Restaurants: 5 deals, 1 concept change, foodie events & celebrations

Atypical food mashups in town increased recently. There’s already Eurasia, the Vietnamese and Italian spot in East Naples. Head uptown for sushi and Italian at the new-ish Giuseppe and the Lion, previously Noodles.

Now a popular lobster roll joint extends its menu with German cuisine. Is it MaineGer? GerMaine?

Elsewhere, there are deals around town including two restaurants where JLB happily spends her own money. We also give you a head start on exquisite Halloween treats that are made locally but garner a lot of press attention across the country so you may want to order early.

Deals too, five to be exact that include two of JLB's top five recommended restaurants.

Schnitzel with your lobster roll?

New signs hanging side by side at Lobster Roll No. 1 at Berkshire Commons now include “Mama Rita’s German Restaurant & Bakery.” The eatery added several hearty German dishes to its menu including spaetzle, potato pancakes, red cabbage, curried bratwurst and a few other items.

And yes, schnitzel too.

According to its website, a third location will debut in Cape Coral.

(7083 Radio Road, Naples; 239-692-8002; naples.lobsterrollsno1.com)

Bits & sips

On Oct. 13 at 4:15 p.m., Ambrosi & Sons hosts an Italian wine tasting featuring estate-bottled vintages from small family producers. Nibbles included. Tickets, a must, are $15 per person and available on its website. Andiamo.

(3910 Domestic Ave., Naples; 239-304-9782; ambrosiandsons.com)

Norman Love launches his annual (and stunning!) Halloween selections on Oct. 16. Buy online or at the signature shops. (Multiple locations; normanloveconfections.com)

Truluck’s honors Breast Cancer Awareness in October with a partnership between J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines for “pairings with purpose.” Purchase a bottle of Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and $20 is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s education and early detection programs; $10 per bottle when ordered to-go.

(698 Fourth Ave. S.; 239-530-3131; trulucks.com)

At Mercato, sales proceeds of The Hampton Social's The Fighter, a specialty $17 cocktail, benefit the American Cancer Society.

(9114 Strada Place, Naples; 239-202-2038; thehamptonsocial.com)

Restaurant deals

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink resumes Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with 25% off through October. Not valid on gift cards, takeout, or other promotions. If you like short ribs, the skillet is a winner.

(849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples; 239-231-4553; seventhsouth.com)

Naples restaurant review: Fuss-free fine dining & sublime cocktails off Fifth Avenue ‒ JLB

Though Sizzle Dining is over, The 239 (another favorite) has two similarly priced prix-fixe specials. At lunch, its three-course $20 deal runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:39 p.m. through October. Owner Steve Sinchek will continue to donate $1 per meal to Blessings in a Backpack. October's dinner deal (weekends too) from 4 to 6 p.m. scores two menu items for $39 and includes a bottle of house Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet or Pinot Noir.

(Mercato Shops: 9108 Strada Place, North Naples; 239-631-1902; the239naples.com)

Through Oct. 29, Bonefish Grill in Bonita’s $46 deal for two includes two salads, two entrées with a side each and a shareable dessert. Beverages, tip and tax not included.

(26381 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 239-390-9208; bonefishgrill.com)

Hooters celebrates 40 years in business Oct. 4 with happy hour specials all day. Items include $10 for six wings with fries, 10-piece Buffalo shrimp at 50% off and one pound of crab legs for $20. Drink deals start at $5 for premium spirits, $3 for beer. The first of the national chain’s locations opened in Clearwater, Florida. (Multiple locations; hooters.com)

Related: Hooters to Margaritaville: National restaurant chains that began in Florida

Chain specials

Carrabba’s Italian Grill celebrates faux holiday National Pasta Month Oct. 29. From Oct. 2-8 is Scampi Damien; Oct. 9 to 15, Shrimp & Chicken Spaghetti Carbonara; Oct. 16-22, Mezzaluna Carrabba; and Oct. 23-29: Pasta Toscana with Chicken. (Multiple locations; carrabbas.com)

What once started as an April Fool’s Day initiative, Culver’s $7.59 CurderBurger returns Oct. 2 through the month or until supplies last. (Multiple locations; culvers.com)

More: Cheese lovers rejoice: The CurderBurger is coming back to Culver's menu for a limited time

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

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