Benihana | Review
Last night we had dinner with some friends at Benihana. In case you are unfamiliar with this chain, it is a Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant, known both for its food and the entertainment of the chefs preparing the food right in front of you. We arrived at 6pm without reservations, and while the restaurant […]
Blue Heaven | Review
“Radar” Rob, Indiana Bones and I headed downtown this afternoon to grab lunch at Blue Heaven. Neither of us had been there in awhile so were were really looking forward to it. Finding parking nearby is a real pain. We ended up parking in a lot a couple of blocks away for $10, but I […]
Key West Christmas Celebrations
December is here and I for one cannot believe that Christmas is already upon us. While Key West may never have a white Christmas, they sure do celebrate the holiday season. What else would you expect from a party town?! Running all month long is the “Bight Before Christmas” Holiday Celebration. During this celebration, you […]
Key West Art
For artists of all kinds, Key West has always been a haven, a place to congregate and be themselves. Live the relaxed island life which in turn inspires their art. All one has to do to see this is true is walk the streets of downtown Key West. With over 40 art galleries on the […]
Hurricane Hole | Review
After picking up my husband and some friends at the airport the other night we stopped by the restaurant at Hurricane Hole Marina for a later bite to eat. In the past, the quality had been wanting, but the restaurant was recently taken over so we thought that we would try it out. When we […]
Key West Road Construction
Visitors to Key West will find that the Florida Department of Transportation has started a roadway improvement project on North Roosevelt Blvd. If you are not super familiar with our roads, you may have some issues trying to get where you are going due to road closures and changing traffic patterns. You should allow a […]
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 […]
Key West Boat Races Finale
As I was driving in to work today and watched one big, beautiful race boat after another being trailered up US 1, I was reminded that the world championship races for Superboat International have come to a close. My husband, Steven, and I saw the boats on parade on Sunday, November 4th. This was a […]
Fishing and Key West
Just about everybody who comes down to Key West wants to do some fishing. What many people don’t know is what type of fishing they want to do. Yes, there are many different types of fishing charters for all budgets, experience levels, interests, and constitutions. Private Charters are charters that you and your group go […]
Key West Fishing Tournament Comes to a Close
This month ends the eight month long competition which started in March. The Key West Fishing Tournament, now in its 47th year, is open to the general public, both visitors and residents. At no cost, anglers can enter their catch at a certified tournament weigh station, each entry receiving a catch certificate. This year the […]
Origami | Restaurant Review
My husband and I decided to take the motorcycle downtown this past Saturday night on the spur of the moment. When we made it downtown we decided to get a bite to eat somewhere. I suggest sushi at Origami located in Duval Square. They have parking and outdoor seating and the weather was just perfect. […]
Key West Doctors
So you are on vacation in Key West. One would not think that they would need a doctor, but you never know what can happen. Unfortunately, people do sometimes get sick or hurt while on vacation. I myself came down with the chicken pox on a vacation as a kid and had to see a […]