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Felda, FL · Food & Drink
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A Grocery Trip Turns Into a Food Adventure at This Enormous Naples, Florida Market
Shopping for groceries doesn’t have to be boring, especially when you visit a place that turns everyday errands into something exciting. Seed to Table in Naples, Florida isn’t your typical supermarket where you grab milk and leave. This massive two-story food wonderland combines fresh shopping with restaurants, bars, live music, and entertainment all under one roof, making it the kind of place where you arrive for eggs and stay for dinner and dancing.
esterolifemagazine.com
Piccolo Buco Brings a Taste of Rome to Estero
One bite of pizza in Rome was all it took to ignite the culinary spark that would lead to Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk. With three locations in Illinois and one in Tampa, this newest Piccolo Buco located in Coconut Point in Estero opened in July, bringing a modern interpretation of Roman and Neapolitan-inspired Italian dining.
gulfshorebusiness.com
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL restaurants come, go during slow summer
Although it was a busy summer for restaurants coming and going in Southwest Florida, most regional dining spots report an off-season that was slower than usual for business. Looking back at the third quarter of 2026, area restaurants opening and closing had a revolving door of activity during July, August and September. Bagel shops, bakeries, bars and burger joints dominated the newcomers.
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Panera opens third Charlotte County bakery-cafe
Panera Bread opened its third Charlotte County bakery-cafe Sept. 24 at 26260 Jones Loop Road, Unit A, in Punta Gorda Station. The new Punta Gorda restaurant joins existing Panera locations in Port Charlotte and Babcock Ranch. As of Sept. 1, Panera had 2,253 bakery-cafes nationwide. The first 100 guests at...
The Daily Sun
COLUMN | Why one new restaurant helps every business nearby
There’s something exciting about seeing a new restaurant getting ready to open. The signs go up. Furniture starts arriving. People peek through the windows. Social media starts asking the most important question imaginable ... “When are they opening?”
SuncoastPost
Where to Find Great Ice Cream in Bonita Springs & Naples, Florida
Where to Find Great Ice Cream in Bonita Springs & Naples, Florida. From old-fashioned homemade scoops to authentic Italian gelato, frozen custard and creative specialty desserts, Bonita Springs and Naples have plenty of places to cool off with something sweet. Whether you’re heading home from the beach, spending the evening...
Naples Daily News
Major refresh: See what's new at Celebration Park food truck venue
The Bayshore Arts District knows how to party. After a month of being closed, one of Naples' most recognizable and unique dining experiences reopened on Thursday, Oct. 1, bringing in buzzing crowds and fun entertainment. Celebration Park received a total refresh ahead of snowbird season, including a revamped bar program, expanded entertainment offerings, and new food truck dining experiences. The food truck venue has become one of the most loved gathering spots in Bayshore since it opened nearly a decade ago, bringing live music, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere to East Naples. The food truck venue opened in 2018 to accomplish a mission that founder and local entrepreneur Rebecca Maddox set in place: Bring food, drinks, music, and people together. The 0.75-acre waterfront spot has served as a gathering spot for the last eight years, bringing friends, families, and loved ones together against a beautiful waterfront setting that can be reached by car or boat. This next era brings an exciting entertainment calendar to the new-and-improved Celebration Park, including headline performers, concerts, family activities, community bonding opportunities, dining experiences, special brand collaborations, and more throughout the year. See what's new at Celebration Park Celebration Park was closed throughout September
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Carlstadt Beer and Wine Bar closes near FGCU
Carlstadt Beer and Wine Bar permanently closed after nearly a year in business. Owners Garrett Fay Hamilton and Michelle Hamilton closed the bar Sept. 29 at 19800 Village Center Drive, Unit 220, in University Village Shops, off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway just north of Estero Parkway near Florida Gulf Coast University. Carlstadt opened in October 2025 with rotating taps of Florida craft beers and a selection of wines from around the world. Named for Garrett Hamilton’s hometown of Carlstadt, New Jersey, the neighborhood bar also hosted trivia, movie marathons, fundraisers and other community events.
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Sizzle Dining with Coconut Jack's in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Sizzle Dining is happening now across the Gulf Coast with 140 restaurants participating, including Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille in Bonita Springs. Members of the Coconut Jack's team joined Gulf Coast News in the studio to discuss the restaurant's exciting Sizzle Dining menu. Coconut Jack's Waterfront...
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Bill Beynon shares 3 Naples restaurants worth returning to
Dining drives a significant part of the economy in Southwest Florida, where the hospitality sector is one of the region’s most dynamic and vital industries. As restaurants open, close and reinvent themselves from season to season, the dining scene reflects broader patterns of growth, risk and community sentiment. In...
The News-Press
New neighborhood tavern debuts after two-year renovation in Fort Myers
Kevin King had the perfect name. “I’m from the Midwest,” he said. “I love taverns . They remind me of when I grew up. My parents brought us there to meet neighbors and friends.” So when it came time to rename the completely renovated Edison Restaurant at Fort Myers Country Club, King knew exactly what to do. “I think it was Edison Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center or something like that,” the general manager and operator of the City of Fort Myers-owned restaurant and banquet space said. “I named it Edison Tavern. It’s a neighborhood place. We don’t have bar food or restaurant food. We have tavern food.” And it fits perfectly. The day we dropped by the aptly named restaurant on McGregor Boulevard, it was indeed taverny, through and through. We sat at the spacious and lovely new bar, chatted with locals and out-of-towners, laughed with the friendliest of friendly bartender, looked for sasquatch (more on that in a second), poked around the place and ate, drank and were merry. A quick lunch turned into a two-plus-hour mid-day break. “It’s been a river of smiles,” said King, who grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, along Chicago's North Shore. “It makes
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Fort Myers seeks proposals for McCollum Hall restaurant
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers leaders are accepting proposals until 2 p.m. Friday for a restaurant operator at McCollum Hall, a historic building on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. City leaders decided to move forward with plans for the future of McCollum Hall back in May. The goal...
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Fresh Kitchen plans first Southwest Florida location
Fresh Kitchen will open its first Southwest Florida restaurant in south Fort Myers in spring 2027, marking the fast-casual concept’s 20th Florida location. The restaurant will take over the former Arby’s at 16461 Corporate Commerce Way, just off Alico Road near Interstate 75 and across from Gulf Coast Town Center. Fresh Kitchen serves customizable bowls featuring greens, grilled meats, rice and roasted vegetables. The company says its menu is entirely gluten-free, with dairy-free and vegan options. More than 80 employees are expected to be hired, and Fresh Kitchen is considering two or three additional restaurants in the Fort Myers area.
The News-Press
Neighborhood beer and wine bar in south Fort Myers closes its doors
Garrett Fay Hamilton and his wife Michelle gave it their all. But on Tuesday, Sept. 29, their friendly neighborhood beer and wine bar closed permanently . “After much thought and doing everything we could to keep our doors open, the time has come to say goodbye to Carlstadt Beer and Wine Bar,” a post on the south Fort Myers business’ website read. Garrett and Michelle were the forces behind and the faces of the welcoming spot in the University Village Shops off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, just north of Estero Parkway. Carlstadt — named after the Bergen County, New Jersey, borough Garrett hails from — held its grand opening a little less than a year ago, on Oct. 11, 2025. “When we opened our doors, our hope was to create a place where people could relax, laugh, celebrate, and feel at home,” the post continued. “What we never expected was how many wonderful friendships and memories would come from it.” Local and state beer and wine were a focus, as were community events like trivia, movie marathons, fundraisers and industry discount nights. Garrett would open Carlstadt at 6 p.m. on weekdays after working as a local mechanic during the day.
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We Tried Stone Crab All Over Everglades City And This Florida Waterfront Spot Won Us Over
Stone crab season turns Everglades City into a seafood pilgrimage—and we came hungry. When October rolls around, boats return, claws hit local menus, and this quiet Southwest Florida town becomes all about one sweet, briny delicacy. We wanted to know which spot truly deserved our attention. So we spent...
WINKNEWS.com
Millennial Brewing celebrates 10 years of Oktoberfest in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Oktoberfest is taking over downtown Fort Myers this weekend as Millennial Brewing Company celebrates 10 years of its annual German-inspired festival. The 10th Annual Millennial Oktoberfest runs Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 at the brewery at 1811 Royal Palm Avenue. The three-day...
gulfshorebusiness.com
7 Brew opens in south Fort Myers with more locations on the way
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, which began in 2017 in Northwest Arkansas, has found a new home in Southwest Florida. In less than a decade, the privately owned coffee company and franchise has grown from seven locations in 2020 to 38 in 2023 and now more than 850 across 38 states in 2026.
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UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz to shut down Cape Coral restaurant after 3 years
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Tito's Cantina Mexican Restaurant in Cape Coral announced it will close its doors on Monday after three years in business. The bar opened in 2023 and was founded by UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz. Ortiz said the community welcomed him and made him...
gulfshorebusiness.com
Chef Asif returns to SWFL as culinary director of Naples Grande resort
Chef Asif Syed, the former longtime owner of 21 Spices Indian restaurant in East Naples, has returned to the local market as director of culinary at Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The new appointment, which began in early September, is Syed’s third venture as culinary director of resorts in...
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This Unassuming Florida Diner Quietly Serves The Best Breakfast In The Entire State
Somewhere between the tourist traps and the trendy brunch spots, Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte, Florida, is just quietly doing its thing, and its thing happens to be serving some of the best breakfast in the entire state. Nobody is making a big fuss about it, which is honestly...