Veranda hosts Southwest Florida Community Foundation to celebrate Philanthropy Month
Event kicks off seasonal opening of restaurant’s courtyard FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2016) – To kick off Philanthropy Month, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers recently hosted the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s board of trustees and guests. More than 100 guests gathered on the Veranda’s patio courtyard for drinks, appetizers and an […]
Veranda adds new private dining space
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2016) – Just in time for the holiday season, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers has expanded its private dining options. The restaurant recently renovated its small dining room located upstairs over the lounge to include leather club chairs, rich finishes and expanded seating for 22.
Veranda welcomes Daniel Frier as executive chef; Seasoned chef hails from one of the nation’s leading Capital Grille locations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2016) –Daniel Frier has joined the Veranda restaurant as its new executive chef. Frier brings more than two decades of culinary experience to the iconic downtown Fort Myers restaurant. He most recently served as executive chef partner for Capital Grille in Charlotte, N.C., which was named Darden Restaurant’s Diamond Club as […]
Longtime Veranda waiter to retire; Larry Forsyth will retire on March 21 after 27 years at downtown iconic restaurant
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2015) –The Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers is getting ready to say goodbye to one of its longest and most endearing waiters.
Veranda dining reservations now available through OpenTable
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2014) – Reservations for the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers can now be made online or via mobile devices through OpenTable.
The Veranda announces August gift card drawing winner; Shared story garners $100 gift certificate
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2014) – Thirty-six years adds up to a lot of stories and memories. Engagements, weddings, first dates, business negotiations, political fundraisers, anniversaries and much more have all occurred at downtown Fort Myers’ restaurant institution, the Veranda.
The Veranda announces $3,500 winners; Nonprofit and newlyweds share $7,000 grand prize as part of downtown restaurant’s 35th year
Craig Peden with Tracey Galloway and Maureen and Barry Meltzer FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2013) – A local nonprofit and a newly married couple will not be going hungry during the next year thanks to the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers.
The Veranda donates $350 to Harry Chapin Food Bank; $11,200 to be given away during 35th anniversary celebration
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2013) – The Harry Chapin Food Bank recently received $350 from the Veranda in downtown Fort Myers as part of the restaurant’s 35th anniversary celebration.
The Veranda now accepting Thanksgiving reservations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2013) – The Veranda in downtown Fort Myers is now accepting reservations for this year’s Thanksgiving Day.
The Veranda donates $350 to Salvation Army’s Sally’s Café; $11,200 to be given away through monthly drawings through Nov. 1, 2013
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2013) – The Salvation Army’s Sally’s Cafe recently received $350 from the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers as part of its 35th anniversary celebration.