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Stix Seafood & Sushi replaced Fish 41 in East Naples early in May. At Stix, head sushi chef and co-owner Min Chao “Andy” Lian promises authentic sushi and sashimi. Expect a bigger menu after the June 1 grand opening, as well as live entertainment performing in the bright and colorful space.
The newest Napoli on the Bay Pizzeria launched May 17 near downtown Naples. The new restaurant marks a relocation for the original Crayton Cove spot, which closed April 30. More Napoli locations are in the works, including another expected to open in June in Old Naples.
’Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva opened a new restaurant, The Shipyard, on May 15. Chefs Greg Nelson and John Feagans prepare seafood staples at the nautically themed restaurant that pays homage to Captiva’s boating history. The second level—coming soon—is dubbed the Crow’s Nest Steakhouse and promises world-class whiskeys, speakeasy vibes and sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Something’s brewing for the Olde Naples Building, but time will tell how the timing and details take shape. Rick Doody, founder and CEO of NCR Ventures, an Ohio-based restaurant group, said he and his team were still working on the menu, food and design for the classic American grill. The opening marks a revival for the building—built in 1921, it’s older than Collier County—which has sat empty since 2006.
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Peter’s German Ice Cream & Coffee Shop opened in a new downtown Fort Myers location May 15. Owners (and German natives) Marika and Stefan Weiss dreamt of opening an ice cream shop in Florida for decades, and made good on that dream in 2021 with their Hendry Street location. They were forced from that spot in January, closing for months until they found their new Dean Street home—a sweet dream come true.
And, the new Liki Tiki BBQ opened on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian destroyed the original location at the corner of Estero Boulevard and Ohio Avenue. Owner Gordon Stojkoski bought a spot on San Carlos Boulevard, bringing back the well-loved men, packed with smoked brisket and ribs, pulled pork, conch fritters, and coconut shrimp. |
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After 17 years, Cirella’s in Bonita Springs has closed. On the restaurant’s website, owner Michael Cirella pointed to COVID-19, workforce shortages and age as contributing factors and thanked patrons for their loyalty.
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Head to the ultra-luxe The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, for an incomparable tequila experience. Reserve a private poolside cabana, where your dedicated server parades in an array of tequilas and Mexican-inspired desserts. While the booking is for two by default, you can add up to four more guests for an additional charge.
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Longtime Naples entrepreneur James “Jim” Pepper—you’ll know him as Jimmy P of his namesake butcher shops and restaurants—died May 8 from cancer. The 68-year-old culinary leader leaves behind his successful businesses and beloved family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in honor of Jim Pepper.
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| Diners in Southwest Florida bond over aperitivo hour. |
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| At 27, Kayla Pfeiffer is on her third executive chef gig in Naples—her latest at Paul Fleming’s new modern Asian-American restaurant. |
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May 25: Grumpy Goat Coffee relaunches their Wandering Goat summer series of tasting events at Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge in downtown Bonita Springs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. This week, Grumpy Goat and Chartreuse collaborate to create an espresso martini and a banana coffee grog.
May 27: Winfield Street Coffee near downtown Naples hosts The Winfield Market from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with local vendors, mocktails and grub including Brazillian burgers.
May 28: The German American Social Club of Cape Coral hosts the All-American Country BBQ from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Expect your typical ‘cue bites: hamburgers—hot dogs, chicken and brats—served to the tune of live music playing all day.
June 3-4: Millennial Brewing Co. hosts the fifth annual Mac & Cheese Street Fest from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 3 and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 4. Local food trucks and restaurants converge to offer the best cheesy goodness they can concoct, with additional entertainment including axe throwing, bounces houses and face painting. |
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