Restaurant news: Twin Peaks planned for Naples after city council approval

A Rocky Mountain-themed sports bar, years in the making, is finally making progress toward opening in Naples. 

Read more about that and local Father’s Day specials in this week’s restaurant news. 

City council approves Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks is working toward opening in Naples. 

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Naples City Council unanimously approved the restaurant and bar’s plan at its June 1 meeting, bringing the establishment closer to fruition at the Coastland Center mall. 

The sports-themed chain follows a Rocky Mountain lodge aesthetic, with menu items such as loaded fries, quesadillas, wings and burgers. The serving staff comprises young women in short tops and shorter shorts — not altogether unlike what customers might find at Hooter’s. 

From 2019:Twin Peaks, Newk’s Eatery, more coming to Naples Blvd.

Last year:Rockies-themed Twin Peaks has mountain to climb for approval in Naples

The effort to bring the restaurant to Naples dates back to 2013, when Warm Restaurants announced plans to open locations in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Brandenton. 

Though that didn’t happen, Jafrejo Holdings, a partner of Warm that owns the Davie-based subsidiary, DMD Florida Restaurant Group, announced plans to build multiple locations in 2015. 

In 2018, DMD eyed a parcel next to Dick’s Sporting Goods on Naples Boulevard, which also did not materialize. 

In October, the planned 10,000-square-foot Coastland Center location hit a snag with the Naples Design Review Board. Problems with the plan, submitted by project architect Carlos Gonzalez, included its timber elements and dark colors, and its similarity to Twin Peaks’ Alico Road location in Lee County. 

“The building represents corporate architecture, which is discouraged per the Design Review Handbook,” city planner Margaret Perry wrote in a report.

The revised plans before the council last week show a toned-down version of the Rocky Mountain aesthetic with significantly reduced timber elements, which is planned for 2078 Ninth Street N. 

Father’s Day little bites 

Hogfish Harry’s, at 600 Neapolitan Way, will offer a Father’s Day special June 20. The menu includes a crispy corn flake black grouper, a prime short rib and a butterscotch budino. Reservations are available at 239-776-7623. For more information, visit hogfishharrys.com.

The Local, at 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, will offer all dads a complimentary craft beer with the purchase of an entree June 20. For more, visit thelocalnaples.com or call 239-596-3276.

Sails Restaurant, at 301 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, will host an unlimited Champagne brunch with two-hour seatings from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. Price is $163.83 per person. Visit sailsrestaurants.com or call 239-360-2000 for more.

Health & Wealth Co., at 640 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, will host Chef Daniela Craciun for a healthy Father’s Day cooking course. The lesson, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18, will cover meatballs and spaetzle with green beans and a baked oat dessert. Price is $60. Reservations are available at 239-919-0937. For more, visit chefdaniela.com. 

Artichoke & Company, at 119020 Saradrienne Lane, Bonita Springs, will host a Father’s Day brunch buffet with seatings from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. Menu items include pastas, muffins, truffle-fried artichokes and more. Price is $32.95. For reservations or more information, call 239-263-6979 or email elle@artichokeandcompany.com. 

21 Spices, at 4270 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, will host a Father’s Day special of Maine lobster gratin masala, market price. Reservations are available at 239-919-8830. Visit 21spicesdining.com for more. 

Dorona, at 2110 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, will offer the carnivoro platter June 18 and 19. The platter will showcase 2-3 ounces each of five grilled meats including venison and dry-aged beef. Price for one person is $49, two people is $89 and four people is $178. Reservations are available at 239-529-2819. For more, visit doronanaples.com. 

Lamoraga, at 3936 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, will host a $19 steak dinner June 18 and 19. The 14-ounce grilled New York strip steak comes with french fries, though customers may add truffle risotto or lobster mashed potatoes for $8 more. Reservations are available at 239-331-3669. Visit lamoragarestaurant.com for more

Chops City Grill, at 837 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, will host a six-course tasting dinner called The Classics. The highlight  is the 40-ounce porterhouse for two, which is dry-aged for 28 days. The Classics menu will be available June 15-21. Price is $150 per person with optional $125 wine pairings. Reservations are available at 239-262-4677; more at chopscitygrill.com. 

Barbatella, at 1290 Third St. S., Naples, will offer a Father’s Day weekend special June 18-20 with a 22-ounce cowboy rib eye with burrata whipped mashed potatoes, asparagus and demi-glace. Price is $65. Reservations are available at 239-263-1955. Visit barbatellanaples.com for more.

Andrew Atkins writes about food and features for the Naples Daily News. Contact him via email at andrew.atkins@naplesnews.com. To support work like Andrew's, please consider subscribing: https://cm.naplesnews.com/specialoffer/