Christmas in Key West: 2015
If you are going to be in Key West for Christmas you can still enjoy a wonderful Christmas dinner at one of the many restaurants that will be open for the holiday! Some restaurants will be serving a special dinner in celebration of Christmas while others will be offering their regular menu items. Just make your reservations well […]
Easter Sunday 2015
I really cannot believe that Easter is this Sunday! Where has the time gone? If you are like me and have not made your plans for the holiday yet, here are some ideas for you on where to dine… Bistro Sole will be serving Easter specials along with their regular menu from 10am to 10pm. […]
Key West Christmas Dinner 2014
CHECK OUT CHRISTMAS 2015! Food is always a large part of families celebrating the holidays. And if you are going to be in Key West for Christmas there is nothing to worry about! Many local restaurants will be serving a special dinner in celebration of Christmas. So just make sure that your reservations are made […]
Taste of Key West 2014
We have friends visiting from out of town this week so we decided to give them a real taste of Key West and take them to The Taste of Key West even that was held last night from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. The event benefits AIDS Help and is a huge draw to local and visiting […]
Valentine’s Day in Key West
So you are in Key West on the most romantic day of the year. What to do? Here are a few ideas from a local on how to spend a special day with your partner. Pamper yourself and your amore at one of the many spas on the island with a couples massage. Take a private […]
Christmas in Key West – 2013
CHECK OUT CHRISTMAS 2015! December is here and I for one can hardly believe it! For some, Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the whole year. And while Key West may not be your traditional idea of the picture of Christmas, we sure know how to get into the holiday spirit down […]
Spiny Lobster Season 2013
July 24th and 25th, 2013, which is this Wednesday and Thursday, marks this year’s two-day recreational lobster season, commonly known as mini-season. During this period, recreational snorkelers and divers can take up to six lobsters per day in Monroe County waters. This can be a really fun time on the water, but that fun can […]
Key West Food Critic Mystery Series Books by Lucy Burdette
As some of you may know, I used to teach Language Arts. So of course I love to read all types of literature; everything but manuals and text books pretty much! Obviously, I enjoy classic works by authors such as Shakespeare, Shelley, Hemingway and Vonnegut. But I also love to lose myself in a fun […]
To Tip Or Not To Tip?
Based on the number of times I am asked about this particular subject, I think that tipping etiquette is one of the most confusing things for visitors to our island community to grasp. Some people just don’t know if they are supposed to tip or how much. While tipping is certainly not mandatory in any case, it […]
Square Grouper | Review
Located at MM 22.5 on Cudjoe Key, Square Grouper Bar and Grill has been a favorite restaurant of mine, and many other locals, since its opening. While the bar does not serve liquor, it has a fine list of wines and microbrews, and you will find that the bar is almost always packed with locals […]
Christmas Dinner in Key West
Christmas is less than ten days away! I hope you have your shopping done. And, if you are coming to vacation in Key West over the holidays, I hope that you have made your reservations for Christmas dinner already. Here are some restaurants that are serving a special Christmas dinner, and I will be updating […]
Key West Thanksgiving – 2012
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 […]