151 BEST DISDHES IN SWFL
. FIND OUT WHERE TOP CHEFS LOVE TO DINE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S RESTAURANT SCENE JUST keeps growing and improving. It’s tough to narrow down the choices, first deciding where to dine and then figuring out which of the many dishes are worth the money and calories. Full Story
{ LEE COUNTY }
Kota psiti at Agora —
A wellseasoned and roasted chicken is a wondrous thing, and this Greekinspired version is inspired in its simplicity.
3448 Marinatown Lane,
North Fort Myers
995-3100;
www.theagorarestaurant.com
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todd JOHNSON
. His own bouillabaisse at Rumrunners – “It isn’t always on the menu, but my guests know I can do it just about any night it’s requested. I had bouillabaisse at two restaurants in Marseilles, France, and mine is better.”
Cape Harbour,
5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral
542-0200; www.capeharbourdining.com Full Story
DISHES LOCAL CHEFS . TO EAT
eric TRUGLAS
. His own croquet monsieur at French Bread Oven – “You can’t go wrong with a great ham and cheese sandwich made from scratch with country bread. French comfort food for everyone. Try it with a Burgundy Morgon.”
Two locations: 13550 Reflections Parkway, Fort Myers
454-9100
8793 Tamiami Trail E., Naples
732-7774; frenchbreadoven.org. Full Story
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amy VISCO
. Her own fried baby artichokes at Sunset Grill – “Creamy garlic herb stuffing, drizzled with smoked tomato aioli and marinated roasted peppers, the artichoke sits on a bed of balsamic mixed baby greens and is topped off with the peppers that are slow roasted over our hickory grill. They’re a perfect comfort food as well as very addictive. Full Story
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Duck with lingo nberries and
port wine reduction at Alexander’s
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DISHES LOCAL CHEFS . TO EAT
james KING
. His own prosciutto-wrapped grilled prawns, with romesco sauce, orange and fig salad and shaved pecorino at Table 209 – “I first did this dish in Seattle and have always enjoyed it. All the components stand out yet complement each other and make the dish layered and balanced in its flavors.”
209 W. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda
(941) 639-3990; www.table209.com Full Story
DISHES LOCAL CHEFS . TO EAT
brian ROLAND
. His orange-miso-glazed Chilean sea bass with goat cheese dumplings, applesmoked bacon, baby broccolini and Florida orange broth at M Waterfront Grille – “The creaminess of the goat cheese dumplings paired with the saltiness of the smoked bacon and miso balances well with the citrus broth. Decadent yet refreshing!” Full Story
. DISHES LOCAL CHEFS . TO EAT
tony RIDGWAY
. His own pan-seared anchodusted Bell & Evans chicken breast with black beans, mango, orange and avocado at Ridgway Bar & Grill – “It’s perfect year ’round for Florida — and healthy, too!”
1300 Third St. S., Naples
262-5500; www.ridgwaybarandgrill.com Full Story
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Sushi at Amimoto
— It’s hard to go wrong with sushi of any sort at Amimoto, but one of my favorites is the Mexican, with a crisp fried shrimp and creamy avocado in the middle, surrounded by sushi rice and seaweed. Add a dab of wasabi and prepare for a delicious, sinus-clearing treat.
2705 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
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Norman Love Confections coming to Naples
After nine years in Fort Myers, celebrated chocolatier Norman Love has signed a lease at Parkshore Plaza in Naples for the second location of Norman Love Confections. Construction on the chocolate salon will begin soon with a projected opening prior to Christmas. Full Story
Sea Salt’s newest feature puts fresh seafood up front
There’s something (good and) fishy going on at Sea Salt these days. Chef/ owner Fabrizio Aielli has installed a large glass case in the dining room in which he displays all manner of fresh seafood. Full Story
food & wine CALENDAR ..
. Thursday, Sept. 30,
5:30-7:30 p.m., Fleming’s: The final 20 of the restaurant’s new list of 100 wines by the glass debuts along with light hors d’oeuvres; $25 (credited toward dinner the evening of the tasting), 8985 Tamiami Trail N.; 598-2424. Reservations required. Full Story
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