The Journal

Notes from the kitchen.

Practical guides to private dining in Naples, Marco Island and Southwest Florida: pricing, planning, Gulf seafood and more.

The honest answer is “it depends.” Here’s exactly what it depends on, and how a custom quote comes together.

A dinner at home on Marco Island is one of the best evenings on the Gulf. Here’s how to plan one that runs beautifully.

The Gulf sets the menu. Here are the fish and shellfish I reach for most, and how they show up on the table.

Naples has wonderful restaurants. Here’s when a night in with a private chef is the better call, and when it isn’t.

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