Fuse Gastrobar
2500 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 114, Naples – (239) 455-4585
This neighborhood joint, where you may dine in or order take-out, is chef Greg Scarlatos’ tribute to southern barbecue. The menu fuses exotic flavors, like wild boar chops, with innovative combinations. Enjoy classic comfort foods put together in a new way, such as with the mac and pork sandwich. This handheld creation is the marriage between pulled pork, pepperoni mac and cheese and fried onions that you didn’t know you needed. With an array of barbecue sandwiches that are so thick you’ll need two hands to hold them, come.
Michelbob’s Championship Ribs & Steaks
371 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples – (239) 643-7427
With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, this rustic smokehouse – and their zippy homemade BBQ sauces – will put you in the mood for summer. Michelbob’s menu includes a baby back ribs combo, one-half bone-in barbecue chicken and even deep-fried catfish. If you arrive early, drink specials are available in the bar from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The specials include wine, draft and bottled beer. Once your food order arrives, be sure to peruse the entire platter. It will come loaded with charming southern sides like Texas toast and baked beans. Michelbob’s is a longstanding Naples tradition, and it is just the right place to kick off a summer feast with festive food!
Cracklin’ Jack’s
2560 39th St. SW, Naples – (239) 774-6000…