Tag: Key West Restaurants (Page 2/5)

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Thanksgiving in Key West, 2021

Here is some helpful information about spending Thanksgiving in Key West. Someone once said, “the true spirit of Thanksgiving is being grateful; a day to appreciate elastic bands, stretchy pants, and bulky sweaters so that we can overeat in comfort.”…

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Bel Mare – Review

For years, the Commodore was a favorite restaurant of ours, but Covid was the final nail in the coffin of that high end staple of Key West dining. Part of why we enjoyed the Commodore was the food of course,…

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Key West Christmas, 2020

Traditionally, Christmas time in Key West offers many celebrations in addition to beautiful surroundings. In the year of Covid, many of these celebrations have been cancelled. But that does not mean that there will be nothing to do on the…

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Cuban Mix Sandwich at El Siboney in Key West.

The Key West Cuban Mix Sandwich

The origin of the Cuban mix sandwich is a bit unclear. Some food historians believe that the sandwich was actually brought from Cuba to Key West by the cigar workers. Others believe that it was created in Tampa and some…

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Wahlburgers Review

Earlier this month, the famed Wahlberg family opened up their newest burger joint, and it happens to be right here in Key West, Florida. The location is prime, at the Historic Seaport overlooking beautiful boats docked at the harbor. When…

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Key West Waterfront Restaurants

One of the most frequent questions that I get from people visiting Key West is about where to eat. And many times they want to eat out at least one night while taking in the gorgeous water views we have…

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Key West's Reach Resort dock and beach ocean view from resort restaurant.

Four Marlins at the Reach Resort: Review

February 9, 2020 – Since I have lived in the Florida Keys (20+ years now), the restaurant at the Reach Resort has been Shula’s, Strip, Spencer’s and now Four Marlins. They finally broke away from the “S” theme, so hopefully…

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Cuban Mix Sandwich at El Siboney in Key West.

Lunch or Dinner at El Siboney – Two Locations

February 6, 2020 – El Siboney Cuban Restaurant has been around since the 1980’s. Their Catherine Street location in downtown Key West is the original, but a second restaurant opened on Stock Island in the building that was home to…

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Hook and Cook at Ocean’s Edge Restaurant the Yellowfin Bar

February 5, 2020 – Today I headed over to the docks at Oceanside Marina at Ocean’s Edge Resort to meet some clients after their deep sea fishing charter. They wanted a recommendation on where to bring their kingfish, dolphin (aka…

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Quick Lunch at Five Guys in Key West

February 4, 2020 – Key West has no shortage of restaurants, but sometimes just grabbing a quick lunch with the crew is called for. Today, I headed to Five Guys for burgers and fries with a few of the captains…

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Key West Christmas, 2019

Christmas time offers so many celebrations to enjoy here in Key West. Parades, holiday markets, concerts, and food! Typically I am cooking for a big group, but there are some years where I just need to take it easy and…

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Grain and Berry Acai bowl at Grain and berry

Grain & Berry

Talking with my friend Pam the other day, she asked if I had been to Grain and Berry yet. “What the heck is that,” was my response as I had never heard of it. Apparently, it opened just the day…

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