Paesano

Paesano Italian Market & Deli, Lafayette St., Cape Coral, Fl., Growling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat.
The food and chatter. Special of the day fries & italian sausage with pepper and onions.  I do not like most italian sausage. Too much fennel for me. AAHHH in this case 12 inches long and just the right amount. I had to wait a bit longer but in this case it was so tasty. Plus this meal was 8 bucks. Good for the tummy and bill holders. Fries was a bit different a touch spicy. Ah be warned, everything is paper or plastic. Its all disposable.
Service was good. A bonus walk , 20 paces and inside a good Italian Market/deli.
So those seeking groceries for home or a bit of a bite stop in.

Cactus

Cactus, Hancock Bridge Pkwy., Cape Coral, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and some chit chat.
As of this writing this local eatery has just open. I tried the enchilada dish. It was the typical dish , tasty and so much better than a fast food joint. I got the spicy salsa ,plus the chips were fresh and warmed. Salsa was very good ,though not as hot as I like it. But they do have a more wimpy version for the locals.
Service was outstanding. Prices were reasonable for the area.
So if in need of a mexican fix a good place to try

Jason Deli, Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL.  A growling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chatter., The food. The salad bar, 8 bucks. The salad bar is great if you only  eat the lettuce, dressing , and other veggie toppings. I have found whenever I visited the bar it is outstanding.
BUT stay far far away from the pasta salads , potato salad ,little corn muffins ,the chocolate muffins.
I do not know if these are house made or commercial. They are nasty. Too sour or too much vinegary.  Except for a few places, people here in SWFL have no idea on how to make proper italian pasta or potato salad.
Folks here are nice. They want you to get a new fresh, chilled plate when eating 2nd and 3rd helping.
Follow my guidelines and you will be happy.

Las Americas Restaurant

Las Americas Restaurant, SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, FL., A grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chit chat. CHATTER...Well here is a gem on the outskirts of the food area of The Cape. This is under new management. It is only a eatery no longer a store. Serving Cuban & American cuisine.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner along with take out. Lets not forget they do catering.
The food... I sampled for my first time the cuban tamale. It is not as spicy as a mexican tamale.This had pork/rice it was lighter than expected but very good. I could have chow down 4-5.
My main entree was a whole fried fish, rice/beans, fried plantains and a salad. A nice round out meal.
The fish was fried just right, I loved the not too crispy plantains & rice/beans. Though I added hot sauce (thats me) it was a wonderful meal.
Service was excellent and price was just right.
So when in the mood for cuban or whatever seek this place out.

Ruth Chris Steakhouse

Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Village Shops Way, Estero, FL. A grumbling in my tummy, 2 cents on the food and chatter. This is a  once a year deal where I spend too much money on a meal. I got a shrimp cocktail, filet mignon ( medium rare of course ) , clam chowder, creamed spinach and a apple cheesecake dessert. ( Hot bread included). The food. Clam Chowder, I thought it was me but my dining companion concurred, there was too much over whelming smoky bacon in the chowder. Bacon is fine but it should never out do the main ingredient. Shame Shame. Shrimp cocktail. The sauce was a delight. Spicy enough. I missed, when it was usually served in a big glass of ice. Creamed spinach for 10 bucks I should have a BIGGER portion. The ingredients are inexpensive enough. Filet Mignon served on a sizzling hot plate , cooked to perfection.... MMMMM good. The dessert, just enough to open a belt notch.
Overall a good dining experience. When with companions, no dine and dash, you savor the moments of the taste buds.

Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant

Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant, Pondella Rd., North Fort Myers, FL. Here is my 2 cents on the food and chit chat. The food. WOW everything is house made and fresh. The chili rellenos is the best I have had since leaving California. The daily made salsa is wonderful. Flavorful...I would like it more caliente but it is designed for the wimps of florida.
Reasonable prices good portions and excellent service.
A must try for authentic food

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La Bodeguita del Medio de Cape Coral

La Bodeguita del Medio Cape Coral, NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chit chat.
Chit chat.... I have no idea what I ate. I know it was chicken with a red sauce and onions. Plus some fried plantains with garlic. It was ok but never more. Why you ponder? NO ONE spoke ENGLISH and the menu was in spanish. With terrible english translation. It was 12pm on a sunday. The owner/cook and wife/server was the only folks there. Owner was very nice but english limited.
I did have a fresh squeeze lemonade with frothy ice. Perfect between sweet and tart. It seems like a good place with potential BUT DO NOT GO unless you have a spanish translator.

Oh yes when you leave you can only turn right on pine island. I searched around for other routes. NONE..