The Beef Guy in Cape Coral Fl
- The Beef Guy serves up authentic Italian beef sandwiches%2C plus Chicago style hot dogs
- Zotter%27s organic%2C fair trade chocolates now available in the US out of Cape Coral
- Bury Me Brewing opens in House of Brewz
Homemade giardiniera is a thing of beauty. Crisp, crunchy and flecked with spice, the tiny cauliflower florets contrast with the saltiness of mini green olives and the heat of fresh jalapeno rings.
The giardiniera tops homemade Italian beef sandwiches — if you order them hot. You can also order them sweet, or wet, with the bun dipped in the oregano and basil-scented beef juice.
The Beef Guy opened April 13 in The Verandah (3032 Santa Barbara Blvd #201, Cape Coral) in what used to be a cupcake shop. Owners Denise Deeds and Dennis Suchomel were looking to bring a bit of Chicago to Cape Coral. Both owners grew up in Berwyn, Ill.
Gyros (authentically roasting on spits and served with homemade tzatziki sauce), Chicago hot dogs, pork tenderloin sandwiches, and hand cut fries are all stars of the menu, but it's the signature Italian beef sandwiches, made from a closely guarded family recipe, that are bringing in customers.
"It's the cut of the meat, and the slow roasting and the seasoning, and the way we slice it," explained Suchomel, who mans the kitchen. So far, the Italian beef sandwich is their No. 1 seller, and in the first two weeks, they went through 200 pounds of beef.
The Chicago-style hot dogs are made with Vienna skinless hot dogs and topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle spear, sport peppers, then topped with celery salt. The Beef Guy also has authentic Italian sausage, served with giardiniera on top.
The bread and rolls are all from Chicago as well, making everything at The Beef Guy as authentically Chicago as possible.
The owners hope to have The Beef Guy gain enough local, loyal customers that it becomes a neighborhood hotspot. Repeat customers have been plentiful, in addition to customers that come in proudly wearing their Chicago shirts (a good mix of Cubs fans and White Sox fans).
For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 772-0713.
Organic Mother's Day treat
Joyful Juicing in Naples has a very special treat for Mother's Day. A six pack of their organic cold-pressed juice, plus raw organic truffles, for $59. To order and arrange pick-up, call 908-6879 or visit joyfuljuicing.com. Delivery is available for an additional $15.
Foodie Find of the Week
What: Sandy's Organic Not Just For Breakfast Bars
Where: Downtown Farmers Market, held each Thursday morning
Cost: $7 for a packet of 6 rounds
Why: Certified organic, tasty, and they freeze easily so you can stockpile them. Two make a great serving and are convenient for snacking at work or eating during the morning drive. We went with cranberry, but Sandy also makes chocolate chip. Also available online at sandysorganic.com.
Zotter Chocolates now available in SWFL
Variety, quality, creativity, and sustainability are the focus of Zotter Chocolates, founded in 1987 and based in Austria. Barbara Dolleschal, manager for Zotter Chocolates USA, operates the warehouse distribution site for Zotter out of Cape Coral. Fans of the chocolates, both old and new, can purchase products online and have them shipped anywhere across the U.S., or choose local pick up. With more than 300 different chocolates, there are a lot of products to choose from. Of particular note are the hand-scooped chocolate bars, which are different combinations of layers that are coated in chocolate to create a bar; unique flavors include saffron and pistachio, Monte Limar (a French nougat), and Typically Austria, which contains grey poppy crème, walnut nougat, and cinnamon. Bars, balleros (chocolate covered fruit), and more of the organic, fair trade chocolate line can be found at zotterusa.com.
Changes
Rene's is moving. The sandwich-salad lunch spot will relocate to 7050 Winkler Road, south Fort Myers on June 1. The 34-year-old restaurant remains open at 12731 McGregor Blvd. Rene's menu, service and catering offerings will remain the same at the new location. Call 489-0833 or visit renescustomcatering.com.
Mama Nina's in San Carlos Park has closed.
Construction has started on Twin Peaks on the corner of Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway across from Gulf Coast Town Center. Twin Peaks is best known for comfort food, cold beer, and their Twin Peaks Girls, who have their own Instagram account and calendar.
Dock o' the Bay has closed (Fort Myers Beach) after being open less than a year.
Sonny's on Palm Beach Boulevard has closed after more than 30 years of serving local customers in Tice.
Opening May 9 in the House of Brewz in Gulf Coast Town Center is Bury Me Brewing, offering six beers from brewer Bill Vaughan, including a honey brown ale, honey cream ale, a Dunkelweizen, an IPA, an oatmeal stout, and a Scottish red.
Smoke on the Water
Coming May 15-16 to downtown Fort Myers is the Smoke on the Water Barbecue Competition and Music Festival. Friday night the festival will run from 7-10 p.m. during downtown's music walk. Hours on Saturday are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The Florida Bar-B-Cue Association sanctioned competition will take place on Saturday with awards at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. VIP tickets are available for $75 and include a VIP tent, premier view of the stage, BBQ dinner, and two drink tickets. For more information or to purchase VIP tickets visit bbqsbdac.com.
Teacher Appreciation Day at Mona Lisa
On Thursday, May 7, teachers can get half off any pizza at Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant, Pizza, & Lounge. Call 939-5344 for details.
PB& J food drive
For the month of May, Daniels Road Baptist Church, in partnership with SunState Academy and Brightway Insurance, is collecting peanut butter and jelly as part of their "Spreading the Love" campaign. Their goal is to collect 500 jars each of peanut butter and jelly to help provide meals to kids over the summer, when there is an increase in demand. Donations can be dropped off at the Daniels Road Baptist Church (5878 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday), SunState Academy (2040 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) and Brightway Insurance (9230 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday).
A La Carte is a compilation of news and notes on food and restaurants in Southwest Florida. Send suggestions to taste@news-press.com. Connect with this reporter on Twitter: @AnneKathrynReed
Source: https://www.news-press.com/story/life/food/2015/05/05/taste-beef-guy-opens-cape-coral-chicago-beef/26917373/
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