http://www.marconews.com/news/entertainment/dining/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Diningen-usentertainment/dininghttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/feb/02/swamp-stomp-everglades-seafood-festival-takes-over/?partner=RSS“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 ever since 1970, Everglades City, the miniscule metropolis surrounded by Everglades National Park, and Collier County’s original county seat, will invite one and all this weekend to its annual blowout celebration. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299323-734535entertainment/newsLANCE SHEAREREVERGLADES CITYSwamp stomp: Everglades Seafood Festival takes over E-City this weekendmarconews.comswamp-stomp-everglades-seafood-festival-takes-overurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299323-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jan/23/bite-eat-nosh-truck-has-gourmet-food-go-marco-isla/?partner=RSSMobile 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 Farmers Market has its own meals on wheels – The Nosh Truck – and customers don’t have to stand on line for a Thai burger cooked by chef Scott Sopher, formerly food and beverage director/executive chef at the Naples Bay Resort. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-298268-734525eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLA bite to eat: Nosh Truck has gourmet food on the go at Marco Island Farmer's Marketmarconews.combite-eat-nosh-truck-has-gourmet-food-go-marco-islaurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-298268-734525Change0Usablehttp://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/dec/28/know-what-naples-area-restaurants-opened-or-closed/?partner=RSSLocal restaurants coming and going in 2011 are saluted in “Now Open” and “Sorry, We’re Closed” photo galleries. taten@naplesnews.com (TIM ATEN)Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-296085-734499eatingTIM ATENMarco Island, FLIn the Know: What Naples-area restaurants opened or closed in 2011? Lots of themmarconews.comknow-what-naples-area-restaurants-opened-or-closedurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-296085-734499Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/05/mama-mia-chef-ettore-joins-casa-mia-new-location/?partner=RSSCasa 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 Heritage Square Shopping Mall. For starters, a wonderful new executive chef Ettore Laccetti is now on board and has created a fantastic new menu to showcase the fresh pasta and classic sauces he prepares daily in Casa Mia’s kitchen, said Maria Brock. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294074-734476eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMARCO ISLANDMama Mia: Chef Ettore joins Casa Mia at new locationmarconews.commama-mia-chef-ettore-joins-casa-mia-new-locationurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294074-734476Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/nov/15/naples-restaurants-offering-thanksgiving-dining/?partner=RSSThanksgiving 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 holiday menus. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-292163-734456eatingSHEILA MESULAMMarco Island, FLArea restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining without the cleanup marconews.comnaples-restaurants-offering-thanksgiving-diningurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-292163-734456Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/30/marco-island-best-burger-on-the-beach-2011-photos/?partner=RSSEleven 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. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-290678-734441eatingwww.naplesnews.com MARCO ISLANDPHOTOS: Restaurants go to the grill to see who has the 'Best Burger on the Beach'marconews.commarco-island-best-burger-on-the-beach-2011-photosurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-290678-734440Change734441Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/04/know-zookies-too-handels-tierneys-la-bamba-and-sen/?partner=RSSThis week, Tim looks at more restaurants expanding, relocating or opening soon in Southwest Florida. taten@naplesnews.com (TIM ATEN)Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-288361-734414news/columnists/in-the-knowTIM ATENMarco Island, FLIn the Know: Zookies Too, Handel’s, La Bamba and Senor Tequila coming soonmarconews.comknow-zookies-too-handels-tierneys-la-bamba-and-senurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-288361-734414Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/30/florida-farmers-markets-begin-their-seasonal-sales/?partner=RSSSeasonal farmers markets begin coming to life this weekend. Check the list for your favorite spot. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287668-734410eatingNaples Daily News staff reportMarco Island, FLFarmers markets begin seasonal sales in Collier, Lee countiesmarconews.comflorida-farmers-markets-begin-their-seasonal-salesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287668-734410Change0Usablehttp://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/sep/23/dining-boulevard-island-cafe-stonewalls-and-philly/?partner=RSSThis 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. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287444-734403eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLDining on the Boulevard: Island Cafe, Stonewalls and Philly Grille in Marcomarconews.comdining-boulevard-island-cafe-stonewalls-and-phillyurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287444-734403Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/19/photos-waiting-green-erins-isle-celebrates-halfway/?partner=RSSAt 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 March 17. So, just like Christmas in July celebrations, Erin’s Isle held a “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” party on Saturday to keep the Irish flame alive in Southwest Florida, and incidentally drum up business during a traditionally slow month. “I’ll do anything for a party,” said Erin’s Isle owner Mike Ward, playing to the traditional stereotype of the Irishman. “September in Naples is about as far from Ireland and St. Patrick’s as you can get. We have to bring it to Southwest Florida.” Erin’s Isle only reopened August 23 from a summer break. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287051-734399eatingLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDPHOTOS The waiting of the green: Erin’s Isle celebrates ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’marconews.comphotos-waiting-green-erins-isle-celebrates-halfwayurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287051-734399Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/aug/18/joeys-delicious-family-affair/?partner=RSSFor 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 the same. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-284388-734367eatingMEGHAN EASTERLYMarco Island, FLJoey’s on Marco Island is a delicious family affairmarconews.comjoeys-delicious-family-affairurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-284388-734367Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/aug/18/porkys-friday-night-parties-continue/?partner=RSSPorky’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. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-284386-734367eatingMEGHAN EASTERLYMarco Island, FLPorky’s Friday night parties continue on Marco Islandmarconews.comporkys-friday-night-parties-continueurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-284386-734367Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/aug/12/slow-cooked-summer-fun-cjs-host-grillin-and-chilli/?partner=RSSSummer 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 Extreme BBQ takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at CJ’s. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283849-734361eatingMEGHAN EASTERLYMarco Island, FLSlow-cooked summer fun: CJ’s to host Grillin’ and Chillin’ Extreme BBQ on Marco Islandmarconews.comslow-cooked-summer-fun-cjs-host-grillin-and-chilliurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283849-734361Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/aug/12/escape-heat-under-sea-guy-harveys/?partner=RSSThe cool, under-the-sea ambiance of Guy Harvey’s Island Grill is a perfect escape from the heat of August in Southwest Florida. Sitting amongst the 800-gallon tanks full of colorful tropical fish, Guy Harvey’s is like diving under the cool, blue sea – no diving experience required. The filtered light coming through the windows is cool and blue and, along with the decor, adds to the underwater atmosphere. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283848-734361eatingMEGHAN EASTERLYMarco Island, FLEscape the heat, under the sea at Guy Harvey’s marconews.comescape-heat-under-sea-guy-harveysurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283848-734361Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/aug/05/summers-still-here-drink-one-more-pi-colada/?partner=RSSThe frothy, sweet combination of coconut, pineapple and rum complements sand­-covered toes and sunset skies. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283323-734354eatingBy Ashley Stites, Daily News CorrespondentNAPLESSummer’s still here, drink one more piña coladamarconews.comsummers-still-here-drink-one-more-pi-coladaurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-283323-734354Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jul/27/cest-si-bon-french-chef-says-ingredients-simple-re/?partner=RSSPeople who love French food have their own reasons as to why they enjoy it, and the reasons vary from flavor to cooking style, wine pairings to seasonal ingredients. But those who love all things French say it’s much more than that. kelly@kelly-gray.com (KELLY MERRITT)Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-282488-734345eatingKELLY MERRITTMarco Island, FLC’est si bon! French chef says ingredients simple, but results sublimemarconews.comcest-si-bon-french-chef-says-ingredients-simple-reurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-282488-734345Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jul/08/chef-john-martunas-spices-menu-cathy-oclarkes-iris/?partner=RSSJohn Martunas has recently stepped into Cathy O’Clarkes Irish Pub & Grille to revolutionize their menu. He can be found in the kitchen every day for lunch and dinner preparing his creations and handing out orders to his kitchen staff. One of his first moves was to get rid of any pre-packaged ingredients, and supply fresh ingredients daily. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-280967-734326eatingMEGHAN EASTERLYMarco Island, FLChef John Martunas spices up the menu at Cathy O’Clarkes Irish Pub & Grille marconews.comchef-john-martunas-spices-menu-cathy-oclarkes-irisurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-280967-734326Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jul/08/celebrate-summer-marco-island/?partner=RSSSummer season won’t last forever and neither will the super specials served up now at splendid Marco Island restaurants on Bald Eagle Drive in the recently recognized Olde Marco Historic Village established in 1870. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-280966-734326eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Island, FLCelebrate summer on Marco islandmarconews.comcelebrate-summer-marco-islandurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-280966-734326Change0Usable