A wave of culinary talent hits Southwest Florida as three acclaimed chefs, Michael Mina, Brad Kilgore, and Gavin Kaysen, will move to the region.
“Southwest Florida is undergoing an incredible transformation. I want to be part of shaping what’s ahead,” said Michael Mina, according to Gulf Shore Life. His Acqua Bistecca at Saltleaf on Estero Bay opens next spring, bringing Italian-style steaks and fresh stone crab to the coast.
Food & Wine “Best New Chef” winner Brad Kilgore brought OISE Ristorante to Fort Myers in August. His menu mixes Italian and Japanese cooking in a historic building downtown, with dishes like tuna nigiri spiced with Calabrian chili ponzu…