On Friday, my friend Lynne and I headed down to 5th Ave. S. to check out the Summer Wine Tasting and Pairing at Cafe Lurcat.  Now, I wasn’t expecting much as the entire event only cost $10 a person, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Sushi Thai of Naples is definitely one of my family’s “go-to” restaurants.  While the food is equally delicious at any of their locations, I prefer the intimacy and authenticity of the original Sushi Thai in Naples Park.  My entire family loves this place and inevitably it’s … Continue reading →

The 29th Annual Taste of Collier proved to be a very tasty afternoon.  Over 30 different Collier restaurants came out to showcase their best bites and to raise money for several local charities.  I love an event like this because you can nosh … Continue reading →

Now, I’m not a big fan of writing about chain restaurants.  I prefer to “eat local” and support the families whose food makes Naples so diverse and delicious.  However, every once in a while you come across something so amazing … Continue reading →

While I freely admit to us “Noshers” being champion eaters, I can also say that we both enjoy being behind the stove almost as much as being at the table.  We both enjoy cooking and baking and love the chance to work in … Continue reading →

Usually when I think about the kinds of tasty treats I’d like to indulge in, gas station food is the farthest thing from my mind.  This Sunday morning, however, I couldn’t drive myself to the gas station fast enough.  No, … Continue reading →

I recently had the pleasure of dining at L’Etoile in North Naples, with Jenn and four of my friends.  This was no typical nosh-and-go dinner… this was a full-on dining experience, complete with lovely ambience, an attentive wait staff, delicious wine, and … Continue reading →

You know how certain things take you right back to your childhood?  For me, cupcakes are an instant time machine.  There’s just something about peeling back the paper and anticipating that first, sweet bite.  Most times though, one bite and … Continue reading →

Having just returned from a week-long cruise, there was no way I was planning to get up on Easter morning and prepare a gourmet breakfast.  Excuse me…which way to the Lido Deck buffet?  So my family and I hopped into … Continue reading →

At the suggestion of a friend we tried the Latin Family Bakery, nestled in the corner of the Bed, Bath and Beyond Plaza on Airport Road.  I’d been warned that mostly Spanish was spoken in the restaurant, so on the drive … Continue reading →