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Every year we go out for my friend Mike’s birthday. He is a man of very discriminating taste. His favorite foods: pizza, burgers, Coca-Cola and milk chocolate. We have recently discovered his love of Camembert cheese which threw everyone for a loop. Of course, being a dear friend, he indulges us by going out toContinue reading “Sammy’s Pizza of Naples or Mikey’s Birthday Dinner”

From time to time I’ll post a wine that I have liked and considered a great value. The basis for this opinion is simply that I think it drinks like a $60 bottle but has cost me only $19 to $25. I often go into wine stores and ask if they have any bottles thatContinue reading “Oy..Such a Deal!!”

Lynn said: “I’ve been dieing to try Seventh South Craft Food and Drink. Why don’t you check it out and get back to me?” “No problem.” I said and hung up. Checking the menu on the website caused me to drool a little bit. So many different items that I crave. Quite different from allContinue reading “Seventh South Craft Food and Drink in Naples”

We visited Bice the other night with our friends Jay and Paula. They have been there several times since Hurricane Ian when it was one of the few places that re-opened quickly. They have enjoyed their meals there and let me know we would like the food as well as the ambiance. So the timeContinue reading “Bice Ristorante in Naples, Florida”

This past weekend we went north to visit our friends Bobby and Debbie in Nokomas, between Venice and Sarasota. I’ve been friends with Bobby since 1970, so we have lots of history together. Our reunions are always fun, filled with “Tales of Brave Ulysses” (from a song by Cream), and, of course, plenty of eatingContinue reading “La Violetta in Sarasota, FL”

Tonight’s a night to eat at home. It’s something we do at least four times a week. That said, it doesn’t mean we won’t eat well. I’m a lucky guy being married to a woman who, like great chefs, sees a good ingredient and turns it into a great meal. Two days ago we wereContinue reading “Delicious, Simple and Inexpensive Dinner at Home”

Last week Barb read a short blurb in the Gulf Coast magazine about a new Asian fusion place. Itchi Togarashi is a seven month old hole in the wall. It’s a half block off of 5th Ave right in the center of Naples. If you cough, blink or turn your head for an instant, you’llContinue reading “Ichi Togarashi in downtown Naples Some mighty fine Asian Fusion”

USS Nemo has been around for a long time serving excellent food, mostly fish and seafood. Before COVID it was an impossible reservation to get. The tables were crowded in and you were privy to the conversations and secrets of your neighboring diners. Nonetheless, the food was so outstanding that you didn’t mind forfeiting aContinue reading “USS Nemo in North Naples”

We returned to Cafe Normandie last night with our friends, Sol and Carin. They are always game for checking out food that’s imaginative and different from the common meat and potatoes. I truly love French food and have been lucky enough to find two really great places here in Naples. I recommend this down-home familyContinue reading “Return to Cafe Normandie in Naples”

Picked this food up at Woo-Ri-Mart in Princeton Junction. Won’t be getting this meal in Naples. Too bad.