Mar 12, 2018 | Appetizers, Happy Hour, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
So many people had recommended Hurricane Hole and for unknown reasons, we delayed heading over to check it out. Why, who knows. But, let me tell you, it really is the place to experience Key West. Location Located on Stock Island, Hurricane Hole is away from the...
Mar 12, 2018 | Historic Walking Tour
One of the great free things you can do in Key West is walk around and check out the Historic Walking Tour stops. This is another stop along the tour. The Sawyer Navarro home was been moved to its current location from Duval. It was originally built on the corner...
Mar 11, 2018 | Appetizers, Lunch and Dinner, Top Bars, Where to Drink, Where to Eat
Key West is a place at the end of the world. It’s at the end of A1A and the end of the Continental United States. There is a vibe that is Key West. Sloppy Joe’s is iconic Key West. It’s old school, it’s tradition, it’s Key West. They...
Mar 5, 2018 | Historic Walking Tour
One of the things I really love about Key West, is its history. Around every corner as you walk the streets, you find a historic home or a historic building. But, sometimes the surface of a building doesn’t reveal its history. The Old Stone House located at...
Feb 27, 2018 | Lunch and Dinner, Where to Eat
I can’t tell you how many times I walked by this place and didn’t consider stopping. But, once I did, I will certainly be going back for more. El Meson de Pepe is authentic Cuban food in Mallory Square. Did I say Location? El Meson de Pepe is located...
Jan 30, 2018 | Bread, Recipes
This is a great quick bread recipe. Basically four ingredients and you have wonderful, rich bread that goes great with a bowl of chili or stew. This dense bread also makes a great salami sandwich. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar and...
Jan 29, 2018 | Historic Walking Tour
Located at 930 Catherine Street is the Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory building. It’s a nondescript building, which today is being used as a storage warehouse. During the height of the Key West cigar boom it was one of the largest cigar factories on the Island....
Jan 24, 2018 | Breakfast, Coffee, Lunch and Dinner, Where to Eat
I am a coffee freak. I love coffee. Espresso, Cuban, French … you get the idea. Sandy’s Key West is absolutely one of my favorite places in town. Why? So many reasons, but five come to mind. Roosters Yep, I said roosters. I know you can go just...
Jan 16, 2018 | Lunch and Dinner, Where to Eat
Out on Simonton Street, more specifically 1128 Simonton, you will find Bad Boy Burrito Key West. A small walk up window where you can order a tasty lunch, snack or dinner. It’s where magic comes from. Diners, Drive Ins and Dives stopped here, well the old...
Jan 16, 2018 | Chicken, Recipes
If you notice, I have many low carb recipes on this blog. I try to follow a reduced carb diet versus a totally low carb diet. I try to find recipes that offer healthy versions of my favorite foods. Mexican food is certainly one of my favorites. These Cream Cheese...
