http://www.chow.com/boards/10 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:47:59 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902701#8087093 I'm going to be in Naples this weekend and would love a few breakfast, lunch, & dinner options. Sunday evening I'd like to go somewhere to watch the basketball game and eat good food. If there is nothing that works for both I don't mind eating before the game and going somewhere else to watch. I'm going to be staying at the Inn on Fifth in Downtown Naples. Walking distance would be nice, but good food is my priority. Any help would be greatly appreciated. SobeChower Tue, 21 May 2013 02:47:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902701#8087093 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/318973#8086341 Is that the place next to the Trump Sonesta? flavrmeistr Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/318973#8086341 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902632#8085836 New place on west side of 301, couple miles North of downtown; thanks cflynn Mon, 20 May 2013 17:12:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902632#8085836 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832297#8085595 For 15 years Vintij has consistently been a favorite. Always exceptional. Chef John Jacob rocks. Todd Reber knows his wine. Staff are excellent! 30AEATS Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832297#8085595 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/515929#8085579 Glad you enjoyed fresh Gulf Coast Seafood from Shrimpers, and the rooftop deck at Bud's. It is special. Cowgirl Kitchen now has CK Feed & Supply in Rosemary! 30AEATS Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/515929#8085579 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902020#8084932 Thank you so much for so many good suggestions. This gives me things to work into our schedule as Mr Shallots works his plans. I wish I had known about the Miama Fruit and Spice park two years ago; it sounds like a brilliant idea. shallots Mon, 20 May 2013 03:49:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902020#8084932 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902378#8084400 Very nice list! I am surprised as I thought he lived in Miami...lol @Sandwich_sister - there is a Martin's BBQ by the Airport off of Semoran Blvd still open I think Pho Vinh is superior to Viet Garden I am surprised they mentioned Caribbean places in the write up but no Caribbean places in the list unless Puerto Rico is considered Caribbean TastyChomps Sun, 19 May 2013 22:06:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902378#8084400 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902505#8083869 I was looking for a place to watch the game and Little T. recommended Engine No. 9. Holy cow this place was good! I had one of the best burgers I have had in ages, some perfectly browned tater tots, and a couple of outstanding Abita Restoration Pale Ales while watching the NBA Playoffs on my own private television. My burger, the "One Bad Pig", was cooked to a perfect medium rare and topped with white cheddar, mustard braised onions, fried pancetta, and garlic roasted pork. What a delicious combination! My server was not only efficient but quite personable and I was totally amazed at how quick my food was delivered. I cannot recommend Engine No. 9 enough, this will be a regular stop as I travel to the area frequently. As a footnote I might add that this would be a great stop before a Ray's game. Fast service, great food, and cold beer...a winning combination! Check out the menu here... http://engineno9dtsp.com/menu/ Thanks again Little T! LiveRock Sun, 19 May 2013 15:59:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902505#8083869 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134568#8083418 Anything new cooking in South Florida? netmover Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134568#8083418 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134565#8083417 Who has the best NAPOLITANA PIZZA in FLORIDA? Porfavore!!! GRAZIE!!! netmover Sun, 19 May 2013 04:58:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134565#8083417 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/456826#8083415 Any opinions on Doraku? Happy Hour picks or Signature dishes? netmover Sun, 19 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/456826#8083415 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/416827#8083411 Good rundown in Tampa Town! Thanks. Still craving CVICHE 105 netmover Sun, 19 May 2013 04:53:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/416827#8083411 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/878661#8082478 Well, if we're gonna start driving to the coast, I'd nominate Dixie Crossroads in Titusville. Not little, but it does have some hole-in-the-wall properties in spite of the crowds, and they do know how to cook those rock shrimp and red shrimp, and other seafood. Order two dozen grilled with garlic. Definitely chow worthy IMO. And the little donut holes they bring you to start definitely qualify for "to die for." johnb Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/878661#8082478 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901327#8081773 In Breaux Bridge, LA, just off of I-10: Cafe des Amis. Exquisite! trail 6 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901327#8081773 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134563#8081148 Hot off the digital press: http://digestmiami.com/features/top-five-miami-burgers netmover Fri, 17 May 2013 19:11:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/134563#8081148 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832687#8080946 You don't taste antibiotics. Stop it. You probably taste the chicken broth that the pieces soak in for far too long. And they chicken bullion that Publix insists on putting in their breading. But not antibiotics. bagofwater Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832687#8080946 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901715#8080516 Thank You! Have never run across Peter Mathieson. Will go to the library today. INDIANRIVERFL Fri, 17 May 2013 14:20:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901715#8080516 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902175#8078399 Lobster Haven on West Hillsborough Ave, near Oldsmar... http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/30/1545735/restaurant/Tampa-Bay/Westchase-Citrus-Park/Lobster-Haven-Tampa ... Mild Bill Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902175#8078399 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901993#8077700 If money is no object, I would suggest Norman's at the Ritz at Grande Lakes. www.normans.com/index.php/norman-van-aken-2 Beach Chick Thu, 16 May 2013 00:46:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901993#8077700 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901697#8076618 thanks beachmouse! I had read about Okki-Dokki. If I try it, I will report back. We have eaten at Thai Orchid , but that was years ago. Caroltennis Wed, 15 May 2013 16:57:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901697#8076618 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902036#8075895 Looking forward to it!! Mild Bill Wed, 15 May 2013 05:34:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902036#8075895 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/895257#8074735 Casey Key Fish house is pretty bad. The worst crab cake I've ever had. BlueHerons Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/895257#8074735 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897239#8074713 You realize chains also support the locals right? They are able to provide benefits to employees local places can't? Support families? The Cottage Blu Q The Hub SKOB Turtles Captain Curts Ophelia's Blase Cafe BlueHerons Tue, 14 May 2013 18:03:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897239#8074713 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901399#8074413 Thank you, everyone. Our first dinner at Datz in Tampa was awesome as usual. Started out with their buttery pretzel bites, I had the "Ty's Two-Fister" sandwich with house-cured pastrami and corned beef, and my wife had excellent chicken and waffles. We also picked up some treats at Dough, the new Datz-owned bakery next door. The next day in St. Pete, we had lunch at Ted Peters in Pasadena. The burger lived up to the hype, but I can't help but be a little disappointed by the smoked mullet and smoked fish dip. Neither were very salty or strongly-flavored. I'm Jewish, so I compare all smoked and cured fish to the rich, salty, oily delicacies I've had in New York City, so this was just a different kind of smoked fish than what I'm used to (and I usually love Southern-style smoked fish dip). We had gelato at Larry's Ice Cream on St. Pete Beach that afternoon, which was a real treat. It's hard to find an old-school ice cream shop like that in Orlando, with all the great flavors and varieties -- especially when it comes to gelato. I had two scoops in a waffle cone with different boozy flavors: bananas foster and "cookies and rum." We were tired that night, so we just had dinner at the hotel, at the PCI restaurant. I'm usually very skeptical of hotel restaurants, but this was perfect: root beer-glazed short rib sliders with bleu cheese crumbles and garlic-parmesan tater tots. My wife ordered cinnamon-rubbed thick-cut bacon (an appetizer) that came out in three giant pieces, more like pork chops than any bacon I've ever had. They were too charred and cinnamon-y for me, but she loved them. Yesterday we hit Frenchy's Rockaway Grill on Clearwater Beach for lunch, which was probably our favorite meal of the trip, even more than Datz. I loved Frenchy's (a different location) after receiving masterful advice on Chowhound for a business trip last year, and this location's food was even better. We started out with Asian-inspired tuna poke and followed it with "Four Kings": fried grouper, scallops, and shrimp, plus a crab cake. The fried grouper was the highlight. I'm not usually the biggest fan of fish that isn't smoked or cured, but the fried grouper at Frenchy's is out of this world. Everything else was great too (and the tuna poke was an incredible surprise), but that grouper was a perfect way to wrap up our weekend getaway. joan, I've been to the Clearwater Aquarium before, and we both loved it for what it is -- a rescue and rehab center for injured and disabled animals, rather than a fancy facility or a slick tourist trap. We found it to be a beautiful and uplifting experience, and my wife loved the dolphins and otters. I'm so glad I was finally able to bring her with me. Big Bad Voodoo Lou Tue, 14 May 2013 16:32:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901399#8074413 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901842#8072304 Didn't see another way to send you this message, sorry...but if you are still around, can you tell me where I can find the recipe for the Baltimore Barbecue Chicken Wings you spoke of in another thread?? That is, if you wouldn't mind sharing it.. I've Googled it and looked everywhere to no avail! They sound delicious and you list some of the ingredients in your post, so I will try making them with or without the recipe. But a recipe sure would help, I believe it was in the Floridas Top Chicken Wings thread maybe. Anyhow, thanks&sorry to bug but I have a family full of chicken wing kooks whom love dear ol Dad's wings and homemade sauce but frankly its getting boring =) chownowoncow Mon, 13 May 2013 15:32:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901842#8072304