FRIDAY FIVE: 5 Local Businesses to Shop During Quarantine
We’re still under the Stay Home Order which means getting creative to keep ourselves and others protected while still supporting the local businesses that make Naples one of the best places to call home! This Friday Five is dedicated to 5 local businesses who are getting creative to keep their business going, provide value for the community, and most importantly, stay safe!
1 Narrative Roasters Coffee
The soon to be new residents of Mercato, I was introduced to Narrative Roasters Coffee while they were serving free coffee at Waterside Shops! As the threat of COVID-19 grew, they closed up their coffee cart which I know devastated their growing fan base. Thankfully, they got creative and now offer FREE contact-less delivery every Monday and Thursday.
Menu:
64OZ "QUARANTINE GROWLER"
64OZ and 128OZ LAVENDER OATMILK LATTE REFILL
64OZ and 128OZ COLD BREW REFILL
12OZ and 5LB RETAIL BAGS
NARRATIVE CAN GLASS
When placing an order, they ask you provide a number they can text once the delivery has been made and if ordering a cold option, to leave a cooler out that they can place it in.
BONUS: The Quarantine Growlers are beautifully designed with calligraphy by @everlovelyletters and can be reused as a water pitcher, vase, and more! For more information and to place an order, CLICK HERE!
2 Paint Naples
While their doors are closed, they are still working to take care of our increasingly expired manicures and pedicures by offering a complimentary gel removal kits to local friends and clients as well as a Zoya's Gelie-Cure system to rescue your quarantine nails PLUS 6 FULL SIZE polishes for just $45 (a $105 value). The Gelie-Cure Quarantine Kit includes: Rescue Serum, Repair Base, Naked Gelie, Clear Shine, Remove, a 3-way nail file, cuticle pusher, lint-free wipes, soak-off nail foils, cotton balls, and a USB powered travel LED light.
Both are being offered for a limited time! To receive your at-home gel removal kit, email them at hello.naples@paintnailbar.com or text the at 239-354-7800 with your name & address! To purchase a Gelie-Cure system, CLICK HERE!
3 Bakery E
Bakery E bravely opening in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and we are so thankful because they gave us yet another take out/delivery option to brighten our days! Delivery is offered 9 AM to 2 PM, daily and pick up is offered 8 AM to 2 PM, daily in Hotel Escalente’s Rotunda.
Please note that if you try Bakery E, you MUST order a Cruffin (cinnamon bun + croissant)!
For more information or to place an order, CLICK HERE.
4 CycleBar
As a member of this studio, I can attest to the dedication they have to helping the community through this unnerving time. Once the non-essential businesses were required to close, Jake and Holly, owners of CycleBar, initiated a plan which included delivering the studio’s bikes to members and offering virtual classes via Zoom.
For those that don’t have a bike, but still want a community to connect with, they are offering other virtual classes such as Bootcamp, Zumba, Tai Chi, Kickboxing, and more. I have loved being able to connect with everyone on a daily basis and honestly can’t believe how much it feels like I am in the studio with everyone in person.
CycleBar is offering unlimited memberships as well as credits. You can call them at (239) 631-2188 or email them at naples@cyclebar.com for more information!
Schedule: CycleBar
5 M&G Farmstand
A favorite healthy spot, M&G Farmstand just announced that they are reopening their doors on Monday, April 20th for prepared meals, baked goods, salad kits, soups, and even essential pantry items. Hours will be Monday-Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
For more information including the release of their menu, follow them on Instagram, @mg_farmstand
And that’s your Friday Five! Next week we will be sharing our five favorite recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby quarantine-style!