Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

October 2, 2025

Where Bold Flavors and Elegance Awaits   By Cheryl Mandell   Be transported to a world of vibrant flavors and exquisite global cuisine at Bha!…

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Marios

Mario’s

September 1, 2025

Breakfast, lunch and dinner — the choice is yours   By Cheryl Mandell   At Mario’s in Estero, you can have it all – breakfast,…

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Rush Inn Bar and Grille

Meet Your Neighbors Down at Rush Inn Bar & Grille

August 1, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Back in Lakewood, Ohio, everyone knows Kenneth Rush’s name. Since 1981, he has owned the Rush Inn neighborhood bar restaurants that…

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Interior of Poke Fusion_ with FGCU student art adorning the walls

Fresh fish and FGCU-sion are on the menu at Poke Fusion

July 2, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Chances are, if you’ve been to University Village, you’ve seen Poke Fusion. The Pacific-inspired, artistic, interlocking fish logo gives you a…

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Estia exterior

Estia Florida Brings the Heart of Greek Cuisine to North Naples

June 3, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Lovers of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine will be thrilled to learn of the new hotspot Estia, which opened its doors in…

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Fresh Catch Inland interior

Fresh Catch Inland Combines Coastal Cuisine, Creativity and Community

May 2, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Fresh Catch Inland opened February 10 at the northern edge of Coconut Point, bringing a refined twist to a local favorite.…

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PJK Neighborhood Chinese

PJK Neighborhood Chinese Brings Coastal Chinese to Estero

April 3, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   PJK Neighborhood Chinese has made its way to Coconut Point. Locals may already be familiar with its downtown Naples location, which…

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Real Seafood Interior

Real Seafood Co. Brings Fine Dining and Fresh Seafood to Coconut Point

March 4, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Local seafood lovers, get excited! After operating for 20 years in north Naples, Real Seafood Co. has relocated to Coconut Point.…

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Blanc interior

Boutique Eatery Blanc Serves Global Cuisine at its Finest

February 4, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   Tucked away in a plaza near the corner of McGregor Boulevard and Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers is a cozy…

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La Fontanella

Carrying the legacy of upscale, neighborhood Italian cuisine at La Fontanella

January 4, 2025

By Cheryl Mandell   For most local southwest Floridians, the homemade quality and warm hospitality of 24-year-old Bonita Springs restaurant La Fontanella is no secret.…

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THE BEST OF DINING 2024

THE BEST OF DINING 2024

December 4, 2024

As Estero Life Magazine celebrates 14 years in publication and nearly 180 dining features, we raise our glasses to another host of fabulous restaurants right…

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Oar & Iron

There’s something for everyone at Oar & Iron

November 5, 2024

New Scratch Kitchen Concept Opens in Naples   By Cheryl Mandell   Imagine if you could enjoy a meal any way you want it, regardless…

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