Restaurant news: Barbecue, Mediterranean restaurants open in Naples, Bonita Springs
Get the scoop on two new restaurants open in Bonita Springs and Naples, and find out which area diner is offering free chicken and waffles for a year.
Sarajane SullivanNaples Daily News
Two new restaurants opened at the end of July, bringing Lebanese and Greek food to Bonita Springs and barbecue classics to downtown Naples. And there are celebrations galore as restaurants offer deals and contests for National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day and National Sandwich Month.
Liki Tiki BBQ opens second location in Naples
This new barbecue restaurant opened July 25 at the corner of U.S. 41 and Sixth Avenue North in downtown Naples. The space was formerly occupied by Old Naples All American Sports Bar and Grill.
The menu features a mix of barbecue and seafood dishes. In one meal guests can order conch fritters and smoked mahi-mahi dip, along with St. Louis-style ribs and pulled pork.
Owner Jackie Stojkoski's favorite menu item is the beef brisket, braised and served on a ciabatta roll with cheese.
Liki Tiki BBQ is open 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday at 590 U.S. 41 N., Naples. For more information, call 239-224-4923 or visit likitikibbq.com.
Mediterranean Paradise debuts in Bonita
Mediterranean classics such as spanakopita, gyros and baba ganoush.
Mediterranean Paradise's menu features Greek and Lebanese dishes, along with some American staples, such as tuna-salad melts and chili-cheese fries.
Mediterranean Paradise is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday at 28100 Imperial Parkway No. 302, Bonita Springs. Call the restaurant at 239-676-9855 or visit the Mediterranean Paradise Facebook page for more.
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Little bites
Metro Diner in Cape Coral is celebrating National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day by hosting a social media giveaway competition. Participants must like Metro Diner’s National Fried Chicken and Waffle Day post on its Instagram and/or Facebook page and tag a friend. The grand prize awards one person free fried chicken and waffles for a year. Ten second-place winners will receive a one-time free order of chicken and waffles for two to share with a friend, and 20 third-place winners will receive a one-time free single order of the dish. For details, visit metrodiner.com.
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TooJay's Deli in North Naples is celebrating National Sandwich Month by bringing back its popular Philly grilled cheese for the month of August. The sandwich features thinly sliced roast beef, green and red peppers, onions and melted American and provolone cheeses. TooJay's is at 9105 Strada Place, Naples. For more information, call 239-778-1813 or visit toojays.com.
DeRomo's Gourmet Market and Restaurant in Bonita Springs is rolling out a new prix-fixe menu daily from 3 to 5 p.m. The menu will feature three courses — including fetuccine Bolognese, linguine vilaggio and profiteroles — and a glass of wine. DeRomo's is at 26811 S. Bay Drive No. 148. For more, call 239-325-3583 or visit deromos.com.
Sarajane Sullivan writes about food and restaurants for The News-Press and Naples Daily News. Email her at sarajane.sullivan@naplesnews.com and find her on Twitter @bysarajane.