March 31, 2023
1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel
239-472-1956
sweetmelissascafe.com/
AWARD: Golden Spoon
Chef Melissa Donahue-Talmage gives beach-goers citified sophistication from New Orleans and Manhattan. She can whip up thyme and mascarpone for scallops and risotto, confit-fried rice for duck breast or squid ink tostadas. As a bonus, all entrees come in half portions. Lunches are smart, cocktails clever and desserts a dream (banana pecan strudel!). Vacationers should go more than once.
