Dining

“Imagine 50,000 people in a town with a permanent population of 500,” said the press release from the Everglades Seafood Festival. “That’s what happens during the first weekend in February when Everglades City holds its Seafood Festival.” As it has ...

Mobile food dispensing vehicles (aka food trucks) are a trendy commodity in major urban areas with people standing in line over an hour for a gourmet burger. Well, the trend trickled down to Collier County this season and Marco Island ...

Don’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 ...

Local restaurants coming and going in 2011 are saluted in “Now Open” and “Sorry, We’re Closed” photo galleries.

Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse is going all out for the 2011 holiday season and owners Maria and Tony Brock are spreading their wings with lots of exciting things planned in their spacious new location at 1000 N. Collier Blvd. in ...

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks — and the meal you're giving thanks for. Still some of us don't want to or perhaps can't cook this Thanksgiving. Here are some restaurants that will be serving their regular menus or special ...

Eleven local restaurants competed in the second annual Best Burger on the Beach contest, during the Marco Beach Music Festival Saturday on the sand behind the Marriott.

This week, Tim looks at more restaurants expanding, relocating or opening soon in Southwest Florida.

Seasonal farmers markets begin coming to life this weekend. Check the list for your favorite spot.

Partners 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 ...

This week’s roundup of fine Marco Island restaurants offers diners plenty of dining options from sensational shrimp entrees and three-course early bird specials to diverse dishes created by a well-liked restaurateur/chef who’s known for opening new restaurants on the Island.

At Erin’s Isle, every day is St. Patrick’s Day. Located on Collier Blvd. between U.S. 41 and Marco Island, the restaurant/pub is devoted to all things Irish. But many people only think green, as in Celtic, once a year, on ...

For 15 years, Joey’s Pizza and Pasta House has been sharing their love of food and family with Marco Island. The look of the restaurant has changed through the years, but the food and the family friendly atmosphere has remained ...

Porky’s Last Stand knows that everyone loves a party. That’s why this summer they began themed Friday night parties that take place every week from 8 to 10 p.m.

Summer is coming to a close and CJ’s on the Bay is having a good old-fashioned barbecue to celebrate. The air of Marco Island will be filled with the mouth watering smell of barbecue as the Grillin’ and Chillin’ Chef’s ...