Restaurant reviews and dining out in Key West. The good and bad of special events, what not to do, what to do.. where to stay away from and local spots you can go to enjoy a real Key West dining event..
I am Island Genn the original on line Key West concierge. My restaurant reviews are based on my own personal experience when I randomly visit these places with my husband, family or friends. Atmosphere, service, expense vs experience and of course the food are my main focus. I hope you find them informative..

Key West Thanksgiving – 2012

Thanksgiving Dinner
Island Genn with her sister Amy and Indiana Bones with their Thanksgiving Day feast!

See our updated post for Thanksgiving 2015!!

 Key West Thanksgiving Updates… What a great way to spend Thanksgiving. Its warm, the tropics, perfect weather. Great meals with company or family and you are on vacation in Key West. What could be better? Traditional or not.. (turkey or seafood) we will have the  best of what Key West has to offer for Thanksgiving day dinners that you can enjoy with however many are in your group.

AND.. You don’t have to cook! —– Thats Awesome!…

Nov 3rd 2013 — We are waiting to hear back from the restaurants we know, like and trust with their Key West thanksgiving specials for 2013. Stay posted.. Till then.. here is what was being offered last year 2012.

For Key West Accommodations and Activities over the Thanksgiving day holidays here in Key West.. Call Me. I am happy to help.. 1-888-362-3474. Ask for “Island Genn”.. 

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My Dining Pet Peeves: From Point Barrow, Alaska to Key West, Florida

I love going to a good restaurant, and I don’t care if it is fancy or not. Sometimes casual places are just what is called for. But certain things should not happen at any restaurant.

  1. Children screaming
  2. Children running around the dining area
  3. People yelling at each other, especially in a foreign language
  4. Rude and/or absent staff
  5. Bad food

Some of these things are obviously not the fault of the restaurant, but there are things that they can do to fix the problem.

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Worst Coffee in The Florida Keys and Key West

As my readers can probably tell, I am a little bit of a foodie. And I also love my coffee. I guess that is part of growing up in an Italian household. I do not drink it everyday, but when I really feel like having a cup and I don’t feel like making it myself there are a few select places that make a great cup like at Kaya Island Eats, Croissants de France,  or Goldman’s Deli. I am not one of those people that can drink it black. I like mine light, no sugar.  I love American coffee with milk or cream, cappuccinos made with fat free milk and I loved the Cuban cafe con leche.

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