A Key West Original – Kino’s Sandal Factory
If you live in Key West you probably own a pair of Kino’s sandals. Having a pair of Kino’s is almost like belonging to a secret club because you won’t find these sandals anywhere else in the world. Kino’s Factory founder Roberto Lopez was a Cuban immigrant who made shoes in his homeland. After arriving […]
Casa Antigua and Ernest Hemingway
If you are like most people, you know that Ernest Hemingway called Key West home for many years. But did you know what drew him to Key West in the first place? Hemingway friend and fellow writer John dos Passos encouraged him to visit the island for its interesting people and great fishing. And that […]
Two Friends Patio | Review
Located on Front Street, two friends patio has been around since 1967. It has a very old Florida feel to it with casual dining available inside and outside. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and my friend Pam and I headed over there for breakfast. We opted to sit outside because it was still early […]
Duetto Gelato and Pizza | Review
After watching the first part of the Papa look-a-like context, my husband and I along with our friend Tommy headed just down Greene Street looking for a bite to eat as we were all famished after a long day. We stumbled into Duetto which is a tiny little pizzeria about a block from Sloppy Joe’s, and […]
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 […]
Salute! | Review
Salute! is a little Italian restaurant right on Higgs Beach. It has been a favorite spot of mine ever since I moved here because of the view as well as for the laid back atmosphere and good food. Recently it was bought by the owners of Blue Heaven, so we went back for lunch yesterday […]
White Tarpon Deli | Review
After an intense morning at spin class, my friend Pam and I were in much need of some coffee and nourishment, so we headed over to the White Tarpon for some breakfast. Located at the A&B Marina, 700 Front Street, you can grab a bite to go or you can sit at one of the […]
Key West Historic Markers
For all of those history buffs out there, Key West has a very long and rich history. And if you are visiting the island, you should really take a self guided history tour via the Historic Markers. All around the island at different historical locations you will find markers, or plaques, with a short story […]
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 […]
Lobsterfest 2013
With Memorial Day upon us, summer is now knocking on our door. And one of the best things about summer in Key West is the opening of lobster season which is celebrated through Lobsterfest, the biggest event of the summer! August 8 through the 11th, lobster lovers will come to Key West by the thousands […]
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant | Review
Located on Simonton Street, Abbondanza is a family style Italian restaurant. The building is made up of several conch cottages that have been connected. While charming, the tables are small and tight if you are a tall person. Even me at 5’4 felt a bit squished. My husband and I had dinner here the other […]
My Visit to the Oldest House in Key West
The Oldest House in Key West, and all of South Florida for that matter, was originally located on Whitehead Street when it was built in the 1820’s by a ship’s carpenter using cedar and pine. But in 1829 the house was moved to its current Duval Street location using logs and donkeys to pull the house! […]