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Let me preface this review by saying that, as a rule, I avoid hotel restaurants. They tend to be overpriced and over-rated. They catch people in “spending mode,” ready to pay any price to maintain the easy, effortless leisure that surrounds their vacation. Also, vacations are a time to splurge and spend way more moneyContinue reading “Ario at the J.W. Marriott on Marco Island”

We had plans with Jay and Paula last week with no reservations as yet. I asked if they’d been to Cafe Normandie as yet and they said no, but wanted to try it. Somewhere I’d seen a local ad claiming to have morel mushrooms this week. “Morels!” My brain screamed. It must be season. IContinue reading “Revisited Cafe Normandie in North Naples”

We made plans to dine with our friends, Mike and Lynn, this week and decided we should try someplace new. Lynn subscribes to the Naples News website and keeps on top of what is new and different in the area. This week she came up with Simit Fresh Mediterranean, a three month old Turkish spotContinue reading “Simit Fresh Mediterranean Restaurant in Naples, Florida”

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”