http://www.naplesnews.com/news/lifestyles/food/?partner=RSSNaples Daily News Stories: Fooden-uslifestyles/foodhttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/03/ethnic-festivals-recreate-native-lands-with-food/?partner=RSSThe next few weekends, you have a little United Nations of ethnic festivals to choose from, girdling the globe to bring the culture, cuisine and performances of far-off lands to a venue in Naples. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299192-734536eatingLANCE SHEARERNAPLESEthnic festivals recreate native lands with dance, stories, food, musicNaples Daily Newsethnic-festivals-recreate-native-lands-with-foodurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299192-734536Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/03/the-margarita-a-cocktail-worth-celebrating/?partner=RSSThis month marks the anniversary of my monthly column, "Drinking Diaries." As such, I wanted to celebrate my all-time favorite cocktail, the margarita. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299191-734536eatingAshley Stites, Daily News CorrespondentNaples, FLThe Margarita: A cocktail worth celebrating Naples Daily Newsthe-margarita-a-cocktail-worth-celebratingurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299191-734536Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/02/mcdonalds-closes-longtime-location-naples-mall/?partner=RSSNaples shoppers took it for granted that they could always get a Big Mac or a Happy Meal at the mall’s food court, but McDonald’s closed its Coastland Center location this week after operating there for more than 25 years. taten@naplesnews.com (TIM ATEN)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299372-734535eatingTIM ATENNAPLESMcDonald’s closes longtime location at Naples mallNaples Daily Newsmcdonalds-closes-longtime-location-naples-mallurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299372-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/02/swamp-stomp-everglades-seafood-festival-takes-over/?partner=RSS“Imagine 50,000 people in a town with a permanent population of 500,” said the press release from the Everglades Seafood Festival. “That’s what happens during the first weekend in February when Everglades City holds its Seafood Festival.” As it has ever since 1970, Everglades City, the miniscule metropolis surrounded by Everglades National Park, and Collier County’s original county seat, will invite one and all this weekend to its annual blowout celebration. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299323-734535entertainment/newsLANCE SHEAREREVERGLADES CITYSwamp stomp: Everglades Seafood Festival takes over E-City this weekendNaples Daily Newsswamp-stomp-everglades-seafood-festival-takes-overurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299323-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/02/area-venues-plan-super-special-sunday/?partner=RSSFor decades, professional football has made eating and drinking before, during and after the Super Bowl a game in itself. Across town, restaurant and bar owners are getting ready for the crowds, and many of them are offering special deals for people who want to cheer on their favorite team somewhere other than from their own couch. kelly@kelly-gray.com (KELLY MERRITT)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299190-734535sports/nflKELLY MERRITTNaples, FLArea venues plan special Super Bowl Sunday Naples Daily Newsarea-venues-plan-super-special-sundayurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299190-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/01/fyi-food-feb-1-2012/?partner=RSSWeekly news briefs for foodies in Southwest Florida. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299136-734534neapolitanSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLFYI-Food: Feb. 1, 2012Naples Daily Newsfyi-food-feb-1-2012urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299136-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/01/sup-r-bowl-two-great-chowders-characterize-teams-c/?partner=RSSWarm yourself with the excite­ment of the big game and with soups that go right to the heart of the two teams competing in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianap­olis on Sunday. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299135-734534eatingSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLSoup 'R Bowl: Two great chowders characterize the teams competing this weekendNaples Daily Newssup-r-bowl-two-great-chowders-characterize-teams-curn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299135-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/01/know-when-are-randys-shrimp-docs-pizza-and-handels/?partner=RSSThis week's local Q&A column tackles the comings and goings of area restaurants. taten@naplesnews.com (TIM ATEN)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299134-734534news/columnists/in-the-knowTIM ATENNaples, FLIn the Know: When are Randy’s Shrimp, Doc’s Pizza and Handel’s ice cream opening?Naples Daily Newsknow-when-are-randys-shrimp-docs-pizza-and-handelsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299134-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/01/lets-talk-food-soul-food-celebrates-south-and-blac/?partner=RSSThis month is Black History Month and an ideal time to recognize the significant contributions early African-Americans made to our nation's gastronomy. foodlvr25@aol.com (DORIS REYNOLDS)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299073-734534eatingDORIS REYNOLDSNaples, FLLet’s Talk Food: Soul food celebrates South and Black History MonthNaples Daily Newslets-talk-food-soul-food-celebrates-south-and-blacurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299073-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/27/rick-tramonto-new-orleans-new-restaurant-dishes/?partner=RSSAt Sandi and Tom Moran's North Naples home, the theme was "Where the Magic Begins" and guests were treated to magical plates of food from Executive Chef Rick Tramonto and Partner John Folse of Restaurant R'evolution in New Orleans. kalewis@naplesnews.com (KATHERINE ALBERS)Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298845-734530eatingKATHERINE ALBERSNAPLESNaples Wine Festival dinner gives preview of Tramonto's New Orleans restaurant dish Naples Daily Newsrick-tramonto-new-orleans-new-restaurant-dishesurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298845-734529Change734530Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/know-truly-organic-pizza-shop-coming-bha-bha-movin/?partner=RSSPlans call for a new lo­cal pizzeria to be 100 per­cent organic, a claim few restaurants anywhere can make. taten@naplesnews.com (TIM ATEN)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298452-734527news/columnists/in-the-knowTIM ATENNAPLESIn the Know: Truly Organic Pizza shop coming; Moe's, Bha! Bha! movingNaples Daily Newsknow-truly-organic-pizza-shop-coming-bha-bha-movinurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298452-734527Change734527Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/lets-talk-food-street-markets-offer-look-other-cul/?partner=RSSIt’s not surprising that the open-air food markets in France compete with tourist attractions. foodlvr25@aol.com (DORIS REYNOLDS)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299057-734527eatingDORIS REYNOLDSNaples, FLLet’s Talk Food: Street markets offer look at other cultures, peopleNaples Daily Newslets-talk-food-street-markets-offer-look-other-culurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299057-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/komoon-creatively-commingles-3-cuisines-thai-and/?partner=RSSKomoon blends three cuisines artfully and tastefully. jeanamodea@earthlink.net (JEAN AMODEA)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298111-734527eatingJEAN AMODEANaples, FLKomoon creatively commingles 3 cuisines: Thai, sushi and ceviche Naples Daily Newskomoon-creatively-commingles-3-cuisines-thai-andurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298111-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/michelle-bernstein-bringing-a-bit-of-miami-to/?partner=RSSChef Michelle Bernstein brings the adventurous flavors of Miami to the winter wine festival this year. kelly@kelly-gray.com (KELLY MERRITT)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298425-734527eatingKELLY MERRITTNaples, FLMichelle Bernstein: Bringing a bit of Miami to Naples wine festival Naples Daily Newsmichelle-bernstein-bringing-a-bit-of-miami-tourn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298425-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/wolfgang-puck-brings-a-love-of-cooking-from-to/?partner=RSSWolfgang Puck is an international star, but he stays close to his roots of family cooking and hospitality. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298426-734527eatingSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLWolfgang Puck brings a love of cooking from childhood to Naples Friday Naples Daily Newswolfgang-puck-brings-a-love-of-cooking-from-tourn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298426-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/fyi-food-jan-25-2012/?partner=RSSClasses, demonstrations, tastings, specials: there's a lot going on this week for foodlovers. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298450-734527eatingSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLFYI-Food: Jan. 25, 2012 Naples Daily Newsfyi-food-jan-25-2012urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298450-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/naples-wine-fests-chef-de-cuisine-tony-mantuano/?partner=RSSChef Tony Mantuano, whose dishes have been part of the Naples Winter Wine Festival for several years, comes this year as the honored Chef de Cuisine. kelly@kelly-gray.com (KELLY MERRITT)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298424-734527eatingKELLY MERRITTNaples, FLNaples Wine fest's chef de cuisine: Tony Mantuano of Chicago's Spiaggia Naples Daily Newsnaples-wine-fests-chef-de-cuisine-tony-mantuanourn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298424-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/20/mama-mia-sweet-mamas-still-puts-the-spicy-in/?partner=RSSSpicy food — you either love it or hate it. I adore it and just discovered a place in East Naples that Neapolitans and vacationers have been raving about for years. Sweet Mama's moved to the East Trail nearly two years ago to a cozy stand-alone building opposite Naples Towne Centre, a few blocks south of Airport-Pulling Road. kelly@kelly-gray.com (KELLY MERRITT)Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297923-734522eatingKELLY MERRITTNaples, FLMama Mia! Sweet Mama's still puts the spicy in East Naples Naples Daily Newsmama-mia-sweet-mamas-still-puts-the-spicy-inurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297923-734522Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/19/beachdogs-upping-hot-dogs-pedigree/?partner=RSSDon’t give the Big Apple’s hip hot dog vendors another thought when it comes to classy. Marco Island’s Chris Quinton has raised the hot dog’s pedigree to a unique BeachDog served from a stylish stainless steel pushcart and is now feeding famished customers 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Marco Island Farmers Market and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday at Coconut Point in Estero. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297974-734521eatingJENINE C. OUILLETTEMARCO ISLANDBeachDogs: Upping the hot dog’s pedigreeNaples Daily Newsbeachdogs-upping-hot-dogs-pedigreeurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297974-734521Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/18/fyi-food-jan-18-2012/?partner=RSSWeekly news briefs for Southwest Florida foodies. snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297813-734520neapolitanSHEILA MESULAMNaples, FLFYI-Food: Jan. 18, 2012Naples Daily Newsfyi-food-jan-18-2012urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297813-734520Change0Usable