Innehållsförteckning för May-June 2017 från Naples Illustrated

Step outside at just about any moment in Naples (yes, even during the twicedaily rain showers that are so predictable during summer) and it’s not hard to fathom why our town has been deemed the healthiest and happiest place to live. Earlier this year, Gallup’s Community Well-being Rankings revealed Naples and our surrounding area took the lead in the nation for happiness and health—for the second straight year. In this issue’s cover story, we focus on healthy lifestyles through the profiles of three couples who have chosen fitness as a way of life, at home and in business. They share at least two things in common: all have opened gyms in Naples, and all have major sports connections. Cover subject Jason Bartlett spent a decade in Major League Baseball as…

MARIE HEILAND OWNER, NAPLES OLIVE OIL COMPANY With a passion for understanding the complexities and benefits of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Marie Heiland opened Naples Olive Oil Company about eight years ago, and most recently earned an Olive Oil Sommelier Certification from the International Culinary Center of New York and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab. Part of her mission is to help people learn how to separate fake oils from the true extra-virgin olive oils. For example, she says when you see bright green oil in clear plastic bottles, beware that chlorophyll may have been added to amp up the color. Of course, taste and smell are critical factors in judging a fresh extra-virgin olive oil. “Olive oil is really a fruit juice from the olive fruit,” she…

Artists have long flocked to Santa Fe for its wide-open spaces and the suffused light brushing its deserts and mountains. This heritage, fostered by the likes of Georgia O’Keeffe and Gustave Baumann, has inspired the city’s modern revolution as a center for culture, inclusiveness, and creative boundary-pushing. For conscious travelers, visiting Santa Fe (santafe.org) can be a mind-expanding experience. The city embraces its First Nations in a big way, and members of Native American tribes are omnipresent, from the museums and galleries dedicated to indigenous arts to the dancers performing in the Spanish Colonial plazas to the pueblos scattered north of the city. Santa Fe’s only Native American–owned hotel, the Hotel Santa Fe (hotelsantafe.com), offers a big dose of regional hospitality with authentic adobe structures, traditional art and crafts, and…

CHEF JASON MALLON Self-taught chef Jason Mallon runs the kitchen at Ocean Prime the way he lives his life—with optimism, pride, and unassailable respect for fellow workers and guests. Having grown up in Florida’s Jacksonville area, he has been working in restaurants for 15 years. Through his brother’s connection as a cook for the company, he moved to Tampa’s Ocean Prime restaurant as a broil cook in 2009. In fewer than five years, he was wearing the executive chef toque. He opened the Naples branch with the same title last December. Some of his don’t-miss specialties: ahi tuna tartare with avocado, Chilean sea bass with Champagne truffle sauce, and 10-layer carrot cake. —Chelle Koster Walton Turning point: In my mid-20s, I was sort of a wild child. I always thought…

“Women have always been an important source of inspiration for us—especially in their role as mothers. We wanted to celebrate that unique and unconditional relationship through fashion.” —DOMENICO DOLCE & STEFANO GABBANA Mommy and Me Fashion houses are giving new meaning to the adage “like mother, like daughter” with pint-sized pieces that rival the chicness of their grown-up counterparts. Make matching your little one the modus operandi by grabbing Dolce & Gabbana’s mambo print Sicily bag ($2,495) and coordinating children’s mambo print fold-over bag with leather strap and crystal embellishments ($675). Read on for more “twinning” styles. TWO OF A KIND Matching mother-daughter accessories will make everyone wonder who’s more fabulous…

AWAKENED ONE Find peace of mind with this Buddha sculpture from Global Views ($3,499), carved from a solid piece of white marble and standing almost 29 inches tall. Angela Fine Furnishings, Naples (239-390- 2300, angelafine furnishings.com) NESTING INSTINCT Create your own meditative retreat with this Altea Nest Chair by Varaschin ($1,261), the perfect indoor/outdoor hideaway that shows you know how to get into the swing of things. Casa Italia, Estero (239-390-0643, casaitaliaonline.com) LET THERE BE LIGHT Prepare to be lulled into a peaceful state of mind with this light fixture from Cyan Designs ($3,363). Strands of translucent champagnecolored glass spheres hang from a chrome medallion to create a soothing cascade effect. Wilson Lighting, Naples & Bonita Springs (wilson lighting.com) TEA PARTY Teavana’s cast iron hobnail teapot ($129.95) will add panache…

POT OF GOLD Give your decor an Italian accent with a hand-painted ceramic cachepot in a yellow bamboo pattern from The Mane Lion ($245). Summerfields, Naples (239-403-0868, summerfieldsnaples.com) RAY OF SUNSHINE The lacquered Taboret garden stool from Bungalow 5 ($450) is an easy, versatile way to bring a shot of color to a neutral space. Bay Design Store, Naples (239- 649-0906, baydesignstore.com) LIGHT AND LIVELY The polished yellow base of the Lauren table lamp by Wildwood Lamps ($529) offers a sleek reinterpretation of the classic double-gourd style. Norris Furniture & Interiors, Naples & Fort Myers (distinctlynorris.com) CARNIVAL GAMES Kim Seybert’s Carnival napkin rings ($64 for four) are a must-have accessory for alfresco luncheons on sunlit patios. Clive Daniel, Naples (239-261-4663, clivedaniel.com) BRIGHT ACCENT Elaine Smith translated the spirit of summer…

THE LISTINGS The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights. AMERICAN AGAVE BAR & GRILL Innovative Southwestern cuisine in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-3473, agavenaples.com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com) BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to Executive Chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-5821, bistro821.com) CAFÉ & BAR LURCAT The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-3357, cafelurcat.com) COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired with…

TRADITIONS CLASSIC HOME FURNISHINGS For over 30 years, Traditions Classic Home Furnishings has been a purveyor of fine home furnishings from leading manufacturers around the world. With the option to special order pieces or purchase directly off the showroom floor for immediate delivery, each visit to Traditions provides a new experience. 870 6th Ave. S., Naples 239-213-1240 | traditions.com PHILLIP DOUGLAS & CO. No fade, damage control hair color. Philip Douglas is delighted to introduce our new faderesistant and repairing hair color treatment. Silky, shiny, and fuller looking healthy hair is just one treatment away. Add a soothing and repairing in-salon hair treatment to any visit. Call Elizabeth today to book your reservation. 2118 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239-643-0233 | philipdouglas.com DESIGN WEST Enjoy all the power and precision of…

World-class performers and artists from around the globe will participate in the sixth annual StayInMay Festival, which runs through May 14. Highlights include a Top Chef competition featuring high school students enrolled in culinary programs in Collier County Public Schools on May 2, the StayInMay Short Film Fest on May 3 and 7, and a Dancing with the Stars styled evening featuring Susan Clayton of Gold Coast Dance on May 8. For music lovers, violinist Lara St. John will be showcased in concert on May 1 and 2, with Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval’s performance and Seraphic Fire’s choral concert on May 9. Angela Sanders of Mindful Mindz will join the festivities for two health and wellness events on May 6 and 10, where she’ll explore the power of positive…

Mimi Lee, Matchmaker Age: 49 Experience: 18 years Born in SWFL Mimi began her career in matchmaking 18 years ago under Patti Stanger, Bravo TV’s Millionaire Matchmaker. After her brief stint Mimi decided to go out on her own on a personal crusade to bring harmony, passion, and true love to those who want to live in happiness. After her own TV appearances on morning shows and a trail blaze of success for her clients, Mimi has decided to settle down and return to her roots in Southwest FL, making Naples her home. As the founder of My Top Matchmaker, Naples clients experience the benefit of what the company slogan proudly bears “America’s Top Matchmaker Mimi brings premium advice, a magical mystical intuitive quality to her matchmaking, and clients love…

Spring in the Air A fragrance with soft floral or citrus notes is an essential accessory this spring. Take a trip through an olfactory garden with the season’s must-have scents: Chanel Misia, from the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, with may rose and violet ($325 for 200 ml, chanel.com); Jo Malone’s light, flirty Star Magnolia cologne ($135 for 100 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue); PHLUR Olmsted & Vaux, a citrusy scent that recalls a walk through Central Park ($85 for 50 ml, phlur.com); Penhaligon’s Savoy Steam, a fresh floral inspired by the 1872 fragrance Hammam Bouquet ($175 for 100 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue); and Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom with a heady blend of fruits and florals ($96 for 100 ml, Ulta Beauty).…

It seems counterintuitive to follow a modern architectural program in Olde Naples, but in this handsome residence, the juxtaposition works. The principals of BUILD and MHK Architecture and Planning describe the project as “modern with a Southern influence,” characterized by natural materials, strong textures, and an abundance of light. The axial element dissecting the home from the front entry to the rear elevation is constructed of handset, light gray stonework that contrasts beautifully with the dark wood slat ceiling. Vertical window openings invite light indoors and draw the eye upward to a loft space situated above the living areas and open kitchen. BUILD, Naples (buildgh.com); MHK Architecture and Planning, Naples (mhkap.com)…

Lighthouses, clambakes, windswept seascapes, and centuries-old architecture— such elements lie at the core of the New England we know and love. But nowadays, travelers can delve beyond classic Americana to uncover some of the area’s more exact ecology, history, and gastronomy. Head out on these four extraordinary paths to rediscover a region you thought you knew. LOBSTER LIKE A MAINE NATIVE Maine lobster isn’t just a meal at the swish Camden Harbour Inn (camdenharbourinn.com) but rather a two-day, ocean-to-table experience. Through the Inn’s “Lobster Like a Maine Native” package, you’ll start with a journey out to sea on a working lobster boat to master tricks of the trade from local fishermen, including measuring and selecting the day’s best for imminent lobster feasts. Return to the kitchen of the inn’s signature…

Jason and Kelly Bartlett At first glance, former Minnesota Twins shortstop Jason Bartlett and Kelly, his wife of nearly 10 years, seem like polar opposites; he’s quiet and dry-humored, while she’s outgoing and bubbly. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two share a deep passion for each other, fitness, and helping others live their healthiest lives. When Jason retired from Major League Baseball in 2014 after 10 years, the Bartletts fell in love with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—high-intensity exercises alternated with shorter periods of low-intensity movement or short rest periods. In May 2016, they opened their Naples gym, Six4Three HIIT Room (six4threehiitroom.com), named after a baseball term describing a double play where the ball is hit to the shortstop, then thrown to the second baseman, and then to the first baseman.…

Technically, Sicyonia breviorstris is a local shrimp, but the sweet, firm meat of the rock shrimp—named after its sturdy shell—bears comparison to lobster. Chef Bill Zimmer from Coast restaurant at Edgewater Beach Hotel, Naples, puts rock on a roll with this Rock Shrimp Bruschetta, featuring sauteed shrimp with avocado, red onion, and roasted heirloom tomatoes on toasted ciabatta with a balsamic drizzle. “I love working with rock shrimp,” Zimmer says. “The sweet flavor and small size make it ideal for a variety of recipes, and because it is so underutilized it is always a bit of a nice surprise.”…

Peruvians have their ceviche, Japanese their sashimi. In Hawaii, the iconic raw fish dish is “poke” (pronounced PO-kay or PO-kee), which means “chunked.” Wildly popular in Los Angeles restaurants where light and healthy dishes are the norm, poke is also showing up on menus at restaurants in the Greater Naples area. Typically, sushi-grade tuna lies at the heart of the dish, a salad in its purest form. Sakura Hawaiian Grill’s (sakurana ples.com) version is classic: Asian marinated fish with onions, scallions, sesame, and ginger. But the fish is atypical—it uses bigeye tuna, rather than the more common yellowfin, or Hawaiian nairaga (aka striped marlin), an oilier fish. Chef Paul Chen also prepares poke on flatbread with Asian slaw and a drizzle of house cilantro-wasabi aioli. Stir Crazy (stircrazy.com) in Estero goes vertical…

KOMBUCHA CRAZE A sweet and tart effervescent drink called kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, has grown in popularity among the health conscious. Packed with probiotics and phytonutrients, kombucha can help balance bacteria in the gut, which in turn has been linked to improved digestion, immune function, and even mood. In Naples, you can try seasonal flavors of kombucha on tap at Juicelation (juicelation.com) and The Bowl (the-bowl.com), which also offer pre-packaged bottles in flavors that include apple spice, ginger lemon, and hibiscus rose. Interested in making your own kombucha at home? Visit Circle C Farm in Bonita Springs (circlecfarmfl.com), which sells the base brew and offers introductory classes on the basics of making kombucha. BEAT THE HEAT Despite the blazing heat and humidity of summer, there are still many local races for…

Beat the heat and treat yourself to a special meal at a local eatery during Naples Restaurant Week, which returns June 1-14. More than 30 participating restaurants will offer special three-course, prix fixe dinner menus starting at $25 and $35. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society Naples. There will also be a “First Bite” Menu Release Party on May 2 at the Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs, offering a peek at the participating restaurants’ menus, as well as the opportunity to sample some of the dishes, and a chance to meet adoptable pets courtesy of the Humane Society’s Paws Around Town adoption-mobile. (naplesrestaurantweek.com)…

THE LEAGUE CLUB WHAT: ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON FEATURING LAUREN BUSH LAUREN: CHARITY BY DESIGN WHO: LEAGUE CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. THE LEAGUE CLUB WHAT: 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, “GIRLS IN PEARLS & GUYS IN TIES” WHO: LEAGUE CLUB AND MINOR LEAGUE CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS WHERE: THE ROYAL POINCIANA GOLF CLUB, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. THE LATCHKEY LEAGUE WHAT: FIRE & ICE, A GALA CELEBRATION IN RED, SILVER, AND WHITE FEATURING DINNER, DANCING, AND MORE WHO: GUESTS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE LATCHKEY LEAGUE WHERE: A PRIVATE LOCATION IN PORT ROYAL, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. SENIOR FRIENDSHIP HEALTH CENTER WHAT: FRIENDS FOR FRIENDSHIP GALA, WITH PROCEEDS GOING TOWARDS MEDICAL AND DENTAL…

Doug Olsen, marketing director at Philip Douglas Beauty and 27-year Naples resident, is known around town for his impeccable style and taste. He is perhaps most beloved, though, for his fervent support of animals through the Humane Society Naples. Olsen and husband Philip Douglas co-chair HSN’s annual tea and luncheon and have been honored for their long-standing volunteer service. They currently have four adopted pups of their own. 1. Bucket list topper: Seeing the Pyramid and Sphinx in Egypt. 2. Revered fashion designer: Salvatore Ferragamo. The quality, style, and tailoring is amazing. The men’s collections are always on point and very wearable. 3. Favorite band: My absolute favorite since college is Blondie. 4. Signature tipple: Mojito, with real sugar cane and mint. 5. Favorite artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. I love…