Come to Carini’s for Classic Italian Food & Famiglia
By Autumn Gates In today’s fast-paced culture, Carini’s Pizzeria & Trattoria offers a glimmer of the Old World. In a time when much of…
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Kick Back at The Saloon for Real American Cuisine & Cocktails
By Laura J. Cummings You won’t find dusty boots or spittoons at The Saloon at Coconut Point Mall, and the menu might be a…
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Authenticity Shines at Lapa’s Costa Rican Bistro
By Autumn Gates Whether you’re a regular at Lapa’s or you are entering the bistro for the first time, you can be assured you will…
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The Food Rock Café opens at University Village with Caribbean-inspired cuisine
With a permanent location at University Village Shops & Dining, fans of The Food Rock’s Caribbean island-inspired cuisine no longer have to search for the…
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Something New Each Night at Seaside Bar and Grill
By Autumn Gates Seaside Bar & Grill is a new neighborhood hangout spot that offers locals a home away from home where they can enjoy…
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The unique culinary chemistry of ‘El Gaucho’ and ‘La Inca’
By Autumn Gates When entering El Gaucho Inca, guests are greeted with a unique fusion of Peruvian, Argentinian and Italian culture that cannot be found…
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Beyond Steak & Seafood: Charley’s Boat House chef casts creative vision for ‘next level’ cuisine
By Laura J. Cummings Gates Photos by Autumn Gates Who knew a place that’s been around for nearly half a century could deliver such surprising…
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Here’s to Tasty Tapas & Togetherness at T42
By Autumn Gates “I live in the moment. I don’t worry or stress about anything,” says Anthony Quattrochi, owner of the newly opened T42 restaurant.…
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Amfora Fuses History, Hospitality into Innovative Mediterranean Cuisine
By Autumn Gates Hospitality comes naturally for Gzim Molabeciri. “I was born in a hotel,” says the Montenegro native who has helped open numerous hotels,…
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The Saloon Wins Two SWFL Palm Awards
The Saloon steak and seafood restaurant in the Coconut Shopping Center has won two SWFL Palm Awards. Beverage manager John Tucker, an eight-year Culinary Concepts…
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Hooked on Snug Harbor: Waterfront restaurant takes ‘fresh catch’ to next level
By Autumn Gates With a relaxing vibe, spectacular views and seafood so fresh it was swimming this morning, Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant is every angler’s…
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Pasta & Grappa: Grappino introduces Southwest Florida to Italian Pomace Brandy
By Autumn Gates “Sometimes I just pinch myself and say, ‘What has happened?’” exclaims Grappino co-owner Ingrid Aielli of the immense success she and her…
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