Lengthy-awaited restaurant openings are about to return to Southwest Florida. Right here's a fast take a look at this week's eating information, together with current openings, closings and possession adjustments.
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Elvis is again within the constructing at this Sanibel Island favourite which reopened on Thursday, April 11.
RLR purchased and closed the beloved household restaurant in Tahitian Gardens Plaza to renovate it simply earlier than Hurricane Ian hit 18 months in the past.
With its Elvis statue, '59 Corvette, and classic Indian bike firmly parked close to the entrance door, the area has been fully renovated and upgraded with a retro-inspired eating room, a brand new ice cream bar, and a brand new sports activities bar.
The burger-laden menu is again with some new gadgets (suppose recent grouper sandwiches, tacos, fish and chips, sizzling hen sandwich, and an improved bar menu).
Additionally returning are customer-favorite shakes (with round 100 completely different varieties!) and the burger problem (solely in a brand new 2.zero type).
Cheeburger Cheeburger, which opens at 11am Tuesday by means of Sunday, is prepared and ready to welcome you again. 1975 Periwinkle Street, Sanibel; (239) 748-1150; cheeburger.com or comply with us on Fb
Honeyed Mushroom
This quirky pizzeria will make its Cape Coral debut on Pine Island Street on June third. Building started subsequent to Gator Mike's Household Enjoyable Park in October.
The 5,800-square-foot restaurant, recognized for its enjoyable pizzas and recent, trendy ambiance, will seat 126 individuals inside and 60 outdoors. Count on Cape Coral-themed decor, full with historic images of town, murals, and owl-shaped door handles (we're you, burrowing owls).
Be taught extra in my colleague Charles Runnells' story or go to mellowmushroom.com.
Yucatan Waterfront Bar & Grill
Matlacha is getting nearer to the return of this native and customer favourite waterfront restaurant. Trendy, pleasant and relaxed, this restaurant rebuilt after Hurricane Ian is anticipated to open quickly. Kitchen interviews started in March and front-of-house interviews started earlier this month.
Whereas we haven't regarded inside but, the outside appears lush and welcoming with new landscaping and tiki huts in place.
We're excited to eat island-inspired delicacies and drink chilly cocktails whereas watching the sunsets over Matlacha Move quickly. Keep tuned. 4875 Pine Island Street, Matlacha; (239) 283-0113; yucatanwaterfront.com or comply with on Fb
Voodoo Brewery Co.
This new gastropub in downtown Fort Myers opened its doorways on April 6. On our first journey, we met franchise homeowners Kevin and Mashelle Towles, who’re as laid-back and enjoyable as their new enterprise.
Voodoo has many distinctive beers on faucet and a few native ones too. As for meals, you may count on elevated pub fare, together with burgers, wings, pizza, salads, and extra from scratch or signature gadgets.
It’s open from 11am to 10pm Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sundays.
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“We’re very excited to lastly be open,” Masshelle stated. “We’re open to any criticism as we get by means of this. “I need to welcome everybody with open arms.” 2400 First St., Unit 100, Fort Myers; (239) 789-1391; ftmyers.voodoobrewery.com or comply with us on Fb and Instagram
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant
The homeowners of Island Cow and Mad Hatter joined forces and opened this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot earlier this month. It comes a month after the , Brian and Elke Podlasek of Island Cow and Max and Bridget Kolshak of Mad Hatter, opened The Magic Bus ice cream parlor and café a number of doorways down from the Seahorse Outlets plaza on the island's east finish.
Wickies, which celebrated its grand opening on April 11, has a full bar and a recent menu of signature eggs Benedict and traditional breakfast, plus burgers, flatbreads and salads for lunch and steaks, seafood and extra for dinner. It combines the informal air of Island Cow and the class of the Mad Hatter. Test it out at 362 Periwinkle Manner, Suite 2, Sanibel; open from 8am to 9pm day by day; (239) 472-0011; wickieslighthouserestaurant.com or comply with us on Fb and Instagram
Gregory's Fusion Restaurant
A brand new proprietor has taken over this Cape Coral restaurant at 1242 SW Pine Island Street, Unit 35. Whereas Gregory's menu of favourite Mexican and Italian dishes continues to be served, issues are about to vary. Over the subsequent week, clients will get one final style of that menu earlier than it switches to Latin fare and adjustments its identify to Outdated Cuban Restaurant and Bar. Particulars to return.
Chinese language Restaurant DJ
This fashionable Chinese language meals joint within the Pinebrook Park plaza close to the Bell Tower is closed. A handwritten signal on the door reads: “Completely closed, out of enterprise.” All furnishings has been eliminated and the restaurant stays vacant at 12995 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.
Palace Pub and Wine Bar
In case you missed it, this bar and wine store might be closing the doorways of its present three,000-square-foot location in Huge John's Plaza on April 20. The excellent news is that it will likely be shifting to a brand new location in the identical neighborhood on the finish of the 12 months.
“Will probably be the identical, besides in a 900-square-foot area,” stated Naomi Biber, who co-owns the enterprise with associate Ryan Lay. “We need to give attention to the wine and the wine bar and never a lot on the music. “Will probably be smaller and extra welcoming.”
Early plans for the closing day occasion, from midday to midnight, embody award-winning burgers from Solely Doubles beginning at 5pm, music from Hopper1000 from 6pm to 9pm and DJ Dre from 9pm to midnight.
Keep tuned to Palace Pub's Instagram and Fb pages for extra bulletins. 1317 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral; (239) 691-6500; palacepubandwine.com
Robyn George is a meals reporter for The Information-Press. Join at rhgeorge@fortmyers.gannett