Christmas Dinner in Key West, 2018

Christmas Papas Pilar

Christmas is upon us, and while gifts and giving may be the part of the holiday that we all get caught up in, food is also a big part of this day. If you are staying in Key West for the holidays, many restaurants will be opened on Christmas Day. But reservations are required and […]

Christmas in Key West, 2018

key west Christmas lights

Christmas is almost here! If you are going to be spending the holiday season in Key West, there are so many things to do to celebrate all month long with the Key West Holiday Fest! HOLIDAY EVENTS November 21, 2018  “Lighting of the Key West “Harbor Walk of Lights” – Kick off the season with the […]

Grain & Berry

Grain and Berry Acai bowl at Grain and 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 before at the Overseas Market on Roosevelt Blvd. We decided to go the next day […]

Spencer’s by the Sea at the Reach Resort: Review

Reach Resort Key West Spencers by the Sea Prime Rib

Key West’s Reach Resort has been around for many years, but the headline restaurant changes every few years. I remember it being Shula’s, Strip, and now Spencer’s. I guess that they like to stick with the letter “S.” Since I had not been there since it had become Spencer’s, my husband and I decided to go […]

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

first flight restaurant and bar key west

My husband and I had some business downtown to deal with the other day, and being close to dinner time, we decided to grab a bite someplace. Since we on Whitehead Street and had not been to Kelly’s Caribbean since it changed hands and became First Flight, we decided to give it a try. When […]

Key Largo Fisheries: Restaurant Review

blackened snapper fish sandwich at key largo fisheries restaurant

When we typically drive to and fro the mainland, it is the middle of the night to avoid traffic. But we actually drove back into the Florida Keys in the daylight the other day.   And since I really did not want to make dinner after driving all day, we decided to stop in Key […]

Key West Thanksgiving 2018

Thanksgiving Dinner

For years, Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday! It combines family and friends  along with delicious food. If you plan to be in Key West this year, you can forget about all of the cooking and clean up because many local restaurants will be happy to do that for you! Below is our list […]

Key West Boat Races

Key West Boat Races

2018 Key West World Championship Boat Races Event Schedule Things To Do and how to watch The Races. ABOUT The 2018 World Championship Races for Super Boat International start in Key West on November 4th. Not only is it exciting to view the races, but my favorite part is watching the boats paraded down Duval […]

Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point

The Southernmost Point Buoy is a concrete monument anchored to the ground  at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida. It marks the southernmost point of the continental United States. Technically, the most southern point of the island is about 900 feet away. But , as it is located on […]

Key West Wedding Venues

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Destination weddings are very popular! Many couples come to Key West for that special day to join their lives together. Below are a list of different island wedding venues, everything from resorts and restaurants to beaches and boats. Whatever your dream wedding is, Key West has the perfect spot for you! If you want a […]

The Green Pineapple Wellness Center

Green Pineapple Wellness Center Cafe

To paraphrase Rupert Holmes, I may not be into yoga, but I do still like stopping by the Green Pineapple Wellness Center on Duval Street on occasion. This space is not only a yoga studio, but it also boasts a boutique, a cafe and a spa. The idea of the Green Pineapple is to live […]

Key West Brunch Series: Ocean Grill

I have had dinner at the Ocean Grill several times, but a few of us decided to try out their brunch a couple of days ago.  Served daily from 9am until 3:30pm, they have a pretty extensive menu, including bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s for under $8. Suffice it to say, we had a difficult […]