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Historic Pre-Festival Vintage Cellar Event for 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival
Château Latour CEO Frédéric Engerer and Leading Wine Critic James Suckling to. Headline Historic Pre-Festival Vintage Cellar Event for 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival. Intimate wine tasting and luncheon on Thursday, January 28, 2027 to feature rare and highly sought-after First Growth wines of Château Latour with expert analysis by James Suckling.
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A Fresh Start at Merchants Crossing: New 55,000-Sq-Ft Publix Set to Open Early November
Publix Super Market at Merchants Crossing in Englewood, Florida, is coming back in early November 2026. The rebuilt store, now called Store #2091, will welcome shoppers at 1500 Placida Rd Suite C, right in Charlotte County. It’s not just the old market with a facelift; they’re opening with about 55,000 square feet, plus a pharmacy and a brand-new liquor store.
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Farmers market favorite opens first Fort Myers restaurant
At first, Twila Mae just chuckled at the idea. About seven years ago, her grandson Landon Stevenson was thinking about starting a chicken salad business, selling it at local farmers markets. “She thought it was such a simple food,” Stevenson said. “She didn’t think it would resonate with people. But now she’s super proud.” And she should be. Stevenson not only found success at farmers markets throughout Southwest Florida , but he also opened his first brick-and-mortar on Oct. 23. “What started as a little family business became something much bigger,” he said during the debut of his quick-service restaurant along South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers . It’s in the same San Carlos Park plaza that houses Spice Club Indian Grill, right behind the McDonald’s. And did we mention Stevenson named it Twila Mae’s Chicken Salad in honor of his grandma? “She’s 89 and lives in Missouri,” he said. “She’ll come here in January or February.” Twila Mae’s story begins at local farmers markets What she’ll find is a business that’s come a long way since 2020. “Our first farmers market was in Bonita Springs,” Stevenson said. “It was just my wife (Katie) and I. We started in the
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Award-winning Naples pizza joint to soon open a location in Lee County
The pieces are coming together quickly for Antonio Longobardo. And a key one was just delivered. “It’s a custom-built Marra Forni oven, an RT 150, the biggest one they make,” said the owner of LowBrow Pizza & Beer in Naples, Pezzo Pizza in Estero and Luigi’s Pizza e Pasta in Miromar Outlets. “(It) was hand-made in Maryland. We had to destroy a wall to get it in. It’s so big we couldn’t get it through a door.” With LowBrow thriving (readers of the Naples Daily News named it the best pizza in Collier County in 2025), Longobardo is on the cusp of opening a second location in MidTown at Bonita, with that massive oven at the heart of it. “We’re really looking forward to it,” he said. “We were working on a deal with MidTown for a couple of years. I thought LowBrow would be a great fit there.” Same LowBrow food, same LowBrow vibe When Longobardo bought the Naples location from founders Chris Jones and Henrik Lagergren in August 2024, the laid-back neighborhood pizza joint was already well established. “We’re super excited to get a blank slate to work with,” Longobardo said. “We’re really going to accentuate what LowBrow
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Fort Myers Brunch gets a fresh look under new owner, but keeps fan favorites
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Some things may have changed at Fort Myers Brunch, formerly Oasis Restaurant, but the heart of this beloved breakfast and lunch destination remains the same. Jason Drew recently went 'Gulfcoasting' at the longtime Fort Myers favorite, where a new name and new ownership are bringing...
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Olde Naples Chocolate brings handcrafted sweet treats to Bonita Springs
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — You no longer need a golden ticket to find delicious chocolate. Chocolate lovers in Southwest Florida can satisfy their sweet tooth with handcrafted treats from Olde Naples Chocolate, a business bringing a little sweetness to the community. Daniela Blondet has spent more than seven years...
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Where to Find Great Ice Cream in Cape Coral & Fort Myers
When the Florida heat is on, few things hit the spot like a cold scoop of homemade ice cream, creamy gelato, a towering sundae or an old-fashioned milkshake. Cape Coral and Fort Myers have plenty of choices, ranging from longtime Southwest Florida favorites to small locally owned shops putting their own spin on frozen treats.
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Some Diners Just Serve Food, but This Fort Myers Spot Still Feels Like 1957
Some of the best meals in Florida hide behind plain storefronts you would drive past a hundred times without blinking. I walked into one expecting a quick plate of eggs and walked out planning my next three visits. Think chrome trim, old Formica tables, walls packed with vintage treasures, and...
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Fort Myers family-owned bakery receives royal request
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Inside Lily Paris Bakery, Cédric Di Dio makes it his mission to bring a little piece of France to Fort Myers. "They tell us it's crazy what you do. It's very different. It's so French!" said Cédric. Three years ago, Cédric and his...
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New Restaurants Across Florida’s Gulf Coast: Fall Openings From Tampa to Naples
The Gulf Coast dining scene is having a moment. This fall’s wave of openings stretches from downtown Tampa all the way to Naples, and the range is impressive. Pura Vida Miami landed at 1038 Water Street with all-day breakfast, bowls and coffee, while Naree on N. Franklin Street offers an intimate Thai kaiseki tasting menu for a special night out. In St. Petersburg, Mei pairs French and Japanese influences under Executive Chef Alex Chamberlain.
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Naples dining scene gets a refresh for the season
Snowbird season is upon us, which means restaurants are refreshing, revamping, and reopening to welcome guests in for dinner. Two downtown Naples spots have reopened following interior refreshes and menu changes: Sea Salt and Pazzo! Cucina Italiana. Plus, beachfront hotel Naples Beach Club has debuted a brand new upscale sports gastropub sure to impress guests. M Waterfront Grille is gearing up for season with a new, but seasoned, executive chef, while downtown French-Vietnamese restaurant Le Colonial launched its private dining and catering services. As the year wraps up, holidays approach, and stress levels begin to climb, check out the new liquor store and tasting room Barrel & Flask. More details below. Sea Salt debuts new interior & menu Acclaimed Naples dining destination Sea Salt has reopened, debuting new furnishings and a new menu ahead of season. The restaurant closed over the summer to transform its interior, as well as the overall guest experience. Executive chef Josh Zeman leads the direction of Sea Salt's new menu, bringing guests dishes beyond the restaurant's typical scope of Italian and Mediterranean. Seafood remains in the spotlight, but Zeman embraces global ingredients and techniques within the updated menu. The restaurant's new centerpiece is a 36-foot-long