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7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Eclectic Southern fare and craft
cocktails, with an outdoor patio and live music in the
evenings. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (7thavenue
social.com)
AGAVE BAR & GRILL Innovative Southwestern cuisine
in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach
Road, Naples (agavenaples.com)
BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine
amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on
the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive,
Naples (laplayaresort.com)BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive
chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth
Ave. S., Naples (bistro821.com)COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired
with Cooper’s Hawk wines. 11905 Tamiami Trail N.,
Naples (coopershawkwinery.com)HAROLD’S PLACE A fun, casual bar and grill that serves
classic burgers, seafood, salads, and more. 2555
Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naplesharoldsplace.com)HOBNOB Elevated comfort food in a modern yet
warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hobnob
naplescom)KC AMERICAN BISTRO As the name implies, Ameri-
can regional cuisine is on tap. 885 Vanderbilt Beach
Road, Naples (kcamericanbistro.com)THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals in an eatery in the
Bed Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling
Road, Naples (thelocalnaples.com)M WATERFRONT GRILLE Contemporary decor, viewof the bay, and fine cuisine. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd.
N., Naples (mwaterfrontgrille.com)RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Master chef Tony Ridgway
continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine.
1300 Third St. S., Naples (ridgwaybarandgrill.com)SEASONS 52 A rotating menu of healthy, seasonal
dishes and international wines. 8930 Tamiami Trail
N., Naples (seasons52.com)ÌTOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR Born in
Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full
throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St.
S., Naples (tommybahama.com)THE WINE LOFT OF NAPLES Upscale bar, lounge,
and dining in Mercato. 9118 Strada Place, Naples
(thewineloftof naples.com)YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun spot for steak, seafood, and
cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (yabbaislandgrill.com)SEAFOOD
AQUA The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right
for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Na-
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= NI’s Dining Hall of Fame*
*Dining establishments that have won three or
more Dining Awards in the same category are
inducted into NI’s Dining Hall of Fame.At Sails Restaurant, it’s all about the details. The
marble used for the bar was imported from Greece, the
stemware was hand-blown in Slovenia, and the Laguiole flatware is both
elegant and utilitarian. An extra perk for female diners: Your handbag can
recline on a custom leather purse holder until you’re ready to leave.
The husband-and-wife team of Veljko Pavicevic and Corinne Ryan
worked on the “pescatarian’s haven” for nearly three years before opening
in February at the base of Fifth Avenue
South. Joining them on this journey is execu-
tive chef Jacob Jasinski from Seasons, the
award-winning restaurant at Ocean House in
Westerly, Rhode Island.
Most of the fish and shellfish are flown in daily
from Europe, although the restaurant uses local
seafood when it meets Pavicevic’s high standards.
“We’re only interested in fish that has been out of
the water less than 24 hours,” he says. Selections
are pricey and tend to run out during the evening,
so it’s best to either arrive early or reserve your
fish in advance. Either way, it will
be cooked on the cherrywood-
burning grill and presented with lemon, sea salt, and olive oil.
That organic, single-estate olive oil from Greece forms the foundation of
many of the restaurant’s dishes, from the heirloom tomato salad to the grilled
or sautéed seafood. “It’s the most important component in European coastal
cuisine, for flavor as well as health,” says Pavicevic, who earned his stripes at The
Ritz-Carlton in Naples and worked at many Ritz hotels around the country. He
describes Sails as “a simple family restaurant.” While true in one sense, it’s also a
distinctive addition to the local dining scene. (sailsrestaurants.com)Come Sail AWAY
NEW & NOTABLE
Veljko Pavicevic
and Corinne Ryan