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1 NAPLES, FLORIDA THE ESTES PARK INSTITUTE P.O. Box 400, Englewood, CO Fax

2 SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE NAPLES AREA BY The Fellows of Estes Park Institute The Naples area is becoming more and more attractive. Along with the fine beaches, golf courses and excellent shopping, the dining and entertainment options continue to grow and improve. The internet provides several sites for current information about the Naples area. Try and when browsing for event, sightseeing and restaurant information. Please verify information when making a reservation as it is subject to change. Thank you for selecting this Estes Park Institute conference. We sincerely hope you enjoy the Naples area and your conference experience. Absinthe Restaurant & Lounge 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples Absinthe Restaurant is new to the Naples scene. Located in the Galleria Shopping Mall, it is quickly becoming the place to be seen. The restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine which can be enjoyed in the sleek dining room or beautiful patio. Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, daily Dinner: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm, nightly Alexander s 4077 US 41 North Park Square, Suite D Alexander s serves very good pasta and seafood dishes at reasonable prices. Known for excellent, friendly service. Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Monday thru Saturday 1

3 Amore Ristorante Neapolitan Way th Street North Although the restaurant is located in a strip mall, the décor inside is quite stylish. Amore serves classic Italian cuisine with daily specials. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Angelina s Ristorante South Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs Visit Angelina's to indulge in fine Italian cuisine served by a top-notch wait-staff. The chef uses the finest meats, freshest seafood, hand-made pastas and house-baked breads to create a memorable dining experience. Bamboo Café th Avenue South Bamboo Café offers French Bistro food with some North African spices added to make it even more interesting. Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Bistro Fifth Avenue South Bistro 821 offers a wide array of innovative seafood, steak and pasta entrees. The dining room can be a bit noisy when busy. Strongly Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Baleen LaPlaya Beach Resort 9891 Gulfshore Drive Baleen is just an all around excellent restaurant. The dining room s British Colonial motif is comfortable without being stiff. The menu is not quite Fusion, but not Continental either. It features a spectrum of flavors and preparations with lots of pizzazz. The view is to die for. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, nightly Bleu Provence 1234 Eighth Street South The atmosphere and food at Bleu Provence take one directly to the south of France. The efficient wait staff are well informed about the menu and wine cellar. Dinner: 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Breakfast: 7:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 11:30 am, Saturday and Sunday Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday Dinner: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm, nightly 2

4 The Boat House 990 Broad Avenue South A steak and seafood restaurant located literally over Naples Bay at the Cove Inn. 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Café Barcelona Tapas Restaurant th Avenue South This Spanish charmer serves tapas and is getting enthusiastic reviews. For a change of pace, enjoy a meal of small plates of traditional Spanish delights or larger specialty dishes. Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, daily Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly Café and Bar Lurcat on Fifth 494 Fifth Avenue South The New American cuisine ranges from the nouvelle to comfort food. The restaurant has a spectacular wine list. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Campiello 1177 Third Street South Contemporary Italian cuisine. Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, daily Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday Chardonnay Nouveau 2331 North Tamiami Trail Chardonnay has re-opened as Chardonnay Nouveau. And though it's still a continental restaurant serving classic dishes, the ingredients, preparations and service are well above the standard. The dining room has been updated and tables are well spaced for conversation. Yes Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Chops City Grill 837 Fifth Avenue South Chops open kitchen packages fine steaks and seafood and attentive service for a festive dining experience. Also has a Bonita Springs location. Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 3

5 Coast Edgewater Beach & Club 1901 Gulf Shore Boulevard North Coast is the new waterfront restaurant at Edgewater Beach. The chef has created a contemporary menu which focuses on fresh seafood seasoned with interesting spices. A tasting menu paired with wine is offered nightly. for Dinner Breakfast: 7:00 am - 11:00 am, daily Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Cote D Azur Riverchase Shopping Center US 41 N Chef-owner Claudio Scaduto opened this small Provencal restaurant several years ago. It has become a treasure. Naples Tomato North Tamiami Trail Tomato is a unique market-restaurant. Enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner, then shop the market aisles for fancy epicurean products or dessert. 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, daily Pazzo! 853 Fifth Avenue South Pazzo is a neighborhood Italian trattoria. It features homemade pastas and fresh local fish and shellfish. Dinner at Pazzo is a casual, relaxed evening. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Dinner: 5:00 pm - Close, nightly Escargot North Tamiami Trail Patrick and Jackie Fevrier have created a small gem of a restaurant in a tiny storefront space. Chef Patrick uses produce and herbs from his own garden and beautiful seafood and meat to create delicious dishes. Order cassoulet in advance or try bouillabaisse with rouille, sweetbreads or beef daube. Save room for a homemade dessert. Preston s Steakhouse 109 US 41 South Preston s is the place to splurge on a special dinner. The food is, of course, steak with other meats and a few seafood items. All are fresh, flawless and expensive. Savor the experience. Dinner: seatings at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm and Monday Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday 4

6 Ristorante Ciao 835 Fourth Avenue South Ristorante Ciao offers fine handmade pastas, Osso Buco and Dover Sole. The luscious desserts are chef made. The restaurant has three private rooms for groups. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Tre Fratellis Ristorante 975 Pine Ridge Road Tre Fratellis is one of Naples most successful Italian restaurants. It features homemade pastas and entrees of veal, chicken and seafood. Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, Sunday The Turtle Club of Naples 9225 Gulf Shore Drive North The Turtle Club was voted best Waterfront Restaurant in Naples in That says it all. Savor fantastic seafood and steaks in this upscale casual restaurant. Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Truluck s Seafood, Steak and Crab House 698 Fourth Avenue South Truluck's is an upscale, casual restaurant that happens to serve exceptionally good seafood and steaks. There is live music every evening. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday Vergina on Fifth Avenue 700 Fifth Avenue South Vergina's Italian inspired menu may be enjoyed in the spacious dining room or on the outdoor terrace. Either way, the competent staff will make you feel at home. Lunch: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday Dinner: 4:00 pm - Close, nightly 5

7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples The following restaurants are located in The Ritz-Carlton. Call for reservations. Gumbo Limbo Casual Outdoor Beachfront restaurant and bar located on the boardwalk. Caribbean flavor. Specialties include salads, sandwiches and seafood. The Poolside Café Sandwiches & Light Fare Beautiful outdoor setting Enjoy lunch, which is served from 11:30 am until 3:30 pm. The Terrace Restaurant A casual, Italian family-friendly restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. H2O Cafe Located on the top level of the spa, serving healthy cuisine daily from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Grill Grilled Fish & Meats An elegant dining experience featuring aged prime meats, chops and fresh seafood. 6

8 Weather Average Temperatures in December Highs in the upper 70's, lows in the upper 50's Golf 18 Holes Tiburon (27 holes) For other golf opportunities, call (239) Tennis Four lighted har-tru courts at The Ritz-Carlton. Call (239) and ask for tennis facility. Pelican Bay Park Walking distance from hotel. Shopping The Waterside Shops Saks Fifth Avenue, Talbots, Gucci, Louis Vuitton Third Street South Designer boutiques, restaurants Fifth Avenue South Art galleries, specialty stores, dining The Village on Venetian Bay Waterfront shopping and dining

9 Museums & Arts Philharmonic Center for the Arts Thomas Edison/Henry Ford Winter Estates Historic Palm Cottage Nature Preserves Conservancy of Southwest Florida Natural environment Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 500-year-old cypress tree forest Everglades National Park Babcock Wilderness Florida s flora and fauna Activities & Attractions Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Naples Bay Cruises, sightseeing tours Estero Bay Sightseeing, shelling cruises Naples Pier Sunset, fishing For additional information, please contact The Ritz Carlton, Naples concierge at EPI-NDG

SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE NAPLES AREA

Guide SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE NAPLES AREA By the Fellows of Estes Park Institute The area is becoming more and more attractive. Along with the fine beaches, golf courses and excellent shopping, the