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Kojin Noodle Bar, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:59:04 +0000

The large, on the wall version of the tiny menu

Kojin Noodle Bar occupies a tiny space on Southard Street. Formerly, for about five minutes, it was a wing place, which I never had the chance to try. Oh well. Fortunately something good has moved in, and it is the neighbor everyone wants: low key and . . . → Read More: Kojin Noodle Bar, Key West

Key West Food and Wine Festival: Wine Dinner at The Flaming Buoy

FL Keys Girl — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:40:20 +0000

The line up

It is no secret that The Flaming Buoy is one of my favorite restaurants. Just the other day, as we were sitting outside eating, a friend passed by, saw us and said, “Hmmm…. every time I eat here, I always see you.” That is because we eat there all the time. It’s great. . . . → Read More: Key West Food and Wine Festival: Wine Dinner at The Flaming Buoy

Emilio’s Trattoria, Bal Harbour, FL

FL Keys Girl — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:20 +0000

Bruschetta

Emilio’s Trattoria is the newest restaurant from the folks that opened Cafe Ragazzi in Surfside many years ago. The interior is clean, modern and beautiful. Of course, I have the same pendant lights in my house, so it is definitely my taste. The thing I loved most about Cafe Ragazzi were the pastas. Homemade noodles, . . . → Read More: Emilio’s Trattoria, Bal Harbour, FL

Pepe’s, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:21 +0000

Pepe’s is the oldest restaurant in Key West, and from the outside, it looks like it. Opened in 1909, Pepe’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year. Seven days a week, 365 days a year. That is a lot of eggs, Bloody Mary’s and fish sandwiches. The inside is definitely old school, but . . . → Read More: Pepe’s, Key West

Luigi’s Secret Recipes, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:57:44 +0000

On the heels of Vito’s opening, we have yet another Italian pizza joint in town. Luigi’s, however, is more take out than eat-in, although I’ve been told of customers who have sat on the floor to eat. The place has no tables (yet… a table or two are in the works) and is open, with delivery . . . → Read More: Luigi’s Secret Recipes, Key West

2¢, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:59:02 +0000

Rumors abounded over what would open on Applerouth Lane, in the former home of Ilona’s. (OK, so maybe not exactly rumors… when I met the chef and one of the owners one evening at the Orchid Bar, he mentioned the forthcoming gastropub.) I broke my first rule of new restaurants - let them work out the . . . → Read More: 2¢, Key West

Little Palm Island

FL Keys Girl — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:01:45 +0000

Little Palm Island is the place people dream of when they picture the idyllic Florida Keys. Secluded and three miles off the coast, Little Palm Island is only accessible by boat. We arrived at the ferry parking lot and were greeted warmly by the attendant. After about three minutes we were escorted to the boat with . . . → Read More: Little Palm Island

Vito’s Piazza, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:35:37 +0000

Vito’s is on White Street, across from Sandy’s Cafe, and off the normal tourist path. Housed in a location that has seen several different incarnations in recent years, Vito’s is the newest Italian pizza joint on the scene. I wanted to try it the minute I saw they were open. I knew from past inhabitants of . . . → Read More: Vito’s Piazza, Key West

Paseo, Key West

FL Keys Girl — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:23:06 +0000

On the corner of Eaton Street and Grinnell, in the former home of Paradise Cafe, sits the new Paseo. You won’t find a fancy sign or any other indication that what exists inside is truly sensational, but it is. The owner of Paseo is so secretive, he comes in to make the sauces when they are . . . → Read More: Paseo, Key West

Fratelli La Bufala, Miami Beach

FL Keys Girl — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:14:42 +0000

Once we decided that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon just was not happening for us last weekend, I thought that the least I could do is get a good lunch out of the deal. I had to go to South Beach that day to check on a hotel for a client, so we picked up our . . . → Read More: Fratelli La Bufala, Miami Beach