since the days of the Calusa. In modern times, many still plan their days around getting out on a boat, beach, or pier to cast a line. Following is our guide of pointers to inform your catching. BY CHELLE KOSTER WALTON
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ACCOMMODATIONS Fish. Sleep. Repeat. If that’s your formula for an ideal getaway, check in to one of our local resorts that make it as easy as stepping out the door and into a boat. On Marco Island, the Boat House (theboathousemotel.com) is set up for anglers to arrive with their own vessel, which can be tied up at the docks. Port of the Islands (sunstream.com/everglades/ port-islands) in the Everglades also has docking, as well as boat rentals and fishing charters. Ultra-modern Naples Bay Resort (naplesbayresort.com) likewise boasts full marina services including a variety of guided fishing charters.
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You can break down the local fishing scene into two types: deep-water and inshore backwater. The bays, rivers, grass flats, and mangrove estuaries around Naples provide fertile opportunities to catch a number of inshore fish, such as mangrove snapper, redfish, speckled sea trout, snook, and sheepshead.
Charters For first-timers fishing in this area, your best bet is a guide. Charter captains are easy to find at marinas and through resort concierges. Fishing charters generally last a half day (four hours) to a full day (eight hours) and provide a personal, customized experience with a limited number of anglers on board. Charges are usually levied at a per-boat rate.
F Deep sea Offshore fishing in deep waters gives anglers access to bigger fish such as grouper, shark, cobia, and mackerel. From the Naples area, it requires a trip out into the Gulf of Mexico for waters from 20 to 100 feet deep, depending upon the charter captain and what you’re trying to catch.
Everglades The South Florida habitat known as the Everglades encompasses the waters around Marco Island, Ten Thousand Islands, Collier Seminole State Park, Everglades City, and Chokoloskee. The coastline—with its maze of inlets, rivers, and bays—is one of the top fishing destinations in Florida. It can be tricky navigating the waters in these parts, so
consider hiring a charter guide, at least your first time out.
Fly-fishing Fly-fishing takes angling from sport to art, requiring finesse and fly-tying skill. Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop (mangrove outfitters.com) in Naples teaches private and group classes in fly-fishing and tying. Plenty of other charters offer fly-fishing excursions.
Grouper Practically synonymous with Southwest Florida fishing and dining, grouper dwell in deep waters. The red grouper is the most common locally, while black and gag grouper are rarer than red grouper and more highly prized for their taste. All of them grow to be large fish with a mild flavor and meaty texture.
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Fishing is a fun, interactive way to get kids outdoors and offline. Several charters will customize their excursions to families and learners, such as Capt. Will Geraghty’s Grand Slam Light Tackle Sportfishing (nap lessportfishing.com). For free, kids aged 5 to 15 can learn casting, knot-tying, and tackle skills from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission one day each year at the Naples Pier. This year it’s March 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. During its annual Summerfest, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office typically hosts free Gone Fishing sessions at the pier from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday. Adult supervision is required.
Inlets More commonly referred to as “passes” on Florida’s west coast, the cuts between barrier islands and where rivers flush out
are famously productive for catching fish. Anglers favor Delnor-Wiggins Pass and Gordon Pass, among others in and around Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Jetties Fish hang out around any structure, whether it’s a reef, bridge, or rock jetty. In addition to the jetty at Gordon Pass, a number of old dock pilings run northward from the beach to attract fish. And fishermen.
Kayak fishing Fishing from a kayak has multiple advantages. You can get into narrow waters that powerboats cannot reach, and you don’t have to worry about a motor scaring away your prospective catch. Some kayaking outfitters, such as Everglades Kayak Fishing (evergladeskayakfishing.com), can set you up in vessels specially customized for fishing.
Licenses Unless you are covered by a fishing charter’s or pier’s license, you will need to purchase a fishing license for both salt and fresh water if you are 16 years or older. Short-term licenses are available for visitors who live out of state. (myfwc.com)
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Mangroves Mangrove trees serve as a nursery for our fisheries. Juvenile fish find shelter and food within the trees’ roots. Because of the shade mangroves afford and their supply of smaller fish, bigger fish such as snapper, sea trout, and redfish like mangrove habitat as well.
NAPLES PIER A historic landmark and much-photographed icon, the Naples Pier provides 1,000 feet of over-the-water footing for casting without a boat. It’s also a socializing and networking opportunity for landlubber anglers. Newly renovated in 2016, the Naples Pier holds a bait shop, snack bar, restrooms, and showers. Its fishing license covers all who cast from there.
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OPEN SEASONS Before you cast your line, make sure you know which catches are in season and which are not. You must release fish caught out of season. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (myfwc.com) lists the off-seasons for snook, gag grouper, red snapper, and other Gulf of Mexico species.
PRIME BAIT While fishing with lures can be productive, many fishermen prefer live bait. Shrimp is easiest to procure because you can purchase live shrimp at bait shops. But truly dedicated anglers catch their own bait by casting nets for pinfish and other bait fish, or digging up sand fleas at the surf’s edge.
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Qualified catches Bring along a measure to avoid penalties for keeping undersized fish. Most bait shops carry handy rule sticks that include size limitations for local species, and every charter captain will have one onboard. Some species also have a regulated bag limit, which is the amount of a particular fish each angler can keep per day.
The RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament
Responsible fishing The smart fisherman looks out for our natural resources to ensure fish populations survive. Catch-and-release is a responsible practice; mounted live trophies are passé. Abide by all size, bag limit, and seasonal regulations, which are designed to protect undersized and breeding-female fish. Also be sure to dispose of fishing line, hooks, and other gear properly. Remove line tangled in tree branches. Monofilament line is a killer of birds, sea turtles, and other wildlife.
Surf fishing Hanging out at the beach and fishing: How can life get any better? Surf fishing from any local beach can yield snook, sheepshead, and other fun catches.
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thew’s House’s mission for the homeless. The four-day Conservancy of Southwest Florida Annual RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament (conservancy.org/redsnook), usually held the first weekend in November, launches from four sites in Naples, Goodland, and Everglades City.
Unique habitat Everything from railroad ties and concrete rubble to bridges and a sunken ship make up the Paradise Coast Reef (cfcollier.org/artificialreef-fund), a series of more than 80 artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico that attracts the tiniest fish to 300-pound goliath grouper.
Very best times Like us, fish avoid midday heat and like to eat early in the day. A common rule of thumb is to fish early or at dusk, and avoid slack tides. Fishing is better when tides are incoming or outgoing, particularly on a strong incoming tide, when water movement is optimal. Moon phases also affect water movement, and full and new-moon times are believed to be best.
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Below: Henley Shotwell, co-owner of Surf and Turf Custom, and master rod builder Robbie Turner manufacture Outlaw Custom Rods—a line of fishing rods known for specialized construction and aesthetics.
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Where to shop You can stock up on fishing supplies at local hardware stores and at some marinas. The Ship’s Store at Rose Marina (rosemarina.com) on Marco Island, for instance, carries rods, bait buckets, lures, filleting knives, hats and shirts designed for fishermen, and a complete array of tackle and boating supplies. Avid local fishermen know Surf & Turf Custom (surfandturfcustom.com) is the place for custom rods. For protective fishing attire and fishing kayaks, head to Naples Outfitters (naplesoutfittersflorida.com).
X marks the spot Whether you call them “sweet spots” or, more technically, GPS waypoints, favorite fishing holes are often a well-kept secret. The best way to find them? Charter an excursion and pay close attention to where the captain takes you and where the catching is optimal.
Your dinner Once you’ve bagged a few choice food fish, a number of local seafood restaurants will gladly cook them for you the same day. Oyster House Restaurant & Bar (oysterhouseres taurant.com) in Everglades City, Snook Inn (snookinn.com) on Marco Island, and Stan’s Idle Hour (stansidlehour.net) in Goodland are all on or near the water with a salty atmosphere. Two restaurants near the Naples City Dock—The
Dock at Crayton Cove (dockcraytoncove.com) and Chez Boët (chezboetnaples.com)—also cater to incoming anglers. Alert the restaurant ahead of time—a charter captain will often do this for you—and bring in your catch already filleted.
Zesty catches Sporting fishermen prefer a catch with spunk—one that puts up a good fight. The most highly hailed in that category is the “silver king,” the monarch of game fish—the tarpon. Weighing up to 280 pounds and measuring up to 8 feet, the tarpon uses more than its girth to make the reeling a challenge. It is known to run with the line, dive deep, then jump spectacularly to try to lose the hook. Less appreciated, but a favorite of those in the know, is the ladyfish, which is also in the tarpon family. Though it is smaller, generally 2 to 3 feet, it is similarly feisty. Offshore, the beautiful permit fish, averaging 25 pounds, gives you your money’s worth in reel-time combat. «
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Adventure Oenophiles are excitedly anticipating the Naples Winter Wine Festival later this month, the main fundraising event for the Naples Children and Education Foundation. When one is fortunate—and generous—enough to be the winning bidder of a festival auction lot, one must suspend all notions of the ordinary. Here is a glimpse into three unforgettable travel-themed lots won by several of the nonprofit’s trustees. BY KAREN T. BARTLETT
Sanary-sur-Mer is a beautiful fishing port and village in the heart of Provence.
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For Lewie and Becky Card, the fairy tale came to life aboard a floating palace, The World Residences at Sea—the world’s largest private residential ship. Every port of call in their twoweek itinerary in 2016 was a fantasy in itself: Barcelona, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Nice ... but indelible on their hearts is Sanary-sur-Mer on the famed Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur. Long known as a haven for artists and intellectuals, this picturesque French seaport tucked into a harbor between Marseille and Toulon merges the centuries, from medieval times to a mere few hundred years old. Visitors can literally take a stroll through history, from the famous stone Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs and narrow cobblestone lanes dating back to the sixteenth century, to a nineteenth century Byzantine church tower that presides over the town. Sanary is also considered the holy grail of scuba, home of famous resident Jacques Cousteau and Frédéric Dumas, inventor of “modern” dive equipment. A tiny museum in the thirteenth century Romanesque tower, Tour Romain, features artifacts the legendary divers salvaged from shipwrecks. What the Cards most relished though was the relaxation of lazy afternoons, fine wine, and romantic alfresco cafes. Locals claim there are more days of pure sunshine here than any
where else in Provence. Adding to the charm are les pointus, traditional Provençal wooden fishing boats that bob in the harbor, painted in Mediterranean shades of aquamarine, red and white, yellow and (naturally) azure. For Lewie, the whole experience was a movie-set moment. “I felt like we were on the set of the Steve Martin-Michael Caine film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” he says, reminded of one of his favorite movies. In fact, the comedy classic was filmed at several locations along the Côte d’Azur. For locals, weekend festivals and traditional Wednesday street markets are de rigueur. By day, stalls overflow with olives and cheeses, textiles, produce, wines, and fish caught just hours before. There is music and, of course, the fragrance of lavender and other herbes de Provence. “We were just so charmed by the morning street market,” says Becky, “and later, one of our best memories of the entire trip was an intimate dinner on a deck overlooking the harbor. The view was breathtaking. We’re boat lovers, so that made it so much more special.”
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When Rick and Katrina Kash emerged the 2015 auction winners of a one-week exploration of California outfitted by Bentley, they expected stays in California’s most famous resorts and hotels, from L.A.’s movie star glam Hotel Bel Air to The Post Ranch Inn of Big Sur. They also knew there were tickets for a performance at the Hollywood Bowl and that their escorts would be renowned Napa vintner Darioush Khaledi and his lovely wife, Shahpar. But oh, the surprises! Awaiting them at the Hollywood Bowl was exclusive VIP seating to see iconic film composer John Williams conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Maestro of the Movies. “Simply breathtaking, absolutely unforgettable,” says Katrina. And there wasn’t one, but six different Bentleys to savor a unique driving experience each day. “I’m a convertible girl, so I loved the gold Continental GT,” Katrina says. “Rick’s favorite was the SUV.” Their Big Sur accommodation turned out to be a rustic tree house, offering the couple a unique opportunity to slumber amid the tree tops with glorious views of the mountains from a private deck. A pinnacle evening that could not be imagined in advance was the intimate Persian dinner in Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi’s home. Though impossible to duplicate this amazing NWWF auction item, may we suggest a small “tasting” for your consideration. Highway 1: A scenic drive along the rugged approximately 85-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway from Napa to Big Sur delivers breathtaking visuals around every curve: waves crashing against rocks, cavorting sea lions and breaching whales—all of which is especially exhilarating from a Bentley Continental GT convertible. The 17-mile portion that encompasses Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Penin-
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sula is photo-perfect. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur: “The entire resort is sheer enchantment,” Katrina says. “The view from the infinity spa overlooking the ocean took my breath away, and we loved the gorgeous hiking trails and artistry of many outdoor sculptures.” Each Post Ranch Inn accommodation is unique, but Cliff House, soaring above the shoreline, is considered to be particularly extraordinary. Darioush: Wine Spectator magazine calls this wine estate “probably the most astounding example of hospitality in Napa.” The stunning first impression of this winery is a promenade of columns with double-bull capitals symbolizing the Hall of a Hundred Columns in the ancient city of Persepolis (near present-day Shiraz, Iran), the ancestral home of the Darioush family. “This estate was my favorite part of our trip,” Katrina says. “It is all stunning, including the wine cellar and tasting rooms.” If you go, try the Quintessential Experience, beginning with caviar and Krug Champagne, continuing with wine tastings and small plates in Darioush Khaledi’s private wine cellar, culminating in a selection from the vintner’s personal collection.
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In wine as in music, many different notes come together to strike a beautiful chord. It was the promise of this sensory combination that inspired Debbi and Bill Cary in their 2014 bid for this trip, which encompassed a taste of the best wine, food, and experiences of Napa and Nashville. One of the hosts was Jeff Gargiulo, who happens to be one of the 2017 festival chairs. He is both a musician and a winemaker, and he put the lot together with support from his friend and fellow Napa vintner David Duncan. The pair are founders of the country rock band, The Silverado Pickups, which includes other renowned winemakers along Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail. Jeff’s group has warmed up for Leon Russell and Tim McGraw, and they hang out with Nashville Grammy winner Billy Dean and other Nashville stars, so he has all the right connections to make magical things happen. The Carys always loved hearing Jeff, David and Billy play at the NWWF’s Wine Down, when everyone gathers for live music (and more wine) immediately following the auction. “Like the Wine Down, this trip just sounded like fun, and it was,” Debbi says. “It was so relaxed, and full of surprises.” After Napa, the original schedule called for accommodations at Nashville’s grande dame hotel, The Hermitage. “We were also
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scheduled for a dinner with the Gargiulos and the songwriters in the home of Silvia Roberts, where the popular TV show Nashville is filmed,” Debbi says. “We were delighted to learn that Silvia had invited us to be her houseguests as well. The entire home is exactly as it looks on the show.” Part of the experience was for Billy Dean to work with the Carys on writing and recording a song, Nashville style. The Carys say they were in awe as the songwriters bounced around ideas for lyrics, sometimes testing harmonies and other times solo vocals. As they gathered in the living room of the Nashville set sipping wine with Dean and some other artists, Billy asked them to talk about things that were meaningful to them. “Because our son Bryan’s wedding was coming up, we decided on a song about how Bryan and Luisa met and fell in love,” Debbi says. “It was wonderful to see how it evolved. We presented the recording to them just before the wedding.” The Nashville experience made for a once-in-a-lifetime memory, from an insiders’ tour of the Nashville music scene, including Blackbird Studios (owned by John McBride, husband of Martina McBride), to Writers Night at the world-famous Bluebird Café, to a personal phone call from Kenny Rogers. “He was so sweet, just ‘how are y’all enjoying Nashville,’ kind of thing,” Debbi says. It was a highlight of their Nashville experience. Even when the trip was over, the magic lingered. A few weeks later a large box arrived, containing a bespoke Fender guitar, customized to feature the Gargiulo Vineyards and Silver Oak logos. It doesn’t get more “wine/country” than that. «
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Green Bay Packers fans are not the only ones infatuated with dairy delights. Aficionados are everywhere, and even have their own holiday this month— January 20 is National Cheese Lover’s Day. The earliest record of cheesemaking traces back to 5500 BCE in what is now Poland, and while the basic method is fairly simple, the variety and flavors of this beloved food are complex and endless. Shop an excellent selection of cheeses, from pungent to mellow, at Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com) and The Wine Merchant (thewinemerchant.net) in Naples, and DeRomo’s Gourmet Market (deromos. com) in Bonita Springs, to create your own cheese board. —Kat Smith
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CHEF MICHAEL PSILAKIS Since bursting on the scene in Manhattan in 2008 with his Michelin-starred restaurant, Anthos, chef Michael Psilakis has been constantly reinventing and refining Greek cuisine for a modern audience. He currently operates Kefi and Fishtag in New York, as well as four locations of MP Taverna, his version of a classic Greek tavern. Earlier this year he partnered with Brien Spina to create Teatro, an Italian eatery in Bonita Spring’s Southwest Performing Arts Center. With all his success, it may come as a surprise that the self-taught Psilakis is an accidental chef. His debut at the stove occurred early in his restaurant career when he was managing the front of the house and his chef didn’t show up for work one night. He quickly realized that’s what he was meant to do—and he hasn’t come out of the kitchen since. —Mark Spivak
Biggest influences: My parents raised me with the traditions and culture of their native Greece. I remember working with my mother as a little kid, stirring a pot, helping her make cookies or cherry preserves. My father was a big outdoorsman, and I’d go hunting and fishing with him. That’s where I learned to spit-roast a lamb. If he weren’t a chef: I’m a writer at heart. I love poetry, and I take a very soulful and philosophical approach to food. For me, it’s an exploration of feelings, emotions, or experience. What he cooks at home: We never have complex, multi-course meals. I didn’t grow up that way, so I cook to create moments with the people I love. We’ll put a selection of dishes in the center of the table: a simple grilled meat or fish, salad, brown rice, grilled or roasted vegetables. Pet peeve: I like silence in the kitchen, so the cooks can focus. Once service starts and we have guests in the dining room, all the background music and chatter has to stop. His role at Teatro: I spent a month in the kitchen when we opened, and I come down at least every month. Brien is Italian, and he’s old school—we’re very similar. It’s a real family operation with his mom, dad, and kids working there. When I’m not around, the chef has the right to interpret the recipe as he sees fit. There may be differences in nuance, but the Chef Michael Psilakis dish will be the same. 116 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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Traveling with your fur babies requires a lot of planning—and accommodations are a big part of it. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, which welcomes four-legged friends, takes pampering to a new level. The resort recently introduced a pet-friendly menu designed specifically for Fido and available for inroom dining or at the resort’s Poolside Grill. Dishes range from chicken paw pie (cubed baked chicken, carrots, potatoes, peas, and cottage cheese) to Irish oatmeal with apples and bananas. The culinary team designed the menu so that the foods, beautifully plated in a pet dish, are not overly rich and take into account sensitive digestive issues. The resort has also long been known to give each pet guest a VIP welcome upon arrival, which an organic treat, and an oversized plush pet bed. It will even arrange pet-sitting services for families who need them.
NI ’s curated dining guide for Greater Naples THE LISTINGS
The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights.
AMERICAN AGAVE BAR & GRILL Innovative Southwestern cuisine in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-3473, agavenaples. com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com) BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to Executive Chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-5821, bistro821.com) CAFÉ & BAR LURCAT The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable. 494 Fifth Ave. S.,
Naples (239-213-3357, cafelurcat.com) COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines. 11905 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-449-1700, coopershawkwinery.com)
M WATERFRONT GRILLE Contemporary decor, view of the bay, and fine cuisine. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-4421, mwaterfrontgrille. com)
HOBNOB Elevated comfort food in a modern yet warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239580-0070, hobnobnaples.com)
RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Master chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (239-262-5500, ridg waybarandgrill.com)
KC AMERICAN BISTRO As the name implies, American regional cuisine is on tap. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-566-2371, kcamericanbistro.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 LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals in an eatery in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (239-596-3276, thelocalnaples.com)
YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun place for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239262-5787, yabbaislandgrill.com)
The Turtle Club was inducted into NI’s inaugural Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Sunset view three years in a row.
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Taste THE WINE LOFT OF NAPLES Upscale bar, lounge, and dining in Mercato. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-5601, thewineloftof naples.com)
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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)
Eighth St. S., Naples (239-263-1976, cknaples.com) THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-263-9940, dockcraytoncove.com) FISH CRAZY RESTAURANT A fun and casual Southwest Florida spot to reel in fresh seafood. 14700 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-260-1070, fishcra zyres taurant.com)
THE BAY HOUSE Overlooking the Cocohatchee River, this place features a beautiful dining room plus Tierney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples (239-591-3837, bayhousenaples.com)
FISH RESTAURANT Fabulous water views complement the great seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-3474, fishrestaurantnaples.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)
HB’S ON THE GULF Restaurant in The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view of the Gulf and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (239-435-4347, naplesbeachhotel. com)
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USS Nemo Undersea Cuisine & Adventures was inducted into NI’s inaugural Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Seafood three years in a row.
SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (239434-7258, seasaltnaples.com) TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-530-3131, trulucks.com) THE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacu-
lar beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (239-592-6557, windwardhospitality.com) USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES Everything is a cut above, but the signature misobroiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-6366, ussnemorestaurant.com) WHARF TAVERN RESTAURANT & LOBSTER HOUSE An authentic New England seafood experience on the waterfront. 909 10th St. S., Naples (239-331-4053, wharftavernnaples.com)
STEAK CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional, with prime aged steaks and fine local seafood. 837 Fifth Ave. S, Naples, and 8200 Health Center Blvd., Suite 100, Bonita Springs (239-9924677, chopscitygrill.com) THE CONTINENTAL D’Amico’s latest restaurant is a stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (239-659-0007, continentalnaples. com)
YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MEAL IS JUST A RESERVATION AWAY. Experience the distinctive culinary creations of celebrity chef Art Smith, featuring a mix of healthy and fresh ingredients, a pinch of his southern roots, and a dash of inspiration from his world travels. And experience our stunning waterfront views. Make your reservations today for a truly memorable dining experience.
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THE GRILL Luxurious dining in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples features rich decor, aged prime beef, chops, and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-5986644, ritz-carlton.com) JIMMY P’S CHARRED The popular butcher shop’s steaks and other fine foods are now served in the restaurant that opened next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-643-6328, jimmypscharred.com) RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Sophisticated decor, prime meats, and fine seafood make for a special night out. 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero (239-948-8888, ruth schris.com) SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE In the winning tradition of NFL Coach Don Shula, the “Shula Cut” is one of the best steaks in town. 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-4304999, shulasnaples.com)
FRENCH BLEU PROVENCE Authentic dishes of the South of France are paired with wines from the vast, award-winning selection compiled by the restaurant’s owner, Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-261-8239, bleu provencenaples.com) CHEZ BOËT FRENCH HOME COOKING Lisa and Philippe Boët serve up delicious French classics in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 12th Ave. S., Naples (239643-6177, chezboetnaples.com) CÔTE D’AZUR Intimate bistro in the style of Provence serves standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay 122 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-597-8867, cotedazurrestaurant.com) LA BAZENNE ON FIFTH Replicates the original in France, with sophisticated dishes and engaging social club atmosphere. 474 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-6828623, labazenne.com) LE LAFAYETTE FRENCH GOURMET Traditional French with a touch of the tropics. 375 13th Ave. S., Naples (239-403-7861, lelafayette.com) TARTINE & TARTELETTE Authentic, homemade French cuisine with wine pairings as sweet as the restaurant’s name. 11121 Health Park Blvd., Naples (239888-1151, tartine-tartelette.com)
MEXICAN FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Casual, family-friendly place serving authentic, fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239302-1444, felipestaqueria.com) MASA Superb, true Mexican cuisine with unique twists served 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 varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products and handmade tortillas. The choice of margaritas is also a draw. 4834 Davis Blvd., Naples (239-732-8226, tacosand tequilanaples.com)
ITALIAN ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-1060, albertosonfifth.com) ANGELINA’S RISTORANTE A place for a special night, with a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elegant cuisine. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (239390-3187, angelinasofbonitasprings.com)
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Taste barbecue, ramen, and more. Dine indoors or on the outdoor patio. 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-260-7037, eatatzen.com)
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BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. Save room for the Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (239-263-1955, barbatellanaples.com) BELLINI ON FIFTH ITALIAN RISTORANTE The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-1117, bellinionfifth.com) CAFÉ LUNA Signature pizzas, crispy calamari, classic Caesar salad, and more. 4947 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-529-2101, cafe lunanaples.com) CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place for great food and people-watching. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (239-435-1166, campiello. damico.com)
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“big bite of Brooklyn.” 7935 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (239-992-3663, parmesanpetes.com) PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANA The “friendly neighborhood” restaurant has been serving dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas, and desserts for more than 20 years. 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 organic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-776-7042, romabistronaples.com)
BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up savory lamb dishes and a wide choice of colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-5945557, bhabhapersianbistro.com) COAST RESTAURANT Choose to enjoy candlelit dinners indoors or watching the sun set over the Gulf outdoors. 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-403-2181, edgewaternaples.com) COASTAL PERUVIAN SEAFOOD & GRILL Authen-
VERGINA Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair. Vergina is also a popular spot for gathering with friends and listening to live music. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-659-7008, vergin arestaurant.com)
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DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT Dine on home-style dishes, then shop for gourmet items to take home. The Promenade, 26811 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs (239-325-3583, deromos.com)
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 (239-593-3344, arayanaples.com)
MOLTO TRATTORIA Homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and Italian home-style cuisine are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5853, moltonaples.com)
CHARLIE CHIANG’S MODERN ASIAN KITCHEN Urban decor sets the scene for modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-6688, charliechiangs.com)
OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are homey, hearty, and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2073, tulianaples.com)
SAKURA HAWAIIAN GRILL Serving innovative Asian Hawaiian fusion cuisine by chef Paul Chen. 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 106, Naples (239280-5536, sakuranaples.com)
PARMESAN PETE’S Created by chef and owner Peter Della Rocca, a meal here is like taking a
ZEN ASIAN BBQ Chef Koko, who trained with Iron Chef Morimoto, creates Next Level Sushi, Korean
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ARIO Created for the “global nomad,” the menu focuses on dry-aged meats, local seafood, and salts and spices from around the world. 400 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island (239-642-2695, marriott.com)
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Sushi-Thai was inducted into NI’s inaugural Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Sushi three years in a row.
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A TABLE APART Owner-chef Jeff Acol creates delicious dishes that incorporate a world of influences. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (239-221-8540, atableapart.com)
FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE Two locations serve traditional Cuban cuisine with a few twists. 1201 Piper Blvd.; 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (239-254-9855; 239-653-9097; fernandez thebull.com) FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef-owner Greg Scarlatos uses flavors and ingredients from around the world to create a diverse menu. 2500 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-455-4585, fuseglobalcuisine. com) IM TAPAS SPANISH RESTO BAR Get a delicious little taste of Spain right in the heart of Naples served up by Isabel Pozo Polo and Mary Shipman. 965 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239-403-8272, imtapas.com) INCA’S KITCHEN FINE PERUVIAN CUISINE This popular restaurant serves authentic Peruvian
dishes. 8955 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-3523200, incaskitchen.com) JANE’S ON THIRD Having worked in places such as London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, the owners of this popular downtown spot offer a world of choices. 1209 Third St. S., Naples (239-2612253, janesgardencafe.com) LAMORAGA Spanish cuisine created with an international, modern twist is served in a bright setting, along with a wide selection of fine wines. 3936 Tamiami Trail N. (239-331-3669, lamoragar estaurant.com) NOODLES ITALIAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI BAR Good sushi, parmesans, and piccatas served all in one place. 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (239-5920050, noodlescafe.com) 21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF Chef Asif R. Syed offers classical Indian cuisine created with his special collection of spices. 4270 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239-919-8830, 21spicesdining.com) «
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tic dishes of Peru, like Cebiche 200 Miles, lomo saltado, and specials. 5447 Airport Pulling Road N., Naples (239-631-6943, coastalperuvian.com)
Jane’s Garden Cafe was inducted into NI’s inaugural Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Breakfast three years in a row.
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The distance from Tuscany to Sicily is less than 500 air miles, but the culture gap between the two regions is enormous. If you’re tempted to minimize that chasm, look at the differences in wine grape varieties. Sicily’s major white grapes are Grecanico, Inzolia, and Catarratto, with Nero d’Avola and Frappato dominating for reds. You might be a fan of vanilla and chocolate, but Sicily is way beyond Cherry Garcia. Historically, the area is best known for Marsala, a fortified wine produced in and around the town of the same name. Another popular dessert wine, Passito di Pantelleria, is made from dried Moscato grapes grown on a satellite island off Sicily’s northern coast. Recently, however, a new wave of fine wine producers is popping up in Sicily, thanks to an influx of outside capital and winemaking talent—similar to what occurred in
Tuscany in the 1980s. Following are some of the best new Sicilian winemakers. PLANETA. More than any other estate, Planeta (planeta.it/en) established the reputation of Sicilian wine in the modern era. The property views wine as part of a broader cultural context that includes art, food, travel, and regional identity. “If a winemaker does not go home and read a book after finishing his work,” proclaims its website, “he cannot make good wine.” Try dishing out that kind of advice in California. The portfolio begins with the La Segreta Bianco and Rosso blends (around $13), and includes mainstream varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah, as well as regional grapes such as Frappato and Carricante ($30-$40). TASCA D’ALMERITA. Ironically, one of Sicily’s most modern wineries is also one of its oldest. Founded in 1830, Tas-
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called Pithos ($35), fermented in large clay amphorae, which are then buried in the ground for aging. MORGANTE. Antonio Morgante and his sons established their winery in 1994, and soon afterward enlisted the help of one of Italy’s most respected winemakers, Riccardo Cotarella. He has primarily devoted himself to crafting reds from the Nero d’Avola grape, particularly the Don Antonio Riserva ($40). If you go: Sicily has a heavy schedule of food festivals throughout the year (visitsicily. info), many of which focus on a single culinary ingredient, such as artichokes, cuttlefish, strawberries, or tomatoes. The Planeta winery allows consumers to book tastings and meals at four of its estates (Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, and Etna). Tasca D’Almerita operates a boutique hotel and resort at its Capofaro estate (capofaro.it). In addition to offering tours and tastings at three locations, Donnafugata owns a golf resort and spa in Ragusa (donnafugatagolfresort.com).«
Above: Donnafugata Sherazade wine Below: Tasca D’Almerita’s Capafaro estate in Sicily
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ca d’Almerita (tascadalmerita.it/en) today combines tradition with cutting-edge technology. The flagship wine is Rosso del Conte ($65), a red blend of Nero d’Avola with other regional varieties. Its entry-level Bianco ($12) and Nero d’Avola ($14) are good values. DONNAFUGATA. Like Planeta, Donnafugata (donnafugata.it) is heavily involved in literature, music, art, archaeology, and food as well as wine. Whites include native varieties such as Grillo (SurSur, $20) and interesting blends of Chardonnay and Ansonica (Chiarandà, $40). Nero d’Avola is the main focus for reds, culminating in the Mille e Una Notte, or “Thousand and One Nights” ($75). AZIENDA AGRICOLA COS. Founded in 1980 by three students on a vacation break, Cos morphed into a winery. Although the trio learned the technology of winemaking over the years, they ultimately decided to return to a more traditional—even primitive—approach. They are best known for a blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato
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IMPACT MARTIAL ARTS (239-596-1633, naplesselfdefense. weebly.com) is owned and operated in Naples by Alex Timin, who began his formal martial arts training in 1992. Classes are open to everyone and focus on prevention strategies, communication skills, and physical techniques. He also offers free children’s safety, women’s assault prevention, and stranger danger classes throughout the year.
NAPLES NISEIDO JU JITSU (239-595-5950, naplesjujitsu.com) holds both women and children’s self-defense classes. The program’s “finale” involves a live street simulated attack. The class is accredited by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. THE ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS (239-597-5900, napleskarate.com) offers self-defense group workshops for women—and its regular karate classes include self-defense instruction. The Academy also offers classes in Krav Maga, the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Meanwhile, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office offers free R.A.D. (rape, aggression, defense) programs for women in the community. Programs are nine hours in total, split into three- or four-hour sessions as decided on by the group. At the end of the program, there is an optional scenario-based training. For more information, contact CCSO at 239-252-9300. —Anna Welch
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Using the wrong natural product. For example, tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic used widely among people, but many pets are allergic to it, according to Restrepo. Over-the-counter shampoos and sprays containing this ingredient can be irritating, and she suggests using products containing oatmeal instead.
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Rinsing instead of washing. Using plain water to help remove an irritant from your pet’s coat may seem like a simple solution for sensitive, irritated skin. However, Restrepo says moisture can actually trap an allergen in an animal’s coat and increase itchiness. She suggests using mild shampoos every week or two to help remove the allergens.
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WELCOME MAT Take a mental sojourn to the land down under during your next yoga session with La Vie Boheme’s extra thick (1/4”) Bondi Yoga Mat ($86). Inspired by the marine life of Bondi, Australia, it will have you embracing serenity and perhaps even craving a post-workout Vegemite sandwich. La Vie Boheme Yoga (laviebohemeyoga.com)
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LIQUID ASSET Lifefactory’s 22-ounce glass bottle with its fabulous Huckleberry-hued silicone sleeve ($22.99) recognizes that hydration is your primary goal. Its wide-mouth feature makes it easy to add ice cubes, and even a few slices of citrus. Lotus Restorative Yoga Room, Naples (lotusrestorativeyogaroom.com, 239-290-2643) ARM CANDY Arm Pocket's Ultra i-35 ($45) is a carryall for the savvy runner. Designed to fit the latest mobile devices, it offers three storage compartments to safely tuck away keys and credit cards, while facing your toughest routes equipped with an awesome soundtrack. Memory foam padding ensures a custom fit, while the material is designed to resist both sweat and rain showers. Arm Pocket (armpocket.com)
TEE IT UP This inspiring, relaxed fit tank from Lorna Jane ($50) is the perfect antidote for anyone suffering from a case of the Mondays. Ultra soft fabric and a racer back design allow for comfort and mobility while a high neckline protects your skin from the Southwest Florida sun. Fit2Run, Naples and Estero (fit2run.com)
SMARTY PANTS Mara Hoffman’s cropped graphic leggings ($128), feature a beautiful herbarium black print reminiscent of the tropics and an Italian UPF50 fabric that allows for fast wicking of sweat. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthavenue.com)
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“What sets our firm apart is that we understand that wealth management is about more than just investing. It is about taking a holistic and disciplined planning approach that is unique to each family we serve. We add value by defining what is important to each client and working with them to build a living plan that works for them as their needs change over time. Furthermore, we develop customized portfolios for each client based on their living plan and take a Fiduciary role in the management of their portfolios in the Professional Investment Managment (PIM) program. All while keeping a mindful eye on risk mitigation, tax efficiency and investment expenses,” says Crisci.
Because Crisci Private Wealth Management only believes in delivering exceptional service to the individuals and families they work with, they take the time to listen and understand each person’s values, needs and goals to help build long-term client relationships. “Enjoying the lifestyle our clients have created is one component of their long term goals. Clients are also concerned about their wealth accumulation, preservation, and succession planning that extends across several generations,” says Crisci.
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Family Values Practice restraint and philanthropy to avoid raising an entitled child By Judy Martel Tales of bad behavior among the rich, famous, and spoiled are legendary. But even as they provide an entertaining diversion for observers, the public wreckage of wasted lives and squandered fortunes reflects a common nightmare among wealthy parents hoping to raise fiscally responsible offspring.
HAVING IT ALL (OR NOT) In the best cases, family money and privilege establish a launching pad to achievement and self-satisfaction for future generations. But the effect of money on kids can result in a far worse scenario if parents don’t allow them to earn their achievements nor instill a sense of values beyond material possessions. “I don’t think parents realize the extent to which they are handicapping their kids when they give them everything they want, whenever they want it,” says Lee Hausner, author of Children of Paradise: Successful Parenting for Prosperous Families. Hausner, who works as a family wealth and business consultant, believes parents set up their children to fail when they deprive them of the valuable lesson of delayed gratification. “The real issue is that in order to be achievers in anything, you have to have some discomfort,” she adds. “Parents who solve all the problems and give in to everything their kids want deprive them of that lesson.”
FASCINATION NATION Rich, spoiled kids are nothing new, says Hausner, but she believes social media adds a new dimension to the problem by making it more difficult for parents to control the messages their children receive about values. The culture of consumerism thrives online, leaving impressionable viewers fascinated with the abundance of material goods and perpetuating the belief that money can be used to “buy” happiness and purpose. It’s an endless and unrewarding quest, Hausner cautions, one that parents should recognize and prevent early in a child’s life. 140 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
HOME IS WHERE THE LESSONS ARE Hausner offers a few tips for parents who want to avoid raising kids with what she calls “entitlitis,” or the belief that they are entitled to all that money can buy.
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“First, you have to stop the cycle of giving them everything they want on demand,” she says. It can be difficult in wealthy neighborhoods, where outfitting children with the latest technology and fashion can be a competitive sport among families. Parents need to be firm in their decisions to take the longer view. When kids complain that all their friends own the latest iPhone, parents should turn it into a lesson on family values that don’t include material possessions, Hausner advises. However, the lesson is worthless unless parents are consistent and model their own behavior. “If parents overindulge, kids pick up on that,” she says.
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Get involved in giving back. Philanthropy is a wonderful way to show kids they are not the center of the universe and that others have bigger needs, Hausner says. “When your child demands the latest $200 pair of tennis shoes, ask which is more important, buying the tennis shoes or feeding a child for a year?” There are many ways to get involved in charity and learn valuable lessons about the responsibility to help others.
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Separate the “needs” from the “wants” for your child’s development and then teach them the difference. “The needs are love, encouragement, being heard and cherished—you can’t give your child enough of that,” Hausner says. “The wants are usually material items, which should go on a wish list to be given during special occasions like birthdays.” Find opportunities to talk about what things cost and about making choices. Eventually, kids will get the message that material possessions won’t make them happiest. “The most important ‘things’ you give your child are experiences and memories,” she says. «
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BRILLIANT DESIGN ADDRESS 1770 Galleon Drive, Naples DEVELOPMENT Port Royal YEAR BUILT 2014 BUILDER BCB Homes OFFERED AT $19.9 million SIZE 9,141 square feet under air, 13,489 total SPECIAL FEATURES The architectural philosophy of “organic architecture,” where structures are built in harmony with humanity and its environment, perfectly describes this two-story home overlooking Galleon Cove. This brilliantly planned home features
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Agenda Masked BEAUTY The "La Bella Mariposa" exhibit features figurative paintings of artist Anna Kincaide, whose portraits depict stylized women disguised by avant-garde, floralinspired hats. Kincaide relies on gesture, clothing, color and body language to convey emotion. The exhibition is part of a two-person show that opens the 2017 season for Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples. Multimedia artist Juan Carlos Collada’s unique Butterflies series will also be exhibited, and they include hand-painted feather butterflies artfully presented under multiple Plexiglas panels. A public reception for the artists will be held the evening of January 18. RSVPs are requested. (239-403-7787, art@gardnercolbygallery.com)
Hesitating, Anna Kincaid
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A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, THE BROADWAY PRODUCTION, JANUARY 17-22, HAYES HALL (ARTISNAPLES.ORG)
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The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Origami in the Garden, large-scale sculptures by Kevin Box, in partnership with Naples Botanical Garden, through April 23; The Olga Hirshhorn Collection, through July 23; Dawn’s Forest, the Sculpture of Louise Nevelson, through July 23; In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, through March 12; A Tragic Love Affair: Oskar Kokoschka and Alma Mahler, through April 16; Jacque Fresco: 100 Years of Vision, through April 16; Robert Indiana: Now and Then, through May 3; artis naples.org.
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Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—A Peace of My Mind: Exploring the Meaning of Peace One Story at a Time, interviews and photographs by John Noltner exhibit, Jan. 4-25; Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Jan. 14-15, Riverside Park;
East West Fine Art at Bigham Galleria, Naples—Time Machine: Renaissance Man Visited, exhibit of paintings by Mamuka Didebashvili, Jan. 5-19; eastwestfineart.com.
Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Twenty-first Annual Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Jan.7-8; Fine Art & Craft Show, Jan. 14, Cambier Park; Chalk Art 2017 on 5th!, A Street Painting Extravaganza, live music, food, professional and student artists, Jan. 28; fifthavenuesouth.com. Friends of Rookery Bay, Naples—Annual Photography Exhibition, in partnership with the United Arts Council of Collier County, through March 30, flora and fauna theme; rookerybay.org. Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples—La Bella Mariposa exhibition, featuring figurative paintings from
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Greg Shapiro, Jan. 17; naplesart.org.
Naples Artcrafters—Outdoor fine art and crafts by local artists, Jan. 14, Cambier Park; naplesartcrafters.com. Naples Botanical Garden—Origami in the Garden, monumental sculptures by Kevin Box, presented in partnership with The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples, through April 23; Night Lights in the Garden, holiday light show, entertainment, treats, Jan. 2-4; naplesgarden.org.
Naples Depot Museum—Southwest Florida Pastel Society’s Annual Member Exhibition, Historic Transportation theme, Jan. 5-Feb. 28; pastelsociety.org.
Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Garden Side Chickee Chat: The History of the Everglades Wonder Gardens, with its Executive Director Janet Martin, Jan. 27; Tours of the historic house-turnedmuseum available year round; visit the society’s website to book tours; napleshistoricalsociety.org.
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Annual Painting Exhibition, through Jan. 26; rookerybay.org.
Anna Kincaide and unique butterfly assemblages from Juan Carlos Collada, opening reception Jan. 18; gardnercolbygallery.com . Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples—Gary Bukovnik exhibition, including watercolor, monotype, and lithograph works, Jan. 9-26; Hunt Slonem exhibition, including colorful oil works of birds, butterflies, and other animals, Jan. 30-Feb. 16; harmonmeek.com.
Harmon-Meek | Modern, Naples—Small Works of Art, all pieces smaller than 20 inches, through Jan. 7; Laura Shechter paintings and artwork highlighting still life and cityscapes, as well as pulling in the feminist art movement, Jan. 10-Feb. 4; harmonmeek.com.
Aroma of Art, Jan. 5, Michael’s art studio; 239-572-3277.
Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center—Passionately Repurposed: Art from Recycled and Found Materials, through Jan. 21; There Is a Song in My Art, through Jan. 22; Gallery 104: Hello Yellow, through Feb. 4; Dinner With Artists: Juan Diaz and
Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—A Taste of Raku, Thursdays; Clay: Handbuilding & Raku Techniques, fiveweek class, Mondays or Thursdays, reservation required; 239-821-1061. Up Art and Design Gallery, Naples—Emojination Imagination, a pictorial journey through images and icons, through Jan. 13; Made from Simple, Jan. 13-Feb. 24; upar tanddesign.com.
IN A NEW LIGHT: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM 1870-1940, THROUGH MARCH 12 (ARTIS NAPLES.ORG)
Marco Island Center for the Arts—The Art of Betsy Ross Koller, Jan. 3-30, betsyrosskoller.com; Arts and Craft Fair, Jan. 7-8, local, regional, and national artists, craftspeople, and vendors, familyfriendly event; marcoislandart.org.
Marco Island Foundation for the Arts—Brushes and Paint Outdoor Art Show and Sale, Jan. 21, Marco Lutheran Church parking lot, Marco Island; marcoarts.org.
Marco Island Historical Museum—Windows and Doors to History, artworks by seven renowned area artists reflecting scenes from Marco Island’s past, through Feb. 18; 239-642-1440.
Michael Monroe Art, Naples—Art show: The
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Marco Island Historical Museum—Pirate Day, pirate-themed arts and crafts, face painting, treasure hunting, Jan. 21, Marco Island; colliermuseums.com.
Naples Botanical Garden—W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden, Saturdays and Sundays; naplesgarden.org.
FILM
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Films for Film Lovers, Changing Times, Jan. 2; A Film Unfinished, Jan. 9; Ridicule, Jan. 16; Wondrous Oblivion, Jan. 23; Bonita Springs International Film Festival, Jan. 26-29; artcenterbonita.org.
FOOD, WINE & FASHION
Ave Maria—Annual Sunshine State Steak Cook-off, in conjunction with “Great American Saturday”, Jan. 28, Ave Maria Town Center; sssscookoff.com.
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ter Cohen Spring 2017, Jan. 12-13; Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry, Jan. 13-14; Victor Velyan Fine Jewelry and personal appearance, Jan. 17-18; Todd Reed Fine Jewelry and personal appearance, Jan. 19-21; Oscar de La Renta Spring 2017, Jan. 19-20; Arunashi Fine Jewelry, Jan. 26-28; marissacollections.com.
Naples Children and Education Foundation— Vintage Seller, pre-festival tasting wines with proprietor Bill Harlan and moderator Antonio Galloni, Jan. 26, Bleu Provence; The Naples Winter Wine Festival, Jan. 27-29, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; napleswinefestival.com.
What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience, Jan. 14; Gladys Knight, Jan. 24; Neil Berg’s 108 Years of Broadway, Jan. 29; artisnaples.org.
Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Jazz Society, Jan. 8; Naples Concert Band, Jan. 15, naplesconcertband. org; Gulf Coast Big Band, Jan. 22, 239-877-6090; Naples Big Band, Jan. 23, 239-597-3240; Music Makers Show Band, Jan. 29; naplesbigband.com.
CAPA, Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Naples—Percussive Counterpoint – Svet Stoyanov & Friends, Jan. 8; Ars Nova String Trio, Jan. 23, Wang Opera Center, Naples; capacenter.org.
Third Street South, Naples—Pets on Third, Jan. 15, pet specialty vendors and pet artists; Farmers Market, Saturday mornings, parking lot behind Tommy Bahama; 239-434-6533.
MUSIC
Artis—Naples—All That Jazz, guitarist Martin Taylor, Jan. 4; Grimaud Plays Brahms, Naples Philharmonic Masterworks, Jan. 5; Michael Bolton, Jan. 7; Broadway Divas, Naples Philharmonic Pops, Jan. 10-12; Visiting Orchestra Series: Minnesota Orchestra, Jan. 8;
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Richard Dowling, Pianist, Jan. 3; Meet the Composers, Maurice Ravel, “The Exotic One”, Jan. 8; The Dan Miller— Lew Del Gatto Quintet: Music of Harold Arlen, Jan. 14; Music at the Moe, “Chill Out,” Jan. 19; artcenter bonita.org . Classic Chamber Concerts—The Jasper String Quartet, Jan. 16; Max Rabinovitsj & Friends with Alexandra Carlson, Pianist, Jan. 30, Sugden Community
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Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.
Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee—Air Supply, Jan. 14; Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Jan. 26; seminoleimmokaleecasino.com. Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center, Bonita Springs—Jimmy Key’s Dinner Show, Jan. 9, Jerry Lewis Live, Jan. 15, Ana Popovic Live, Jan. 28; swflpac.com.
Voices of Naples—With a Voice of Singing, Jan. 29, First Presbyterian Church of Naples; voicesof naples.org.
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Agenda SPEAKERS & SEMINARS
“Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center, Sanibel Island—Lecture series, Naturally Twisted: A Wild Look at the Wild, with author Mark Renz, Jan. 20; Nature art photographer, Clyde Butcher, Jan. 27; ding darlingsociety.org.
Friends of the Library of Collier County—Nick Linn Lecture Series, featuring authors Chris Bohjalian, Joy Fielding, Karin Slaughter, and Jonathan Hayes, Jan. 9, more dates to follow, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; collier-friends.org. Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida— A Step Forward: A Conversation with Rasheda Ali, Jan. 24, La Playa Beach and Golf Resort, Naples; pasfi.org.
Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida—Craving CHEF, with executive chef of Crave Culinaire, Brian Roland, Jan. 12, Trianon Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs; chefswfl.org, 239-643-6222.
David Lawrence Center— Magical Musical Tour – Dancing Through the Decades Gala, Jan. 13, decade-inspired attire, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; davidlaw rencecenter.org.
Fifth Avenue South, Naples—
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Celebration, beginning on Broad Ave., Jan. 16; fifthavenuesouth.com.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida—Water-
Guadalupe Center—Dazzle, featuring meet-andgreet with Tutor Corps High School students, Jan. 11, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; guadalupecenter.org.
Works 3rd Annual Luncheon, Jan. 19, Conservancy Nature Center; conservancy.org.
Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund—Fourth Annual Vi-
Action For Life—Celebration Dinner, Jan. 17, St. John the Evangelist Church, Naples; actionforlife.net.
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sionaries of the Visual Arts Award and Benefit Dinner, Jan. 10, cocktail attire, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club; harmonmeek.com.
Harry Chapin Food Bank—Eleventh Annual Empty Bowls, raise awareness of hunger, soups from 50 local restaurants, pottery, paint-a-bowl, and entertainment, Jan. 28, Cambier Park; emptybowlsnaples.org.
Healthcare Social Network of Southwest Florida—Healthcare Networker of the Year, Jan. 18,
Shelter for Abused Women and Children—Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence
business casual attire; healthcareswfl.org.
Annual Men’s Event—A Tailgate Party at Bay Colony, Jan. 23; naplesshelter.org/tailgate.
Hope for Haiti—Annual celebration event, commemorating 27 years of making a difference, Jan. 14, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club; hopeforhaiti.com.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
JFCS of Southwest Florida—An Evening for Bet-
Annual Walking Challenge, Jan. 21, North Collier Regional Park, Naples; babybasicscollier. org.
ter Tomorrows—Dancing, Doo-Wops and Rock & Roll, Jan. 14, Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples; jfcsswfl.org.
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Florida Sports Park, Naples—Swamp BugLatchkey League, Inc.—The Annual Gala, “Fire
gy Races, Jan. 28-29; paradisecoast.com.
and Ice”, Jan. 17, exclusive private beach club, Naples; latchkeyleague.org.
Gulf Coast Runners—NDN Half Marathon,
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida— 11th Annual Wishmaker’s Ball, An Evening in Paris, presented by Fidelity Private Wealth Management, Jan. 14, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; sfla.wish.org.
Naples Music Club—2017 Annual Fundraising Gala: "Jazz on the Bay," featuring jazz pianist Jerry Stawski and his trio, Jan. 19, The Naples Yacht Club; naplesmusicclub.org.
free pasta dinner, after race massages, benefits Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund, Jan. 15, Cambier Park, Naples; gcrunners.org.
Harry Chapin Food Bank—Ninth annual WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, pet friendly, presented by Garden Street Iron & Metal, Inc. and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 21, Miromar Outlets, Estero; harrychapinfoodbank.org.
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January 5, 2017 Silverspot, Mercato Season Launch Party + Design Talk w/ International Car Designer, Colin Phipps Live sketch demo and digital interactive wall Seating is limited, for more details please call 239.529.2633 or email info@thomasrileystudio.com
Guest Speaker, Colin Phipps Design Director SGMW-TDC SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co.
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Humane Society Naples—11th Annual Run for the Paws, Jan. 28, Civic Air Patrol, Naples; hsnaples.org. Marine Industries Association of Collier County— Naples Boat Show, displays by marinas, boat dealers, and other marine-related businesses, family friendly, Jan. 19-22, Naples Municipal Airport; miacc.org.
Join us for a special dinner benefiting the Senior Friendship Health Center and the medical and dental services it provides.
THEATER/DANCE
Artis—Naples—Forbidden Broadway, Jan. 7, Daniel’s Pavilion; A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love & Murder, The Broadway Production, Jan. 17-22, Hayes Hall; artisnaples.org.
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Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Improv
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Café and Improv Tonight, Jan. 7; Argentine Tango Show, with instructor Pablo Repun, Jan. 13; Stabilized Not Controlled, starring Frank Blocker, Jan. 21; artcenterbo nita.org. Honoring the memory of Dr. Rasik Mehta and his volunteerism with the Health Center.
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Gulfshore Opera—A Grand Opera Dinner, Jan. 10, Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center, Naples; Grand Opera Nights: Act Two Selections, La Traviata, Tales of Hoffmann, and others, Jan. 11, Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, Marco Island Center for the Arts; Bravo, Italy!, Jan. 15, Naples Italian American Club; Diva on Detour, with Metropolitan star, Patricia Racette, Jan. 22, First Presbyterian, Bonita Springs; gulfshoreopera. org.
Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples—Do This, Jan. 7-29, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Theater on Marco—The Lion King Jr., presented by Elton John and Tim Rice, Jan. 13-15, Marco Lutheran Church; theateronmarco.com. The Marco Players—The Second Time Around, Jan. 4-22; The Marco Players theater; themarcoplayers.com. The Naples Players—Bell, Book, and Candle, Jan. 11Feb. 5, Fifth Avenue South, Naples; naplesplayers.org.
Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples—Comics Owen Benjamin, Jan. 1; Tom Arnold, Jan. 5-7; Jamie Kennedy, Jan. 12-14; Bret Ernst, Jan. 19-22; Dom Irrera, Jan. 26-29; offthehookcomedy.com.
Opera Naples—The Romantic Piano Trio, Jan. 11, Wang Opera Center, Naples; Concierto de Zarzuela, Jan. 17, Wang Opera Center, Naples; An Evening in Monte Carlo Gala with Renata Scotto, Jan. 20, The RitzCarlton Tiburon, Naples; opernaples.org. ™
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TheatreZone—Marvin & Me, world premiere tribute concert to Marvin Hamlisch, Jan. 27, The G&L Theater, Community School of Naples; theatrezone-florida.com.
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with more than three decades of experience in the industry, Bruce Nichols is known for his expertise in helping select the finest wines, vintners, and master sommeliers for the much-anticipated Naples Winter Wine Festival, coming up later this month. He is also founder and owner of Naples Wine Solutions, a consulting firm, and online newsletter A Nichols Worth of Wine. Originally from Philadelphia, Nichols and his wife, Jill, have been North Naples residents since 2004. Nichols shares some favorite spots in Naples, his picks for value and dream wines, and more. 1. Bucket list topper: Visiting the vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay Region of New Zealand. 2. Best read: Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, a book I first read 40 years ago that still brings inspiration to this day. 3. Great escape: The South of France, particularly around Antibes and Villefranche. I love visiting the open market inside the ancient walls of Antibes and the Renoir Museum, in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, where the artist spent the last 12 years of his life. 4. Favorite charity: The Naples Children & Education Go-to dessert: The tiramisù Foundation. I’ve seen the difference it has made in the at Osteria Tulia is so light, it lives of thousands of underserved and at-risk children in our almost floats off your plate. community through the fundraising efforts of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. 5. Must-attend event: The Men’s Tailgate Party for The Shelter for Abused Women & Children 3 by the Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence, which is run by some of Naples’ most powerful men whose compassion for this cause is immense. 6. Favorite artist: Pierre Bonnard, a French post-Impressionist painter whose use of radiant colors to depict emotional scenes (many in the French countryside) are so moving. 7. Favorite wine: 2002 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche, a red Burgundy, is my “desert island” wine, and Donelan Venus Roussanne/Viognier from Sonoma is the best white wine on the market today. ANTIBES 8. Naples’ best-kept secret: Amore Ristorante in the Neapolitan Way Shopping Center. 9. Wine essentials: A double-hinged corkscrew with a built-in foil cutter, appropriate glassware, and great wine, which doesn’t necessarily mean exGuilty pleasure: Philly pensive. Some favorite value wines are Cusumano cheesesteaks at Joey D’s Restaurant and Bar in North Nero d’Avola, a red grape indigenous to Naples; they are as close to Sicily, and in whites it’s Calera the real deal you’ll ever get. Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast.
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