Culinary creations spring to life
under the watchful eye of Chef
Charles Mereday at the restaurant
that bears his name.
Bask in the sun, soak in
the vibes, and look good
doing it at The Naples
Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
LEFT:
Mood lighting
makes a
brilliant return
at Dusk, the
latest dining
concept at The
Ritz-Carlton,
Naples. From
sumptuous
sushi to craft
cocktails, it’s
the ultimate
way to cap off
your evening.
When the sun goes down,
there’s no better place to
see it set than the Inn on
Fifth’s stunning rooftop.
with a tranquil hot tub and
is the wealth of offerings.
spacious sunbathing area.
From upscale wine bars, to
For those interested in living
fancy boutiques, eclectic
large, check out the sprawling
antique shops to food that’s
Presidential Suite, complete
outstanding. Naples and Fifth
with wrap-around balcony
Avenue are raising the luxury
and birds eye view of Fifth
and culinary bar way high when
Avenue. Guests won’t want
it comes to creating original,
to miss the Inn’s newest
tasty, family-owned concepts
since he was 14 years old
brought in the wood used to
culinary endeavor aptly named
that speak from the heart.
and washing dishes back in
make his tables and chairs,
Milwaukee. Now 38, he’s at
from a nearby Florida city.
“Avenue5,” which just had its
Two of the Avenue’s best are,
ironically, a stone’s throw away
the top of his game, calling the
from one another. Osteria Tulia
dazzling debut in February.
shots, and totally on target.
“There’s nothing stark
or sleek here,” he said.
See and Be Seen
(known to locals as Tulia) and
Naples’ Fifth Avenue has a
its talented, industrious chef
I want,” he said, adding that
personality all its own. Located
have worked hard to earn a
the music diners hear in his
steps from the Inn on Fifth,
robust, well deserved following.
restaurant is actually from his
All in the Family
this enviable address boasts
Pop into his restaurant on
own personal playlist. It’s that
Growing up in Florence,
some of the areas best places
any given night and you’re
same sense of confidence that
Italy, Maria Furetta, had two
to dine, drink, and shop while
sure to find a loyal crowd
drives Betulia to make all his
great loves: family