Cruise on down, cruise on down the road to Kretch’s Restaurant on Bald Eagle Drive. There, you’ll meet Bruce and Ellen Kretschmer. Full story »

In a town where most sophisticated restaurants are often flashy and sometimes kind of snooty, it’s refreshing to find a cozy place where the atmosphere is refined yet friendly and the food is superb. La Fontanella is just that: a small but upscale neighborhood restaurant and — I’m happy to say — it’s my neighborhood restaurant. Located at the Shoppes at Pelican Landing strip mall, squeezed between the pink neon lights of Cheeburger! Cheeburger! and a busy nail salon, La Fontanella manages to pull off a casually elegant atmosphere, conveyed to the customer through tasteful decor and impeccable service. Full story »

With many new items on the menu, and a newly remodeled restaurant recently on the rise, Joey’s Pizza and Pasta House is now bigger, better and offers a new indoor-outdoor, bar-side service featuring the fabulous weather that made Marco famous. Full story »

Sunset Grille overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and has both indoor and outdoor dining, with a boardwalk leading to the beach from the restaurant. Full story »

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You don't have to be Cuban to love their cuisine. So, if Miami's Little Havana is too far to drive, stop in at either location of Paloma Blanca and experience the real thing here in Naples. Owners Reynaldo and Marlen Martinez added a second restaurant nine months ago in Golden Gate, following the seven-year success of their first venture. Full story »

What is your experience or education? “I went to culinary school after I married. After graduation, I worked at the Hyatt Hotel in Princeton, N.J. It was hard to work when I had children, so I became a personal chef. Full story »

Some people talk about meat and potatoes like it’s a bad thing. It doesn’t have to be. There’s something extremely homey and comforting about a generous portion of pork or beef next to a heap of piping hot potatoes. It looks like your favorite meal as a child and smells like Grandma’s kitchen on a cold winter day. Full story »

Take a cruise on the Marco Princess for your dining and viewing delight Full story »

Upon crossing the threshold of the House of Mozart, an instant atmosphere of old world elegance triumphs, and sets the tone for the ultimate romantic dining experience. Full story »

The saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover certainly holds true when it comes to restaurants. Often, a glittering facade masks a disappointing or overpriced menu. And sometimes, a gem of an eatery can be found behind an unpretentious exterior. Full story »

Tony Ridgway (1) isn’t much for standing pat. Since 1971, he’s been running some of Naples’ best restaurants. And while he has preferred to stay in the Third Street South area, his efforts have gone through several incarnations. Full story »

Some restaurants hide behind extravagant or exotic décor for lack of more substantial qualities, such as culinary originality and skilled preparation.
U.S.S. Nemo, a self-proclaimed “underwater” restaurant, is not one of them. Sure, there’s a submarine theme, and yes, it’s located in a strip mall — an odd location for a chic locale. Full story »

Sunday breakfast buffets are arguably one of the most popular meals of the week. And restaurateur Mel Slawik is no slouch when it comes to having a fry pan on the fire, catering to Islander’s appetites with two popular eateries on the Island. Full story »

After a few years running Les Marais in Bonita Springs, Chef Patrick Fevrier decided to pack up shop and head a little farther south. Tucked in the back corner of the Park Shore Shopping Center, first-timers may need a map find Escargot 41 and its bold menu, highlights of which follow. (For the full menu, go to naplesnews.com using the search word “escargot.”) Full story »