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Food lovers sample mobile cuisine at Paradise Food Truck Rally
Published 5/21/2012 at 1:12 a.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Competitor downs 33 hot dogs in 10 minutes to relish victory in Naples contest
Published 5/12/2012 at 6:30 p.m. 0 comments
Adrian 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.
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BeachDogs: Upping the hot dog’s pedigree
Published 1/19/2012 at 1:17 p.m. 1 comment
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 ...
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Couples compete in crazy collection of contests during 'Minute to Win It' at Fred's
Published 9/23/2011 at 3:23 p.m. 0 comments
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 ...
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Shop Talk: Lots of goodies behind the name at Marco’s Philly Grille
Published 5/26/2011 at 2:16 p.m. 1 comment
Naming 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.
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Midnight munchies? Where to go on Marco Island
Published 4/27/2011 at 8:42 a.m. 12 comments
The 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.
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New farmers market springs up
Published 4/25/2011 at 8:15 a.m. 0 comments
The Collier County Government Complex Farmers Market opened Friday, April 15 in front of Building W (Facilities Management) across from the Collier County Museum.
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PHOTOS Taste of Marco: Esplanade draws a crowd as local restaurants put ‘best food forward’
Published 4/11/2011 at 1:12 p.m. 0 comments
“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 ...
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PHOTOS: Taste of Marco brings food lovers to the island
Published 4/10/2011 at 6:24 p.m. 0 comments
It 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 ...
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Romantic dinners: Table for two on Marco
Published 2/11/2011 at 9:17 a.m. 0 comments
To 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.
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Blue Heron adds overnight dockage to amenities
Published 1/21/2011 at 1:52 p.m. 0 comments
A 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 ...
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Senate passes bill to boost food safety
Published 11/30/2010 at 2:11 p.m. 0 comments
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food.
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Florida company introduces new, red celery; would you eat it?
Published 10/16/2010 at 12:11 p.m. 0 comments
Is America ready for red celery? A Florida produce company thinks so and has bet consumers will bite on the colorful crunch of its new product. Red celery will hit selected supermarkets Dec. 1 - in time to add some ...
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From Russia with love: Island visitor cooks up authentic foods for friends
Published 9/17/2010 at 1:25 p.m. 0 comments
Seldom 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 ...
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Burger King adds nine new breakfast items
Published 9/7/2010 at 7:35 p.m. 0 comments
Burger King is introducing nine new breakfast items including blueberry biscuits and pancake platters and planning a major breakfast marketing blitz — all with an eye toward eating up some of McDonald's morning business.
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