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( 239-403-8777;
www.innonfifth.com
;
699 5th Ave S; r $180-500; )
This well-polished, Mediterranean-style luxury hotel provides an unbeatable location in
the midst of 5th Ave. Stylish rooms are more corporate-perfect than historic-romantic, but
who complains about pillowtop mattresses and glass-walled tile showers? Full-service
amenities include a 2nd-floor heated pool, business and fitness centers, and an indulgent
spa. Free valet parking.
Eating
Naples has one of the region's friendliest downtowns for evening strolls. In high season,
5th Ave sidewalks are crowded and bars typically serve past midnight. More restaurants
cluster on 3rd St S in Old Naples.
Food & Thought
MARKET, CAFE
(
239-213-2222;
www.foodandthought.com
;
2132 Tamiami Trail N; $3-10;
7am-8pm Mon-Sat;
)
You won't find anything that isn't 100% organic on the shelves of this market or in its ever
busy cafe. Vegetarians will delight in the artfully layered raw basil lasagna.
The Café
CAFE, JUICE BAR
(
239-430-6555;
www.thecafeon5th.com
;
821 5th Ave S; 7:30am-4pm Oct-Apr, to 3pm May-Sep;
)
You could easily walk past this unassuming cafe, but then you'd be missing out on a super-
lative breakfast of fluffy, organic eggs, grilled Canadian bacon and perfectly toasted artis-
an bread. And that's just the standard; Ironman oatmeal topped with flaxseeds, almonds,
raisins and apples, acai bowls, crepes and lox bagels topped with pale-pink salmon satisfy
healthier cravings. Lunch is a similarly well-executed affair with classic burgers, vegetari-
an wraps and salads, and an extensive menu of fresh juices and smoothies.
IM Tapas
SPANISH
( 239-403-8272;
http://imtapas.com
; 965 4th Ave N; tapas $9-18; from 5:30pm Mon-Sat)
Off the beaten path in a strip mall, this simply decorated, romantic Spanish restaurant
serves Madrid-worthy tapas. The mother-daughter team presents contemporary interpreta-
