“Forget not that the Earth delights
to feel your bare feet and the
winds long to play with your hair.”
~ Khalil Gibran
Catch the Elusive Bird
paradise
Little Pieces of Paradise
“Love is a portion of the soul
itself, and it is of the same
nature as the celestial breathing
of the atmosphere of paradise.”
~ Victor Hugo
Party in Paradise
“And suns grow meek, and
the meek suns grow brief, and
the year smiles as it draws
near its death.”
~ William Cullen Bryant
Bird of Paradise
“Faith is the bird that feels
the light when the dawn
is still dark.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore
Three60 Market in Naples, Florida
Dining Outside the Home: Three60 Market in Naples, Florida! Ever wonder how a business chooses its name? Word is, Three60 Market is the talk-of-the-town for “offering world class wine for sale by only marking up each bottle $3.60”. Their website confirms it. As if that isn’t enough of a reason to drop by, imagine this. As you pull into the parking lot, you are greeted by swaying palm fronds bordering a charming plantation-style cafe with a backdrop of Haldeman Creek. Freshly prepared meals can be enjoyed under shaded umbrellas on the open-air decks. Because who doesn’t love waterside dining? Might I suggest a pecan sticky bun to accompany your morning cuppa joe? The buttery cinnamon and brown sugar sweetness is perfect with the nutty crunch. Dress is casual in this cozy pet-friendly environment. Before you head out, better pick up some wine and cheese for later on. Island getaways are hard to find.
Sunset Grille on Marco Island, Florida
Dining Outside the Home: Sunset Grille on Marco Island, Florida! Whether you walk across the white sandy beach to the barefoot bar or ramble under the turquoise-blue awning from the parking lot, you can’t ignore the familiar chorus floating across your mind, “…down at the Sunset Grille…”. Prepare yourself for tropical dining. Look around, this is definitely paradise. The view is breathtaking all the way to the aquamarine horizon. Order a crafted cocktail. When you catch your breath… sip, chat, laugh out loud. It’s okay, you’re among friends. These are times you remember. Nibble on the seared ahi appetizer (the seaweed salad is amazing) before moving on to dinner. Perhaps the garden-fresh steak salad, medium rare, will tempt your palate. Order another drink. Stick around for a sunset kaleidoscope of color that will dazzle the senses. And tomorrow you can do it all over again.
Collector’s Paradise
“I shop at thrift stores a lot.
I have a lot of silver pitchers and
I put my flowers in those.
I collect antiques, so there are a
lot of old rocking chairs.
My friends call my home the vortex
because nobody wants to leave.”
~ Monica Potter
Romance and Adventure
“Love is a portion of the soul itself,
and it is of the same nature as
the celestial breathing of the
atmosphere of paradise.”
Paradise Restaurant in Key West, Florida
Dining Outside the Home: Paradise Restaurant in Key West, Florida! “Behind every storm, there is a paradise waiting for you,” say owners Christian and Julian Velez. Together they created Paradise Restaurant, specializing in tasty Latin American food. Their hospitality alone embraces everyone who comes to dine here. Sure, the iguanas may come into view over your shoulder, but that only adds to the ambiance of outdoor seating. Sit back, sip on a salty-sugar rimmed margarita for good measure while deciding what to order. Ever tried sweet and succulent fried plantains? You must. They are simply delish caramelized niblets of green bananas. Pair them with pork carnitas and Cuban black beans. Talk about Paradise.
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