Indholdsfortegnelse for July - August 2015 i Naples Illustrated

FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN WHAT: EIGHTH ANNUAL BOOTS & BOOGIE BASH WHO: HONORARY CHAIRS JACKIE AND CHRIS SERENO AND OTHER GUESTS WHO SUPPORT ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND ABA NDONED CHILDREN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHERE: GREY OA KS COUNTRY CLUB. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN WHAT: MENDING BROKEN HEARTS WITH HOPE LUNCHEON WHO: KEYNOTE SPEAKER LYNN ROSENTHAL, DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FOR THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SHELTER WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES The fifteenth annual luncheon netted more than $740,000 for The Shelter’s programs to eliminate domestic violence through advocacy, empowerment, and social change.…

When night starts to fall on Puerto Rico’s verdant countryside, a symphony of coquí cries—mating calls, really— assaults the senses from all directions. It’s close encounters of the rainforest kind, a reminder that, in this deliciously secluded land, the only entertainment you need is nature’s lullaby Listening to the constant chirp of the tiny frogs seems incongruous with the St. Regis experience, but at the Bahia Beach Resort, 30 minutes from San Juan in northeastern Puerto Rico, it works. Here’s why: The resort is located at the foot of El Yunque National Rainforest and bordered by the 5,000-acre Espíritu Santo River State Preserve. Nestled in green, the 483-acre resort is designated a Gold Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International— the first and only Caribbean resort to make that claim. Within this…

PEACHES NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS CHEF NORMAN LOVE Sablé breton crust topped with peach compote, almond nougatine, and a dome of vanilla mousse that envelops almond pain de gene cake. Roasted peaches in a Champagne and white-wine jelly are poured onto the base, and the dessert is garnished with vanilla whipped cream, more roasted peaches, slivers of dark chocolate, and drizzles of peach, caramel, and vanilla sauces. PASSION FRUIT INCA’S KITCHEN CHEF RAFAEL ROTTIERS Passion fruit mousse atop a chocolate cookie crust base, with passion fruit gelatin. MANGO ANGELINA'S RISTORANTE EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN FREDSTROM Coconut and mango panna cotta topped with coconut macaroons and lime-marinated mango. GUAVA THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES CHEF SEBASTIEN THIEFFINE Guava baba, caramelized white chocolate cream, coconut malto, and lime zest. WATERMELON THE BAY HOUSE RESTAURANT CHEF ANDY…

DESTINATION SAVANNAH GEORGIA MILES FROM NAPLES: 492 WHERE TO STAY: Situated across from its namesake park, the Mansion on Forsyth Park (mansiononforsythpark.com) is a Marriott property with a AAA Four-Diamond award. The redbrick Victorian exterior hints to its 1888 foundation, but the interior houses modern and eclectic decor, a luxury spa, a cooking school, and an art gallery with some 400 works. GOOD EATS: Start the day at B. Matthew’s Eatery (bmatthewseatery.com) for a brunch of fried green tomato Benedict, duck and waffles, and a “mixedmosa,” a twist on the traditional morning cocktail with apricot or black cherry. The lunch crowd is known to stand in line to enter Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (mrswilkes.com) for its family-style concept, but if you’re too hungry to wait then head to Sisters of…

DESTINATION KEY WEST MILES FROM NAPLES: 248 WHY GO: While Key West has a reputation for attracting visitors prone to overindulgent revelry, rest assured there are many sides to this old town, and they have plenty to offer vacationers beyond the bars on Duval Street. COME SAIL AWAY: Explore Key West’s coastline on a catamaran or schooner sailing tour at Sebago (keywestsebago.com), or sign up for a guided snorkel, kayak, or sail trip with Danger Charters (dangercharters.com). TOP ATTRACTIONS: Foodies and spirits connoisseurs will marvel at the unique process used to create the delicious rums at Chef Distilled (keywestlegalrum.com), Key West’s first legal rum distillery. Owner Paul Menta spent decades as a chef and approaches his rum creations in a similar fashion. Our fave: Vanilla Brûlée rum. Be sure to…

FORT LAUDERDALE MILES FROM NAPLES: 108 Gazing at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale for the first time, you are likely to think of an ocean liner. The curvilinear shapes and glass balconies are reminiscent of floating on water. The Arquitectonica-designed building stands out on Fort Lauderdale’s crowded strip, but it’s what’s within that makes this property such a gem. Sleek, open spaces with acres of marble exude luxury. Ideal for families, the oversized residential guest rooms are essentially oceanfront apartments with hotel amenities. And the spa, whose massive renovation will complete this summer, will lure guests with new facilities and signature treatments like the Sapphire Sea. Also this summer, the restaurant is being transformed into an indoor/outdoor concept with an extensive rum menu, and a marketplace café is being added. These,…

Neapolitans play outdoors year-round, which makes us vulnerable to sun overexposure, especially during the summer. Take cover in sportswear made from high-tech fabrics that not only protect your skin, but also keep you cool and comfy. A couple of brands to try: Fashion-forward clothing with a certification of 50 UPF by Chicago-based Mott 50 was dreamed up by friends Monique Hypes and Anne Reilly on a beach in the Hamptons. The line, available in Naples at Tickled Pink (239-435-0004), includes tops, pants, dresses, cover-ups, and hats for women. “As fashion and travel lovers, we wanted basic, easy-to-wear clothes in light, breathable fabrics that can be easily incorporated in your own wardrobe,” Hypes says. The company also recently launched Mini Mott for girls online, with rash-guards, hooded cover-ups, long-sleeved T’s, dresses,…

The origins of lipstick go back to 3500 B.C., when those fun-loving gals of Mesopotamia reportedly used crushed gemstones to decorate their lips. Fast-forward to 40 B.C. and the days of Cleopatra VII, who would grind carmine beetles, mix the resulting rouge with beeswax, and paint it on her pout. It did the trick. When Mark Antony cast eyes on her, he was captivated by her sensuous beauty. Call him a sucker for a pucker. But over the years, not everyone has loved the look of racy red lips. Back in 1770s England, those puritanical Brit parliamentarians passed a law banning lipstick, ruling that women who wore it were nothing more than witches attempting to lure innocent menfolk into marriage. But we live in 2015, an era when even sports…

SMOKED OYSTERS AT THE ORDINARY DESTINATION CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA MILES FROM NAPLES: 592 With a penchant for low-country decadence, chef-driven ingenuity, and a citywide reverence for all things delicious, Charleston’s secret recipe for experiential gastronomy unfolds at its top restaurants. Here, a trio of restaurants and a superb, foodie-steeped hotel to anchor a pilgrimage across state lines. EAT: THE ORDINARY James Beard winner and Iron Chef competitor Mike Lata’s new oyster bar and seafood hall, The Ordinary, is the sequel to his wildly popular FIG (Food Is Good) restaurant, which still commands many days’ advance reservations 12 years after debuting. Set in a bank constructed during the roaring twenties, Lata’s latest endeavor dishes out seafood-centric delights and raises the bar on shellfish and everything raw. The Ordinary’s most popular menu…

FOR MORE FLORIDA GOLF, VISIT NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM/FLGOLF ORLANDO MILES FROM NAPLES: 189 WHY GO: At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, the Tom Fazio-built course at the Tranquilo Golf Club underwent a complete renovation in 2014 (also by Fazio), giving this beautiful course an added dose of difficulty. Tranquilo is expansive—nearly 7,000 yards—with wide, inviting fairways dotted with hazards, while the greens are complex, undulating, and fast. Seclusion is key with this course, even in the heart of Disney; from holes 2 through 17, it’s just you and nature. As a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course merges seamlessly with the surrounding pine forest and protected wetlands, making for a truly natural experience—don’t be surprised if deer, turkey, or even alligators play through. FOR THE KIDS: With…

DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK MILES FROM NAPLES: 238 North America’s most inaccessible national park, Dry Tortugas National Park, lies almost 70 miles west off Key West and is reached exclusively by seaplane or boat. Composed of seven small islands, the park teems with downy sand beaches and crystalline waters that lap over undisturbed patches of coral reef. While seabirds rule six of the Dry Tortugas, the seventh and largest island houses Fort Jefferson, a striking 16-million-brick fortress and former prison that dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. A seaplane to the Dry Tortugas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While gliding 500 feet above patchworks of blue-green oceanic expanses, travelers can often spot sea turtles, shipwrecks, and schools of sharks. It’s also possible to charter a private yacht to reach the islands…

DESTINATION NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE MILES FROM NAPLES: 862 WHERE TO SLEEP: The exclusive Hermitage Hotel (thehermitagehotel.com) is steeped in Nashville traditions. First opened in 1910, this luxury property is the only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel in Tennessee, conveniently located in the heart of the bustling downtown. You don’t even have to leave the hotel to enjoy fine dining at Capitol Grille (capitolgrillenashville.com), which focuses on fresh, local ingredients. The Hermitage grows its own vegetables and sources beef from its own Double H Farms. TOP ATTRACTIONS: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (countrymusichalloffame.org) takes visitors on a captivating journey across two floors of memorabilia, over-the-top costumes, videos, and more. Just steps away, the Ryman Auditorium (ryman.com) is a historic landmark and the former home of the…

GREAT OUTDOORS CAMPING CRUISE The 28-foot 2015 Airstream Land Yacht sleeps up to five in luxury and style, ($146,363 and up). North Trail RV Center, Fort Myers (293-693-8200, northtrailrv.com) HIGH TIME Ciao! Baby light, secure, collapsible high chair for babies on the go ($68 and up). Bass Pro Shops, Fort Myers (239-461-7800, basspro.com) JET SET HOT WHEELS Rolling luggage in fun patterns for boys and girls can be personalized ($80-$120). Pottery Barn Kids (800-993-4923, potterybarnkids.com) EASY LISTENING Untangled Pro high-quality, comfy, and safe children’s wireless Bluetooth headphones in a rainbow of hues for ages 3 and up ($50). LilGadgets (866-291-8635, amazon.com) BEACH COMBERS SEA SCENES Durable, compact, kid-friendly Nikon Coolpix S31 is waterproof and surf-safe ($210). Best Buy, Naples (239-597-8529, bestbuy.com) THRILL RIDE 2015 Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO luxury watercraft…

DESTINATION PALM BEACH MILES FROM NAPLES: 148 WHY GO: In the summer, when crowds dissipate, Palm Beach sheds its black-tie image and lets its hair down. There's no better time to sample the stellar dining, accommodations, shopping, and culture. WATERFRONT DINING: When in Palm Beach, do as the Palm Beachers do and grab a table by the water. Some of our favorites: Brandon's by the Beach, located at the Tideline Ocean Resort and Spa, for an alfresco experience just steps from the surf and an excellent view of the moonrise (tidelineresort.com); The Circle at The Breakers for weekday breakfast or Sunday brunch with a jaw-dropping beach panorama (thebreakers.com); and AB&G at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach for the Friday-night lobster bake on the sand dunes (fourseasons.com/palmbeach). FAMILY FUN: The Society…

MILES FROM NAPLES: 125 LA SAVINA South Beach Balancing the Mondrian South Beach hotel’s over-the-top personality, its signature restaurant keeps things simple with ultra-fresh, Mediterranean coastal fare, delivering a stellar meal experience inspired by Spain’s Balearic Islands. Think: charcuterie and cheese boards, innovative salads, and succulent grilled seafood and meats. (305-514-1940, morganshotelgroup.com) VERDE Downtown Nearly two years after opening, this Stephen Starr waterfront restaurant at the Pérez Art Museum Miami still reigns as Miami’s hottest lunch spot, enveloped in the museum’s high design of hanging gardens and “living” walls with floor-to-ceiling views of Biscayne Bay. The epicurean creations, such as the squash-blossom pizza and local snapper tiradito, don’t disappoint, either. (786-345-5697, pamm.org/dining) TAMARINA RESTAURANT Downtown Miami’s most glamorous eatery serves top-notch Italian cuisine that easily matches the sparkling surrounds. The…

DEVOE CADILLAC Family-owned and operated DeVoe Cadillac has been serving the Southwest Florida community since 1968. Driven by a commitment to community, DeVoe strives to create an exceptional customer experience and supports numerous charities, including its own DeVoe Scholarship Fund, now in its forty-fourth year. 4100 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239-261-1234 | devoecadillac.com GARY DAVID DESIGNS INC. What sets Gary David Designs apart from other firms is its focus on the concept that every interior has a unique quality. The agency’s craftsmen create all aspects of custom work, from specialized wall-finish treatments to cabinetry designed for a specific interior. Gary David Designs’ three decades in the area have allowed the firm to assemble the finest group of craftspeople to serve clientele. 24940 S. Tamiami Trail, #201, Bonita Springs 239-498-0707 |…

ADDRESS 580 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island YEAR BUILT 2008 BUILDER R.K. Reiman Construction Inc. OFFERED AT $5.85 million SIZE 5,964 square feet under air, 12,054 total SPECIAL FEATURES The four-bedroom Casa de Vista, an R.K. Reiman– designed pool home, creates an incredible living experience with its impressive array of fine details. Outdoor features include a spectacular infinity pool and spa, summer kitchen, pool bath, and a guest cabana with morning kitchen. Indoors, the residence has marble flooring, decorative ceilings, a wine closet, butler pantry, and media room with projector system. A chef’s dream kitchen includes a marble and tumbled-stone back splash, two ovens, custom raised cabinets, designer appliances, and a large, hidden, walk-in pantry. The master suite is complemented by a sitting room that overlooks the soothing sights of…

Naples is far from a one-horse town, and the Naples Equestrian Challenge (naplesequestrianchallenge.org) is proving the power of that every day. Thanks to 10 special horses and a 5-acre site, the nonprofit serves approximately 500 adults and children with special needs through its therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs, such as summer camps, every year. The physical, sensory, and neurological stimulation the riders experience during equine-assisted therapy helps them overcome or manage the symptoms of certain disorders or diseases, according to Kim Minarich, NEC’s executive director. Riders also develop core strength and coordination to help with balance, motor skills, coordination, and cognitive skills. Then there is the horse, which Minarich says is a powerful equalizer. “When someone with special needs is on a therapy horse, they are in a way free…

HEALTHCARE NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHAT: NINTH ANNUAL RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE CLASSIC WHO: GOLFERS WHO PLAYED TO BENEFIT THE MOBILE PEDIATRIC OFFICE WHERE: QUAIL WEST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION WHAT: FASHION SHOW OF SPRING STYLES FROM EUROPE TO BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION WHO: MARILYN HELLMAN, HAT DESIGNER BLANCHE ABEL, AND GUESTS WHERE: MARILYN’S DISTINCTIVE EUROPEAN FASHION NAMI OF COLLIER COUNTY WHAT: 13TH ANNUAL NAMI WALK WHO: GRAND MARSHALL KRISTA FOGELSONG, WALKING TEAMS, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF COLLIER COUNTY WHERE: CAMBIER PARK AND OLD NAPLES PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS WHAT: THREE EVENTS FEATURING BEST-SELLING AUTHOR CAPTAIN LUIS CARLOS MONTALVÁN WHO: MONTALVÁN AND HIS SERVICE DOG TUESDAY, WHO CAME TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS…