Doc Ford’s is coming to Captiva! The popular Sanibel eatery which expanded to Ft. Myers Beach a few years ago is now adding a new location in Chadwick Square at the entrance to South Seas Resort. It will replace the barbeque restaurant and they hope to be open by June of this year. It’s a good addition to the Captiva... Read More »
Most of us know of the Bubble Room restaurant on Captiva. A pleasant but unusual eating experience. Well, the Food Network of Canada will be featuring it in an upcoming show in a segment called “The Worlds Weirdest Restaurants”. Need I say more? It will air soon in Canada and the US also hopes to air it but no date... Read More »
Our local farmers market is back and open 8:00-1:00 on Sundays through April. It is located at City Hall off Dunlop Rd. next to the library. There’s lots of fresh produce, plus plants, dog supplies, and a variety of other booths selling everything from soaps to soups to nuts. There’s usually something new every week. It s great place to meet up with... Read More »
This is the 31st year for this annual event on Sanibel to benefit CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife). This year there will be 20 restaurants participating by offering food samples of some of their most popular menu items for a small price. In addition to great food, there will be entertainment, a silent auction, and a server competition. The festivities will... Read More »
This Saturday is the 3rd annual oyster eating contest to be held at The Timbers Restaurant on Sanibel from 11AM-2PM. Contestants will compete to see how many oysters they can eat in one minute. Last year’s record was 48…that’s a lot of oysters to slurp down in 60 seconds! Read More »
Ate at this new restaurant yesterday and had a great meal. It wasn’t very crowded, probably because few people are aware it has opened. It’s in the old McT’s Shrimp House and the building has been extensively remodeled and updated. I highly recommend it! Read More »
This is the 30th year for the Sanibel/Captiva Taste of the Islands. Come on out to the Sanibel Community Park starting at 12:30 this Sunday. There will be lots of people you know and lots of good food for a good cause! Read More »
The San Cap Cracker Festival is set for this Friday night, November 4. It ‘s a fundraiser for the local chapter of START (Solutions to Avoid Tide), a group that is very active in protecting our local waters. The event will be held behind the Bait Box on Periwinkle (across from the Lazy Flamingo). Reservations are $75/person and include an... Read More »
Only a few weeks left to enjoy the farmer’s market on Sunday mornings. There’s a greater variety of booths this year. Along with fresh fruits and vegetables at good prices, there are many other unusual items to tempt you. It’s a good place to take the dog and catch up with friends. It’s located outside city hall and the easiest... Read More »
The Corner Grill has finally opened on the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle. It has been totally remodeled inside and out and looks great. They have a very extensive menu with good prices. My lunch was good, but the service was slow, although the place was packed. Hopefully, service will improve once they iron out the new opening kinks. Read More »
