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On the Menu: What’s shakin’ at Margaritas
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
There are secrets inside Marco’s Margaritas that make this south of the border sensation more than just a cocktail with a Mexican flair. Let’s start with its namesake. Full story »
On the Menu: Master Chef Seto, sushi and the hidden treasure of Marco
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
“We like our sushi to be authentic — real — as in New York, Chicago, or LA,” a cynical visitor might remark. “There can’t be real sushi or sashimi on a Florida island. Everyone knows it takes a big city to have authentic sushi! How can there be real sushi on Marco Island?” Full story »
On the Menu: The wicked eggplant
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Everyone knew the eggplant was wicked. For years and years, it seemed, the eggplant was evil. The bright purple bulbs were considered an aphrodisiac by the Spaniards, a deleterious drug by the Germans, and were largely blamed for illegitimate children and runaway unwed mothers. Full story »
On the Menu: La Grotta’s — That’s amore
Monday, April 7, 2008
With Dean Martin crooning, “That’s Amore,” and Elaina La Grotta in the open kitchen, how much more perfect can an authentic Italian evening be? When Elaina was a little girl, she fell in love. Full story »
On the Menu: Margaritas of much of Mexico is on the menu
Monday, March 31, 2008
With new recipes, and an exciting new evening menu, Margaritas on Marco Island has more than authentic Mexican food. There are secrets inside Marco’s Margaritas that make this south of the border sensation more than just a cocktail with Mexican flair. Full story »
Critter Café: A special place for your special family members
Sunday, March 30, 2008
In some American households, there are family members that are just extra special. They have special needs, they require extra attention, and with the strict restaurant rules in the United States, some family members are actually denied service just because they happen to be different. Full story »
On the Menu: Some like it hot
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
When the McIlhenny family returned to their Avery Island plantation after the Civil War they found their home burned, their sugarcane fields destroyed, and life in Louisiana just about unbearable. Full story »
On the Menu: Sand... breeze... a view and food! What can be better?
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
With a grand view of shimmering lights glistening on the bay, and a big Seminole Indian Chickee hut nestled on the waterfront, The Dolphin Tiki shines with tropical island fare and best kept secrets. Full story »
On the Menu: Beachside at the Capri Fish House
Monday, March 10, 2008
Located at 203 Capri Boulevard or just east of channel marker #8 on the Little Marco River, the Capri Fish House offers lunch or dinner at a bayside beach. Beyond the beach, there is also a very welcoming palm-thatched chickee hut, or inside dining in the nautically inspired Capri Fish House dinning room. Full story »
On the Menu: The incredible artichoke appetizer
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
Sometimes it really is amazing that some of our favorite foods were ever thought to be edible. Oysters, for example, are odd; escargot snails strange, and only our very own Florida crackers would ever think of eating an alligator. Full story »
On the Menu: Local chef prepares dinner for dignitaries
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
Before Naples mayor Bill Barnett was sworn into office he might never have considered having the opportunity to put together a welcoming speech for the President of the United Nations, representatives from Congress, and the official ambassador from Macedonia. With the great melting pot that Southwest Florida is, and all the visitors, dignitaries, and global icons that frequent our shores, anything is possible when a diverse colony of international citizens are busy creating cause and effect scenarios. Full story »
On the Menu: “Dinner and a movie” takes on a whole new meaning
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008
During a seasonal winter break, in the late 1800s, Thomas Edison in his home in Fort Myers experimented with film cameras and was soon famous for entertaining friends with Kinetoscopes, which were individual viewing machines. Full story »
On the Menu: Al Gore eats at Big Al’s
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
Well, maybe it’s not really Al Gore, or the inventor of the Internet, but the islander photographed at the deli counter at one of Marco’s most favorite lunch destinations knows what he likes and knows where to get it. Full story »
On the Menu: Once upon a time in Mexico ...
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Quite often, the sense of smell will trigger a special memory and moment from the past. On other occasions, the combination of scent and sight will deliver that nostalgic nuance, but when the sense of taste is added to the recipe, the journey is complete. Full story »
On the Menu: La Casita offers some surprises
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Sometimes the “little houses” are overlooked and Mexican restaurants all seem the same. La Casita however, is much more than a little Spanish house or casual hacienda. La Casita in the shops of Marco is now offering big surprises with exciting new menu items not found at traditional Mexican restaurants. Full story »
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