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  1.  Special to news-press.com

    Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's French estate wine available at Whole Foods Market

    Beginning today, all Whole Foods Market stores in Florida are selling the Miraval Rosé wine that was produced in 2012 at the southern French estate of Chateau Miraval, which is owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

    • 12:05 PM
  2. Survey Cafe in downtown Bonita Springs was sold. Ben and Lori Nelson who founded the cafe sold it last month to Brian and Isabelle Field. Special to news-press.com

    Bonita's Survey Cafe now under new ownership

    Survey Café in Bonita Springs has new owners.

    • May 23, 2013
  3. GreenMarket farming classes in previous years. Special to The News-Press.

    Urban farming workshop series kicks off at Alliance GreenMarket

    Every summer, the Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket invites people to participate in free farming and gardening workshops conducted by local growers, master gardeners, homesteaders and educators.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Red Rock Saloon closes in downtown Fort Myers, looking for new home

    The Red Rock Saloon closed today in downtown Fort Myers, and is looking for a new home.

    • May 22, 2013
  5. James Boukhalfa Named Executive Chef for Seminole Casino Immokalee

    Seminole Casino Immokalee gets a French chef

    He possesses more than 20 years in the food and beverage industry. Before his move to Immokalee, he was executive chef of Marriott Fort Lauderdale North, where he managed staff and was responsible for menu development and cost control.

    • May 22, 2013
  6. Whats in your fridge? Indian cafe owner Kartik Patel

    Indian cafe owner Kartik Patel shows off the vegetables,spices, grains and he stocks in his fridge to create his vegetarian and vegan dishes and curries at home.

    • May 22, 2013
  7. Cory Morin is the executive chef at South Beach Grille on Fort Myers Beach. Amy Sowder/ The News-Press

    Hot Dish: South Beach Grille on Fort Myers Beach makes unique grouper entree

    When it comes to fish and cheese, traditional Italian chefs are likely to give an emphatic wag of the finger and a harsh 'no.' But South Beach Grille tucked into the Santini Plaza on the south end of Fort Myers Beach is not Italian. And the Art Deco dining establishment prides itself on a contemporary, Florida-style take on seafood.

    • May 21, 2013
  8. The chicken Marsala at Cimini's Restaurant & Pizzeria in North Fort Myers. By Yvonne Ayala McClellan/news-press.com

    A La Carte: Cimini's brings family recipes to public

    'When it comes to chicken Marsala, Cimini's Restaurant & Pizzeria in North Fort Myers crafts the kind of dish that inspires diners to lick plates clean.

    • May 21, 2013
  9. Michelle and David Pyle behind the counter at Truly Scrumptious, their restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. ANNABELLE TOMETICH/The News-Press

    Off the eaten path: With a name like Truly Scrumptious, ice cream alone won't do

    Depending on your point of view Truly Scrumptious is either the last restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, or the first.

    • May 21, 2013
  10. The Roots Heritage Urban Produce Market sells locally grown Florida sweet corn at its stand on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the Dunbar neighborhood of Fort Myers. Amy Sowder/ The News-Press

    Farm to Fork: Florida Sweet Corn

    The quicker this piece of produce lands in your mouth from the field, the sweeter the experience. Available through June, these edible ears take a three-month sabbatical until they crop up again in October.

    • May 21, 2013
  11. Craig Chasky works as a private chef, caterer and nutritional adviser throughout Southwest Florida. Special to The News-Press

    In the kitchen: Craig Chasky, private chef and nutritional adviser

    Inspirations: Mentoring children and adults about nutrition and 'hands-on' culinary arts.

    • May 21, 2013
  12. PepArt pepper mills photos by Amy Sowder/The News-Press

    Inspector gadget: Shake up your salt and pepper dispensers

    PepArt Pepper Mills These hand-painted pepper mills offer high design and optimum function. Designed by artist Robert Wilhelm, one version features a long, tapered body with a round top accented with a stainless steel adjustment ring.

    • May 21, 2013
  13. Bartender Christi Difeo serves a glass of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay to Brian Lynch at The Prawnbroker restaurant in Fort Myers on Monday. By Yvonne Ayala McClellan/news-press.com

    Restaurants, retailers offer relief from heat with summer wine selections

    To beat the heat, some in Southwest Florida have retired their rich red wines for a refreshing white or a dry rosé.

    • May 21, 2013
  14. Grilled pizza Margarita stephanbendall.com/Special to The News-Press

    Fire up some new flavors on the grill such as fruits, vegetables, even cheese

    As the rest of the country defrosts, pulling cobweb-covered grills from the back of its collective garages, we Southwest Floridians are preheated for the biggest grilling weekend of the year. So bypass the burger buns and hand back the hot dogs. Let’s kick off summer like it’s never been kicked off before.

    • May 21, 2013
  15. The Sandy Butler Market and Shoals Restaurant & Wine Bar at 1760 San Carlos Blvd. on Fort Myers Beach has closed. Amy Sowder/news-press.com

    Shoals Restaurant and The Sandy Butler closed on Fort Myers Beach

    The Sandy Butler Market and Shoals Restaurant & Wine Bar at 17650 San Carlos Blvd. on Fort Myers Beach has closed.

    • May 21, 2013
  16. Sweet Odin's Danish Bakery prepares a variety of sweet treats and more in Bonita Springs. Special to news-press.com

    Sweet Odin's Danish Bakery in Bonita Springs hosting grand opening

    Sweet Odin's Danish Bakery in Bonita Springs will have a ribbon-cutting at 8 a.m. Wednesday to mark its grand opening.

    • May 20, 2013
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    • May 18, 2013
  18. Naples Winter Wine Festival 2014 chairwomen with local children Special to The News-Press/ Roland Scarpa

    Naples Winter Wine Festival announces 2014 event chairs

    For the first time, three women will chair the Naples Winter Wine Festival, ranked by Wine Spectator as the most successful charity wine auction in the nation.

    • May 17, 2013
  19.  Yvonne Ayala McClellan/news-press.com

    Mama Rednecks moves into new digs

    Fans can nosh on Mama Rednecks Southern-style barbecue with more ease now that the takeout business graduated to a full eatery.

    • May 16, 2013
  20. Ed Ballenger named executive chef at Rodes Fresh & Fancy in Bonita Springs.

    Ed Ballenger named executive chef at Rodes Fresh & Fancy in Bonita Springs

    There’s new talent in the kitchen at Bonita Springs restaurant and seafood market Ródes Fresh & Fancy.

    • May 16, 2013
  21. Coconut Point Mall in Estero news-press.com file photo

    Young chefs invited to Lil Chefs event Saturday at Coconut Point in Estero

    Aspiring young chefs and little foodies are invited to get a taste of just how fun fare can be at Simon Kidgits Club Lil Chefs, an annual Simon malls event designed to get kids learning about the craft of cooking and all things food.

    • May 16, 2013
  22. Gwen Wallace searches for fresh produce at the Green Market Saturday at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Horace Brittan, who runs the vegetable stand, has his own farm and grows his own produce for the market. Terry Allen Williams/news-press

    Savor the summer at farmers markets with local produce

    Snag a basket of green beans, some glossy eggplants and other fresh produce items in open-air and indoor markets this summer.

    • May 15, 2013
  23. Rapidfire chimney starter. Amy Sowder/ The News-Press

    Inspector gadget: Taking dinner outdoors

    Rapidfire Chimney Starter Do you douse your grilling charcoals with half a bottle of lighter fluid to get it going? Get tired of waiting around for the coals to lighten to gray so you can get grilling? Weber's Rapidfire Chimney Starter lights charcoal qui

    • May 15, 2013
  24. Mark and Laurie Thomas reopened their restaurant, The Clam Bake, in a larger space in the same strip center in south Fort Myers with a full bar. By Yvonne Ayala McClellan/news-press.com

    A la carte: Taste the best of Bell Tower

    Stop in for Parmesan-crusted sole or a succulent pork pot roast to dine at a discount at The Bell Tower Shops for restaurant week.

    • May 15, 2013
  25. What's In Your Fridge? Geri and Marc Joseph

    Geri Joseph runs the kitchen at the Joseph household, while her husband, Marc, runs Marc Joseph Realty. It’s sometimes tricky balancing the sweet treats the family craves with healthful meals, and their fridge carries a good bit of both – from Oreos to fresh corn and kale.

    • May 15, 2013
  26. Mofongo, a hot dish at the Latin restaurant Rincon Quisqueyano in south Fort Myers. Amy Sowder/ The News-Press

    Hot dish: A smashing Latin culinary tradition

    Her hair swept under a black bandanna, Giselda Villanueva gripped the pilón.

    • May 15, 2013
  27. Green mangoes are a crunchy treat before they ripen in summertime. Annabelle Tometich/news-press.com

    Farm to fork: Green mangoes

    Sweet, juicy mangoes are celebrated in Southwest Florida each July, but mango lovers don't need to hold out until summer. Green mangoes abound this time of year with a tart crisp flesh favored in Thai and Filipino dishes.

    • May 14, 2013
  28. Dormant Old Vine Garnacha - Campo de Borja. Special to The News-Press

    Wine in mind: The jewel of Aragon

    Here's a pop quiz! Name the country that has the most Grenache vines in the world. What's your guess? Could it be France, Australia or perhaps the USA? What about Italy?

    • May 14, 2013
  29. A view of Big Hickory Seafood Grille on Bonita Beach from the docks that criss-cross the bay waters behind the restaurant. ANNABELLE TOMETICH/The News-Press

    Off the eaten path: You won't mind a little wait here

    Even in mid-March, when the wait at Big Hickory Seafood Grille can stretch to an hour or longer, general manager Jennifer Wisher rarely hears complaints.

    • May 14, 2013
  30. Michael Bratta of Bratta's Ristorante The News-Press file photo

    In the kitchen with Michael Bratta, owner Bratta's Ristorante

    Favorite cuisine to eat: Italian

    • May 14, 2013
  31. Summer is a good time to visit A Table Apart in Bonita Springs. Sharon Kenny/Special to The News-Press

    Hungry for SWFL: Hawaii on the Gulf

    Bonita Springs is not the place you'd look to find one of the best restaurants in Southwest Florida. And you'd certainly not be looking in what seems like a former gas station next to an ugly strip mall.

    • May 14, 2013

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