The Paradise Plate
STORIES FROM OUR GUIDES
Behind every meal is a story. Written firsthand by the people who spend their days introducing Southwest Florida through its food, neighborhoods and chefs.
The Three-Dish Test: Bernie's City Diner, Naples
I have a simple way of judging a diner: biscuits, sausage gravy and country fried steak. Bernie's City Diner passed all three tests with flying colors—and now I’ve already got my list of what I’m ordering during my next visit.
The Local Cuban Café You’ll Be Glad You Found in Naples
What started as lunch with girlfriends turned into one of those discoveries you can't wait to share. Hidden inside a North Naples business park, Mango's Cuban Café proves that some of the best meals are still found off the beaten path.
Some Restaurants Ask You to Eat. Nosh Asks You to Stay.
Beautiful food brought me to Nosh on Naples Bay. The waterfront, the relaxed pace and the feeling that there was no reason to rush kept me coming back. Sometimes the best table in Naples isn't just about what's on the plate.
You Can Order Eggs Anywhere. So Why Would You?
Every time I bring someone to Sunny House Café, the same thing happens. They open the breakfast menu... and I quietly slide a different one across the table. That's where the real adventure begins.
How to Order Like a Local at El Tapatio
Forget the fancy dining rooms downtown. The best gorditas in East Naples are in this unassuming roadside motel from the 1970’s.