Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Naples Illustrated

The event is so revered in Naples that the full name isn’t required. It’s simply known as Hats. When I joined Naples Illustrated last fall, I hadn’t even learned how to operate my office chair when I was given my millinery marching orders: You’ll need to be at Hats. And you’ll need to be wearing one. Festooned with a fascinator and sporting a red dress to reflect the Rubies and Roses theme, my first foray into the Naples social scene—Hats in the Garden—is widely considered to mark the beginning of season. Many part-time Naples residents, I’m told, who winter here starting in January, will fly in just for Hats and then head back north until after the holidays. Jane Purdy Berger planted the seed for this highly anticipated November luncheon…

 1. ON THE FLY Rolex Datejust 31 Oyster watch with diamonds set in 18-karat Everose gold, $56,850. Bigham Jewelers, Naples (bighamjewelers.com) 2. FLOWER POWER Roberto Coin Princess butterfly ear-rings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold and white gold, $4,900. Provident Jewelry, Naples (providentjewelry.com) 3. SUNNY OUTLOOK Graff butterfly necklace with triple pavé yellow and white diamonds set in 18-karat gold and white gold, price upon request. (graff.com) 4. OFF THE CUFF Wendy Yue butterfly cuff with brown and yellow sapphires, rubellites, gold and white diamonds, and opals set in 18-karat rose gold, $30,000. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissacollections.com) 5. TRUE BLUE Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection ear-rings with tanzanites and sapphires set in platinum, $105,000. Tiffany & Co., Naples (tiffany.com) 6. BEJEWELED BUG Gumuchian butterfly brooch with diamonds, emeralds, and…

Once considered a dreary rust belt casualty, Pittsburgh tells a different story today. Bustling restaurants, world-class museums, unique neighborhoods, and tech giants like Google have helped restore the city to the glory intended by industrialists whose wealth stimulated growth in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. For easy access to it all, stay downtown, which boasts lodgings to suit every sensibility. Completed in 1916, the Omni William Penn Hotel (omnihotels.com/pittsburgh) looks to Pittsburgh’s historic grandeur with awe-worthy architecture. The Fairmont Pittsburgh (fairmont.com/pittsburgh), on the other hand, embodies the city’s metropolitan elegance. Post up at the hotel’s new eatery, fl.2, for a brunch fueled by mile-high French toast and grapefruit tarragon mimosas. Those who seek quirkier surrounds will delight in the whimsical art and decor at Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh (monaco-pittsburgh.com).…

Beekeeping might seem like a strange business for Tom May, a cellist with the Naples Philharmonic, but it’s actually part of his heritage. “My mom was a musician, and my dad and grandpa were both beekeepers,” May says. “I started at age 6 when my dad paid me a dime for each case of honey I bottled and labelled.” As an adult, May received his first hive as an anniversary gift from his wife in 1999. He now has 85, and his hobby has morphed into the Naples Honey Company. He and his family sell their honey at three local farmers markets, and the product is carried by retailers including Wynn’s, Lucky’s, and Nature’s Garden. His story is far from unique. Other hobbyists, such as Ron Bender at Naples Bees,…

SAVING FACE Indulge in some me time by applying the Éminence Organic Skin Care Firm Skin Açai Masque ($46), which harnesses the power of antioxidant berries and botanical hyaluronic acid to deliver deep moisture and even out wrinkles. Organic Skincare & Bodyworx, Naples (organicskincareandbodyworx.com) VELVET DREAMS Step one for achieving hygge is wrapping one-self in the silky, stylish threads of this Fleur du Mal velvet smoking robe ($595). (fleurdumal.com) WRITE ON Enjoy some cathartic journaling with this Christian Lacroix gold embossed notebook ($21.95). Paper Source, Naples (papersource.com) TEA TIME With chamomile, orange peels, lemon-grass, and rose hips, this Chamomile Twist herbal tea ($6.89 for 1 oz.) from The Spice & Tea Exchange makes for a calming cup. The Spice & Tea Exchange, Naples (spiceandtea.com/naples)…

For the past four years, Dr. Drew Chapman has practiced podiatry at the East Naples office of the Family Foot and Leg Center. He specializes in podiatric foot and ankle surgery and sees children and adults. NI caught up with Chapman to discuss proper foot health and care. (naplespodiatrist.com) NI: Why do most people come to see you? Chapman: People usually come in for pain, most specifically heel pain. A lot of my patients play golf, tennis, or pickleball. I also have quite a few who come in for their toenails. Finding the underlying cause of the pain early can save a lot of grief down the road. Do our feet affect the rest of our health? Absolutely! Our feet are the foundation for the rest of our body and support…

Few sounds are as captivating as those from a flute. Its high-pitch aural dance has enamored audiences for centuries and pleased practitioners such as George Washington and Leonardo da Vinci. One of the world’s most famous flautists—of this era or any other—is Sir James Galway. Over his decades-long career, this native of Northern Ireland has sold more than 30 million records and played for such dignitaries as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, and a trio of U.S. presidents. On March 28, he’ll perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. The program will include pieces by composers such as Gabriel Fauré, Philippe Gaubert, and Francis Poulenc, as well as Irish folk songs by David Overton and Hamilton Harty’s “In Ireland Fantasy.” Toward the end…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Ginger moiré faille gown ($9,690), Oscar de la Renta, Marissa Collections, Naples; necklace in metal with aged palladium finish and colored plexi beads ($4,200), Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples; Faridaravie patent leather and PVC 100-mm sandals ($895), Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com. PAGES 90-91 Printed dress with feather trim ($10,500), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples; lizard messenger bag ($2,200), Karung sunglasses ($595), Salvatore Ferragamo, Waterside Shops, Naples. PAGE 92 Silk blouse ($560), suede skirt ($5,200), Salvatore Ferragamo, Waterside Shops, Naples; lime and black zebra calf-hair medium Bancroft shoulder bag ($1,490), Michael Kors Collection, Marissa Collections, Naples; metal and strass necklace ($1,150), Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples. PAGE 93 Flamingo and lemon sunflower silk georgette chiffon shift dress ($2,495), flamingo and lime daisy calf Anita boots ($1,100), Michael Kors Collection,…

Words to live by: “Everything happens for a reason.” Best advice ever received: From my husband, early in our marriage: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It’s probably why we’ve been married for 32 years. Sandi Moran, the Tony Award–winning producer behind such shows as Once, Anastasia, and Once on this Island, is a fifth-generation Floridian. Born in Miami, she moved to Naples as a young girl and went on to earn an English degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Moran and her husband, Tom, are founding patrons of Opera Naples, and they continue to have ties to many local arts organizations and children’s charities. Even with six kids of her own, three dogs, and two cats, Moran manages to find time to chair the Naples Children & Education Foundation…

SLEEK SILHOUETTE Show some modern love for a deserving end table with this Chelsea House ceramic lamp ($750) with a warm coral hue and geometric profile accented with antique gold leaf. International Design Source, Naples (ids1.com) FLIGHT OF FANCY Wing your way to enviable arm candy with this fun Mariposa bangle bracelet ($38) from Sequin, featuring a butterfly-inspired design. Sequin, Naples (sequin-nyc.com) GIFTED CLASS Gussy up your gifts with personalized gift tags ($102 for 25) from Haute Papier. Choose from four colors of foil stamping and 22 paper options to create cadeaux toppers sure to wow recipients. Arabesque, Naples (arabesqueofnaples.com) MULTITASKING MASTER With space for a tablet, numerous pockets, and convertible straps so you can carry it as a satchel, crossbody, or backpack, this Italian-made Mini Maestra ($695) by Senreve…

One of the main goals in any interior design project is to establish an aesthetic that is at once current and enduring. That task is made all the more difficult when stuck with opinionated architecture, such as that common in the Mediterranean-style homes so popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. When Bethany O’Neil of Bethany O’Neil Interior Design was retained to renovate this 15-year-old, two-story courtyard home in Pelican Marsh in North Naples, her primary purpose was to de-Tuscanize it. “The house was dark and depressing and the kitchen was completely blocked off, but the home had great bones,” she says. “We wanted to work with the architecture so we did what we could to simplify it.” The seasoned designer eliminated many of the signature Tuscan features (Corinthian…

VIBE Charming, historical, and friendly BEST TIME TO GO April through October, when the weather is at its best and the vines are growing. HOW TO START THE DAY Walk to the twelfth-century church in the hamlet of Saint-Jean then through the vineyards and Santenay-le-Haut. MUST-DO ACTIVITY NOT IN THE GUIDEBOOKS A vineyard tour and wine tasting in the caves of Château de la Crée (la-cree.com). WHERE TO STAY Prosper Maufoux (maufoux-chambre-beaune.com) is a quaint, small bed and breakfast on the main square in Santenay. Hostellerie de Levernois (levernois.com) in the village of Levernois is remote and romantic. And for urbanities, L’Hôtel de Beaune in Beaune (lhoteldebeaune.com) has all the trimmings. GO-TO RESTAURANT A favorite in Santenay is Le Terroir (restaurantleterroir.com) with its extensive wine list and scrumptious fresh salads.…

THE FISHERMAN Assortment of semi-precious stones and African driftwood fishes and heart ($275-$375), Jett Thompson Home, Naples THE GAMER Sands of Time hourglass ($165), dominos set ($50), The Striped Cabana, Naples THE GARDENER Made-to-order floral arrangement (price upon request), Garden District, Naples THE ANTIQUE LOVER Multimedia obelisks ($625 each), Fabec Young & Company, Naples THE NATURALIST XS pearl sandy bowl ($125), white marble ripple bowl ($325), square scalloped bowl ($150), Republic of Decor, Naples THE BEEKEEPER Museum Bees framed wall art ($55 each), Summerfields, Naples…

Brooklyn-born Peter Della Rocca distilled four generations of Italian-American restaurant experience into his colorful and nutritious arugula and fried-egg salad at Parmesan Pete’s in Naples. Grilled chicken is chopped and mixed into the dish for texture and protein, along with traditional ingredients such as cannellini beans and pignoli nuts. The greens are dressed with white balsamic vinegar from Modena. Topped with a fried egg and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, the salad makes a satisfying luncheon entrée or a shared appetizer for two at dinner. “I like to look at classic dishes and come up with my distinctive personal touches,” Della Rocca says. “When each original component tastes good, I know the final product will be delicious.” (parmesanpetes.com)…

Chunkie Dunkies chocolate chunk fudge brownies ($7.99) attain that rich, gooey texture without flour and with nutrient-rich walnuts and dates. Food and Thought, Naples (foodandthought.com) It’s impossible to keep your hand out of the cookie jar when Tate’s Bake Shop gluten-free chocolate chip cookies ($4.99) are inside. Whole Foods Market, Naples (wholefoodsmarket.com) The addictive organic coconut sesame seed clusters from Trader Joe’s add a sweet and savory flavor to salads, oatmeal, açai bowls, yogurt, and ice cream. Trader Joe’s, Naples (traderjoes.com) Made with almond flower, Simple Mills Farmhouse cheddar crackers ($4.99) stand up to similar, non-gluten-free cheesy snacks and are equally—if not more—delicious. Lucky’s Market, Naples (luckysmarket.com) Alyssa’s healthy oatmeal bites ($5.95) exploded in popularity after Shark Tank star Mark Cuban invested, and for good reason: They taste decadent, are…

The skin is our largest organ, so it makes sense to nourish it properly. As consumers increasingly take lifestyle cues from nature, clean formulations have taken the beauty industry by storm. Our favorites are botanical-based, organic, and free of harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and petrolatum: Emma Hardie Moisture Boost Vit + C enriched face cream with red algae and vitamins ($67, shop.emmahardie.com); Dear by Renée pomegranate hydrating mask with vitamin E ($50, dearbyrenee.com); Tammy Fender Lavender & Fo-ti gentle, soothing cleansing milk ($55, tammyfender.com); Glycolic 30% Medium Strength Micro Peel from OzNaturals’ cold-processed line ($20, oznaturals.com); Supernatural Body Poshen facial serum with organic oils, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid ($85, supernaturalbodyusa.com); and Retrouvé Ultimate Balm body oil ($195, retrouve.com).…

Is the wintry wonderland of Arendelle calling your name? You don’t have to wait until Frozen 2 arrives later this year to reunite with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and the rest. Experience this modern animated classic like you never have before in Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the Hertz Arena in Estero, March 15-17. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen, Frozen follows Anna and the friends she makes along her journey to track down her sister, Elsa, who has accidentally brought ceaseless arctic weather to her kingdom with her ice powers. When it premiered in 2013, Frozen enchanted audiences the world over and went on to win two Academy Awards for Best Animated Picture and Best Original Song for “Let It Go.” That megahit earworm and…

EVERYONE LOVES A WHODUNIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN SHERLOCK HOLMES IS INVOLVED. FROM MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20, THE GULF-SHORE PLAYHOUSE IN NAPLES WILL STAGE HOLMES AND WATSON. IN THIS THRILLING PLAY BY JEFFREY HATCHER, HOLMES IS PRESUMED DEAD, BUT DR. WATSON HAS A HUNCH HIS FORMER PARTNER JUST MIGHT BE ALIVE AND KICKING. (GULFSHOREPLAYHOUSE.ORG) WHISKEY LOVERS AND CARNIVORES UNITE! THE INAUGURAL BOURBON & BURGERS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT MERCATO IN NAPLES MARCH 28. THIS SINFUL CELEBRATION WILL FEATURE SPIRIT TASTINGS AND BURGER SAMPLES FROM MERCATO AS WELL AS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE BEN ALLEN BAND. (NAPLESLLUSTRATED.COM/BOURBON)…

Georgia native and lifestyle virtuoso James Farmer describes his aesthetic as “unapologetically Southern.” “Whether in design, cooking, day-to-day life, or entertaining, I hope my Southern roots are always reflected,” says Farmer, whose popular books range from A Time to Plant: Southern-Style Garden Living in 2011 to his most recent title, A Place to Call Home: Timeless Southern Charm. “I may serve Lay’s potato chips at a dinner party, but I’d probably serve them out of a Waterford dish with a sterling scoop! I love to mix time periods and styles, which is what I believe makes life or a design unique and cherished.” The affable designer—think Martha Stewart with a drawl—will speak March 11 at Naples Tables, a luncheon of lavish place settings and such, to benefit The League Club’s…

“IT’S A SILHOUETTE CREATED BY A VARIETY OF PIECES, INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT ERAS AND TIMELESS ICONS. ECLECTICISM IS FREEDOM TO BUILD YOURSELF, EXPRESS YOUR OWN PERSONALITY, AND RESPECT YOUR COMPLEXITY.”—ANTHONY VACCARELLO Associations often define fashion. For Yves Saint Laurent, it was the way Paloma Picasso restyled vintage and made it her own that inspired him to mix elements from different decades in his designs. This season, Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello uncovered prints from the ’80s archives that reference artist Henri Matisse’s cutouts. Splashed across the sleek Kate monogram chain bag ($1,990), the prints illustrate how muses can be reinterpreted for a new generation.…

Though it may look far from natural, the sky-blue hue popping up in everything from juices to desserts owes its striking appearance to the ocean’s superfood: algae. Blue majik, derived from spirulina, is thought to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods, with its color originating from C-phycocyanin, a protein rich in amino acids and antioxidants. Due to its slightly fishy taste, blue majik is best masked by other, stronger flavors like vanilla, peppermint, and tropical fruit, and bonded with a fat source such as coconut milk or yogurt. Alternatively, it can be embraced in savory dishes. Find it locally at For Goodness Sake, Naples and try your hand at creating an Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl or chia pudding. (fgsnaples.com)…

Dr. Nika Priest-Allen is board-certified in ophthalmology and practices at Quigley Eye Specialists in Fort Myers, Naples, and Punta Gorda. She specializes in cataracts and glaucoma and works with adults ages 21 and older. Here, she speaks with NI about the practice of ophthalmology and the basics of glaucoma. (quigleyeye.com) NI: How frequently should people visit an ophthalmologist? Priest-Allen: The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a baseline eye examination around the age of 40. We recommend those with a family history of eye disease have an exam in their late 30s. After 50, everyone needs an eye exam annually to measure eye pressure and assess the optic nerve’s health. What is glaucoma and how common is it? Glaucoma is a disease where the pressure within the eye is too high. It…

Noted comedian and infamously sarcastic human Joel McHale will perform at Off the Hook Comedy Club in Naples March 8 and 9. For more than 10 years, McHale shared his pop culture commentary—from bizarre Home Shopping Network segments to trippy misadventures on kids’ shows, and all the reality television craziness in between—as the host of E!’s The Soup. In the scripted realm, he’s best remembered as the wise-cracking narcissist Jeff Winger on the NBC series Community. More recently, he penned a memoir-comedy tome entitled Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story to Become the Best Joel McHale You Can Be and hosted his own talk show on Netflix. McHale will serve up his signature brand of wry humor and that megawatt smile during his two-night stint at…