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2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival Unveils Exclusive Live Auction Lots
Extraordinary Experiences and Amazing Wines Take Center Stage as. 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival Unveils Exclusive Live Auction Lots. Among the unique, one-of-a-kind auction lot offerings are seven nights of luxurious private villa living in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; a brand new 2027 Bentley Supersports with Mulliner configuration; four unforgettable nights with exclusive private use of the historic Château de la Crée in beautiful Burgundy, France; and a nine-night unforgettable exploration of Thailand and Cambodia’s ancient kingdoms, vibrant cities and extraordinary culinary experiences.
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This small Fort Myers pizza shop has quietly become a neighborhood gem
Not much changes at McGregor Pizza Co., and that’s a very good thing. For the last nine years, Katie and Nir Marciano have grown their small but mighty pizzeria on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers into a neighborhood gem . And they’ve done it one pizza and one hello at a time. “It was challenging in the beginning,” said Katie, who was “born and raised just down the street” from her pizza shop. “A lot of people around here just weren’t coming in.” Luckily, the Marcianos weren’t pizza-shop rookies, having just sold Amore Brick Oven Pizza in Gulf Coast Town Center. They weren’t looking to get back into the business when a friend told them the pizza shop — which had been Giovanni’s before becoming McGregor Pizza & Deli Co. in 2014 — was for sale. “I used to ride my bike around here,” Katie said. “And I always loved this building. It’s at least 100 years old now.” So the couple, who lived just down the street then (and still do), bought McGregor Pizza in 2017. “We started doing mailers,” Katie said. “We just wanted to get our menu to their houses, so we blasted the whole area. We
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Major transformation: Downtown Naples restaurant Vergina becomes Medi
Longstanding downtown Naples restaurant Vergina has entered a new era ― complete with a new interior, new menu, and new name. The restaurant reopened on Oct. 26 as Medi, a Mediterranean dining and entertainment destination. “For 26 years, Vergina has been a place where our guests feel like family, and that same spirit will continue at Medi,” Medi's managing partner Eric Tancredi said. “We wanted to bring the vibrant energy of the Mediterranean to Naples through a fresh culinary direction, inviting interiors and evenings filled with live music and entertainment. We’re excited to share this next chapter with our longtime guests and welcome new faces to the table.” What's on the menu at Medi? Medi's menu is influenced by traditional Mediterranean cuisine, but also offers guests fresh takes on classic Vergina dishes, honoring the restaurant's history and impact on downtown Naples. Starters include staples like fried calamari and meatballs with ricotta, plus a mezze platter with an assortment of Mediterranean dips. Entrees range from pastas like linguine Portofino with shrimp, zucchini ribbons, garlic, white wine, lemons, and basil to sea specialties such as artichoke branzino and seafood paella. Seeking a lighter dish? Medi offers salads ranging from traditional Greek flavors
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Sip & Savor: 25-plus restaurants at USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience
The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience is this weekend and there's still time to grab tickets to enjoy an afternoon of local food, premier wine, and culinary demonstrations with the Southwest Florida community. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience before...
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Naples' Vergina Reopens as Medi, Swapping 26 Years of Legacy for St. Tropez Flair
After 26 years as Vergina, the restaurant at 700 Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples has a new name, a new menu and a new look — but the same team running the show. Medi, a St. Tropez-inspired Mediterranean restaurant and entertainment venue, debuted October 26 on the stretch of Fifth Avenue South that Vergina called home for more than two decades.