Showing posts with label Naples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Naples. Show all posts

Friday, April 18, 2014

Meriday's in Naples - outstanding find

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Barb and I have been curious about this recent addition to the Naples restaurant scene.  Decided to go last night.  It's in a resort just south of town.  No problem parking.  
 Very cordial and pleasant staff.  Wide open kitchen with 3 chefs and a dessert chef.  Price fixed options only (except in bar).  2,3 and 4 course options plus a dessert with any of the choices.  Barb had the 2 course and I had 3 (surprised?).
She started with Seared Scallops, baby carrots, parsnip purée.  

I had Stuffed Quail, dried cranberry, pancetta, Tokyo turnip. 

My middle course was an excellent Sweetbreads dish with button mushrooms and Mirepoix.  Forgot to take a picture, so I'm inserting a photo of someone else's Shrimp with grits.
Barb's next dish was Mangrove Snapper with "cauliflower couscous, blistered tomato vinaigrette, sauce Vierge.
I had Duck Breast, with Butternut squash purée, goat cheese, beets, and ginger gastrique (not pictured).

For dessert I had Sticky Toffee Pudding with Brown Butter ice cream and Barb had Apple Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet.

This was an absolutely delicious meal.  Every single dish was beautiful and a delight to eat.  The restaurant is open, tastefully decorated and offers views of a marina from every table.  The wine list is on the high side, but they offer very fairly priced wines on a separate list by the glass or bottle.
The servers are all very informative and pleasant with no attempt at intimidation. 
When your food comes out, they bring everyone's dishes at the same time with no expectations of an "Ooh La La" (like Le Bec Fin of yesteryear).
This is absolutely the best new place to dine well in Naples.  We'll probably return next week. 
Chefs in the kitchen.
Sommelier and Hostess/server/watcher and returner of dropped credit cards.  
Almost forgot to mention the rolls baked on site by the dessert  chef.  They're dope. I think they structure the meals to include dessert so they can keep this awesome dessert chef.










Saturday, February 1, 2014

Captain Marco's Seafood - New find Cuban Restaurant in Naples

We've been passing this cute place for two years and have been meaning to give it a try.  It got 4 1/2 stars on Tripadvisor.  Last night we finally gave it a shot.
Walk in and see some really nice fish and seafood on display.  Our reservation was honored, so we got seated immediately.  Brought a very big Petit Syrah.  They have a $10 corkage fee.  Very reasonable.  Their wine choices are very limited so I recommend u BYO.
Waitresses were very sweet and enthusiastic about the food.  
Cuban food included ceviches, fish, pork and beef choices.


Started by sharing the mixed fish and shrimp ceviche.  It was very fresh, spicy,
And had some coconut milk along with the lime, onions, etc.  we loved it.
Barb always goes the healthier route and had Mahi Mahi with vegetables that were nicely prepped along with asparagus.


  I ordered the roasted pork shoulder with yellow rice and plantains. 


 They also brought me some of the best onion rings I've ever had.  


The waitress told us if we gave a "like" on Facebook, we'd get a free order of Flan.  Since we had loved our meal, we did so and got a delicious Flan for dessert.  Forgot to take a picture.  
Total damage with 20% tip: $68.