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                                      Artisans at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Re-Opens 
                                        With a New Menu!
 The 
                                        Ritz-Carlton, Naples restaurant further 
                                        enhances the dining experience
 NAPLES, FL (November 20, 2006): On Friday, 
                                        November 10, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples 
                                        fine dining restaurant, Artisans re-opened 
                                        from its normal summer closure and unveiled 
                                        a new menu and dining concept of “great 
                                        regional seafood with style" designed 
                                        to enhance the overall guest experience.
 
 “ Our guest feedback showed guests 
                                        wanted more selection and control of choices," 
                                        said director of food and beverage Lawrence 
                                        McFadden. “Our cuisine approach 
                                        will define the sense of place within 
                                        the selections while providing the five-diamond 
                                        service our guests expect from the Ritz-Carlton."
 
 The new menu at Southwest Florida's only 
                                        five-diamond restaurant allows the guest 
                                        to build their meals as they wish based 
                                        on food groupings. Appetizer and entrée 
                                        categories include: lobster, scallops, 
                                        sea bass, snapper, salmon, tuna, poultry 
                                        and beef. Prices will range from $10-$40 
                                        and will be based on items selected and 
                                        portion size.
 
 Artisans is also renowned for its award-winning 
                                        Sunday brunch and will be available once 
                                        again on Sunday, November 19. No significant 
                                        changes have been made to the brunch menu. 
                                        Attire is resort casual, however, jackets 
                                        for men are preferred. No ties required.
 
 The restaurant will be open Wednesday 
                                        through Saturday nights from 6:00-10:00pm 
                                        and then for Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2:30pm. 
                                        While the restaurant will be closed on 
                                        Sunday through Tuesday nights, the restaurant 
                                        and the Private Dining Room will be available 
                                        for private parties and holiday functions.
 
 For reservations, please call (239) 514-6001, 
                                        or for more information go to: www.ritzcarlton.com.
 
 ARTISANS REVISED MENU: November 10, 2006
 *Diners may select half or full portions 
                                        of the following
 
                                         
                                          | Artisan's 
                                            Revised Menu | HALF | FULL |   
                                          | Lobster |  |  |   
                                          | Warm 
                                            Maine Lobster, Fresh Green Salad | 22 | 42 |   
                                          | Lobster 
                                            Bisque, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds | 18 | 28 |   
                                          | Grilled 
                                            Key West Spiny Lobster, Fava Beans 
                                            and Pancetta | 22 | 42 |   
                                          | Scallops |  |  |   
                                          | Ceviche 
                                            of Scallops, Tomato Salad, Cucumber 
                                            Foam | 19 | 33 |   
                                          | Seared 
                                            Scallops, Braised Oxtail, Hearts of 
                                            Palm Puree | 19 | 33 |   
                                          | Maine 
                                            Diver Sea Scallops, Asparagus Tips, 
                                            Toasted Hazelnuts | 20 | 35 |   
                                          | Sea 
                                            Bass Black |  |  |   
                                          | Sea 
                                            Bass, Roasted Salisfy, Black Trumpet 
                                            Mushrooms | 22 | 40 |   
                                          | Pan 
                                            Seared Sea Bass, Ravioli of Leeks, 
                                            Leek Sauce | 18 | 34 |   
                                          | Crispy 
                                            Sea Bass, Tomato, Bouillabaisse Foam | 20 | 36 |   
                                          | Poultry |  |  |   
                                          | Seared 
                                            Squab Breasts, Rabiola Cheese Risotto, 
                                            Peppercorn Sauce | 16 | 32 |   
                                          | Duck 
                                            Leg Confit, Orange Puree, Grand Mariner 
                                            Sauce | 15 | 30 |   
                                          | Crispy 
                                            Peking Duck Breast, Mushrooms, Poached 
                                            Figs | 17 | 34 |   
                                          | Tuna |  |  |   
                                          | Tuna 
                                            Tartar, Fresh Herbs, Extra Virgin 
                                            Olive Oil | 19 | 36 |   
                                          | Seared 
                                            Hamachi Tuna, Confit of Fennel, Fennel 
                                            Pollen | 20 | 40 |   
                                          | Grilled 
                                            Tuna, Florida Sweet Shrimp, Garlic 
                                            and Parsley Sauce | 22 | 42 |   
                                          | Snapper |  |  |   
                                          | Snapper 
                                            Carpaccio, Caperberries, Lemon Zest | 16 | 32 |   
                                          | Yellow 
                                            Tail Snapper, Mushroom Napoleons, 
                                            Mushroom Sauce | 19 | 36 |   
                                          | Crispy 
                                            Snapper, Risotto of Potato, Truffle 
                                            Butter | 19 | 36 |   
                                          | Salmon |  |  |   
                                          | Salmon 
                                            Crudo, Tomato Salad, Bulgarian Caviar | 22 | 44 |   
                                          | Pan 
                                            Seared Salmon, Heirloom Tomato Tartar, 
                                            Gazpacho | 18 | 36 |   
                                          | Scottish 
                                            Salmon, Provencal of Vegetables, Saffron 
                                            Cream Sauce | 18 | 36 |   
                                          | Beef |  |  |   
                                          | Kobe 
                                            Beef Tartar, Aged Parmesan, Poached 
                                            Quail Eggs | 26 | 49 |   
                                          | Snake 
                                            River Kobe Strip Loin, Artisans Potato, 
                                            Truffle Sabayon | 26 | 49 |   
                                          | Grilled 
                                            Skirt Steak, Chimichurri, Porcini 
                                            Confit | 16 | 36 |   
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