Petit Soleil Opens at the Collection on Marco, Adjacent to the Olde Marco Inn

Collection — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:48:38 +0000

This article was posted in the Sun Times, May 17th, 2013. Read their original version here: http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/MARCONEWS/130517025/New-Marco-restaurant-has-soft-opening

New Marco restaurant opens: Bistro Soleil joins ranks of local eateries (video by Quentin Roux/q@misuntimes.com)

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Part of the interior of the new breakfast and lunch eatery at Olde Marco. / Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

Long-time Marco restaurateurs Denis and Lisa Meurgue have opened Petit Soleil, a breakfast and lunch eatery at the Shops of Olde Marco.

It is a spin-off of their established Bistro Soleil, which they have operated at the Old Marco Inn for the past few years.
Like most new restaurants, Petit Soleil opened softly to allow management and staff to tweak any possible kinks, but manager Magdalena Martinez said everything had been pretty smooth since flinging its doors open Wednesday.

The building section was formerly a part of Chef’s Express, and most recently was to have become a fresh market.

“But that didn’t happen,” said Denis Meurgue, who constructed a new kitchen and remodeled the interior to put a personal stamp on the place.

The restaurant is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Watch for a feature story on the restaurant’s summer specials in the May 23 issue of the Sun Times as part of our new series, and see a Chef Denis create a mouthwatering Nicoise salad in a video accompanying this report.

Marco Island number 3 on Trip Advisor’s Top 10 islands list

Collection — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:06:44 +0000

March 26th, 2013

Travel site Trip Advisor announced today the winners of its inaugural Travelers’ Choice Islands awards.

The award was “based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on the site, the awards recognize more than 100 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.,” according to a press release.

“Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From the world famous to the hidden gems, what unifies every award winner is the fantastic feedback from travelers across the globe.”

Top 10 U.S. islands

1. San Juan Island, Washington

2. Kauai, Hawaii

3. Marco Island, Florida

4. Anna Maria Island, Florida

5. Maui, Hawaii

6. Sanibel Island, Florida

7. Chincoteague Island, Virginia

8. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

9. Amelia Island, Florida

10. Key West, Florida

Original Source: Marconews.com