Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Naples Illustrated

Ringing in the New Year inspires me to reflect on the gifts and good fortune of the outgoing year. For those of us in the business of magazines, there is no greater gift than to be welcomed into the homes of our readers. The issue-by-issue validation of our readership is what drives us to raise the bar every year. There is no reward more significant for a publisher than to be engaged at an event (or in the produce aisle at the supermarket) by readers who are eager to share an anecdote about an article they read in these pages. I often exchange information with Teri Evans, our editor in chief, about the feedback we’re hearing in the community about the local stories and trends we cover in each issue.…

HUMANE SOCIETY NAPLES WHAT: ROCK FOR THE PAWS FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON WITH STYLES BY MARILYN’S DISTINCTIVE EUROPEAN FASHION AND PET STYLES BY WHOLESOME HOUND WHO: CHAIRS PHILIP DOUGLAS AND DOUG OLSEN AND SUPPORTERS OF HSN WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. See more of who's been out and about. Visit “PARTIES” at naplesillustrated.com THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHAT: THE PURPLE PARTY MASQUERADE WHO: THE NEXT GENERATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND GUESTS WHERE: PARADISE WINE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY WHAT: WOMEN OF INITIATIVE MEET AND GREET FOCUSED ON WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AT-RISK WOMEN AND GIRLS WHO: PAST AND PRESENT WOMEN OF INITIATIVE HONOREES WHERE: NAPLES YACHT CLUB…

Grapefruit has a number of benefits for overall health, so it makes sense that the wonder fruit is vital to skin care, as well. Full of antioxidants, amino acids, and potassium, grapefruit is a natural exfoliant, protector against environmental damage, and collagen enhancer. Get your daily dose with: Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream ($57, shop.yonkausa.com); Jo Malone’s refreshing Grapefruit Cologne ($130 for 100 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue); Bliss Grapefruit & Aloe Soapy Suds body wash ($18, Ulta); L:A Bruket No. 151 Grapefruit candle ($30, beautyhabit.com); T Spheres Perk Up 45-mm spheres enhanced with grapefruit for reducing fatigue and improving circulation ($35, beautyhabit.com); and Farmaesthetics Classic Waters mist with grapefruit and glycerin ($27, farmaesthetics.com).…

SHINERS Catch silver bass, drum, or horsehead ($215 each) for fun. These can be free-standing or hung. Summerfields, Naples (239-430-2505-0095; summerfields naples.com) SCHOOL DAYS A crowd of cute, colorful tropical fish float on a blue sea in this Italian silk tie ($225). J.McLaughlin, Naples (239-776-7772, 239-435-0888; jmclaughlin.com) REEL PERSONAL Cast a line in signature style with a Columbia fishing shirt emblazoned with your own initials or other designs in a color of your choosing ($105). Monogram Goods, Naples (239-403-7700; monogramgoods.com) SHARK BITE Add a fierce and elegant touch to your button-downs with Paul Smith Shark Tooth cuff links ($130). Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900; saksfifthavenue.com) AFLOAT Fill this silver-tone sea urchin pedestal bowl with snacks and add a sea-themed tone to your party table decor ($100) Z Gallerie, Naples (239-254-7899;…

COLLINS & DUPONT DESIGN GROUP Collins & DuPont is an internationally recognized full-service, concierge-style design firm consisting of the most talented and awarded designers in the industry. Most recently, Collins & DuPont Interior Design Group was awarded five times for excellence in the industry with three awards for Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, and Interior Design of the Year by an Interior Designer for a project over $5.5 million. 8911 Brighton Lane, Bonita Springs | 239-948-2400 296 14th Ave. South, Naples | 239-470-0245 collins-dupont.com SUMMERFIELDS Join Summerfields for a meet and greet Friday, January 27 from 2p.m.-6p.m. with artist Kelly Tracht. The newest originals from her “Live Wild” series will be on display, as well as a selection of limited-edition prints, giclees, and indoor-outdoor pillows. This event is open to…

HALL OF FAME THE NI DINING HALL OF FAME With the annual Dining Awards now in its third year, we are introducing our Dining Hall of Fame. To be inducted, a restaurant has to win a dining award at least three years in a row within the same category. This year, eight dining establishments did just that. Congratulations to the inaugural inductees for NI’s 2017 Dining Hall of Fame. BLEU PROVENCE Best French, Best Wine List BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY Best Coffee CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Best Pasta JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ Best Breakfast SUSHI-THAI Best Sushi THE TURTLE CLUB Best Sunset View TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA: Best Mexican Cuisine, Best Tacos USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES: Best Seafood…

ZEN ASIAN BBQ An immediate sensation when it opened in December 2015, Zen Asian BBQ shook up the definition of pan-Asian cuisine in the Naples vernacular. Billing itself as a rustic Japanese pub mixed with Korean barbecue and sushi, Zen also embraces Thai and Chinese cuisine within its Pacific Rim boundaries. Thai-born chef Koko trained in Japan and later with Iron Chef Morimoto and celebrity chef Makato. The result: contemporary interpretations of classic fusion. Korean barbecue is the centerpiece of the lunch and dinner menus and of the modern, highly stylized, Asian-inspired decor. Five gas barbecue grills and their gleaming metal ductwork set a hip industrial vibe. Guests can grill their own entrées to dress up with the sauces, condiments, and side dishes waiters deliver. The kitchen also serves a…

Globe-Trotting by Floating Palace WINNING BIDDERS: LEWIE AND BECKY CARD For Lewie and Becky Card, the fairy tale came to life aboard a floating palace, The World Residences at Sea—the world’s largest private residential ship. Every port of call in their twoweek itinerary in 2016 was a fantasy in itself: Barcelona, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Nice ... but indelible on their hearts is Sanary-sur-Mer on the famed Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur. Long known as a haven for artists and intellectuals, this picturesque French seaport tucked into a harbor between Marseille and Toulon merges the centuries, from medieval times to a mere few hundred years old. Visitors can literally take a stroll through history, from the famous stone Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs and narrow cobblestone lanes dating back to the sixteenth century, to a…

SAVVY SELF DEFENSE Why not kick start the new year, and your self-confidence, with a self-defense class? January is National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month, and we’ve rounded up several ways to get started in Naples. IMPACT MARTIAL ARTS (239-596-1633, naples selfdefense. weebly.com) is owned and operated in Naples by Alex Timin, who began his formal martial arts training in 1992. Classes are open to everyone and focus on prevention strategies, communication skills, and physical techniques. He also offers free children’s safety, women’s assault prevention, and stranger danger classes throughout the year. NAPLES NISEIDO JU JITSU (239-595-5950, naplesjujitsu.com) holds both women and children’s self-defense classes. The program’s “finale” involves a live street simulated attack. The class is accredited by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. THE ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS (239-597-5900, napleskarate.com) offers self-defense…

Tales of bad behavior among the rich, famous, and spoiled are legendary. But even as they provide an entertaining diversion for observers, the public wreckage of wasted lives and squandered fortunes reflects a common nightmare among wealthy parents hoping to raise fiscally responsible offspring. HAVING IT ALL (OR NOT) In the best cases, family money and privilege establish a launching pad to achievement and self-satisfaction for future generations. But the effect of money on kids can result in a far worse scenario if parents don’t allow them to earn their achievements nor instill a sense of values beyond material possessions. “I don’t think parents realize the extent to which they are handicapping their kids when they give them everything they want, whenever they want it,” says Lee Hausner, author of…

The "La Bella Mariposa" exhibit features figurative paintings of artist Anna Kincaide, whose portraits depict stylized women disguised by avant-garde, floralinspired hats. Kincaide relies on gesture, clothing, color and body language to convey emotion. The exhibition is part of a two-person show that opens the 2017 season for Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples. Multimedia artist Juan Carlos Collada’s unique Butterflies series will also be exhibited, and they include hand-painted feather butterflies artfully presented under multiple Plexiglas panels. A public reception for the artists will be held the evening of January 18. RSVPs are requested. (239-403-7787, art@gardnercolbygallery.com) January /2017 ART & MUSEUMS The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Origami in the Garden, large-scale sculptures by Kevin Box, in partnership with Naples Botanical Garden, through April 23; The Olga Hirshhorn Collection, through July 23; Dawn’s Forest,…

As a wine expert with more than three decades of experience in the industry, Bruce Nichols is known for his expertise in helping select the finest wines, vintners, and master sommeliers for the much-anticipated Naples Winter Wine Festival, coming up later this month. He is also founder and owner of Naples Wine Solutions, a consulting firm, and online newsletter A Nichols Worth of Wine. Originally from Philadelphia, Nichols and his wife, Jill, have been North Naples residents since 2004. Nichols shares some favorite spots in Naples, his picks for value and dream wines, and more. 1. Bucket list topper: Visiting the vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay Region of New Zealand. 2. Best read: Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, a book I first read 40 years ago that still bringsinspiration to this…

It is an ever-evolving culinary landscape in Naples, and it never disappoints. The sophisticated palates of Neapolitans constantly raise the bar in our foodie town, and local restaurateurs find ways to meet those expectations and keep patrons coming back. In this issue, we honor the best restaurants in our third annual Readers’ Choice Dining Awards. Every year, we put out a call for reader nominations across dozens of categories. After painstakingly culling through all the submissions, we put your top choices to an online vote, and thousands of you stepped up to make your favorites known. Before you begin digging into all the yummy results (page 80), there’s more. This year you’ll notice a couple new juicy tidbits to savor as we double down on our award coverage. First, we’re…

A legion of fans continue to be enthralled by the fictional lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants on the colossal TV hit Downton Abbey, even after the final season aired in 2015. Neapolitans can peer into the real-world setting for the show, Highclere Castle, this month. The Right Honorable Countess of Carnarvon, wife of the Eighth Earl of Carnarvon, will speak February 4 at The Art of Giving luncheon presented by members of Trinity-by-the-Cove Church to benefit the Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities (artofgivingnaples.org). She and her husband manage the businesses and custodianship of the castle. The family also hosts 30 to 40 special events annually at Highclere for a broad range of charities. We spoke with Lady Carnarvon about the past and present inhabitants of…

1. MAJESTIC MANE Boucheron Pégase The Horse ring with blue and purple sapphires, amethysts, and diamond pavé set in white gold, $37,200. (212-421-0445, us.boucheron.com) 2. HAUTE HORSEBITS Gumuchian Gallop necklace with diamonds and 18-karat gold, white gold, and pink gold, $22,000. Bigham Jewelers, Naples (239-434-2800, bighamjewelers.com) 3. IN THE SADDLE John Hardy Classic Chain saddle ring with diamonds and hammered 18-karat gold, $4,500. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthavenue.com) 4. PONY UP Effy horse ring with diamonds set in 14-karat rose gold, price upon request. Special order (877-275-3339, effyjewelry.com) 5. HAPPY TRAILS Oscar Heyman horse head brooch with diamonds set in gold and platinum, $11,600. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthavenue.com) 6. TOOLS OF THE TRADE Horsebit earrings in 18-karat gold, $2,340. Gucci, Naples (239-254-1453, gucci.com) 7. FOLLOW THE LEADER…

BEFORE The inspiration for this kitchen remodel in Shadow Wood at the Brooks in Bonita Springs was to create a lively outdoor gathering area for the family to entertain. The kitchen features a custom-built decorative hood for the grill and a high-top bar with seating to watch sports on the built-in flat screen television. Recessed lighting in the ceiling and under the hood illuminates the space. The stained finish on the cabinets, cypress ceiling, and crown molding provides a rich counterpoint to the travertine backsplash behind the grill and on the front of the bar. BEFORE For this Bonita Bay remodel, designers focused on opening up the kitchen to create a more functional area for cooking and entertaining. While the kitchen was redesigned to allow for an open floor plan,…

Naples’ stardom as a foodie destination shines brighter each year as a gradual influx of celebrity chefs of national stature joined our culinary scene over the past couple of years. Add this to the talent and ingenuity of local chefs, and you have a restaurant landscape that offers a cornucopia of delicious dining options. After thousands of readers nominated their favorites and voted for the finalists in an online poll, we present our third annual 2017 Readers’ Choice Dining Awards. Read on and savor. { The Cuisine } Best Italian Cuisine CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR Inspired by the best kitchens of Tuscany, Campiello’s regular menu shines with the warmth of family-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, rotisserie meats, and carefully selected wines. Monthly, the kitchen mixes it up with regional or specialty…

Wine experts and critics frequently use flowery terms to describe their favorite drink. They wax poetic about aromatics, secondary fruit flavors, acidity, and the use of oak. What they often don’t talk about is the very thing that causes people to drink wine—or not—in the first place: alcohol. While only one component of a wine, alcohol is obviously an important one. Too little will cause the wine to lack weight and texture on the palate, while too much will make it difficult to pair with food. Alcohol levels in wine have risen steadily over the past two or three decades all over the world, causing many consumers to seek out wines that are fresher and easier to drink. The challenge is that as the global climate grows warmer, grapes produce…

Say Cheese Green Bay Packers fans are not the only ones infatuated with dairy delights. Aficionados are everywhere, and even have their own holiday this month— January 20 is National Cheese Lover’s Day. The earliest record of cheesemaking traces back to 5500 BCE in what is now Poland, and while the basic method is fairly simple, the variety and flavors of this beloved food are complex and endless. Shop an excellent selection of cheeses, from pungent to mellow, at Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com) and The Wine Merchant (thewinemerchant.net) in Naples, and DeRomo’s Gourmet Market (deromos.com) in Bonita Springs, to create your own cheese board. —Kat Smith kitchen confidential CHEF MICHAEL PSILAKIS Since bursting on the scene in Manhattan in 2008 with his Michelin-starred restaurant, Anthos, chef Michael Psilakis has been…

TEE IT UP This inspiring, relaxed fit tank from Lorna Jane ($50) is the perfect antidote for anyone suffering from a case of the Mondays. Ultra soft fabric and a racer back design allow for comfort and mobility while a high neckline protects your skin from the Southwest Florida sun. Fit2Run, Naples and Estero (fit2run.com) ROAD SHOW Get a running start with these sweet kicks from Hoka One One ($150). Designed for road running, the Clayton shoe provides a super thick, yet lightweight midsole sculpted for ultra comfort and shock absorption and a unique rocking chair design that propels you forward and encourages your natural running gait. Snyderman’s Shoes of Naples (239-263-6844, snydermanshoesofnaples.com) ARM CANDY Arm Pocket's Ultra i-35 ($45) is a carryall for the savvy runner. Designed to fit…

UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY WHAT: 2016-2017 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF BREAKFAST AND PACESETTER RECOGNITION WHO: COLLIER COUNTY BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION MEMBERS WHERE: HILTON NAPLES HEALTHCARE NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHAT: SHAPE UP! COMMUNITY EVENT WHO: FITNESS EXPERTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND HEALTHMINDED ATTENDEES WHERE: LOWDERMILK PARK THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. PROJECT HELP WHAT: 20TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA WHO: SUPPORTERS OF THE NONPROFIT, WHO RAISED $37,000 TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SUDDEN LOSS, AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIME WHERE: HODGES UNIVERSITY © 2017 Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. Known office of the publication: 3066 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples, FL…

ART SQUARED HIGH-DEFINITION PRINTING, HAND INLAYS, AND 3-D ELEMENTS: A COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT CREATES A HIP NEW CANVAS FOR THE CLASSIC LADY DIOR HANDBAG. ON THE DOT From gowns to accessories, polka dots are getting major play this season BEE STING Leather evening bag with pearls ($2,980), Gucci, Naples OPULENT ORBS Tribales metal earrings with white resin pearls and gold finish ($470), Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples COLOR CODED Farah heels in kidskin black with pois net and Plexi heels (price upon request), Brian Atwood, brianatwood.com FINE FRECKLES Calf leather By The Way bag ($3,050), Fendi, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples FOUR EYES Brooch with metal, resin, strass, and glass pearls ($700), Chanel, chanel.com POP IN Black and white Julie small French calf camera bag ($1,390), Michael Kors Collection, Marissa Collections, Naples SHINE…

Audrey’s is a family-owned and operated luxury consignment clothing store in Naples. It’s known for high-end contemporary designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories, as well as an expansive variety of vintage clothing, ranging from the Edwardian 1900s to the decadent 1980s. As a teenager in the 1990s, Quenby Tilley first started working with her mother, Sonja, in the consignment business. Audrey’s opened in Naples about 13 years ago, and today the store is largely run by Tilley and her niece, Ashley Means, who is also part owner of the store. Tilley and Means share their best advice for adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe. Hint: It’s all about balance. MAKE A DRESSY STATEMENT. Start with a statement dress, like this 1950s Suzy Perette cotton dress, and combine it with contemporary understated…

ROEL MESTA, MASA Roel Mesta grew up in Naples restaurants, one could say. Born in Texas to migrant workers from the northern Coahuila State near the Texas-Mexico border, Mesta moved around the country when he was young, then settled with his parents, grandmother, and four brothers in Naples. At age 14, he started as a dishwasher at Ristorante Ciao and later moved up to line cook. He eventually landed into the D’Amico & Partners restaurant organization as line cook at Campiello and later sous-chef at Café Lurcat. The latter, he says, has had the greatest influence on the style he brought to Masa as of December 2015. “I learned so much about simplifying the dish and letting the protein be the star,” says Mesta. “And I learned about plating and…

WHOPPERS, SWEET SPOTS & DINNERS ACCOMMODATIONS Fish. Sleep. Repeat. If that’s your formula for an ideal getaway, check in to one of our local resorts that make it as easy as stepping out the door and into a boat. On Marco Island, the Boat House (theboathousemotel.com) is set up for anglers to arrive with their own vessel, which can be tied up at the docks. Port of the Islands (sunstream.com/everglades/port-islands) in the Everglades also has docking, as well as boat rentals and fishing charters. Ultra-modern Naples Bay Resort (naplesbayresort.com) likewise boasts full marina services including a variety of guided fishing charters. BACKWATERS You can break down the local fishing scene into two types: deep-water and inshore backwater. The bays, rivers, grass flats, and mangrove estuaries around Naples provide fertile opportunities…

Crisci Private Wealth Management When Managing Principal, Gary Crisci, established Crisci Private Wealth, his vision was to provide investors with the best of both worlds; the knowledge, analysis, and time tested resources available to larger firms, coupled with the intimate feel and relationshipfocused approach of a small boutique the result is an impeccable service experience for his clients. Because Crisci Private Wealth Management only believes in delivering exceptional service to the individuals and families they work with, they take the time to listen and understand each person’s values, needs and goals to help build long-term client relationships. “Enjoying the lifestyle our clients have created is one component of their long term goals. Clients are also concerned about their wealth accumulation, preservation, and succession planning that extends across several generations,” says…