It’s been a busy few weeks for the Naples restaurant scene with openings, closings, menu refreshes, and more.
Two well-known restaurants have shuttered, making way for new concepts to take their places. Spoiler: There’s going to be a new Tulia in town.
Plus, get to know the executive chef at The Perry Hotel, Iggy Ortiz. He’s one of the culinary forces behind Tigress Cantonese Chophouse.
Menu refresh: The Village Pub
The Village Pub in Naples introduced a menu refresh on Sept. 3, bringing back beloved items that locals have been asking for and adding dishes and drinks inspired by popular specials. Here’s some highlights from the new menu:
- Gator Bites: Lightly breaded and deep-fried native alligator served with “gator sauce”
- Tuna Poke Nachos: Crispy wontons, ahi tuna, avocado, red onion, jalapenos, tomato, cilantro, sesame seeds, sesame ginger glaze, wasabi cream
- Mushroom, Bacon, Swiss Burger: Sautéed mushrooms, hardwood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese
- Turkey Press: Oven-roasted turkey, avocado, hardwood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, roasted garlic aioli on white bread
- Baja Fish Tacos: Lightly battered mild white fish filet, cheddar-jack cheese, coleslaw, remoulade, cilantro, lime
(4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 239-262-2707; villagepubnaples.com)
Executive chef shares what’s next for The Perry Hotel Naples
From appearances on “Top Chef: Chicago” and “Top Chef: All-Stars” to being named a James Beard Awards semifinalist, executive chef of The Perry Hotel Iggy Ortiz is a culinary force to be reckoned with…