Caroline Street Treasures
Everyone who visits Key West knows about Duval Street. In addition to all of the ever changing shops that line Duval Street, it is home to bars like Sloppy Joe’s, restaurants like Banana Cafe, museums like the Oldest House, and art galleries like Wyland. But, the iconic yet lesser known Caroline Street also houses many […]
Pepe’s Cafe Key West – Review
It is a Thursday in September. I am dreaming of turkey. No problem, because every Thursday throughout the year, Pepe’s Cafe offers a Thanksgiving style turkey dinner as a special. Admittedly, it had been awhile since I’d eaten here. But, with new owners and a turkey craving I decided to give it another shot. Established […]
Key West Architecture: Conch Houses
For those in the know of Key West architecture, conch houses are a historic famed style of house built on the island. This is just one of the many things that Key West is known for. A few that come to mind include bars like Sloppy Joe’s, world class fishing, and Ernest Hemingway. But, the […]
Old Town Mexican Cafe – Review
In the mood for Mexican food, my husband and I decided to head downtown to Old Town Mexican Cafe on Duval Street. Not on our regular restaurant rotation, we have eaten here a few times in the past and enjoyed the atmosphere. We were seated immediately and brought over menus and two carafes of water. […]
Bad Boy Burrito – Islamorada: Review
Yesterday, my husband and I had an appointment in Islamorada, so on the way back home to Key West we decided to stop and get a bite to eat. I noticed awhile back on one of my drives through the Keys that there was a Bad Boy Burrito next to the Trading Post. This was […]
Burdines Waterfront: Restaurant Review
While heading up to Duck Key to visit some friends, my husband and I stopped at Burdine’s Waterfront in Marathon for dinner. Tucked away off of the main highway, this is not an easy find for most. But, it is well worth it if you are looking for good, causal waterfront dining in Marathon. This […]
2022 Lobster Mini Season Key West
About Lobster Season Lobster season opens annually on August 6th. However, the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July are known as lobster mini season or sportsman season. This is just a taste of regular lobster season when properly licensed snorkelers and divers are able to take up to six legal lobsters per day in […]
Key West, a Haven for Writers
Ernest Hemingway and Key West are practically synonyms terms. But, he was not the only author to call the island home. While he may be the most celebrated of residents, you may be surprised at how many others that make their living by the pen flock to Key West. The island has been home to […]
Cruising or Day Tripping to Key West?
So, you are visiting Key West on your cruise or simply taking a day trip to the island and have a limited amount of time. Well, one might ask, what to do? While Key West is known as a party town, and grabbing a drink on Duval Street is pretty much a prerequisite for any […]
Twelve Stock Island Restaurants & Food Trucks
Everyone that visits the Florida Keys knows about Key West. But, the island just before you get to Key West proper, aka Stock Island, is booming. And, the island has its fare share of great restaurants. While some have been here for years, others are popping up all of the time. Stock Island Restaurants Chico’s […]
Key West Famous Resident Profile: Judy Blume
Many of us are familiar with author Judy Blume. She has written many well known works including one of my personal favorites, Freckle Juice. Although, her more famous work, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, is now being turned into a Hollywood movie. While Blume was born in New Jersey (just like yours truly), […]
Key West Famous Resident Profile: Tennessee Williams
Many people who visit Key West fall in love with the island. So did famed playwright Tennessee Williams. His first of many visits to the island was in 1941. Rumor has it that he finished writing A Streetcar Named Desire during a stay on Duval Street in 1947. So, it came as no surprise when […]