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Five Best New SWFL Restaurants for Friends and Date Night•GULFSHORE LIFE

When it comes time to connect with your one-and-only (or perhaps a small, core group of friends), maybe you’ll head to the tasting menu-focused Old Vines Supper Club. Their much-larger recently opened Old Vines Naples at Mercato is already a hub for big groups. But, we’re partial to the original, snug East Naples chef-driven space, which opened last Valentine’s Day. The restaurant decor skews decidedly romantic, swathed in deep reds and inky blacks and decked in floor-to-ceiling ruby velvet curtains.

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New modern American restaurant debuts at Mercato • NAPLES DAILY NEWS

The formidable Brooke Kravetz is a busy gal.

In 2023, as managing director and partner alongside Jon Ellms and Rick Taranto, she opened two restaurants: Old Vines Supper Club in March, and Old Vines Naples at Mercato Shops on Nov. 11, taking over a long-closed TooJay’s Deli.

How do her two spots compare?

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Old VInes Set to Enchant • Naples 2 Nite

Old Vines is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of fine wine, creative cocktails, imaginative reinterpretations of classic dishes, and warm, attentive service. This culinary gem is known for seamlessly blending sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, creating a haven for food enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs alike.

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