http://www.marconews.com/news/lifestyles/food/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Fooden-uslifestyles/foodhttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/may/21/paradise-food-truck-rally-immokalee-photos/?partner=RSS The Immokalee Seminole Indian Casino features many exciting shows, events, and entertainers for those who visit. Yet one of its most popular and enjoyed activities is The Paradise Food Truck Rally. The event is held on the third Sunday of each month in the parking area adjacent to the Casino. As visitors come in and go out, they get the opportunity to enjoy some of the most tasteful culinary and delightful deserts to be found in the area. deman001@lycos.com (DARRYL A. WELLS)Mon, 21 May 2012 05:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-309358-734644eatingDARRYL A. WELLSMarco Island, FLFood lovers sample mobile cuisine at Paradise Food Truck Rallymarconews.comparadise-food-truck-rally-immokalee-photosurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-309358-734644Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/may/12/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-winner-mercato-july/?partner=RSSAdrian Morgan, a 195-pound 6-foot-tall resident of Louisiana, will make his second trip to the national hot dog eating finals, held in Coney Island on July 4. He won the Naples qualifier on Saturday. lpbishop@comcast.net (PETE BISHOP)Sat, 12 May 2012 22:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-308754-734635eatingPETE BISHOPNORTH NAPLESCompetitor downs 33 hot dogs in 10 minutes to relish victory in Naples contest marconews.comnathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-winner-mercato-julyurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-308754-734635Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jan/19/beachdogs-upping-hot-dogs-pedigree/?partner=RSSDon’t give the Big Apple’s hip hot dog vendors another thought when it comes to classy. Marco Island’s Chris Quinton has raised the hot dog’s pedigree to a unique BeachDog served from a stylish stainless steel pushcart and is now feeding famished customers 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Marco Island Farmers Market and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday at Coconut Point in Estero. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297974-734521eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMARCO ISLANDBeachDogs: Upping the hot dog’s pedigreemarconews.combeachdogs-upping-hot-dogs-pedigreeurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297974-734521Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/23/minute-to-win-it-freds-naples-photos/?partner=RSSPartners competed to win it, in a minute, as Fred's Food, Fun & Spirits on Immokalee Road hosted a version of the popular game show Thursday evening. Emcee and Fred’s co-owner Kathy Newton led the seven pairs through a series of challenges, ranging from the ludicrous to the impossible. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287465-734403eatingLANCE SHEARERNAPLESCouples compete in crazy collection of contests during 'Minute to Win It' at Fred'smarconews.comminute-to-win-it-freds-naples-photosurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287465-734403Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/may/26/lots-goodies-behind-name-marcos-philly-grille/?partner=RSSNaming restaurants can be tricky business, and that may be true in the case of Guy and Lisa Verdi’s successful new Marco eatery, Guy& Lisa’s Philly Grille. chris@chriscurle.com (CHRIS CURLE, DON FARMER)Thu, 26 May 2011 18:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-277166-734283news/columnists/chris-curleCHRIS CURLEDON FARMERMarco Island, FLShop Talk: Lots of goodies behind the name at Marco’s Philly Grillemarconews.comlots-goodies-behind-name-marcos-philly-grilleurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-277166-734283Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/apr/27/midnight-munchies/?partner=RSSThe Marco Eagle scouted around and rustled up a quartet of Island watering holes eager to quell those hunger pangs, and found two that even offer the regular menu after midnight. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-274068-734254eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLMidnight munchies? Where to go on Marco Islandmarconews.commidnight-munchiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-274068-734254Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/apr/25/new-farmers-market-springs/?partner=RSSThe Collier County Government Complex Farmers Market opened Friday, April 15 in front of Building W (Facilities Management) across from the Collier County Museum. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-273862-734252lifestyles/featuresJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLNew farmers market springs upmarconews.comnew-farmers-market-springsurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-273862-734252Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/apr/11/taste-marco-esplanade-draws-crowd-local-restaurant/?partner=RSS“Is it hot in here, or is it just you guys?” quipped Lords of Cool guitarist Steve Peterman over the PA system, adapting the classic bar line for the Taste of Marco crowd. Sunday was warm for April, and the food was sizzling, making bottles of water and mugs of beer big sellers at the 21st annual Taste of Marco at the Esplanade. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-272454-734238lifestyles/featuresLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDPHOTOS Taste of Marco: Esplanade draws a crowd as local restaurants put ‘best food forward’marconews.comtaste-marco-esplanade-draws-crowd-local-restauranturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-272454-734238Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/apr/10/photos-taste-marco-brings-food-lovers-island/?partner=RSSIt was a day-long celebration of food and fun at the Esplanade for the annual Taste of Marco today. Residents packed the waterside shops to sample gourmet cuisine prepared by chefs from Marco Island’s best restaurants. All proceeds raised from today’s event benefit The Greater Marco Family YMCA lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-272371-734237lifestyles/featuresLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDPHOTOS: Taste of Marco brings food lovers to the island marconews.comphotos-taste-marco-brings-food-lovers-islandurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-272371-734237Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/feb/11/table-two/?partner=RSSTo smooth a path in the name of love, we've gathered, not rose buds, but a bouquet of menus to assist our readers in the search for the perfect Valentine’s Day restaurant. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-266351-734179eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLRomantic dinners: Table for two on Marcomarconews.comtable-twourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-266351-734179Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jan/21/blue-heron-adds-overnight-dockage-amenities/?partner=RSSA fine dining fixture on Isles of Capri for 36 years, the Blue Heron has recently completed construction of four new boat slips. Owner Alex Alexander said the new docks can accommodate vessels up to 70 feet and offer electric hookup for overnight stays. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-264167-734158lifestyles/featuresMarco Eagle StaffMarco Island, FLBlue Heron adds overnight dockage to amenitiesmarconews.comblue-heron-adds-overnight-dockage-amenitiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-264167-734158Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2010/sep/17/russia-love-island-visitor-cooks-authentic-foods-f/?partner=RSSSeldom have diners been treated to a more unusual and delicious repast than the one Margareta Timbur prepared for five of her friends recently. Margareta is from Moldova, a country which used to be part of the USSR. “I’m from an intellectual family,” she says with a laugh. “My parents are retired teachers and my sister is a professor at a technical college back home. Still, we all love to cook.” marion387@earthlink.net (MARION NICOLAY)Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-251013-734032eatingMARION NICOLAYMARCO ISLANDFrom Russia with love: Island visitor cooks up authentic foods for friendsmarconews.comrussia-love-island-visitor-cooks-authentic-foods-furn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-251013-734032Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2010/jul/22/casa-mia-italian-steakhouse-and-opera-naples-prese/?partner=RSSFor one night only, Marco Islanders will enjoy one of the year’s cultural highlights, as they dine on seven courses of fine Italian cuisine at Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse, in the Marco Island Lakeside Inn. Starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, Casa Mia will host Opera Naples lyric soprano Rebecca Richards, baritone Stephen Andrew Mumbert, and Annie Leonardi, soprano, accompanied by Opera Naples pianist Robin Shuford Frank, as they sing their acclaimed renditions of recognizable classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, and others. mail@marcoeagle.com (CHRISTINE HARRISON)Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-245491-733975entertainment/newsCHRISTINE HARRISONMarco Island, FLCasa Mia Italian Steakhouse and Opera Naples presents “Pasta and Puccini” opera dinner theatremarconews.comcasa-mia-italian-steakhouse-and-opera-naples-preseurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-245491-733975Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2010/jun/15/photos-odonoghues-bar-and-grill-blend-traditional-/?partner=RSSYour hosts at the brand-new O’Donoghue’s Bar and Grill, Peter and Helen O’Donaghy, are really Irish, and they’ve created an Irish restaurant and pub in the Irish tradition of blending atmosphere, food, drink and celebration. Festivities kicked off at 3 p.m., as traditional Celtic melodies, played by Dan Hegarty of Marco Island, greeted guests. Tom and Bonnie Draper, of Marco Island were having lots of fun seeing their friends at O’Donoghue’s grand opening. mail@marcoeagle.com (CHRISTINE HARRISON)Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-241792-733938eatingCHRISTINE HARRISONMarco Island, FLPHOTOS: O’Donoghue’s Bar and Grill: A blend of traditional Irish atmosphere, food, drink, music and celebration marconews.comphotos-odonoghues-bar-and-grill-blend-traditional-urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-241792-733938Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2010/jun/08/share-glass-wine-and-beautiful-sunset-views-glory-/?partner=RSSNew friends, new flavors, and a new venue make this gala one of Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce’s nicest events of the year. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Glory of the Grape wine tasting event at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at CJ’s On The Bay at the Esplanade. Tickets, $50 per person, includes an evening of wine tasting, with heavy hors d’oeuvres to complement each wine, followed by a live auction. Wine tastings are events designed to give enthusiasts the opportunity to sample a range of wines. They are popular because they overcome the limitations of trying new wines at home, one bottle at a time, without the knowledge and expertise of others. At wine tastings, you can learn from others who share your interest in wines, some of whom may have more experience than you, and can help you train your palate. mail@marcoeagle.com (CHRISTINE HARRISON)Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-241066-733931entertainment/newsCHRISTINE HARRISONMarco Island, FLShare a glass of wine and beautiful sunset views at Glory of the Grape wine tastingmarconews.comshare-glass-wine-and-beautiful-sunset-views-glory-urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-241066-733931Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2010/may/25/brews-bay-brings-big-fun-first-feast/?partner=RSSA leisurely occasion for culinary delights and hand-crafted beer tasting held Saturday at The Esplanade, overlooking Smokehouse Bay, by the creative people of CJ’s On The Bay featured six courses on an impressive menu. “I thought the idea for Brews On The Bay sounded interesting,” said Uschi Seyler of Marco Island. “Being from Germany, which is known for great beer and food, I was looking forward to tonight, and I am very, very impressed.” Benjamin Papendieck, sous chef at CJ’s On The Bay, came to Marco Island from Milwaukee. “Beer and food pairings are almost a lifestyle for many chefs in Milwaukee,” said Papendieck. “It all came from one conversation, and evolved into what it has become right here, right now,” he said. “I’ve never done anything quite like this before.” mail@marcoeagle.com (CHRISTINE HARRISON)Tue, 25 May 2010 17:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-239578-733917eatingCHRISTINE HARRISONMarco Island, FLPHOTOS: Brews On The Bay brings big fun for first feastmarconews.combrews-bay-brings-big-fun-first-feasturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-239578-733917Change0Usable