Well-known Southwest Florida restaurant owner retires, sells three brands

One of the more prominent restaurateurs in Southwest Florida, Skip Quillen, has retired and sold his ownership in the Culinary Concepts restaurant group to another well-known brand. 

The buyer is Phelan Family Brands, which owns eight concepts, including Pinchers, Deep Lagoon Seafood and Texas Tony’s Rib & Brewhouse.  

Financial terms of the sale weren't disclosed. The four Culinary Concepts locations — Chops City Grill, Pazzo! Cucina Italiana  and Yabba Island Grill on Fifth Avenue South in Naples and Chops City Grill in Bonita Springs — will continue to be “managed by current staff and changes in operations are not expected,” a release on the sale states.