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We decided to meet our dear friends, Bobby and Debby, who we hadn’t seen for over a year. We’ve met at Connors twice before and enjoyed it both times. Last night was an excellent reunion and, rest assured, we did not finish all three bottles. They did, however, all get opened. Once again I forgotContinue reading “When friends from Venice and Naples (Florida, that is) want to meet, they go to Connors Steak and Seafood in Fort Myers”

I’ve been buying this wine at the Costco in North Naples for $33. When I applied the Vivino app it says the going price is $49.99 and that they’ll sell it to you for $74. it’s a delicious Pinot Noir loaded with cherries and cassis. My favorite style. The MacPhail family sold their winery andContinue reading “If you can find it, buy it!”

Went out for Mikes big birthday. He chose his favorite pizza spot in Naples, Florida. The pizzas had a very thin crust, the way we like them. Lots of delicious toppings. You could customize your pizza anyway you want. 10 inch, 13 inch and two larger sizes. Several wine choices by the glass “on tap”Continue reading “Mike’s Birthday Dinner at The Crust in North Naples”

So sad that a.p.vin closed down his winery. For the past several years these were my favorite Pinot Noirs. He sourced grapes from several excellent vineyards and shlepped them to San Francisco where he made the wines. The Wine Spectator always rated his wines in the 90 plus range. They were great for quaffing orContinue reading “If you can find it, buy it!”

One of the great Italian dishes is a Roman pasta dish called Cacio e Pepe. It’s basically the richest, tastiest, remarkably simple pasta of all times. I learned about it watching Anthony Bourdain doing a show from Rome. (I miss him badly). It’s made with bucatini (a hollow long pasta) with Romano cheese and pepper.CacioContinue reading “Cacio e Pepe”

My friend, Mike, and I have been searching for a place that offers Scrapple and eggs for breakfast. After 3 years of random searches, we finally came upon The Good Times Diner in a small strip center across the street from the Naples Airport. It was well worth the time and effort. There’s not muchContinue reading “Good Times Diner, Naples Fl.”