Naples restaurant news: '80s party, restaurant celebrations, new owners & Christmas in July

Looking to add a little fun to your week? From an '80s-themed party and Christmas in July to delicious Bastille Day celebrations, we have details on where to go and what to know.

Unlike the Go-Go's, our lips aren't sealed.

On another note, who'd have thought variations on wu wu and woo woo would be written two weeks in a row? Definitely not this reporter, but here we go.

Nostalgia nights

The Oasis, Dan and Mike Latino’s new restaurant replacing Pelican Larry’s on Pine Ridge in April, is hosting a 1980s party complete with themed food and drinks on July 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. Think sloppy joes, nachos, deviled eggs and potato skins to pair with classic potent potables like Cosmos and Long Island iced tea. For those holding onto neon off-the-shoulder sweaters from The Limited and scrunchies, which are back in style BTW, this is your night: Don your best accessories and garb from the era for the costume contest prize.

Fun fact: Timelessly trendy espresso martinis and Woo Woo vodka cocktails debuted during this decade.

Save the dates for disco night on Aug. 5 and a 1990s celebration Sept. 8.

(1046 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 239-649-0800; theoasisnaples.com)

Who's new at Su's on Marco?

Kathleeya "Kathy" Chitchop is the new owner of Su’s Garden, which opened in 1982 on Marco Island. Menu emphasis remains Chinese cuisine; expect the name to change to KJ Chinese Bistro & Sushi in the next few months. Classics like honey chicken and General Tso's are staying put; her husband Joe Selerat, the "J" of KJ's, is developing new recipes and will add noodle dishes and sushi to the offerings. Decor details will gradually be refreshed.

Chitchop is also the owner and operator of two Thai Sushi by KJ restaurants located on Marco Island and Fifth Avenue South, where '90s MTV star Pauly Shore ate three days straight when visiting Naples.

(537 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 239-394-4666; susgarden.com)

Bastille Day celebrations

On July 8, Alliance Française de Naples hosts “La Fête Nationale Célébration du 14 Juillet” at Café Normandie. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Pre-paid reservations ($60 for non-members, $55 for members) are required for the three-course prix fixe that includes tax and gratuity and are taken by the Alliance via snail mail, not the restaurant. Visit afnaples.org for details, including dress code.

The French hosts a five-course wine pairing dinner inspired by culinary traditions of Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhone on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. for $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Menu highlights include lamb with mushroom, truffle brie two ways and oysters. Dessert is a lighter touch: “gazpacho des fruits rouges” a sweet soup blending hibiscus, berries, watermelon and plums. For reservations, email marcello@rusticfood.us with Bastille Day in the subject line and party size.

(365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-315-4019; TheFrenchNaples.com)

Sweet 16

BRK Pizza, independently owned and operated by the Trombino family, celebrated 16 years in business on June 25. BRK was the first pizzeria in Naples to earn Blue Zones Project certification. From-scratch offerings include gluten-free, cauliflower and whole-wheat-crusted pies plus plant-based sausage and cheese options.

Via email, Carol Trombino shared that BRK is "incredibly proud to be part of the Naples Community. We look forward to continuing success and expanding our business in the future."

(6355 Naples Blvd., Naples; 239-514-3900; brkpizzanaples.com)

Christmas in July x2

Chef Daniela Craciun, whose name means Christmas in Romanian, is cooking up holiday turkeys and trimmings for pickup at Mercato’s Artisan Market on July 8 and 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Orders must be placed at least four days in advance. Pasta selections like pumpkin-filled spinach ravioli, veggie spreads and other goodies are available. Contact her at daniela@chefdaniela.com or 239-919-0937.

Throughout July, Hooters partners with Collier County's Christmas in July Foundation, helping nearly 2,000 CCPS students who are homeless or at risk of being homeless by collecting school supplies and backpacks from guests who can also sponsor a child's complete backpack for $25. The Foundation's mission is to ensure these students are prepared and proud when returning to school.

(3625 Gateway Lane, Naples; 239-677-4180; hootersflorida.com)

Send news, scoops & deals for editorial consideration by 5 p.m. Friday to diana.biederman@naplesnews.com.

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