Food + Beverage

Agave Elevated: Patrón 100 and Ilegal Mezcal Find Their Place in Paradise

Article by PCCL Staff Along our Paradise Coast, cocktail culture has evolved well beyond the frozen margarita. From the sophisticated bars of Fifth Avenue South, such as The Vine Room , to waterfront destinations on Marco Island, greater Naples-area drinkers increasingly gravitate toward spirits with a story—premium pours that balance craftsmanship, authenticity and flavor. Two agave spirits are particularly well suited to that moment: the newly released  PATRÓN 100  and handcrafted  Ilegal...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Table

Naples’ New Michelin Moment - Meet Chefs June & Kayla Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Carlos Gonzalez, Justin Favero & Tong Yin When the MICHELIN Guide expanded statewide in 2026, Naples officially entered a new culinary conversation. Among the local restaurants recognized were Tong Yin, the deeply personal Thai restaurant from chef-owner June Disponsa, and Bicyclette Cookshop, the playful New American restaurant led by chef Kayla Pfeiffer and co-founder Louie Mele. Different in cuisine...

Food + Beverage

Shaking Things Up

Three Local Drinks Pioneers in our Backyard Article by PCCL Staff Southwest Florida may be better known for Gulf sunsets than beverage startups, but three local entrepreneurs are helping change what people pour far beyond Naples and Marco Island. René Armas, Joe Brady and Fil Adams-Mercer have taken remarkably different routes into the drinks business. One helped turn a vodka into a multimillion-case phenomenon. One solved an at-home cocktail problem and transformed it into a ready-to-drink...

Style + Beauty

Sunrise to Sunset:

Timeless Style at The Olde Naples Hotel with LoveCeline Article by Jenn Wideberg & Alex Davis | Photography by Samantha Bloom Some places and looks never go out of style. With its beautifully restored architecture, inviting courtyards and unmistakable Old Florida charm, The Olde Naples Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for this season's LoveCeline fashion editorial. Every corner of the boutique hotel reflects the effortless sophistication that has defined Naples for generations—a...