You know how I love to give you stuff, just because you swing by and read my blog? Well, here we go… The 2017 Key West Food and Wine Festival promises all sorts of great activities from wine tastings (duh) to dinners, neighborhood strolls and even a lunch on the beach, […]
A couple of weeks ago, while the dogs were taking me for a walk, my friend Fred (co-owner of The Flaming Buoy) came running out of the restaurant. He shouted from across the street “We’re having a winemaker dinner with the Edi Simcic people. Want to come?” Of course, I don’t […]
One of the most appealing reasons to go on a cruise is also one of the drawbacks. You get to see a lot of places in a short amount of time, with minimal packing and unpacking. On the other hand, you can’t see any place in depth. Or can you? […]
It is always honeymoon season. Weddings are a year-round occurrence, and honeymoons go along with them. I’ve been planning several lately: Europe trips, cruises, Hawaii and more, so I thought it was time to share with you the top tips for planning a marvelous honeymoon.
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar is new on the Key West dining and bar scene, and it seems like it is here to stay. Housed in the former Finnegan’s Wake space, it was something else in between. (I can’t even recall the name of that short-lived place.) Fortunately, it seems like […]
Hurricane Season is the price we pay for balmy winters and year-round sunshine. It is simply part of life in coastal Florida. Fortunately, we have not had a storm in eleven years and many people had become complacent. This week Matthew showed up as an unwelcome guest. He is battering […]
The traditional egg bread served on Friday nights and Jewish holidays has many variations. I’ve taken one for the team and spent months experimenting with challah recipes. I am happy to tell you that I have come up with a great one, so if you are looking for the […]
This Sunday night begins Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. We welcome the year 5777 with gefilte fish and brisket. In honor of Rosh Hashana, our family is all coming to Key West, where we will be joined by friends for many a festive meal. Gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, my […]
Key West’s newest restaurant month is in full force. Wine Dine Key West makes multi-course dining affordable. At $20 for a two-course lunch or $35 for a three-course dinner, the possibilities are astounding. This marks the first year of the event, and with seventeen restaurants participating, it is quickly becoming a […]
Always eager to try new (to me) places, FKGuy and I headed over to Key Plaza Creperie recently. Many Key West restaurants are turning out great crepes, including Le Creperie (I need a return visit since it was sold), Croissants De France, and Key Plaza Creperie. Why so many good […]