Dishing Out SWFL

Dishing Out SWFL 🔌 frolicking 'round for eats 'n treats
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From the moment you turn onto the winding drive at Blossom & Brie, you realize this isn't just another restaurant—it's a...
07/30/2026

From the moment you turn onto the winding drive at Blossom & Brie, you realize this isn't just another restaurant—it's an experience rooted in family, farming, and a passion for bringing people together. 🌿✨

Behind Blossom & Brie are owners Chris and Melissa (and their family), whose journey into hospitality grew from a love of entertaining, creating memorable experiences, and sharing incredible food with others. While their roots are deeply connected to agriculture, they dreamed of combining their working farm with a destination where guests could slow down, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, and reconnect with where their food comes from.

The beautiful property in North Fort Myers didn't become Blossom & Brie overnight. The family acquired the farmland years before the restaurant was ever imagined, carefully building and growing the farm while envisioning what it could one day become. That vision came to life when they opened Blossom & Brie in 2023, transforming part of the farm into one of Southwest Florida's most unique dining destinations.

Today, guests can enjoy a menu centered around fresh, seasonal ingredients with elevated American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, weekend brunch, and desserts—all while overlooking a picturesque working farm. From perfectly prepared steaks and fresh seafood to vibrant salads, sandwiches, and chef-inspired specials, every dish reflects the same care that's poured into the property itself.

But what truly makes Blossom & Brie stand out is the setting. Before or after your meal, take a stroll around the farm to visit the cows, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and other friendly animals that call the property home. It's a place where families make memories, couples celebrate special occasions, and visitors experience something you simply can't find at a typical restaurant.

Blossom & Brie is proof that great hospitality isn't just about what's on the plate—it's about creating a place where community, nature, and exceptional food come together.

Go keep your $ local while enjoying a unique experience

📍 Blossom & Brie
8250 Nalle Grade Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Thanks for the options, Swamp Cat Brew Co | SWFL Craft Brewery 🫶❤️
07/03/2026

Thanks for the options, Swamp Cat Brew Co | SWFL Craft Brewery 🫶❤️

Thank you, , for fueling me pre-shift 🫶 Check out my story to learn a little bit more about the powerhouse duo behind th...
06/03/2026

Thank you, , for fueling me pre-shift 🫶

Check out my story to learn a little bit more about the powerhouse duo behind these cute little modern, drive-thru coffee shops - owned by locals here in swfl 🙂

🌮 New(ish) late night taco joint in downtown FM 🍺 combines Turkish and Mexican cuisine, creating a "Mexiterranean" fusi...
05/24/2026

🌮 New(ish) late night taco joint in downtown FM 🍺

combines Turkish and Mexican cuisine, creating a "Mexiterranean" fusion. They pride themselves on being a healthy option for us - committed to serving the freshest, organic locally grown produce with hormone and antibiotic free premium meats.

Turco is a term labeling Middle Eastern and Turkish immigrants. Used by the restaurant because they cook their meats on a vertical rotisserie - a technique brought to South and Central America in the 18th Century by Turco immigrants who primarily settled in Mexico.

They also pride themselves on being allergy conscious and able to accommodate dietary preferences/restrictions.

Super cool concept! However my opinion on the experience: flavors were good, but 2/3 tacos were cold 😔 quick service and great location. Maybeeeeeee I'll give them another shot soon

📍 Turco Taco
2451 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

a little story behind this cup ☕️🤍Bare Roots Coffee House was opened in 2023 by Juliana + Scott Zedeker, built from a vi...
05/02/2026

a little story behind this cup ☕️🤍

Bare Roots Coffee House was opened in 2023 by Juliana + Scott Zedeker, built from a vision of creating something more intentional than your average coffee stop

rooted in wellness, community, and clean ingredients, everything here feels thoughtful — from the organic coffee to the house-made syrups and the way the space invites you to slow down

and honestly… people don’t just come here for coffee
they come for the feeling

the soft, airy, neutral-toned interior, the cozy details, the calm energy — it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer, breathe a little deeper, and just be

more than a coffee shop, it’s a space built with love, and you can feel that in every corner ✨

📸 Honey Sausage Egg Melt - sweet hear from that hot honey 🤤
Matcha Latte - no explanation needed

go support local, y'all 🙂

I love 10twentyfive y'all. They are such a quick, solid, delicious, consistent SMALL BUSINESS option in downtown Fort My...
04/30/2026

I love 10twentyfive y'all. They are such a quick, solid, delicious, consistent SMALL BUSINESS option in downtown Fort Myers.

Keep your money local. Eat this insane falafel burger. Drink they yummmm cocktails and enjoy their craft beer. They try to always keep their menu as local as they can. Vibes are always great. This is my happy place 🥹🫶

Behind every plate at Thai Udon Cafe is a story that goes far beyond food 🤍This isn’t a chain. This isn’t corporate.Thai...
04/02/2026

Behind every plate at Thai Udon Cafe is a story that goes far beyond food 🤍

This isn’t a chain. This isn’t corporate.
Thai Udon Cafe is a locally owned small business built by a husband and wife who poured their lives into it.

Khwanjai Satinsky grew up in Pathum Thani, Thailand, just outside Bangkok — surrounded by the flavors, traditions, and community that define Thai cuisine. Cooking wasn’t just food… it was culture, family, and identity.

Her husband, Adam Satinsky, took a very different path — a professional musician and principal cellist with the Naples Philharmonic. But together, they shared something deeper: a desire to create something meaningful for their community.

So they built Thai Udon Cafe — not just as a restaurant, but as a reflection of their lives. A place where Thai heritage meets artistry, where recipes come from memory, and where every detail is intentional.

Their original concept dates back years in Southwest Florida, and by 2017, they expanded into Estero — quietly opening what would become a neighborhood staple.

This place exists because:
🙏 one woman wanted to share the food she grew up with
🤝 one man believed in her vision enough to build it together
🌀 and both chose community over corporate

That’s what makes it different.

When you eat here, you’re not just supporting a restaurant — you’re supporting a real family, a real story, and a piece of Thailand brought to Florida with purpose.

Support local. It matters more than you think 🍜✨

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26880 Old 41 Rd # 7
Bonita Springs, FL
34135

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