Where in Southwest Florida to treat dad this weekend
This Father’s Day, treat your dad to a special meal that doesn’t require him to refill the propane tank or scrape the bits off the grates from his last barbecue cookout. Read through The Naples Press’ guide to pick the perfect outing for pops this weekend:
This Father’s Day, treat your dad to a special meal that doesn’t require him to refill the propane tank or scrape the bits off the grates from his last barbecue cookout. Read through The Naples Press’ guide to pick the perfect outing for pops this weekend:
Alamo Drafthouse: Mercato’s shiny new movie theater and mini golf course is offering a 20% discount on any $50 or more Alamo Drafthouse gift card purchased online before June 16, and free popcorn for dads (while supplies last, refills not included) on Father’s Day. It will also be airing some of pop’s favorites over the weekend: The Birdcage, Field of Dreams and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
9118 Strada Place #8205, Naples; 239.427.4463; drafthouse. com/southwest-florida
The Village Pub: At the last remaining member of the “Naples Pickle Pubs,” enjoy classic pub fare al fresco while dolphin spotting on Venetian Bay. Our picks for appetizers include the “Colada Coco” shrimp encrusted in a generous helping of coconut flakes, the chicken wings dubbed “Pelican Wings” fried to pure perfection and the Florida fish dip made with local fresh fish. Keep the dishes coming with its traditional fish and chips, rotating catch of the day or one of the many burgers off its extensive menu. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples; 239.262.2707; villagepubnaples.com
Hogfish Harry’s: For lunch, bring dad to Hogfish Harry’s to enjoy its tripletail California club (served until 4 p.m.) stuffed with whipped avocado, pork belly, caramelized pineapple and sriracha aioli. At dinnertime, the kitchen will be preparing a Surf and Turf plate with braised beef short rib, Boursin lobster risotto and blistered asparagus. 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples; 239.776.7623; hogfishharrys.com Bicyclette: Bicyclette is offering Father’s Day menu items dad is bound to enjoy including Circle C chicken wings with a ranch dry rub and a sun-dried tomato hot sauce; duck prosciutto Bolognese with taleggio cheese; and a chicken- fried culotte steak served with a bone marrow gravy. Chef Kayla Pfieffer has recently added fresh items to her daily menu, making this weekend a wonderful opportunity to try some of her new dishes including crispy pig ear lettuce wraps, chicken liver pate and poached halibut. 819 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; 239.514.3333; bicyclettecookshop.com
Le Colonial: This Fifth Avenue South newcomer is serving up three special dishes for its first Father’s Day celebration in Naples. Dads get to try Cari Sò, a dish made with PEI mussels with an aromatic broth that includes coconut, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeño, galangal, lime leaf and a baguette; or a 12-ounce grilled tres major filet served with rice noodles, butter lettuce, pickled cucumber and a ginger cilantro sauce to dip in. For dessert, an appropriate chocolate cigar, the xì gà sô cô la, made with Valrhona Équatoriale chocolate, jasmine tea, cocoa nibs and almond praline. 457 5th Avenue South, Naples; 239.372.9700; lecolonial.com/naples
The Kitchen & The Mini Bar:
Down on Central Avenue, The Kitchen & The Mini Bar is encouraging dads to BYOK (bring your own kid) on Father’s Day. For every kid dad brings, he’ll receive one free mini beer, courtesy of the establishment. Dads will also get some “Grill and Chill” food specials such as a “Man Plate” that will include a pimiento smash slider, a BBQ pork slider, a “kicken’ chicken” slider, a grilled sausage and a batch of tots for $14.95. Sunshine Ace Hardware, Hammer & Nails men’s grooming and Old Cypress Golf Club will also be on-site with giveaway prizes. No reservations required. 1200 Central Ave., Naples; 239.428.3101; kitchenandminibar. com
The 239: This Mercato restau-rant is offering a gluten-free $39 four-course dinner. The first course is a liquid one—either a martini, margarita, Manhattan, beer or wine. The second course includes such appetizers as crispy gluten- free wings, billionaire’s bacon, a variety of salads and Jimmy P’s wagyu and pork meatballs. Third course is the mains: steak and fries, cedar-planked salmon or grouper and crispy chicken breast with Alabama white sauce. The fourth and final course is either a chocolate mousse or gluten-free junior key lime pie. Brunch will also be offered during the day with one free drink for dad. 9108 Strada Place, Suite 14110, Naples; 239.631.1902; the239naples.com