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Fort Myers: Farm to Table Paradise

• November 15, 2017

 
Do you like to know where the food on your plate comes from? No worries. In Fort Myers there are a ton of farm to table eateries and distilleries to keep you more than happy. Here are some of our favorites…
 

Harold’s

Where? 15250 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
Why? Harold’s is a quaint 35-seat oasis of imaginative cuisine crafted from seasonal ingredients. What isn’t local is still sustainable and/or organic, sourced from responsible farmers and fishermen. This is a great place to help the planet by snacking on a lionfish, an invasive species that’s similar to hogfish in flavor but more satisfying to eat because it is such a threat to local waters.
 

List Distillery

Where? 3680 Evans Avenue, Fort Myers
Why? This charming little boutique distillery uses locally sourced crops and organic ingredients to create a great selection of rums, whiskey, gin and hazelnut liqueur. It recently received official organic certification under Quality Certification Services.
 

Mermaid Garden Café

Where? The Atrium, 8695 College Parkway, Fort Myers
Why? This whimsical little café offers eclectic cuisine and passion for pure, farm-to-table foods. Frittatas, corn tacos, lentil bowls, tamales, salads and empanadas are among the simple items on the menu. And don’t skip the guava pastries for dessert.
 

Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm

Where? 8250 Nalle Grade Road, North Fort Myers
Why? Rose O’Dell King and husband Gary have created a 100-acre farm with grass-fed cows, pastured Red Wattle pigs and unusual breeds of chickens at Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm. All the animals are raised organically and humanely and they also grow their own vegetables. Rosy’s recently won the 2017 Chrysalis Eco-Innovation Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable ecological practices that preserve and protect the environment.
 
If you’d like to sample some of Florida’s finest farm to table offerings this winter, book yourself a stay at the beachfront Best Western PLUS Beach Resort Hotel. When you’re not sampling guilt-free treats, you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Gulf of Mexico from your private balcony.