Don Shula was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and won Super Bowl titles in 1972 and 1973. His record as an NFL coach will probably never be surpassed. If the decor of the Naples steak house is any indication, the theme of his restaurants centers around sports memorabilia, with pictures and game balls from the 1972 undefeated season. The rooms all have dark wood paneling and upholstered leather furniture in subdued colors. There are many, many sports photos on the walls of every room. Together, the décor and photos give the restaurant a distinctly masculine ambience. We had our own private dining room and a menu with a choice of entrées.
Our business meeting was concerned mainly with the coming year: our 2017-2018 budget; a schedule for the fall recruitment of Kappa Chi Chapter, Florida Gulf Coast University; and a line-up of very interesting programs for the year to come. Off-season, we will probably meet for a casual luncheon.
After the luncheon, some members went to the Holocaust Museum, which was located a short distance from the hotel. Having begun as a Naples, Florida, middle school classroom exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust, the exhibit was transformed into a museum with a focus on educational activities. The museum houses over 1,000 World War II and Holocaust artifacts and original photographs, many of which have been donated by local survivors and liberators.
The Hilton Hotel in Naples, Florida
The Hilton Porte-cochère
Container gardens lining the curb on the way to the hotel
The side entrance to Shula’s Steak House
Outside entrance to Shula’s Steak House
The Hilton Hotel lobby
Nancy & Judy
A framed photo of a triumphant Don Shula, Miami Dolphins head coach, carried off the field by his players on November 14th, 1993, after beating the Philadelphia Eagles 19-14. The win was Shula's 325th in his career, making him the winningest coach in NFL history. #10 was kicker Pete Stoyanovich.
Restaurant kitchen
Well-stocked restaurant sports bar
Seating in the sports bar area
Restaurant dining room
Restaurant dining room
Our private dining room
An impressive roster of Delta Pi Delta members--all first-round picks
Teddy & Nancy
Teddy, Sandi, our new Recording Secretary, & Darlene
Scottie, Darlene & Sandi
Marjie & Ann
Co-presidents Pat & Margi
An outstanding lineup of Delta Pi Delta members: Nancy, Judy, Shirley, Jackie, Amy, Carolyn, Scottie, Rosemary & Dee
Amy, Jackie & Shirley
Caroline, Rosemary & Dee
Entrée: Grilled chicken breast with pasta, seasoned with shallots and garlic, with boursin cream sauce, mixed with kalamata olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms, garnished with basil
Entrée: Premium black angus beef prime rib served rare au jus with mashed potatoes
Entrée: Pan-seared crab cake with remoulade sauce and lemon garnish and grilled asparagus with balsamic vinaigrette
Key Lime Pie dessert
Judy & Shirley leaving the hotel
Becky at the Holocaust Museum
(no pix allowed inside)
