Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 7:31 p.m. ET

This entryway leads you to Blossom & Brie's open-air dining room.

This entryway leads you to Blossom & Brie’s open-air dining room.

Robyn George / The News-PressWe love Blossom & Brie's pulled pork sandwich with pulled and smoked red wattle pork, sweet heat barbecue sauce, homemade coleslaw and pickled vegetables.

We love Blossom & Brie’s pulled pork sandwich with pulled and smoked red wattle pork, sweet heat barbecue sauce, homemade coleslaw and pickled vegetables.

Robyn George / The News-PressChef Wesley Robbins has done wonders at Blossom & Brie.

Chef Wesley Robbins has done wonders at Blossom & Brie.

Robyn George / The News-Press“People love to take selfies with him,” Stacey Poole said of Moo, Blossom & Brie's celebrity steer.

“People love to take selfies with him,” Stacey Poole said of Moo, Blossom & Brie’s celebrity steer.

Robyn George / The News-PressHarold's is one of the best restaurants in Southwest Florida.

Harold’s is one of the best restaurants in Southwest Florida.

Robyn George / The News-PressThe food at Harold's is a work of art.

The food at Harold’s is a work of art.

Robyn George / The News-PressDine at Harold's in Fort Myers and there's a good chance owner Harold Balink will personally check on you.

Dine at Harold’s in Fort Myers and there’s a good chance owner Harold Balink will personally check on you.

Robyn George / The News-PressThe king crab appetizer with tomato-cucumber tartar at Harold's in Fort Myers left us silently joyful.

The king crab appetizer with tomato-cucumber tartar at Harold’s in Fort Myers left us silently joyful.

Robyn George / The News-PressWith no obvious signage announcing exactly where Liberty is, look for the restaurant’s name spelled out in vinyl letters on one of its two glass doors.

With no obvious signage announcing exactly where Liberty is, look for the restaurant’s name spelled out in vinyl letters on one of its two glass doors.

Robyn GeorgeLiberty in Fort Myers is one of our favorite places to be.

Liberty in Fort Myers is one of our favorite places to be.

Robyn GeorgeChef Richee Boye describes one of his savory dishes at Liberty.

Chef Richee Boye describes one of his savory dishes at Liberty.

Robyn GeorgeLiberty's homemade Parisian gnocchi can best be described as sour and tangy baby clouds.

Liberty’s homemade Parisian gnocchi can best be described as sour and tangy baby clouds.

Robyn GeorgeOutside seating is available at OISE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Outside seating is available at OISE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Robyn George / The News-PressItalian and Japanese cuisines meet at OISE Rostorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Italian and Japanese cuisines meet at OISE Rostorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Provided By OISE RistoranteIOSE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers is flat out gorgeous.

IOSE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers is flat out gorgeous.

Robyn George / The News-PressBrad Cozza and Chef Brad Kilgore are again teaming up for their newest project — OISE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Brad Cozza and Chef Brad Kilgore are again teaming up for their newest project — OISE Ristorante in downtown Fort Myers.

Robyn George / The News-PressSage on 47th opened in downtown Cape Coral on April 27.

Sage on 47th opened in downtown Cape Coral on April 27.

Robyn George/The News-PressMussels and oysters float on a cloud of risotto rimmed in red-pepper coulis at Sage on 47th.

Mussels and oysters float on a cloud of risotto rimmed in red-pepper coulis at Sage on 47th.

Robyn George/The News-PressRalph Centalonza is the owner of Sage on 47th in Cape Coral.

Ralph Centalonza is the owner of Sage on 47th in Cape Coral.

Robyn George / The News-PressOyster crudo is one of many shareables at Sage on 47th.

Oyster crudo is one of many shareables at Sage on 47th.

Annabelle TometichUmbrella-covered tables fill the patio at San Matteo by Unico.

Umbrella-covered tables fill the patio at San Matteo by Unico.

Robyn GeorgeSan Matteo by Unico owner Giuseppe Manco won two of his three World Champion Pizza Maker titles at the Las Vegas Pizza World Championship for his Margherita pizza.

San Matteo by Unico owner Giuseppe Manco won two of his three World Champion Pizza Maker titles at the Las Vegas Pizza World Championship for his Margherita pizza.

Robyn GeorgeGiuseppe Manco is the owner of San Matteo by Unico in south Fort Myers.

Giuseppe Manco is the owner of San Matteo by Unico in south Fort Myers.

Robyn GeorgeSan Matteo by Unico in south Fort Myers has a sleek, chic and modern dining room.

San Matteo by Unico in south Fort Myers has a sleek, chic and modern dining room.

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