Today, the high esteem and the affection we have for our dogs seems a modern phenomenon, a quantum difference from the past, but in fact, that is just not true. A bit more widespread perhaps, but definitely not new. The importance of dogs comes through clearly in both history and in art, dating to distant centuries [...]
A successful dinner party is the result of military like forethought and precision. There is a silly saying that is true: A successful hostess is like a duck on a pond, seemingly serene on the surface and paddling furiously underneath. She richly deserves a little something to show that you appreciate the investment she has made [...]
The Oxford University Press defines "glamping" as a "form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping." A whole lot more. There are myriad tempting possibilities in the U.S. and abroad, so regardless of your destination you can give this growing travel trend a try. Amenities are truly extraordinary. At Montana's [...]
On October 4, 1971, Chef Tony Ridgway, currently of his eponymous Ridgway Bar & Grill and Tony's Off Third on Third Street South opened The Wurst Place on 12th Avenue South. Still on the menu, 45 years later? Our chicken and grapes salad, and famous carrot cake! In a notoriously fickle industry, where romantic visions of [...]
Tis the season for invitations to start rolling into your mailbox or inbox! Like everything today, what to wear is no longer crystal clear. Invitations (a white or cream card in a precise format) used to either specifiy Black Tie (in the lower right corner) or said nothing in which case men wore a suit and [...]
If you still enjoy the old-fashioned method of aimlessly strolling through charming boutiques as a compliment to the efficiency and ease of online purchasing, pop to Third Street South in your quest for the perfect gift. If, on the other hand, you are overwhelmed by your love of gadgetry and that love is combined with good [...]
The Third Street South Farmer’s Market, which was recently named to a list of the best 101 Farmer’s Markets in the United States, received unanimous approval from the Naples City Council to resume operations for one more year on Third Street South between Broad Avenue and 13th Avenue South starting November 19, 2016 and running through [...]
USA Today, that trusty mainstay of hotel lobby news and now arbiter of what is most deluxe and desirable, has recently designated Naples as the top destination for luxury travelers across the U.S. The top! Calling Naples the epitomization of “swanky,” the ranking places Naples above and beyond Beverly Hills and Aspen, among other high profile [...]
If you are very lucky, you may have a chance to talk to Fabrizio Aielli about all the nooks and crannies of Venice where he grew up and from which he developed his love of and talent for superb food. If you happen not to run into him in person, in his superb book, Sea Salt, [...]
David and Jenny Burd are among the founders of the Third Street South Farmer's Market, loyal and popular vendors since the market's inception some 22 years ago. David at times refers to himself as the "Mango Man," known as he is for carrying myriad varietals of mangos in season, and knowing them all by name. In [...]
