This week, swap your Pucci for puppies, Ferragamo for Ferragosto, and your vintage Fendi baguette for a French-language lunch at a similarly named bistro where Hermès accents adorn the walls.
Very chic, right?
In addition, there are plenty of options, including three in the city center and one for children, which parents will appreciate.
Prices quoted do not include taxes or tips, so plan accordingly.
Pawty is part of the Humane Society Naples fundraiser
Gypsy Sue and her owners Mike and Gail Cochran host the 12th Birthday party in Island Gypsy Café from 4 to 6 p.m., August 18. Admission is free, as is the food, but those who show up empty-handed may be in for a growl: All donations go to the Humane Society of Naples, the nonprofit animal shelter that does not kill animals and relies on donations to operate the facility.
Suggested gifts include unopened bags of dog food and cat food, clean towels and blankets – a big need – bowls and collars, and kitty litter. Cash and checks are also welcome. All proceeds benefit HSN. Dogs are welcome, but bring a leash. Fun fact: In 2022, thanks to his fundraising efforts, a dog room was created in the dog’s honor at the Airport-Pulling Road animal shelter.
(292 Capri Blvd., Naples; 239-394-1111; theislandgypsy.com)
Parler Practice
Bistro la Baguette is the venue for Alliance Française de Naples’ “La Table Française” on August 17 at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required; ask for Valerie. Practice your French while speaking with Val by inquiring about the restaurant’s well-organized weekly market, which opens earlier in the day. More questions? Email [email protected].
(3560 Tamiami Trail E.; 239-403-7861; bistrolabaguette.com)
What a coincidence
sea-saltJoshua Zeman, the company’s top chef, will lead a cooking demonstration with a focus on flounder at noon on August 31. The demonstration and three-course lunch with wine are $75. Space is limited, so call to reserve.
Speaking of coincidence, it’s one of the main dishes on the restaurant’s three-course, $38 prix fixe seafood menu, which it offers Monday through Friday.
(1186 Third St. S., Naples; 239-434-7258; seasaltnaples.com)
Sister restaurant Barbatella has a ton of specials too. On Mondays they have BOGO pizza for dine-in and take-out. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can eat in and get 20% off the bill. Every day from 4pm to closing time they have a three-course prix fixe meal for $29. And then on August 13th they have their famous ONO (One Night Only) 100-layer lasagna, available by pre-order.
(1290 Third St. S.; 239-263-1955; barbatellanaples.com)
Roman holidays
GrappinoSea Salt’s youngest sister (for now), celebrates Ferragosto on August 17th from noon to 3pm with tents in the parking lot offering porchetta sandwiches on focaccia for $9. Add $2 for a Peroni and $1 for soft drinks. And music. According to Wikipedia, Ferragosto was created by the Roman Emperor Augustus, who made August 1st a day of rest for farm workers. It is usually celebrated on August 15th in the other Naples (Italy). Lamborghini Naples will exhibit cars.
The restaurant is also offering its three-course menu for $29 as an early dinner from 4 to 5 p.m. in August.
(90 Ninth St. N.; 239-331-4325; aielligroup.com)
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Children eat free
Until 30 September The local offers a lunch and dinner offer in the restaurant: buy an adult main course and get a free child’s meal.
More: Chef Jeff Mitchell’s The Local celebrated 10 years of locavore cuisine in 2023
(5323 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples; 239-596-3276; thelocalnaples.com)
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