Naples Dining Scene Honored
The Naples dining scene is another nuance of what makes like in Southwest Florida so lovable. Over the years, our community has achieved recognition that includes ranking as one of America’s Best Towns for Foodies. With respect to al fresco dining, the online restaurant review and reservation enterprise known as Open Table has ranked America’s best outdoor dining destinations, and be assured, players among Naples dining scene figure more prominently than those within any other community of America. Yet, a new report is revealing another flavorful aspect of the Naples dining scene which will particularly resonate with wine lovers. Wine Spectator Magazine has announced winners of its 2018 Restaurant Awards. This is an annual, international competition which heralds restaurants which have the best wine lists. This years, more than two dozen restaurants in Collier County achieved recognition with the bulk of these being esteemed fixtures among the Naples dining scene. The competition involves a juried panel assessing aspects such as quality of wine producer, menu pairings, price, service and other metrics.
For the fourth consecutive year, Bleu Provence, a Naples restaurant specializing in French & Mediterranean fare, captured the coveted Grand Award, the highest honor bestowed by Wine Spectator.
Additional winners among the Naples dining scene were as follows:
- Agave (great Latin fare too at Vanderbilt Beach Road)
- Baleen (at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort)
- Campiello (at Third Street South in Naples
- The Capital Grille (along Mercato Drive in Naples)
- The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar (located on Vanderbilt Beach Road)
- The Continental ( at Third Street South in Naples)
- Flemings (Located along U.S. 41 in North Naples)
- The Flying Bridge ( located at 475 North Road, Naples)
- The Grill ( at The Ritz Carlton Naples)
- Jimmy P’s Charred (located along U.S. 41 North Naples)
- Ocean Prime (on Fifth Ave. South downtown Naples)
- Ridgeway Bar & Grill (at Third Street South in Naples)
- Salis Restaurant (on Fifth Ave. Sth. downtown Naples)
- Sea Salt (Fine seafood too at Third Street South in Naples)
- Seasons 52 (North Naples)
- Shula’s Steak House (at the Naples Hilton)
- Veranda E (located at The Escalante downtown Naples)
It only stands to figure that we have so many restaurants which rank among the world’s best as Naples has long been host of the world’s leading wine auction and charity initiatives known as The Winter Wine Festival. Each year, this event raises millions of dollars in support of area children, families, schools and other worthy causes. Of course, one doesn’t need to wait until this annual event to score a fine glass of wine as these restaurants have all the flavor one may savor every day of the week.
While so much is often reported about our beautiful weather, beaches, golfing options and affluent quality of life, these restaurants all deserve a toast of commendation for their expertise, professionalism and caliber of service which ultimately allows the Naples dining scene to further brighten the national spotlight on our community.
And if you’re a wine lover interested in buying a home in Naples, I’m happy to serve as your sommelier of the more sensational residential options, including finds in communities that will especially appeal to your sense of taste. For more information, simply connect with me by submitting the form below.
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