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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.

This is the second time that we stopped in Ocala, Florida on our way down to Naples. Lucky for us, the Hampton Inn we stayed at had just undergone a very nice upgrade. The sushi restaurant we enjoyed previously was also open, so we popped over for a nice meal. We remembered liking it onContinue reading “Tony’s Sushi and Steakhouse in Ocala, Florida”

Many of us drive down I-95 to get to Florida for our winter escape. For most, it’s a two day dash with one night spent halfway. For some reason, the halfway point is almost always Florence, SC. It’s a town that seems to have a million hotels, chain restaurants, and several malls. I believe thereContinue reading “Abingdon Manor in Latte, SC: a nice place to stay and dine.”

Barb and I went to Ficus Above last year, about a minute after they opened. We enjoyed most of our food and felt that the service was a bit uneven. At the time we were getting ready to go to Florida and I didn’t feel that the dining experience warranted the time or energy requiredContinue reading “Ficus Above In Princeton”