Blessing of the stone crab fleet 2025 in Everglades City, Florida
The annual blessing of the stone crab fleet took place Sept. 27, 2025, at Camellia Street Grill in Everglades City. Stone crab season begins Oct. 15.
Happy fall! The Naples dining scene is celebrating the season with new specials and menu items, from staple chain restaurants to local wine bars.
Plus, we’ve got the details on a couple of new restaurants that are slated to open this fall in town, including the newest Tulia restaurant from Chef Vincenzo Betulia.
Sneak peek at Tulia Italian Steak
Betulia has completely reimagined the familiar restaurant space on Fifth Avenue South as Tulia Italian Steak, a fresh, yet classic, steakhouse that promises the same warmth and authenticity as his other Tulia restaurants. But expect a moodier atmosphere that sets it apart from Betulia’s other ventures.
Tulia Italian Steak is slated to open within the next few weeks, so keep an eye out. You’ll want to book a table as soon as you can.
“This is a much more sophisticated environment,” designer Debra Lee Yelner said. “We wanted it to feel like a vintage steakhouse from the ’50s and ’60s.”
Don’t worry, diners won’t need a suit and tie to enter Tulia Italian Steak. The Tulia team wants the new restaurant to be a place locals feel welcome to dine at any time ― not just on birthdays and anniversaries.
“It’s elegant, but not stuffy,” Betulia said. “I don’t need to open a fine dining restaurant. I never will. I don’t want people to get this misconception that Tulia Italian Steak is a fine dining restaurant.”
Jason’s Deli launches fall menu
Jason’s Deli is celebrating the fall season with new specials and shareable catering boxes. The limited menu includes beef stew, harvest turkey sandwich, pumpkin spice coffee cake, and vegetable soup.
The eatery is also introducing the “Gather & Graze Charcuterie Box” and the “Fall Flavors Sandwich and Dessert Trays.” These catering boxes are perfect for game days or fall get-togethers.
New French restaurant debuting in Naples soon
Ce Soir plans to debut in Naples this November, bringing locals French cuisine with Mediterranean flair, The new concept will launch in Bayfront Plaza in a 7,000-square-foot space that combines Paris and coastal chic into one elevated restaurant.
You can expect a menu full of locally sourced ingredients, plus elegant cocktails, all in a carefully-curated modern chic atmosphere.
Ce Soir will be open 3 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Expect a lounge by day and entertainment in the evenings, with house DJ sets on weekends.
Bayshore Bodega hosting evening coffee raves this month
New Bayshore District hotspot Bayshore Bodega is making waves in the community, not just for its unique mix between a Spanish cafe, a traditional coffee shop, and a local vendor market, but because of the community events it’s home to.
The eatery is hosting an evening event with special themes. The Halloween coffee rave is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. If you go to the Halloween event, make sure to wear your best costume and enter into the contest to win either a $100, $50, or $25 gift card.
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples offering new specials at 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill
There’s a new lineup of weekly specials at 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill.
Margherita Monday: $10 Margherita flatbread, happy hour all dayTwo for Tuesday: $5 loaded tostones and $10 blackened chicken tacosWine Down Wednesday: $2 off any glass of wineThirsty Thursday: Free LandShark or Who’s to Blame Margarita with $15-plus food purchaseFish Fry Friday: $13 fish sandwich with choice of sideSmash Burger Saturday: $10 stacked smash burger with choice of sideSunday Funday: Spend $50 or more and get $10 off
Plus, for every watermelom margarita sold, Compass Hotel will donate $1 to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Naples to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Old Vines Naples at Mercato offering special pink cocktail for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Old Vines Naples at Mercato has debuted “The Warrior,” which is a pink cocktail made with pisco, fassionola, heavy cream, lemon, Campari, and hazelnut. The restaurant will donate $1 for every specialty cocktail sold to Partners in Breast Cancer Care, which is a SWFL organization that funds breast screening, testing and treatment for uninsured and low-income people in the area.
If The Warrior isn’t your thing, Old Vines is also donating $1 from any glass of rosé sold throughout October, including sparkling and still varieties.
(9105 Strada Place, Suite 3125; 239-591-5351; oldvines.net)
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