Lolitas Key West Chile con queso
Lolita’s Coastal Cocina
Recently opened at the Opal Key West Resort & Marina, Lolita’s Coastal Cocina menu is filled with Mexican fare and handcrafted cocktails. And, a full tequila and mezcal menu also…
El Meson de Pepe's COMPLETA DE CABALLO GRANDE: Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, and Picadillo
El Meson de Pepe’s: Review
Since 1985, the family run El Meson de Pepe's has been serving Cuban food to residents and visitors of Key West. The restaurant has been at its present location in Mallory…
Key West Sunset Celebration
Each night about two hours before the sunset people gather at Key West's famed Mallory Square for the Sunset Celebration. Here you can watch the sun go down and the…
Cheap Things to Do in Key West
There are so many things to do on our island Paradise, and most of them cost money. But, there are a few things to keep you entertained that will cost…
Key West Food and Wine Festival
January 24th kicks off the 2013 Key West Food & Wine Festival where top chefs and restaurateurs showcase their culinary creativity in a tasty schedule of events for foodies. This…
Twenty Things to Do When Visiting Key West
There are tons of things to see and do while in Key West. Well, here are a few suggestions of things not to be missed that will offer you a true Key West experience.
1. Go out on a fishing charter with Dream Catcher Charters. Key West has some of the best fishing in the world. Flats fishing and offshore fishing trips are available year-round. Species targeted include tarpon, bonefish, permit, jacks, barracudas, sharks, trout, dolphin, snapper, grouper, marlin, sailfish, kingfish, wahoo, and tuna.
2. Visit the Eco Discovery Center. Admission is free and you will learn a lot about the ecosystem of the Florida Keys while having a fun time doing so!
3. Try some Key Lime Pie! There are several places to get a slice of this Key West original, and not one will taste like another. Some of the best on the island are from the Key West Key Lime Pie Company and Blue Heaven restaurant.
Key West: Mallory Square
Mallory Square has been a port for US Navy ships, a cigar roller’s mecca, and a place to buy sponges from the divers who harvested them. Now this famed square is a place to gather nightly and party while you watch the sun go down.
Mallory Square is the center of Key West’s historic waterfront. It is the home of the nightly Sunset Celebration, the Key West Aquarium, the Historical Sculpture Garden, the Key West Shipwreck Historeum, Cayo Hueso Historeum, Sponge Market, Shell Warehouse, and several other shops and restaurants.