Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i Naples Illustrated

For John “Hap” Fauth, a longtime seasonal resident of Naples, sailing has been a lifelong love. From his first experience aboard dinghies in the Great South Bay of Long Island at age 7 to becoming a three-time world champion in competitive yacht racing decades later, Fauth has demonstrated his skill on the water time and again. Over the past five years, he and the highly skilled crew of Bella Mente (bellamenteracing.com) have won the Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship three times and are gunning for the title again this year, hoping to continue their winning streak in the Maxi 72 circuit. Fauth’s 2017 campaign has two phases—the Caribbean races and European races. It began with the Caribbean 600, which Fauth's team won in late February, competing against more than 80…

NORTH-END NEWBIES New or forthcoming to town, below are just some of the latest restaurants that also chose North Naples for location, location, location. Burntwood Tavern (projected August opening, burntwoodtavern.com) Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant ( coopershawkwinery.com) Metro Diner (metrodiner.com) The Warehouse (projected May opening, thewarehousenaples.com) The magnetic pull on restaurants from the north has become so strong that many Naples restaurants have decided to open or grow in that direction. “North Naples is almost like a second Naples,” says Todd Brooks, owner of Brooks Gourmet Burgers and Dogs (brooksburgers.com), which expanded from its downtown location to the Pavilion Shopping Center last October. “The population is booming with more year-round and less seasonal residents.” The menu stays the same at the new Brooks, but the decor takes a different tack.…

Move over kale and brussels sprouts, cauliflower is raising its head high in the vegetable patch this year. Trend trackers are declaring 2017 the year of the cauliflower, and already it’s been showing up on Naples menus in remastered guises. “Lately, every menu has this humble cruciferous vegetable in some fashion,” says chef Gerald Sombright at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort’s Ario (marriott.com). “I think it is safe to say cauliflower is the new black.” It stars as a vegetarian entrée at Ridgway Bar & Grill (ridgwaybarandgrill.com), in the form of curry-seasoned and seared cauliflower steak with farro risotto. Tommy Bahama restaurant (tommybahama.com) rediscovers the vegetable with its Warm Farro Salad with Cauliflower “Steak.” As complements, USS Nemo (ussnemorestaurant.com) also does a cauliflower cake and, to accompany halibut, cauliflower…

WATERSIDE SHOPS The Easter Bunny will visit the Gulf Coast’s premiere shopping and dining destination, the Waterside Shops, for an Easter Eggstravaganza on April 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. Throughout the morning, children will enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny along with balloon artists, face painters, and a seasonal craft. The donation fee of $10 per child benefits the Community School Financial Aid Program. The Easter Eggstravaganza is a by-reservationonly event. To register, please call or visit the mall management office during normal business hours. 5555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239-598-1605 | watersideshops.com KIAN RUG GALLERY For over 35 years, Kian Rug Gallery has been Naples’ go-to resource for imported rugs and rug restoration. As natives of Persia and rug designers and weavers ourselves, we believe rugs are…

Springtime Salads Now that the weather’s warming up again, it’s time for some lighter fare. Try this recipe for a refreshing tomato and avocado salad, courtesy of Seasons 52. Salad Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes, washed, each cut into 8 wedges 2 ripe avocados, skin removed, pitted, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, washed and chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pint packed arugula Drizzle balsamic glaze Bruschetta Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch slices Extra virgin olive oil for brushing Kosher salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste VISIT NAPLESILLUS TRATED.COM/SPRING TIMESALADS FOR MORE SWEET AND SAVORY SALAD RECIPES. Combine tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt,…

Sartorial Mysticism Transcendental emblems are in the cards this season. Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection channels its founder’s superstitious tendencies (namely Monsieur Dior’s fondness for tarot readings prior to each show) with motifs from the mystical card deck emblazoned across gowns and accessories. Displaying “The Lovers” illustration, the evening lambskin clutch with tarot card embroidery ($2,350) merges mystic with opulence. Turn the page for more spring fashion themes FRUIT PUNCH Spring fashion flirts with freshly picked prints and luscious accents Style Notes GO ORGANIC: Mix prints and appliqués with unexpected materials like snakeskin and raffia LUXE LOOK: Crystal and diamond embellishments elevate the trend CHERRY ON TOP: Sport one statement accessory for a sophisticated ensemble…

A lifelong runner, Carl Egbert is up before dawn each morning for his daily run. So it is no surprise his long-standing passion for the sport shows through when he helps customers at Naples on the Run, which he has co-owned since 2012. His partners—Mitch Norgart, Perry Silverman, and Arthur Sheinholz—originally opened the running specialty store in Naples 26 years ago. Over the past 15 years, and continuing today, the store works with the community to give back to those less fortunate in our area. Egbert accepts donations of “gently worn” shoes from the public, and then offers them to those in need at Guadalupe Center and St. Matthews House. PROPER-FITTING SHOES. “If your feet aren’t happy, the rest of you isn’t happy,” Egbert says. When choosing a shoe, you…

POWER FILE PRICE: $247,900/$255,120 as tested ENGINE: 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 POWER: 621-hp TORQUE: 738 pound-feet TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic 0-60: 4 seconds TOP SPEED: 188 mph LENGTH/WIDTH: 198.6/75 inches WHY WE LOVE IT: Because it proves that nothing but a V-12 will do. If you’re about to charge $247,900 to your AmEx Centurion for the supreme pleasure of owning a 2017 Mercedes- Benz AMG S65 Cabriolet, the last thing you’re worried about is being nickel-and-dimed. You’ve already rationalized blowing $77,195 more to upgrade from the visually identical S63 just to achieve V-12 power instead of V-8. That works out to a little more than $19,000 for each extra cylinder. Mercedes also asks $3,700 for a few pieces of carbon fiber and Black Piano lacquer trim that, in reality, looks like cheap…

7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Downtown has always buzzed with after-dark vibes, but in the last few years, things have gotten later and livelier with this venue’s infusion of fun. From live cover bands to Latin guitar and piano soloists, it orchestrates a fresh vision of funky living room chic, alfresco courtyard, and handcrafted cocktails and food into the wee hours. (7thavenuesocial.com) BLUE MONKEY BAR & GRILLE In East Naples, the Blue Monkey serves up live bands every Friday and Saturday night ’neath a tribe of stuffed blue monkeys hanging from the open ceiling. Blues, rock, funk, pop, and country tunes sound off the small stage in a get-comfortable, red brick setting. (bluemonkeybar.com) BLUE MARTINI Live music nightly by Florida-wide bands packs ’em in around the indoor elevated stage and spilling out…

ALL AMERICAN SPORTS BAR & GRILL Not your average dimly lit sports bar: Walls of windows lighten up the interior of this spit-andpolish spot with more than 30 TVs, 100 tequilas, and 100 craft beers. Score! (oldnaplessportsbar.com) BOKAMPERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL Two locations in Estero and North Naples bring this South Florida chain to the local game. Although a Miami Dolphins sponsor, the franchise encourages rival team and other sports fans inside and outside, where flat screens cover every conceivable space. (bokampers.com) BOSTON BEER GARDEN One of several local bars catering to New England team fans, it serves 50 different beers and game munchies with a Beantown accent. The true bar flies populate the outdoor bar and beer garden; an indoor space accommodates those who wish to eat while…

In the beginning, there was Sassicaia. Legend has it Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted Cabernet vines in Bolgheri during World War II to compensate for the shortage of Bordeaux. Sassicaia remained his personal wine for many years, until his son, Nicolò, and nephew, Piero Antinori, convinced him to release the 1968 vintage to the public in 1971. A few years later, Sassicaia beat a field of top-ranked Bordeaux bottles in a blind tasting, and the Super Tuscan gold rush was on. Initially, Super Tuscans, wines made from foreign grape varieties not permitted by Italian wine law, had to be labeled as Vino da Tavola, or table wine, the lowest rung in the classification. As years passed, it became obvious the Cabernet and Merlot of Bordeaux thrived in Italy and were…

NAPLES CHILDREN & EDUCATION FOUNDATION WHAT: THE 2017 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL, FEATURING MEET THE KIDS DAY, AUCTION, AND BRUNCH WHO: NAPLES PHILANTHROPISTS, WORLD-RENOWNED VINTNERS AND CHEFS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S INITIATIVES IN COLLIER COUNTY WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER WHAT: “MAGICAL MUSICAL TOUR—DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES” GALA WHO: SUPPORTERS OF THE CENTER, DECKED OUT IN DECADE-INSPIRED ATTIRE WHERE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED. CELEBRITY MARTINI GLASS AUCTION WHAT: 2017 CELEBRITY MARTINI GLASS AUCTION PATRON RECEPTION, “BROADWAY AT THE BAKERS” AND THE UNVEILING OF TWO BROADWAY GLASSES FOR AUCTION WHO: FOUNDER BRENDA MELTON AND SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WHERE: THE REGENT, NAPLES…

AMANDA BEIGHTS Vice President, Leadership Collier Foundation Leadership appears to come naturally to Amanda Beights, who began her career in education, becoming dean of early childhood education at Royal Palm Academy in Naples before moving on to Leadership Collier Foundation, where she manages leadership programs and, most recently, the Emerging Leadership Council that was created to coordinate the philanthropic efforts of young executive groups. “It was a dream of mine to bring our county’s young professional organizations together to increase the impact we have while continuing our mission of growing leaders,” says Beights, 35, who also serves as philanthropy chair of the Naples Junior Women’s Club board to working on the Blue Zones Community Engagement Committee. Proud moment: I had heard about Big Brothers Big Sisters for years and knew…

OFF THE HOOK COMEDY CLUB At least once monthly, aspiring comedians get their opportunity to take the stage and coax laughter from the audience. Check the web site for dates. (offthe hookcomedy.com) THE PARROT BAR & GRILL Monday and Thursday Trivia Nights happen at this Key West-style bar downtown. Compete on your own or bring a group of equally beer-brainy types, but first be sure to download the bar’s free app. From 7:30 to 9:30, your team writes down answers for five rounds of trivia questions in seven categories. Each time you win a round, score 300 points on your app, worth a $300 credit at The Parrot. (theparrotbarandgrill.com) THE PUB NAPLES Monday Pub Quiz night at Mercato starts at 7:30, when the emcee belts out 20 questions in various…

AIRBOATS The Everglades’ gift to water sports, airboats were invented by resourceful frog hunters to traverse the shallow River of Grass. Tourists began asking the frog men for rides and an attraction was born. Gene Wooten, former owner of Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours (woo tenseverglades.com), credits his father for the birth of the industry in 1953. Now under new ownership, Wooten’s continues to thrill visitors with rides into backwaters, as do a number of operations in and around Everglades City. BOARD SPORTS While Florida’s East Coast gets bigger waves, surfers on the Paradise Coast wait patiently for summer storms and winter fronts to produce sizeable surf, particularly around the Naples Pier. Other times, there’s always skim boarding, a tricky toss-and-ride venture at water’s edge. For lessons and gear, Old Naples…

NI: Why is posture so important to overall health? Bhasin: Having good posture means that you’re putting your body and all your organs into proper alignment. Everything works together better when it’s in the right place; if they’re lined up well, then they work well. Good posture helps your circulation, respiration, oxygenation, gastrointestinal function, and your neurological functions. What happens to the body if poor posture is not corrected over a long period of time? In terms of the spine, if you have bad posture, you can develop malalignment, which can cause herniated discs, weakness of muscles that support the spine, weakness of ligaments around the spine, as well as chronic pain. Malalignment can also affect all of your bodily functions, including those I mentioned earlier. How can we correct…

ADDRESS: 899 Nelsons Walk, Naples YEAR BUILT: 1991 OFFERED AT: $13.5 million SIZE: 7,650 square feet of living space; 8,100 total SPECIAL FEATURES: This gracious, custom waterfront Port Royal estate boasts five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, one half-bath, and expansive views of Buccaneer’s Bay, stretching down to Galleon Cove. Immediate standouts upon entering include the spacious floorplan with classic finishes, generously sized rooms, and soaring ceilings. The home features a large open kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, and eating area. The adjacent family room possesses a wood burning fireplace, built-in bar, and a plethora of windows affording breathtaking views of the water. Additional gathering spaces in this one-level residence include the Florida room, formal dining space, and media room. The impressive master suite comprises a fireplace, sitting area, an…