usy spouses and harried parents know
the most time-consuming part of
making dinner isn’t cooking but rather
menu planning, shopping, and kitchen prep.
Neighborhood Organics in Naples is expanding
to become a local one-stop solution for that.
In June, the family-owned business moved
from one storefront to another in the Shoppes at
Vanderbilt. Now, they have a complete commercial
kitchen that allows them to prepare grab-and-go
lunches and takeout dinners.
“We specialize in feel-good lunches, such as
baked ziti, mac and cheese, or quiche,” says Janet
Blanchard, who owns the store with her sister,
Jenny Breton. “Customers can buy one of our
take-and-bake dinners, such as pecan-parmesan
pork chops or chicken breasts stuffed with feta and
sun-dried tomatoes, then just pop them in the oven
and follow our instructions.”
Visitors can also
dine at the café
during breakfast or
lunch. In addition
to prepared foods,
Neighborhood Organics sells a
range of products from small businesses
and solo entrepreneurs, offering them
shelf space and visibility they may not
get from grocery chains. Many of those
vendors are drawn from the Farmer’s
Market at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt, which the
family manages every Saturday in season.
“Our mission is to support the organic growth of
small business entrepreneurs,” says Breton, who
worked as a caterer before opening Neighborhood
Organics. “I want to use my experience to
achieve that in a community-oriented, storefront
environment.” (239-631-6282)HOMEGROWN HAVEN
ORGANIC
THE BAY HOUSE Overlooking the Cocohatchee River,
this eatery features a beautiful dining room plus Tier-
ney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road,
Naples (bay house naples.com)
BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR Spectacular water
views, live music Wednesday to Sunday, prime grilled
meats, and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore
Blvd. N., Naples (bay sideseafoodgril land bar.com)
THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY Arrive by car or
dock your boat at this waterfront seafood restaurant
overlooking Naples Bay. 990 Broad Ave. S., Naples
(boathouseonnaplesbay.com)
CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy oysters and other seafood,
beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere. 629 Eighth
St. S., Naples (cknaples.com)
THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE An open-air restau-
rant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean
and Latin influences. 845 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples
(dockcrayton cove.com)
FISH RESTAURANT Fabulous water views complement
the outstanding seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.,
Naples (fishrestaurantnaples.com)
HB’S ON THE GULF This restaurant in The Naples
Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view
of the Gulf and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd.,
Naples (naplesbeach hotel.com)
OCEAN PRIME Experience exceptional hospitality, a
delectable seafood and steak menu, luxe cocktails,
and a vibrant atmosphere. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
(ocean-prime.com)PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK Pincher’s serves fresh, local
seafood in a casual, family-friendly setting. Multiple
locations in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Marco Is-
land (pincherscrabshack.com)ROW BY CAPT. BRIEN & CREW Bringing diners a taste
of New England, Capt. Brien offers a sea-to-table
experience with a side of stand-up comedy. 2500
Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (rowseafood.com)SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying
organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally
raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking tech-
niques and finesse. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (seasalt
naples.com)TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE
Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always
fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S.,
Naples (trulucks.com)ÌTHE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and
chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular
beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples
(wind wardhospi tality.com)ÌUSS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVEN-
TURES Everything is a cut above, but the signature
miso-broiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail
N., Naples (ussnemorestaurant.com)WHARF TAVERN RESTAURANT & LOBSTER HOUSE
An New England seafood experience on the water-
front. 909 Tenth St. S., Naples (wharftavernnaples.com)STEAK
THE CAPITAL GRILLE Fine dining with an array of dry-
aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine
list. 9005 Mercato Dr., Naples (thecapitalgrille.com)CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional,
with prime aged steaks and fine local seafood. 837
Fifth Ave. S, Naples, and 8200 Health Center Blvd.,
Suite 100, Bonita Springs (chopscitygrill.com)THE CONTINENTAL D’Amico’s latest restaurant is a
stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S.,
Naples (continentalnaples.com)THE GRILL Luxurious dining in The Ritz-Carlton, Na-
ples features rich decor, aged prime beef, chops, and
fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples
(ritzcarlton.com/naples)ÌJIMMY P’S CHARRED Known for its Wagyu beef,
the popular butcher shop’s steaks and other fine
foods are served in the restaurant next door. 1833
Tamiami Trail N., Naples (jimmypscharred.com)Neighborhood
Organics sells
an assortment
of products—in-
cluding beauty
and home goods—
from small, lo-
cal businesses.B
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