Innehållsförteckning för January 2016 från Naples Illustrated

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…

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…

With the nonstop activity of season, a nourishing hair regimen is vital. Some of our favorites for keeping locks luxe between salon visits: Kérastase Elixir Ultime beautifying oil conditioner with corn germ, camellia, and argan oils ($44, NColor, Naples); Leonor Greyl Masque Fleurs de Jasmin to leave hair soft and beautifully scented ($65, Nordstrom); Christophe Robin Intense Regenerating Balm with prickly pear seed oil ($38, beautyhabit.com); Klorane L’Olivier leave-in concentrate with essential olive extract ($18, beautyhabit.com); and Organic Head everyday shampoo with chamomile and organic essential oils to enhance blonde hair ($9, Target).…

GARDEN PARTY BUTTERFLY DINNER PLATE, FLORAL SALAD PLATE, HAND-PAINTED WATER GLASS, SILVERWARE, ZAZOU, NAPLES; BUTTERFLY NAPKIN RINGS, FLORAL PLACEMAT, FLORAL SMALL BOWL, GATTLE’S OF NAPLES; GREEN TEACUP AND SAUCER, ORANGE LINEN NAPKIN, ROSE DE PARIS & PROVENCE, NAPLES TROPICAL BRUNCH WOVEN DECORATIVE PLACEMAT, GREEN SALAD PLATE, WOOD CHOPSTICKS, TROPICAL PRINT LINEN NAPKIN, FABEC YOUNG & CO., NAPLES; ORANGE DINNER PLATE, LEAF SALAD PLATE, AMBER CHAMPAGNE FLUTE, ST-TROPEZ HOME, NAPLES; TROPICAL DECORATIVE DISH, BR UNO, NAPLES; FLAMINGO NAPKIN RING, GOLD PALM DECORATIVE DISH, GATTLE’S OF NAPLES; GOLD BRANCH APPETIZER FORK AND KNIFE, ROSE DE PARIS & PROVENCE, NAPLES EVERGLADES ADVENTURE WOVEN RECTANGULAR PLACEMAT, ORANGE PRINT DINNER PLATE, BROWN PRINT SALAD PLATE, SILVERWARE, FABEC YOUNG & CO., NAPLES; HORN DISH, SMALL GOLD STEM SPOON, WOVEN GLASS, ROSE DE PARIS & PROVENCE, NAPLES;…

The first day of the new year happens to be National Bloody Mary Day. Some claim that drinking the cocktail in the morning or early afternoon offers restorative benefits after an overindulgent night on the town; maybe that’s why it’s a favorite on brunch menus everywhere. Bartender Yavuz “Oz” Ozturk at Paradise Wine, Naples (paradisewinellc.com), mixes a Mediterranean version with pepper- and basilinfused vodka, along with hot sauce, horseradish, and pickle juice to give taste buds a wake-up call. Sip one of these at Paradise Wine’s indoor-outdoor bar, or make one at home with Ozturk’s recipe (naplesillustrated.com/mediterraneanbloodymary). —Kat Smith kitchen CONFIDENTIAL PASTRY CHEF CHELSEA ZEMAN Chelsea Zeman may not have been born with a pastry brush in her hand, but she grasped it soon afterward. “We always did a lot…

Coffee drinkers have another reason to put a little pep in their step, caffeine not required. Research recently published in the journal Circulation shows that drinking one to five cups of coffee a day—regular or decaf—may help minimize your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, neurological diseases, and suicide. The observational study, which covered up to 30 years and more than 200,000 people, showed nonsmokers who drank a cup of coffee a day cut their risk of death by 6 percent, compared with nondrinkers. Researchers at Harvard University’s School of Public Health also found for those who drank up to three cups a day, the risk decreased 8 percent, and up to five cups showed risk dropped 15 percent. The study did not specify whether the java drinkers…

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…

1. HAUTE HEADDRESS Dior Fine Jewelry Skull pendant with diamonds, aquamarines, pink sapphires, peridots, iolites, pink tourmalines, and coral set in gold, price upon request. Select Dior boutiques (800-929-3467, dior.com) 2. JOLLY ROGER Roberto Coin Tiny Treasures Skull and Crossbone necklace with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $1,240. Provident Jewelry, Naples (239-649-7200, providentjewelry.com) 3. FRAME OF MIND Ippolita Lollipop Cameo Skull stud earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $1,995. (ippolita.com) 4. ICY STARE Hand-carved Sugar Skull ring with diamond eyes, $975. A. Jaron Fine Jewelry, Naples (239-596-8610, ajaron.com) 5. TAKE A BITE David Yurman Skull ring with carved tiger’s eye, $695. (davidyurman.com) 6. DARK OF NIGHT Stephen Webster Skull cufflinks with rubies and black sapphires set in 18-karat white gold, $12,200. Marissa Collections, Naples (239-263-4333, marissacollections.com) 7. HEAD FIRST…

The Cuisine Best Global BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Chef Michael Mir shares his passion for his homeland cuisine with rustic, flavorful traditional favorites such as kabobs and aash, a peasant soup, as well as stylized creations like ginger apricot shrimp and pomegranatelacquered salmon. White tablecloths, silk fabrics, and exotic flair warmly welcome guests for a total out-of-Naples experience. (239-594-5557, bhabhapersianbistro.com) Honorable mention: Inca’s Kitchen One of the hottest modern trends in dining, Peruvian cuisine rules the menu at Inca’s Kitchen, which recently opened its second restaurant in the Pavilion Shops (239-631-5954). Along with its Golden Gate original (239-352-3200), it serves authentic South American flavors. (incaskitchens.com) Best Italian OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia adds Old World charm—and a touch of magic—to his version of America’s favorite style of international cuisine. Sample…

PRINTS MIX IN UNEXPECTED WAYS FOR A FRESH TAKE ON RESORT WEAR SHOT BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED ON LOCATION AT THE GARDENS MALL, PALM BEACH GARDENS JEWELRY PROVIDED BY BETTERIDGE, BETTERIDGE.COM Model: Celia Becker, Next Model Management, New York Hair & Makeup Artist; Roan, MC2 Creative Management, Miami Digital Tech: Mike Dejanon First Photography Assistant: Miguel Mori P/A: Lucas Fachinno Fashion Assistant: Christina J., Atomic Assistants Agency, Miami…

When it comes to their children, parents don’t want to play favorites. But in estate planning, there are times when it isn’t always fair to be equitable in the distribution of assets. When an heir has complications such as mental or physical health limitations, spendthrift tendencies, or substance-abuse problems, parents will actually be more just with their children if they address these issues in their estate plans, according to Renno Peterson, a Sarasota attorney and co-author of Protect and Enhance your Estate: Definitive Strategies for Estate and Wealth Planning (McGraw-Hill Education). “There is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals,” he says. “Kids are different; grandchildren are different.” Even though parents might want to dodge accounting for these differences, he says, setting up the proper estate plan and…

January/2016 THE ANNUAL FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVALS RETURN TO BONITA SPRINGS JANUARY 9-10 AND 30-31. ART & MUSEUMS The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Ewa Tarsia, PaintingForest and ForestDot, through Jan. 10; Jorinde Voigt, Cartographies of the Untold, through Jan. 10; Celebrating 15 Years of Collecting at The Baker Museum, through Jan. 31; Dawn’s Forest, The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson, through July 24; Dressed and Undressed, Selections from the Permanent Collection, through March 6; Yves Saint Laurent + Halston, Fashioning the ’70s, through March 6; Paco Pomet, through March 30; Louise Nevelson, My World, through Jan. 10; Florida Contemporary, Jan. 27-April 20; Art After Hours, Jan. 27; artisnaples.org. Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—34th Annual Fine Art and Fine Craft Festivals, Jan. 9-10 and Jan. 30-31, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs; artcenterbo…

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.…

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…

It’s a scene out of a storybook: On top of a hill amid the pines, with snow-dusted peaks rising in the distance, sits a palace fit for royalty. Flags whip atop its turrets and towers, and you half expect a sentry to emerge from the ramparts, bugling the arrival of a royal couple to address their subjects gathered below. Technically, places like that exist only in Disney movies— with one notable exception in the Swiss Alps. The chalet in question, Gstaad Palace, may not be a royal domain, but its history and legend suggest otherwise. It opened in 1913 as a luxury hotel, later catering to families of boarding school students (the winter campus of the fabled Institut Le Rosey is in Gstaad). Despite two world wars and many financial…

How do you determine the perfect moment to open a bottle of wine? The process of aging those bottles is part art, part science, and a lot of guesswork. Humans have apparently been intrigued by the question for quite a while. The world’s oldest wine cellar, discovered several years ago in the Middle East, dated to 1700 BC. For centuries, we’ve known that successfully bringing a wine to maturity requires controlled temperature and humidity, along with an absence of light and vibration. It is no surprise that many of the trustees of this month’s Naples Winter Wine Festival have amassed serious collections. Their love of wine was one of the catalysts that led to the creation of the festival, a fundraising event for the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which…

“Stone is my muse and I’m fascinated by it. I love being able to take something that is initially ugly and bring out the beauty within. —DIXIE WHATLEY DIXIE WHATLEY California native Dixie Whatley (dixiestudio.com) grew up with a fascination for stone and art. After an expansive journalism career, which included a stint as co-host of Entertainment Tonight in the early ‘80s, her passion for art resurfaced. When she began sculpting for the first time, she was hooked. Whatley’s artistic vision for creating unique stone sculptures is influenced by her extensive worldwide travels and in-depth study of ancient cultures. Whatley credits the tranquility and fluidity of her work to looking out at the Gulf while she’s carving. She has been a full-time resident of Naples since 2004. The artist is currently…

1 LED LIGHTING Once constrained to the somewhat boring world of bulbs, lighting manufacturers are now challenging themselves to capitalize on the LED allure in a variety of lighting products from lamps, to sconces, to kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The new LED is both visually stunning and environmentally friendly. 2 MODERN + CLASSIC In response to today’s sophisticated consumers, designers are introducing pieces that blend multiple design styles. By revisiting classic components and shapes with a modern hand (such as unexpected materials, finishes, and detailing), these pieces are traditional with an exciting freshness generated by innovation. 3 ORGANIC ELEMENTS Bringing organic elements from outdoors inside the home continues to be a hot trend in the decor market, including lighting. With no two slices of the semiprecious material ever the same…

When Barron’s published its 2014 “Top Advisor Rankings,” no one was surprised to find the name Jason E. Stephens, CFP®, ChFC on the list. The Barron’s listing is one of a growing number of nods to Stephens’ impressive record of success serving business owners, senior executives and families with significant assets. Among the youngest wealth advisors to achieve Chairman’s Council status at UBS, Stephens is a Managing Director who earned the designation of Private Wealth Advisor, placing him in the top 1 percent of all UBS advisors in the nation. Stephens is a sought-after speaker addressing the topics of Florida domicile, investing for income and other concerns for today’s active retiree. His ability to find innovative solutions to complex financial problems generates tremendous client loyalty. Stephens founded The Stephens Group…

CARLSON’S FINE JEWELRY For more than 20 years as a jeweler in Old Naples, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry has become known for its distinctive and unique custom pieces. Distinguished collectors of jewelry will love seeing rare designs with that “found-in-a-treasure-chest” appeal. Wonderful collections of Italian leather goods, enticing fragrances, worldwide curios, and an extensive collection of fine jewelry are also available. 320 13th Ave. S., Naples 239-263-8881 | carlsonsfinejewelry.com GUADALUPE CENTER Aqua, scheduled for January 13 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, will be a night of live musical entertainment, a gourmet dinner, an exciting live auction, and the opportunity to make on-the-spot donations for college scholarships and “Jump Up” donations for early childhood education. Proceeds from the event support the Guadalupe Center’s educational programs for 1,100 children in Immokalee. 239-657-7124 |…

SUSAN G. KOMEN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHAT: PINK PROMISE LUNCHEON WHO: SUPPORTERS FOCUSED ON THE FIGHT TO END BREAST CANCER WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN WHAT: THE PURPLE PARTY FUNDRAISER WHO: MEMBERS OF THE SHELTER’S NEXTGEN COMMITTEE WHERE: PARADISE FURNISHINGS CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING WHAT: CHARITY STARTENDER NIGHT WHO: GUEST “STARTENDERS ” KALEIGH GROVER, CLAUDINE LEGÉR-WETZEL, EMILY K. BUA , AND AMANDA JARON WHERE: AVENUE5 DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER WHAT: CHIP IN FOR DLC GOLF TOURNAMENT WHO: DLC YOUNG EXECUTIVES AND OTHER SUPPORTERS OF THE NONPROFIT’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS WHERE: MA RCO ISLAND MA RRIOTT BEACH RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA © 2016 Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm…

Brenda Melton combined a fun party with celebrity-studded goods and discovered an effective way to champion important causes. The 20-year Naples resident and founder of the Celebrity Martini Glass Auction brings the popular and successful event for its sixth year to Artis—Naples January 16, with a glittering array of artist-designed glasses autographed by a stellar line-up. This year’s auction proceeds will benefit PAWS Assistance Dogs, which provides trained service dogs to combatwounded U.S. veterans and children with disabilities.…