Key West’s Best Key Lime Pie
The exact origins of Key Lime Pie are a little unclear. But, the recipe can be attributed to the Florida Keys in the late 19th century. As far as we can glean, the first mention of this island dessert was via William Curry, Key West’s first millionaire. Traditionally, Key Lime Pie is made from condensed […]
Swim Around Key West
Tomorrow, June 23, 2012 is the 36th Annual Swim Around Key West. This is a 12.5 mile swim, clockwise around the island. Generally the waters are about 85 degrees and relatively shallow. Started in 1977 by Anna Fugina who began swimming to help her recover from injuries obtained in a car accident, this event has […]
Hideaway Cafe | Review
The Hideaway Cafe is located at the Rainbow Bend Resort on Grassy Key. It is seriously hidden away. Unless you knew it was there or you were staying at the resort you would never find it. The resort is an older, but it is right on the beach which is nice, and the view from […]
Key West Fishing Tournament
This year, Dream Catcher Charters is sponsoring the Key West Fishing Tournament, which is an 8 month long competition running from March through November. The tournament, now in its 47th year, is open to anyone, resident or visitor, and all anglers are encouraged to enter their catches. All entries qualify for a prize, and all […]
Michael’s | Review
1/1/20 UPDATE – Michael’s has been permanently closed. Michael’s Restaurant is fine dining Key West style, with indoor and outdoor seating available and a romantic atmosphere. I have reviewed Michael’s in the past but it has been quite awhile. And I am happy to report that not much has changed (that is definitely a good thing!). […]
Key West’s Tropic Cinema Summer Special
Finally, some good news for Keys kids! Every Saturday until school starts in August, Tropic Cinema will be showing a kids’ matinee at 10:30 am. But the really cool part is that the matinees will only cost $1.00 for kids (12 and under) and up to two of their guests. Adults unaccompanied by a child […]
Top Restaurant Picks Lower Keys
NAME ADDRESS / PHONE CUISINE PRICE Bagel Island Coffee & Deli 205 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key / 305-872-9912 Breakfast $ Barracuda Grill 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon / 305-743-3314 Seafood $$ Boondock’s 27205 Overseas Hwy, Ramrod Key / 305-872-4094 American $$ Burdine’s Waterfront Cafe 1200 Oceanview Ave, Marathon / 305-743-9204 American $ China […]
The Importance of Using Sunscreen in Key West
Key West is a hot and sunny island, most of the time at least. I am usually inside at my computer working, so I don’t spend a lot of time outdoors. On Memorial Day weekend I finally took a day off and joined my husband and some friends on a boating excursion. We took a […]
Key West’s 3rd Annual Brewfest
Key West’s 3rd annual BrewFest will be held August 30th to September 3rd. This year’s festival will feature events hosted by local restaurants, bars, and the Southernmost Hotel Collection. BrewFest is an annual event put on by the Southernmost Hotel Collection to raise money for the Key West Sunrise Rotary of the Conch Republic. August […]
Key West Event | 3rd Annual Bacchanalia
For the past couple of years, the biggest foodie event in Key West has been Bacchanalia. This competition of local celebrity chefs benefitting the Darrel Gwynn Foundation allows for celebrity judges, winemakers and journalists to mingle for a good cause. This year, one of the competitors will be celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo from Miami, who […]
Key West Authors
Previously I wrote a blog, Books About Key West. Well, here are some of the more well known authors that have called Key West home at one time or another… Ernest Hemingway Tennessee Williams Annie Dillard Robert Frost Ralph Ellison John Dos Passos Judy Blume Shel Silverstein Elizabeth Bishop
Shor at the Hyatt Resort and Marina | Review
Shor is located at the Hyatt Resort at 601 Front Street in Key West. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. After hearing my friend rave about this place, we decided to try it out for dinner the other night. The nice thing about eating at hotel restaurant is that there is […]