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End of Season

By FL Keys Girl, on September 5th, 2012%

Just a small sampling of the humongous buffet

Sunday night brought one of the most loved parties of the year in Key West: Azur’s annual End Of Season Closing Party. They will only be closed until the beginning of October, but that is no reason not to have a party. Plus, they need to use all of the stuff still in the kitchen. Continue reading End of Season

Tap 42, Fort Lauderdale

By FL Keys Girl, on July 18th, 2012%

I had the opportunity to try Tap 42 for happy hour the other day with my other two-thirds of the 3 Loud Women. We had a long day of meetings and radio interviews, so thought we would end it on a high note. I was looking forward to it, as I had never been there before. Continue reading Tap 42, Fort Lauderdale

Southernmost Beach Cafe

By FL Keys Girl, on May 23rd, 2012%

I still have a bunch of buy-one-get-one-free deals on my Woman’s Club Restaurant Card, so I have been trying to use them. Last week we decided to try Southernmost Beach Cafe. I had only been there for lunch, when the menu consists of mostly burger and nacho type stuff, so I was curious to see what dinner was all about. Continue reading Southernmost Beach Cafe

Florida Keys Girl’s Insider’s Guide to the Keys

By FL Keys Girl, on April 20th, 2012%

I was recently approached by the folks at Cheapflights.com to answer a few questions about the Florida Keys and Key West for their Insider’s Guide to the Keys. Naturally, since I can’t shut up about how great Key West, and all of the Keys are, I answered. At length. Great restaurants? Check. Fun things to do . . . → Read More: Florida Keys Girl’s Insider’s Guide to the Keys

Key West Story, by Rick Skwiot

By FL Keys Girl, on March 23rd, 2012%

Key West Story is the newest book from author Rick Skwiot, and the latest book I have forced upon my book club. I’m glad I did. The book is a great read. Our main character, Con, finds himself in a bit of a bind and needs to make some interesting choices. Continue reading Key West Story, by Rick Skwiot

Kojin Noodle Bar, Key West

By FL Keys Girl, on February 8th, 2012%

: 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 good food. I was excited to hear that a noodle bar had opened, virtually at the same time as 2¢. Could it be? Two new, good places at once? Indeed. Continue reading Kojin Noodle Bar, Key West

2¢, Key West

By FL Keys Girl, on January 4th, 2012%

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 kinks for a few months and see if they survive, then go for a meal - just to check it out. Continue reading 2¢, Key West

Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Key West

By FL Keys Girl, on December 5th, 2011%

Smokin' margaritas

I had been meaning to check out the Smokin‘ Tuna since they opened a couple of months ago, but just did not have the opportunity. Then, last weekend, after I had registered for the Hog‘s Breath 5K, as we were making our way up Duval, we saw a guy outside advertising the Smokin’ Tuna. Normally, I would have ignored him and kept walking, but he said the magic words… “You can bring your dog.” Babka loved the idea. Continue reading Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Key West

Eating Key West

By FL Keys Girl, on November 30th, 2011%

Normally, I review one restaurant or meal at a time. This past weekend, however, deserves a recap of its own. Since my cousin was coming to town and we have many of the same interests, mainly revolving around eating, drinking and a love-hate relationship with running, I planned the eating and drinking (and a little running) tour of Key West. Continue reading Eating Key West

Hog’s Breath Hog Trot 5K

By FL Keys Girl, on November 28th, 2011%

Babka at the Hog's Breath with Alison.

For the past eighteen years the Hog’s Breath has put on the Hog Trot, a Thanksgiving weekend 5K race. This was only my second one. I signed up late, was congested and had both wine and margaritas the night before. There was no way it was going to go well for me. Continue reading Hog’s Breath Hog Trot 5K