Naples Photos

Photos by JEAN AMODEA

  • North Naples firefighters Nick Ford, Zac Klotz and Jack Bills enjoy sample slices at the pre-grand opening of Truly Organic Pizza, located in the Granada Shoppes at the corner of U.S. 41 and Immokalee Road in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • The Maui wowie pie features the classic pizza topped with pineapples and hardwood-smoked ham at Truly Organic Pizza in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Owner Jason Chang shows off his meatball pie, topped with thick slices of hand-crafted meatballs at Truly Organic Pizza in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Jason's meatball pie at Truly Organic Pizza in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Jason's Pie with his secret tomato sauce topped with mozzarella, wild mushrooms, peas and hardwood-smoked ham at Truly Organic Pizza in North Naples.
  • Co-owner Deidre Diodati pulls out a pair of 1-1/4 pound Maine lobsters, a popular choice at her Wharf Tavern Restaurant on Naples Bay. Jean Amodea
  • Decadent chocolate mousse cake is a perfect ending to an authentic New England meal at the Wharf Tavern Restaurant. Jean Amodea
  • Zuppa di pesce over linguine pasta served at the Wharf Tavern Restaurant. Jean Amodea
  • Enjoy the bounty from the sea with the Fisherman's platter that includes shrimp, clams, scallops, calamari and fish at the Wharf Tavern. Jean Amodea
  • Penne chicken and broccoli
  • Eggplant parmesan
  • Customers Scott Del Boccio (left) and Robert Duffy enjoy Cafe Luna's newly renovated bar, tended by Sal Messina, that now seats 15 and wraps around to the outside. Jean Amodea
  • Jean Amodea A new outdoor bar is part of the expansion of Cafe Luna on Fifth Avenue South.
  • A new dining area opens to the outside patio and seats 32 persons at CafÈ Luna on Fifth Avenue South in Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Rustica salad
  • Cafe Luna's signature salad with artisan greens, spinach, toasted pinenuts, strawberries and Granny Smith apples with a honey lemon dressing. Jean Amodea
  • Brenda Royer's bread pudding at Stan's Subs in Bonita Springs.
  • Stan's Subs co-owner, Brenda Royer is happy to offer samples of her house-made bread pudding and chocolate cake.
  • The chicken salad plate at Stan's Subs in Bonita Springs.
  • Brenda Royer's house-baked peanut butter cookies and chocolate cake at Stan's Subs in Bonita Springs.
  • Stan's Subs in Bonita Springs offers a 'Real Italian' sub, piled high with a selection of Italian-style meats and fixin's.
  • One of Stan's Subs featured soups is a hearty stuffed bell pepper soup.
  • Co-owner Saifon Sonbum and server A Kidarn of Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche restaurant on Pine Ridge Road in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Artfully presented tuna yuki at Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Ceviche mixto is a popular dish at Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche. Jean Amodea
  • Pad thai, a traditional and popular Thai dish at Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Select from fresh orange salmon, pink, red and white tuna and more at the sushi bar at Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • Sushi Chef Wat Gatepong makes quick work of specialty sushi at Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche in North Naples. Jean Amodea
  • JEAN AMODEA Omar Baker concludes a song at a recent gig in Fred's Food, Fun and Spirits.
  • Chloe and her dad, Steve Friedman sing as Cloud 9 duo at Boston's restaurant, in Naples every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 p.m.
  • Rick Howard and his band Mudbone performs and hosts a blues jam session at Freddie Rebel's on selected Tuesday nights. The jam session will continue every Tuesday night starting in January.
  • Ken Limeri on sax, Rick Howard on guitar, Bill Rountree on bass, Mitch Fogelberg on percussion and singer Kim Page jam at Freddie Rebel's last Tuesday night.
  • Rick Howard and his band Mudbone performs and hosts a blues jam session at Freddie Rebel's on selected Tuesday nights. The jam session will continue every Tuesday night starting in January.
  • Rick Howard and his band Mudbone performs and hosts a blues jam session at Freddie Rebel's on selected Tuesday nights. The jam session will continue every Tuesday night starting in January.
  • Parmesan Pete's kitchen in Bonita Springs offers a big bite of Brooklyn Italian-style cooking and flavors.
  • Clams oreganata at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • Spinach salad made fresh with chunks of gorgonzola cheese at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • Antipasto alla Pete for two at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • Eggplant alla Pete appetizer with layers of breaded eggplant and ricotta topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • A focaccia specialty pizza, one of 11 varieties made at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • House-made meatball Parmagiana sandwich on fresh crispy Italian bread at Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen in Bonita Springs.
  • Veggie omelet with fresh-made hash browns and toast made from fresh-baked bread at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs.
  • Five and a half inch diameter apple fritters are fast becoming customer favorites at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs.
  • Cinnamon rolls at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs.
  • Toasted coconut cake donuts at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs.
  • Raised yeast donuts with vanilla icing and chocolate sprinkles at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs.
  • Susan Beckers fills an order for a dozen fresh-made donuts at Trackside Donuts and Cafe in Bonita Springs on the southeast corner of Old 41 and Bonita Beach roads.
  • The Rev. Heidi Peck, pastor of the Center For Spiritual Living, in North Naples, conducts a Sunday guided mediation service as well as a Sunday Celebration starting at 10 a.m.
  • The Rev. Heidi Peck, pastor of the Center For Spiritual Living, in North Naples, conducts a Sunday guided mediation service as well as a Sunday Celebration starting at 10 a.m.
  • Al Jones serves hot cinnamon nuts, a treat not to be missed at Flamingo Island Flea Market in Bonita Springs.