http://marconews.com/news/etc/food/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Fooden-usetc/foodhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/05/down-home-just-road-cracklin-jacks/?partner=RSSIn a town filled with sophisticated dining choices, Cracklin’ Jack’s is an unabashed throwback to a simpler style of eating. Travel down Collier Boulevard to this “hole in the wall” carved out of the wilderness, and you’re going to see that the location is perfect for a down home restaurant more attuned to “tastes great” than “less filling,” as the old Miller Lite commercials used to say. ldshearer@naplesnews.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/05/down-home-just-road-cracklin-jacks/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/baby-why-dont-we-go-way-down-cocomos/?partner=RSSFamiliar lyrics start off with “Aruba, Jamaica, ooo, I wanna take you.” You can sing along, as almost everyone knows the first verse to the famous Beach Boy’s song, “Kokomo.” But at Cocomo’s Grill in Marco Island, the essence remains, “We’ll get there fast and then take it slow.” Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/baby-why-dont-we-go-way-down-cocomos/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/your-food-review-september-28-2008/?partner=RSS What is your favorite restaurant in Naples? Handsome Harry’s, on Third. I like the atmosphere, the service and, of course, the food! mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/your-food-review-september-28-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/21/come-monday-therell-be-bay-view-no-bayview/?partner=RSSEasy access by both land or sea is seldom found in Southwest Florida. Bayview, on Marco Island, is one of the few waterfront restaurants that offers this convenience. Located in The Esplanade, it is just two miles from the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge. The view of Smokehouse Bay from this spot will probably never change, but Bayview restaurant will be no more. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/21/come-monday-therell-be-bay-view-no-bayview/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/21/your-food-review-september-21-2008/?partner=RSS What is your favorite restaurant in Naples? Cote de Azure. It’s intimate, small and has excellent French food and service. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/21/your-food-review-september-21-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/14/not-your-typical-irish-pub-erins-isle-has-gourmet-/?partner=RSS“Yes, we do pour a proper Guinness,” proclaimed Executive Chef/Owner Michael Ward of Erin’s Isle Restaurant and Lounge, “but the pub is really a bar, a lounge.” Confused? Technically, a true Irish pub serves specific ‘pub grub,’ which does not include Lobster Thermidor or a French rack of lamb. kayswimfitness@aol.com (KAY SAGER)Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:04:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/14/not-your-typical-irish-pub-erins-isle-has-gourmet-/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/14/your-food-review-september-14-2008/?partner=RSS What is your favorite restaurant? St. George and the Dragon, because it was the place to go in the 1980s. With a cozy, friendly ambiance, it’s like a home away from home. I like the duck with cherry sauce they serve on Saturday and always, the prime rib. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/14/your-food-review-september-14-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/11/kerrys-caf-blossoming/?partner=RSSA new broom sweeps clean meant more than buzz words at Kerry’s Café, the new restaurant that opened on Sept. 1 at 121 S. Barfield Drive, in Shops of Marco at the former Froot’s location. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:08:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/11/kerrys-caf-blossoming/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/07/sus-garden-has-found-recipe-success/?partner=RSSRestaurants come and go at a dizzying pace. Su’s Garden on Marco Island has been serving Chinese food under the same ownership at the same location on Bald Eagle Drive ever since 1982. So it’s fair to assume they must be doing something right. Ask co-owner Piyun Su for her secret, and she answers modestly. ldshearer@naplesnews.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/07/sus-garden-has-found-recipe-success/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/07/your-food-review-september-7-2008/?partner=RSS What is your favorite restaurant? Bice. It’s really special — the food and the atmosphere. We get the salad, tuna and tiramisu. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/07/your-food-review-september-7-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/kitchen-culinary-medley/?partner=RSSIf you think about it, seemingly unrelated professions like chefs and musicians do have characteristics in common, and creativity, dedication and self-discipline are among the many qualities that define Executive Chef Laura Owen, “In the Kitchen” this week. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/kitchen-culinary-medley/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/sunday-food-lovers-delight-capri-fish-house/?partner=RSSWhere can you paddle a canoe or take a swim, then savor a superb seafood spread while seated in a chickee hut bar on the shores of Johnson Bay? It’s all about the Sunday Buffet and family fun fest at the Capri Fish House on Isles of Capri. The bountiful all-you-can-eat buffet is set up in the air-conditioned ambiance of the unique dining room. And, of course, there’s ample seating indoors where diners can also enjoy views of Johnson Bay. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/sunday-food-lovers-delight-capri-fish-house/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/your-food-review-august-31-2008/?partner=RSSWhat is your favorite restaurant? The Island Grill. You can sit outside and they serve really good food. Plus, the menu is different; not the same old thing. We like the corn bread, coconut shrimp and tropical salad. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/your-food-review-august-31-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/24/your-food-review-trulucks-has-best-food-service-to/?partner=RSSWhat is your favorite restaurant? Truluck’s. They have the best food and service in town. I love the all-you-can-eat stone crab special, in season. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/24/your-food-review-trulucks-has-best-food-service-to/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/kitchen-health-food-summer-day/?partner=RSSNaming a new business can be a daunting duty for some people, but when Chef Duban Valencia and Jessica, his wife and partner, wanted to find a name for their family-owned and operated health food market and café on Marco Island, the couple found a perfect fit when they combined two family nicknames. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:23:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/kitchen-health-food-summer-day/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/17/your-food-review-august-17-2008/?partner=RSSWhat is your favorite restaurant? Why? I like the Melting Pot. It was closed for a while, but it’s open again now. My favorite thing to eat there is the seafood, and their desserts are the best! mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/17/your-food-review-august-17-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/10/your-food-review-august-10-2008/?partner=RSSWhat is your favorite restaurant? It’s a new one, Absinthe. I love the decor and their food is wonderful. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/10/your-food-review-august-10-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/05/kitchen-marcos-corner-bar/?partner=RSSOnce upon a time not too long ago New York’s boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, etc.) were loosely divided into several or more distinctive areas (covering 20 square blocks or more) called neighborhoods. A few of these neighborhoods became known beyond their imaginary borders, for instance as Little Italy, Chinatown, Hell’s Kitchen, and more recently Soho. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:16:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/05/kitchen-marcos-corner-bar/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/03/your-food-review-august-3-2008/?partner=RSSHave you been to a good restaurant lately? Yes. The Bayhouse. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/03/your-food-review-august-3-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/27/your-food-review-july-27-2008/?partner=RSSWhat is your favorite restaurant? Why? Carraba’s. I like the atmosphere and the specials. mmiron@naplesnews.com (MARTIN MIRON)Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/27/your-food-review-july-27-2008/?partner=RSSgoing_out