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The culinary scene is sizzling hotter than ever in Naples. Our residents and visitors have the most discerning palates. We may live in a small town, but we have a big appetite for what’s fresh and innovative. In our second annual Dining Awards: Readers’ Choice survey, we asked for your nominations and put the finalists up for an online vote. The response was overwhelming; your voices were heard, and the final results are in. Beginning on page 66, find out what our readers selected as the restaurant winners across 35 categories, from best dishes and cuisines to the best dining experiences—everything from the kidand dog-friendly places to hot spots for live music and late nights. Whatever you’re looking for, these dining establishments have something for everyone. Why not make it…
PLAY Ball As the NFL playoffs heat up to a crescendo of super proportions—ahem, Super Bowl 50 on February 7—we’re dishing out recipes to make that tailgate, or couch-gate, a hit. Variety is key when planning the hors d’oeuvres lineup. Here we flip shrimp cups into delicious mini mango-curry shrimp rolls. recipe Ingredients 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. green curry paste 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. mango chutney 1 tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped 24 King’s Hawaiian mini dinner rolls, top sliced Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce to a simmer. Add shrimp and poach until the center is opaque—about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and put in an ice bath to cool. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise,…
HUMANE SOCIETY NAPLES WHAT: MATINEE AT THE MOVIES LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW WITH STYLES BY MARILYN’S DISTINCTIVE EUROPEAN FASHION AND PET STYLES BY WHOLESOME HOUND WHO: CHAIRS PHILIP DOUGLAS AND DOUG OLSEN, GUEST SPEAKER KRISTA FOGELSONG, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE HSN WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. NCH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION WHAT: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, NAPLES’ KEY TO THE CURE AFTERNOON TEA, POP-UP SHOP, AND FASHION PRESENTATION TO BENEFIT NCH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’S WILLIAM AND SUSAN DALTON ONCOLOGY UNIT WHO: SPECIAL GUEST TIM QUINN OF ARMANI BEAUTY AND SUPPORTERS OF NCH WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED.…
Q&A JEANNETTE WALLS SILVER LININGS Jeannette Walls grew up in a deeply dysfunctional setting, and she and her three siblings lived in squalor. Her nomadic parents, led by an alcoholic father, constantly uprooted them to wander among Southwest desert towns. Despite her childhood, Walls became a journalist and found her way to New York, where she became a gossip columnist. Walls’ experiences in that role led her to reflect on her own life. Her negative view of her past and her parents shifted to one of compassion. With a new perspective, she detailed her childhood in a powerful, poignant memoir, The Glass Castle (Scribner, 2005). More than 4.5 million copies have been sold to date. The book has inspired countless readers with a message of hope and resilience. —Anna Bjorlin…
This season’s eye-catching resort looks and accessories are inspired by whimsical prints in playful color palettes, and appear to come out of the fantastical worlds of makebelieve, such as those dreamed up by Dr. Seuss. Follow suit with the Cat in the Hat and inject some Seuss into your sassy look. Strut along Mulberry Street in these rainbow polka-dot cork lace-up flats ($825), sandals ($775), and heels ($875) from the Edgardo Osorio for Salvatore Ferragamo collection. “YOU HAVE BRAINS IN YOUR HEAD AND FEET IN YOUR SHOES. YOU CAN STEER YOURSELF IN ANY DIRECTION YOU CHOOSE!” —Dr. Seuss OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! Today is your day to go bold, to go bright, so get on your way…
WHO: TEMPLE ST. CLAIR, JEWELRY DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF TEMPLE ST. CLAIR FINE JEWELRY, NEW YORK SIGNATURE STYLE: FINE JEWELRY MADE IN AN OLD-WORLD TRADITION WITH DELICATE, DIST INCT IVE GOLD WORK AND RARE COLOR GEMS TO ILLUST RATE HER THEMES OF THE EARTH AND COSMOS ICONIC COLLECTION: MYTHICAL CREATURES FROM THE GOLDEN MENAGERIE, ANIMAL-INSPIRED PIECES ON DISPLAY AT MUSéE DES ARTS DéCORATIFS, PARIS WHAT’S COMING UP: WINGS OF DESIRE, THE SECOND CHAPTER OF HER GOLDEN MENAGERIE TRILOGY, WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE LOUVRE THIS MONTH “My jewelry is imbued with big universal and cultural stories, so it’s a triumph when a specific piece connects with a specific individual and I can see the excitement and passion it brings out in the person. NI: Have you always wanted to…
