Restaurants
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Tino’s Southwest Kitchen in south Fort Myers wows
Local food critic Jean Le Boeuf loves the Tex-Mex menu at Tino's Southwest Kitchen in south Fort Myers. Read more
Newk's Eatery: Fast-casual that’s a step above
Newk’s Eatery is a slightly more elevated version of Panera, McAlister’s or a Jason’s Deli. Read more
Jun 2, 2019
Dinner, beer and Jenga at the Backyard Beer Garden
The Backyard Beer Garden in Cape Coral serves up ribs, drinks and games, just like a backyard party. Read more
May 6, 2019
Amanda Inscore
Dining out: A place to make us all happy
At The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, you give in to grilled cheese; the kids give in to Brussels sprouts. Read more
Apr 26, 2019
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Keke's Breakfast Cafe is simpler than it sounds
JLB says, while the restaurant sounds fancy, it is not. And that’s not a bad thing. Read more
Mar 6, 2019
Rodizio Grill is worth the splurge
The Rodizio Grill Brazilian steakhouse carves meats tableside and offers an endless gourmet salad bar. Read more
Feb 4, 2019
Andrea Stetson
Goulash, strudel and more Eastern European foods at Alpine Restaurant
The menu at Alpine Restaurant in Naples features classic German, Slovak, Czech, Polish and Hungarian meals. All are made from scratch, so there’s a bit of a wait, but it is worth it. Read more
Jan 28, 2019
Andrea Stetson
Poached offers long kids' menu
The kids’ menu at Poached is extensive and cheap, and it caters to all the kid favorites. Everything from the chocolate chip pancakes and cheesy eggs to the dino nuggets, mac and cheese, sandwiches and more are $5 including a drink. Read more
Nov 28, 2018
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Linking cultures and cuisines
LYNQ offers something for everyone. Read more
Aug 1, 2018
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
A barbecue tradition
The family-run Michelbob’s has been a Naples staple since 1979. Read more
Jun 1, 2018
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Tasty taqueria in Naples
Felipe’s serves up kid favorites on its main menu. Read more
May 1, 2018
Food & Dining
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Ode to fried food
Reviewer drawn like a moth to the fatty flame of #GetFried in Estero Read more
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Easy ways to make nutrition a priority this school year
We have all heard the research about the benefits of fueling our kids with a quality breakfast, packing nutritious lunches and snacks, and teaching them about making healthful choices. Read more
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Fort Myers dad bento-boxes a way into daughters' schooldays
Jim Kroll, a teacher at Mariner Middle School, rarely gets to have lunch with his elementary-school daughters. Instead, he carefully crafts edible koalas and pandas, and sends them in his place. Read more
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6 almost-famous hot dogs
When you’ve got kids, it helps to know where the best hot dog joints in town are. Critic Jean Le Boeuf shares some favorites in Lee County. Read more
Special to SW FL Parent & Child
Protect your picnic with these summer food safety tips
With soaring August temps, be sure to practice food safety to keep summer fun. Read more
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Rather than punch a stuffed animal, try these strategies to get your toddler to eat.
Parents deploy all sorts of strategies to get picky eaters to try new foods. But one man's tactic is stirring up controversy — and a nutritionist says there are better ways to get toddlers to eat. Read more
