Blue Zones Project Approved™
Restaurants
Restaurant meals can weigh us down or lift us up. The typical entrée in an American restaurant weighs in at 1,000 calories. For the average adult, eating one meal away from home per week translates to gaining about two additional pounds a year. The Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants below have demonstrated a commitment to offering smarter choices to their customers.
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21 Spices by Chef Asif
Naples, FL, 34112
21 Spices by Chef Asif invites you to join us on an epicurean adventure, an indulgence of flavors, style and artistry, all lovingly and carefully presented for your enjoyment. Explore the diverse flavors of classical Indian cuisine, featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients with a modern presentation, innovative culinary techniques. Our focus is to create a unique “culinary journey” that taps into and encourages the emotion and pleasures of eating while being respectful of authenticity. The menu includes include a wide selection of outstanding biryanis, curries and vegetarian delights, refreshing salads delivered in an artistic fashion, mouthwatering Tandoor-roasted lamb, prawns, fresh fish, chicken, and kabobs flamed in an open-style kitchen. Chef Asif’s delicious homemade chutneys accompany many of their dishes.
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Baleen Naples
Naples, FL, 34108
BALEENnaples, the resort’s signature restaurant, is regarded as among the best fine-dining restaurants in Naples, a city that’s lauded nationwide for its culinary scene. A culinary experience matched only by the view, guests enjoy exquisite views of the beach, the Gulf, and spectacular sunsets. Located adjacent to the resort’s private beach, BALEENnaples offers an experience no other Naples waterfront resort can: toes-in-the-sand dining at select tables on the beach. Being a seafood oriented, oceanfront restaurant, we have always focused on fresh and healthy offerings. With Blue Zone Project, we just took this vision a bit further to be part of a wellness driven, local community that is recognized for its healthy lifestyle. Additionally, we are focused on offering healthier choices and encouraging healthy living with our employees.
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BRK Pizza
Naples, FL, 34109
BRK Pizza is an independent, family owned and operated restaurant that is proud to be part of the Naples Community. Old World Italian tradition is combined with new world technology to create a great tasting fire-roasted gourmet pizza in three minutes, delivered to your table in only six to eight minutes. The "Brick Fired" oven sears in gourmet ingredients and flavors by fire-roasting each pizza at nearly 1,000 degrees. Naples residents can experience BRK Pizza's relaxed fast casual setting with families, friends, and business associates at 6355 Naples Boulevard, in The Boulevard Shoppes, located in front of Costco and Best Buy, directly across the street from the Hollywood 20 Movie Theatre. For more information or to see an online menu, visit brkpizzanaples.com.
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CJ's on the Bay
Marco Island,, FL, 34145
CJ's on the Bay is the gem everyone talks about on Marco Island. Featuring spectacular waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay, CJ's is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Southwest Florida. CJ’s on the Bay now offers a daily chef’s special that is a featured Blue Zones inspired dish in addition to two plant-based dishes on their regular children’s menu and four on the adult menu. The restaurant also features whole wheat and whole grain options, a fruit cup dessert with yogurt and honey and home-made dressings without MSG
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Coast restaurant at The Edgewater Beach Hotel
Naples, FL, 34102
The Edgewater Beach Hotel is the only luxury all-suite hotel on the beach in Naples. The property offers 125 one- and two-bedroom suites, each with living and dining room, fully-equipped kitchen and private balcony or patio. We added Cauliflower Quinoa Cakes as a Blue Zones Project Inspired item on our dining menu and they became an instant success. Guests requested to speak with the chef about the recipe so frequently, we've decided to produce a recipe card for the many patrons who want to make the healthy and delicious item at home.
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Cosmos Ristorante and Pizzeria
Naples, FL, 34102
Cosmos Ristorante and Pizzeria opened in January 2008 by Gianluca and his wife Eva. Gianluca started with a small one room pizzeria with only 24 seats with both himself and his wife in the kitchen and one server. Over the last nine years Cosmos has transformed into 151 seat, full service restaurant with a full bar and over forty employees. Even though Cosmos has grown so much over the years, it still maintains that neighborhood feeling; like you are coming to a friend’s house for dinner. When asked why Cosmos is so popular in Naples, Gianluca explains, “It is because of our impeccable quality, friendly staff, and our make yourself at home feeling. It’s a place where everybody knows each other and if it’s your first time you will leave with a new friend. It’s not just a place to eat; it’s a place to bring your family and friends
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EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill
Immokalee, FL, 34142
The all new EE-TO-LEET-KE Grill features contemporary regional cuisines utilizing the freshest selections of Prime aged beef, fresh seafood, and an array of locally-sourced produce. Their Blue Zones Inspired menu creations include White Bean Hummus, Portobello Mushroom Stacker, their Sweet Potato Parfait and more!
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FiFy's Caribbean Cuisine
Immokalee, FL, 34142
Fify's Caribbean Cuisine offers a fusion of authentic Caribbean flavors. Blue Zones Inspired dishes include Fify's Plantain Bowl, Kreyol Avocado Bowl, Legume & Brown Rice, and Franck's Favorite with is a delicious combination of boiled plantains with sauteed onions and peppers, and a side of black beans in brown rice.
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First Watch Granada Shops
Naples, FL, 34114
First Watch is a high-growth daytime restaurant concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of more than 300 local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch offers traditional favorites, such as pancakes, omelets, sandwiches and salads, alongside specialty items like Quinoa Power Bowls, Avocado Toast and the Chickichanga. First Watch was recognized as Nation’s Restaurant News’ top Consumer Pick in the breakfast category as well as the coffee category for its Project Sunrise coffee program in 2019. It was also named one of TripAdvisor’s Best Restaurant Chains for 2019 and one of Business Intelligence Group’s Best Places to Work in 2018. There are more than 365 First Watch restaurants in 29 states, and the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International, one of the world’s largest private-equity firms.
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Foxfire Restaurant
Naples, FL, 34104
The Foxlair Grille Room serves both lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. It's a favorite place to enjoy lunch after a round of golf or to gather with friends and watch the game of the week. Have lunch or dinner inside or dine on the terrace overlooking the ninth green of our Red course. The Grille Room also features a lite-fare afternoon menu on most days in season.
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Jason's Deli
Naples, FL, 34110
A family-owned deli restaurant chain, Jason's Deli was founded in Beaumont, Texas in 1976 by Joe Tortotice Jr. and now has 280+ locations in 28 states. In 2005, Jason's Deli was the first major restaurant concept to ban artificial trans fats in 28 states. In 2005, Jason's Deli was the first major restaurant concept to ban artificial trans fats in the U.S. and later became the first to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup. At Jason's Deli, regardless if you want gluten-sensitive menu items or vegetarian options, healthy kids' meals, or if you would like to build your own salad at their famous salad bar, you will be delighted by the bigger choices of better food, from healthy to indulgent.
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Juicelation
Naples, FL, 34103
Juicelation, is a 100% organic cold-pressed juice bar, that focuses on providing fresh pressed top quality juices. Their bar now includes a full plant based menu including juices, smoothies, vegan lunches and desserts, and a variety of other treats. Made with local organic ingredients that are a local-vore's dream. Items are packaged in sustainable materials such as glass and compostable plastic to encourage recycling and minimal harm to the environment. Everything on the menu is vegan and made in house.
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Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen
Naples, FL, 34112
Kareem is the Arabic word for "generous" - a perfect reflection of chef Rachid's philosophy and cuisine. Enjoy the generosity of Kareem's Lebanese kitchen through a plethora of delicious flavors. Experience the core value of hospitality, for which the Lebanese culture is well known.
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LuLu B's Diner
Naples, FL, 34110
In the 1960's Lulu and her friends went to "The Grill" after school. They enjoyed shakes, malts, vanilla and cherry cokes and burgers. It was a fun place with lots of wonderful memories. LuLu B's Grill opened in 1997 with the idea of bringing that kind of place to you. Over the years the original concept expanded and in 2018 LuLu B's Diner opened in the Green Tree Center and is the new home of LuLu B's. We serve breakfast and lunch with fast, friendly service and reasonable prices. We call the Diner "Modern Retro" and our goal is to provide you: A Rock'n Good Time, Fabulous Food and the Place to be Forever Cool.
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Mel's Diner Naples
Naples, FL, 34103
Mel’s Diner is a Southwest Florida dining tradition, locally owned and operated since 1989. Serving homemade food with friendly service at prices everyone can afford, we’re known for our old-fashioned, home-cooked favorites, signature sandwiches, famous burgers, sensational salads, and all you can eat fish fry. They now offer a Blue Zones Inspired Menu at the Naples diner, located at 3650 Tamiami Trail North.
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Naples Flatbread Miromar
Estero, FL, 33928
Naples Flatbread started the flatbread craze back in 2009--with bold, sensual flavor combinations served on a house made crust and cooked in a fiery hearth oven. While flatbreads made them famous, they are so much more. Naples Flatbread became a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant by adding five plant-based dishes to their menu, including a hummus plate for children, a spicy quinoa taco, a hummus wrap, a southwest quinoa bowl, and a veggie burger. The restaurant also now offers guests the option to split plates at no added charge to encourage sharing and reasonable portion sizes. For more information, visit NaplesFlatbread.com.
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Old 41 Restaurant
Bonita Springs, FL, 34135
Eleven years ago, Tony Backos brought his 40 years of experience in his family owned restaurants to Southwest Florida when his Family opened Old 41 Restaurant. Since then, the restaurant has gained a loyal following that continues to grow each year. Backos believes that his restaurant's success and longevity is dependent on consistently great home-cooked food and exemplary service. A popular place among the Southwest Florida community, quick and efficient service is a mainstay of this casual restaurant.
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Organically Twisted
Naples, FL, 34105
The mission and vision of Organically Twisted started for the love of people, our earth, life, growing and creating food. Organically Twisted food truck is always on the hunt for positive energy filled, locally run businesses, organic farms, and farmers! This allows us to bring you the freshest, tastiest ingredients.
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Palladio Trattoria
Bonita Springs, FL, 34134
A soul-born with Italian tradition and a passion for cooking, Emanuela Calcara, known to many as Emma wanted to share her childhood memories with introducing her restaurant she opened in 2016, called Palladio, named after the 1600 century architect from her home town in Italy. “Palladio Trattoria has always kept a high standard when it comes to healthy eating. So when we heard about Blue Zone Project we knew it was the right fit for our restaurant. I inherited my father’s passion for food, with a dash of self-respect, balance and a blend of diplomatic attitude. “My desire is to implement a healthy and delicious cuisine for customers with a simple desire to eat well, all of our ingredients are fresh and prepared daily states Emma Calcara, owner.
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Riverwalk at Tin City
Naples, FL, 34102
Overlooking the Gordon River, Riverwalk is part of Naples’ past. Tin City, the quaint shopping area in which we’re located, was built in the 1940’s as a working dock and the site of Doxsee’s Clam Factory. Today, planked floors, maritime artifacts, and handrails and doors carved by artist Clint Beatty echo this rich history. Riverwalk at Tin City fulfilled the Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant criteria by offering healthier menu options, optimizing menus to highlight healthy choices, and making changes to the dining environment. The restaurant added four vegetarian entrees to the adult menu and one to the children’s menu. It also offers smaller portions at reduced prices of some of its most popular dishes. Servers mention the healthy sides first, and diners can choose grilled, blackened, or fried fish. Riverwalk
