Martin Dreyfuss
•8/21/2026
Sizzle Dining 2026 kicks off Sept. 1, giving people on the Gulf Coast a chance to get great deals while eating out and supporting local kids getting fed throughout the school year. One of the over 100 restaurants participating is Acqua Bistecca in Bonita Springs. The executive chef and general manager from Acqua Bistecca joined Gulf Coast News at 9 a.m. in the studio with a preview of what they are cooking up in support of local students. Acqua Bistecca is new to Bonita Springs, having just opened in January. The preview is part of ongoing coverage for Sizzle Dining, an event that celebrates culinary talent and community engagement. For every Sizzle Dining meal sold, $1 is donated to Blessings in a Backpack. With over 140 restaurants on board for this year's event, Sizzle Dining is aiming to sell over 100,000 meals this year. You can make reservations on the Sizzle Dining website. WATCH THE FULL SEGMENT ABOVE DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV
