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Top picks Check out our calendar and top picks to do this week. A8-9 ▲ BY LAURA RICHARDSON Celebrat- ing the Florida Weekly Correspondent holidays in Key West HEN MOST PEOPLE THINK OF THE Theater holidays, it’s not typically is always Key West High students to present a unique visions of palm trees and sandy experi- W beaches that dance through “Scenes and Scenarios.” A13 ence. their heads. Alas, “Key West” and “White Christmas” are kind of polar opposites (no Santa-inspired pun intended). But
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Key West Holiday Gift Guide BY LAURA RICHARDSON Key West is a retail desert, there is a vibrant Florida Weekly Correspondent local marketplace overflowing with gift ideas for the budget-conscious to the out- On the surface, shopping options in Key landish spender. From local artisans crafting West are not exactly myriad or varied. T-shirt one-of-a-kind objets d’art to fine wines and shops (with the obligatory “EVERYTHING apparel, Key West has done well to tran- $5!!!!” signs in the windows), stores hawking scend its reputation for all things seedy and lotions and potions of dubious efficacy, and strange. A new generation of stores run by Bartender of the week all manner of trinket and tchotchke peddlers an influx of entrepreneurs who appreciate A glass of wine with Aggie. A6 crowd Duval St, luring unwitting purchas- the distinctive offerings of the Florida Keys ers into emptying their wallets for mass- COURTESY PHOTO SEE GIFT GUIDE, A14 Do you love wine? UVA has a wide selection to produced junk. Though it may seem like choose from. A2 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Editor & Publisher Owen Killian [email protected] An insider’s look at Key West The most traveled and visible street to find with little signage and inside feels Key West night. Account Executive in Key West is only the beginning, the like a world away. The nautical-themed bar ■ Better than Sex 926 Simonton St. Niall Geoghegan surface, of what the town has to offer. is warm and homey. Small and large plates [email protected] 305-296-8102; www.betterthansexkeywest. Ask the locals about their favorite spots, include items such as roasted bone mar- com. A great place for couples. Swing by Reporters stroll through quiet neighborhoods or row and yellowtail snapper. Knowledge- this dessert only, adults only restaurant Bucky Montgomery down alleyways off Duval Street, and you’ll able bartenders mix up craft cocktails such late in the evening. Indulge your senses Laura Richardson begin to dive deeper into the quieter, more as Curse Like a Saler with gin, dolin blanc, with chocolate-dipped wine glasses and Jennifer White diverse and less-readily apparent offerings. agave, basil, mint and grapefruit. Brilliant! cheeky homemade desserts and beverages Here are eight spots that you might not see ■ Cornish Memorial African Meth- such as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in Presentation Editor at first glance. odist Episcopal Zion Church 702 White- a tall beer glass with a signature caramel Eric Raddatz ■ The Café 509 Southard St. 305-296- head St. Established in 1864 by former rim-job. Lick it good. [email protected] 5515; www.thecafekw.com. This cozy, inno- slave Sandy Cornish and his wife, Lillah. ■ Deuces “Off the Hook” Grill 728 vative restaurant has been redefining veg- The current building was built in 1894. Simonton St. 305-414-8428; www.offthe- Assistant Presentation Editor etarian cuisine for over 13 years. With a Hannah Kruse ■ The Reverend Long organized the hookkeywest.com. Tucked into a quiet warm Bohemian décor that includes local Bethel A.M.E Church in 1870 at 712 neighborhood, Off the Hook serves break- art adorning the walls, the menu offers a Duval St. It was destroyed by a fire in fast and lunch, but the creative and well- Production Manager variety of options to suit all tastes along 1922 and the congregation then moved to executed dinner menu featuring fresh sea- Alisa Bowman with craft beers, organic wines and an the corner of Thomas Street and Truman food is especially enticing. Grouper in a [email protected] array of sangria flavors plus fresh juices, Avenue. The building features masonry French bouillabaisse broth, Fish and Chips flavored house-made tonics or cafe kom- walls, twin towers in front and pointed- featuring mahi-mahi, and slow roasted Graphic Designers bucha on tap. Omnivores will appreciate Chris Andruskiewicz arch windows reminiscent of the Gothic Jamaican jerk chicken thighs are recom- seafood dishes such as blackened mahi revival style. mended along with dark chocolate cov- Paul Heinrich • Scott Sleeper mahi and PEI mussels. The famous veggie ■ Key West Island Bookstore 513 ered banana bread for dessert. The Duck Circulation Manager burger is not to be missed along with the BLT pizza is also delicious. It’s a small falafel, house-made spring rolls, quinoa Fleming St. 305-294-2904; www.Keywes- Michael Gagliardi tislandbooks.com. This decades-old bou- space, so reservations are recommended. [email protected] and avocado salad, stir-fries or fresh fish chimichurri tacos. Finish with vegan key tique bookstore offers a surprisingly varied ■ La Rubia Authentic Panama Hats Business Office Manager lime cheesecake or the vegan carrot cake. wealth of current and used titles, from 510 Fleming St. 305-296-6059; www.laru- Kelli Carico Everything is made from scratch, so be best sellers to rare titles. Often open late, biakeywest.com. The Florida Keys’ only sure to check out the nightly specials. it’s an inviting place to browse among the importer of authentic Panama hats. The The Cafe also has an extensive weekend crowded stacks. owners developed this boutique to carry Published by brunch menu with bottomless mimosas. ■ Cuban Coffee Queen 284 Margaret on the centuries-old tradition of hand Florida Media Group LLC St. 305-292-4747; www.cubancoffeequeen. weaving hats, which come from Ecuador, 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 Grab a comfy colorful seat in front of the window or opt for takeout. They deliver. com. The strong Cuban coffee at this hole and not Panama, by the way. There are 305.363.1310 styles for men and women in a wide array ■ 2 Cents Restaurant & Pub 416 Apple- in the wall is also rich in Key West heri- www.FloridaWeekly.com tage. A Café Con Leche paired with a clas- of colors and weaves. They also offer routh Lane, 305-414-8626; www.2centskw. a nice selection of wearable, fair trade com. This restaurant is right behind Leath- sic Cuban sandwich or some Havana rice and beans will keep you going long into a items. ■ Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly are copyright 2017 er Master and just off Duval, but it’s hard by Florida Media Group, LLC. No portion may be reproduced without the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. Bands DJs L L -EAT2AFmE L Shot Specials L UFC Juke Box L L Football L Trivia Frozen Irish Coffee "QQFMSPVUI-BOFt,FZ8FTUtt.BSZ&MMFOT#BSDPN ALL Jingle THE WAY...
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On World AIDS Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at 4:30 p.m., join the Friends of the AIDS Memorial, city and county officials and Key West residents and friends in front of the historic Key West City Hall on White Street. There will be a short candlelight march to the only official AIDS memorial in the United States at Edward B. Knight Pier. The World AIDS Day national theme this year is “Increasing Impact Through Transparency, Accountability, and Part- nerships.” A brief ceremony will start at about 5 p.m. at the Key West AIDS Memo- rial. The program will include featured speaker Joan Higgs, music and the read- ing of names on the memorial. Five new names are being added to the memorial this year. The Key West AIDS Memorial is a tribute to people who have died of AIDS. Their names are inscribed on flat, black granite monuments that are embedded in the walkway approaching White Street Pier on the Atlantic Ocean. The memorial was dedicated 20 years ago on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 1997. It was built with private funds and donated to the city of Key West. At the time of dedication, 730 names were included, listed in random order. In suc- ceeding years, additional names have memorial and to ensure the dignity individuals lost to AIDS, will be on dis- Gato Building and are maintained by the been added. There are now 1,260 names and respect for those whose names are play at the Key West Art and Historical NAMES Project. engraved on the memorial. The Key West engraved there. Society Custom House in a cooperative Following tradition, The Tree of AIDS Memorial is an official city park. Following the ceremony, specific sec- effort between AIDS Help, The Cus- Hope will also be on display at the The memorial is maintained by the tions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt — the toms House, and the Friends of the Customs House for those who want to Friends of the AIDS Memorial, whose 54-ton handmade tapestry that stands AIDS Memorial. The quilt panels were make a donation to AIDS Help, and put mission is to preserve and enhance the as a memorial to more than 96,000 last displayed in Key West in 1995 at the a remembrance note on the tree. ■ A6 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST BARTENDER OF THE WEEK
“At first, I wasn’t really sure what I was doing. Now I really like making drinks, experimenting and learning how recipes make sense once you know the basics. I love getting creative. I love classic cocktails. I loved it from the first time that I did it.”
— Agnese Avotina-Gilbert A glass of wine with Aggie BY JENNIFER WHITE Florida Weekly Correspondent
“Would you like a glass of wine?” Agnese Avotina-Gilbert asks me. I want to tell her that I am good with just ice water, but all it takes is one quick, knowing look sent my way and seconds later I am sipping on a delicious glass of pinot noir and I can’t say that I regret it one bit. Agnese, or Aggie as her regulars like to call her, knew what I wanted before I did, a sign of a great bartender. Great bartending cannot be taught. It is an accumulation of passion, personal- ity and a keen eye for observation. Aggie truly loves bartending at Nine One Five and its upstairs counter-lounge Point 5 located at 915 Duval St., even though the first time that she stepped behind a bar with the official title of bartender was only 2½ months ago. The world of mixology is relatively new and exciting for her. However, she has previ- ous restaurant experience working as a hostess at the Boathouse, 700 Front St., as a server at Ambrosia, 622 Fleming St., and at Alexanders Guesthouse, 1118 Fleming St. “At first, I wasn’t really sure what I was doing,” she admits. “Now I really like making drinks, experimenting and learning how recipes make sense once you know the basics. I love getting cre- ative. I love classic cocktails. I loved it from the first time that I did it.” Aggie was a regular herself at 915 and Point 5 long before she became one of their hardest working employees with a full-time schedule Saturday through Wednesday evenings and a part-time schedule filling in whenever someone needs off. She remembers when Point 5 was just a dark, empty room with a few casual low-top plastic tables and a modest wine and beer selection. Now it is a bustling epicenter for Key West’s in-the-know and who’s who from the bar to the patio to the reinvented living area turned dining room. Behind these walls there have been many memorable dinners fueled by everything from mar- tinis to mojitos and an ever-changing beer list with a “big foreign influence.” By Key West standards, it’s kind of fancy even though it’s a completely relaxed at the same time. Just being here is enough to make you want to celebrate. “It’s definitely fun,” she says. “If any- thing, this is a locals’ place. You know what the customers are going to drink before you know their names.” Some would say that it’s her smile that won her the part. It’s a very honest and genuine one. Some would say she was at the right place at the right time. Some would say it wouldn’t be the same downstairs, or Florida Keys grouper Aggie tells me that she first arrived nor has she lived anywhere else since, without her. Whatever the case, she ceviche and an artisanal cheese plate around eight years ago after her brother, but she hopes to start traveling and is very much admired by appreciative from upstairs. Oskar, shared his thoughts about mov- seeing the rest of the world in the near patrons and maintains a following of Aggie grew up along the Baltic Sea ing to a tiny little island in America and future. people who go to see her on a weekly in Latvia’s capital city, Riga, a place creating a potential home away from “So, what do you like to drink?” I ask basis for a drink or two. she describes as culturally Scandina- home. Apparently, he was talking about her as I take the last couple sips of my “She is sweet to everyone and you can vian with “tall blond women and intro- it for three months straight. At the time, wine. tell right away when you meet her that verted people.” She had a “pretty nor- she had just finished with her university “Well everything, but if I guess if I she has a gigantic heart,” regular Daniel mal childhood” spending summers with studies in history and politics and was had to choose one thing it would be McCurdy says. He can be found here her grandmother and taking three-hour working in a retail store. Convinced by vodka,” she says, “After all, I come from a few times a month laughing and jok- road trips around the country, because her brother, she decided to hop on a vodka country, and a good glass of ing with Aggie while enjoying a Peking that was how long it took in the famous- flight and jump across the ocean. Aggie wine.” ■ duck confit and lobster ravioli from ly small country. had never lived anywhere else before, FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 A7 SALT Gallery presents “Mystical Entities” SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY There is a commonality to Karen’s work that allows the viewer not only insight For the month of December, SALT into Karen’s thought process but also Gallery (830 Fleming St., www.saltisland- allows them to see glimpses of herself provisions.com) will feature “Mystical in each piece. We’re very excited to have Entities”, a new collection of unique Karen show at SALT!” mixed media sculptures by local artist SALT Gallery features an eclectic and Captain Karen Luknis. To celebrate collection of local art, local sea salts, the opening of the show, SALT will be jewelry, pottery, wine, and Florida Keys hosting an opening reception at the gal- honey. Gallery owners Maria Sharpe lery from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1st. and Laura Richardson feature a new art- Karen is a self-taught artist who has ist each month at SALT. Judi’s work will lived in Key West since 1990. In 2014, remain on display until Dec. 31st. For she was the First Place Winner in Mixed more information, call (305) 517-6088 or Media at “From a Woman’s Hand,” a visit www.saltislandprovisions.com. ■ juried showing at the Frangipani Gallery in Key West. Karen was also the recipi- ent of an artist grant from The Ann McKee Artist Foundation in 2015. After the success of her Ann McKee show at The Studios of Key West, the Customs House Museum in Key West added one of Karen’s pieces to their permanent collection — a great honor for an artist living and working in Key West. Karen’s mixed media sculptures are made with vintage tin games, industrial wooden molds, doll heads and parts from the ‘30s and ‘40s, wooden cheese boxes, mirrors, and various metal and wood objects. “I like the look and feel of vin- tage objects,” she describes. “They are rugged and show wear and tear from being in existence for so long. Their Mixed media by KarenLuknis is on display at SALT Gallery in December. imperfections reveal an inner beauty that cannot be contrived or duplicated — the look only comes from being real. They artwork is a metaphorical representa- gallery owner Laura Rich- have, like myself, stood the test of time.” tion of my inner and outer life experi- ardson. “They really make Karen’s work is a whimsical collec- ences,” Karen says. you confront the concept tion of vintage artifacts and ephemera “Karen’s works are dark, deep, whim- of time in a way that forces combined and arranged artfully, each sical, and fun — everything we look you to reflect nostalgically with a unique character of its own. “My for in the art we exhibit at SALT,” says on your own memories.
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SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY offering from David Sloan and Phantom David says he was inspired to compile Press. the book after hearing one too many inac- Key West knowledge is worn like a It contains 500 questions in 50 catego- curate island facts in the local bars. “The badge of honor, but how much do you ries, so you can play and learn or just Best Key West Trivia Book Ever” will be really know about the southernmost city show off with friends. Categories include available at Island Books and other fine in the continental United States? Test pirates, treasure, presidents, TV shows, stores in Key West on Dec. 1 and can your knowledge and prove your prowess famous residents, key lime pie, Captain currently be purchased on Amazon. This with “The Best Key West Trivia Book Tony, Duval Street and Mallory Square. edition has been specially sized to fit Ever.” Space to keep track of your score is in all stockings. For more information, This brain-busting book is the latest included on each page. e-mail [email protected]. ■
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■ Help out in Providing Emergency Vet Care for #KW all pets in Key West and the Lower Keys at the Xena Fund Benefit, Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with music by Patrick and the Swayzees, Sidebar at Aqua, 504 Angela St.
Tuesdays, 6:30 Drag Shows Nightly, 7 and 9 p.m. Karaoke Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. www.Aquakeywest.com Bobby’s Monkey Bar 900 Simonton St. Karaoke - Nightly except Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. Bobby’s Monkey Bar on Facebook Bourbon St. Pub 724 Duval St. Just Jeff (Moss) - Thursdays thru Sun- days, 8 to 10 p.m. Bria - Monday thru Wednesdays 8 to 10 p.m. Ronnie - Mondays thru Wednesdays, 3 to 8 p.m. The Men of Bourbon - Nightly 11.15 www.BourbonSt.pub.com 801 Bourbon Bar 801 Duval St. Drag Shows - Nightly, 9 and 11 p.m. Happy Hour Drag – 5 p.m. Saturdays. Drag Karaoke - 4 p.m. Sundays Messy Mondays with Mulysa - 1 a.m. 12.1 Mondays Fierce and Fabulous/Dragalicious - 1 a.m. Wednesdays www.801bourbon.com Island House 12.3 1129 Fleming St. www.Islandhousekeywest.com ■ Originally La Te Da scheduled for Oct. 6, 1125 Duval St. Randy Roberts - Dec. 2, 9 p.m. this is the rain date 3 Sum - Nov.30, Dec. 1, 2, and 3, 8:30 p.m. ■ Remember those lost for the 2017 Porch Christopher Peterson - Dec. 5, 9 p.m. to AIDS with a candlelight Dave Bootle - Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 8:30 p.m. Pinewood Derby, Tea Dance - Sundays 4 to 6:30 procession and ceremony. Come out and race or www.Lateda.com See the Tree of Hope - AIDS route for your favorite! Memorial Quilt Exhibit Dec. Dec. 3, 5 p.m., The AROUND KEY WEST 1, 7 to 9 p.m., Key West Art Porch, 429 Caroline Ghost Tours and Ghost Hunts and Historical Society, 281 St. Nightly Front St. 301 Whitehead St. and 1102 Duval St. 305-395-1435 www.hauntedkeywest.com ■ A10 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST HOLIDAYS From page 1 while our friends up north are dreaming of sugarplums and freezing their bundled up tushies off, we here in the Florida Keys will be celebrating the season our way — with Conch Train tours (which are basically just an excuse to ooh and aah over Christmas light displays while we get sloshed on a trolley and make up words to Bing Crosby’s greatest holiday hits) and parades and parties galore, sans the winter coats and frigid temps gener- ally associated with the winter season. That’s not to say life on the island is always easy breezy. The truth is, those of us lucky enough to call paradise home have our share of holiday stressors (even tropical island-dwellers have in-laws and get agita over sourcing the perfect gifts), but they pale in comparison to what our friends on the mainland have to suffer through each year. Having to scrape iguana poop off your conch cruis- er (that’s Key West slang for a bicycle) is no picnic, but it sure beats having to scrape off three feet of icy powder from your Arctic incubator of a vehicle. So, if you’re fortunate enough to be joining us for the holidays this year, do yourself a COURTESY PHOTO favor and relax. We’ve got plenty of laid- Key West guest houses are decorated beautifully during the holiday season. back options for those looking to experi- This year’s participating inns — La Te Da ence the holidays island style. Hotel, The Wicker Guesthouse, Weath- When the weather takes a turn for the erstation Inn, Southwinds Motel, La Mer chilly (and for the record, that’s anything and Dewey House Bed & Breakfast on under 75 degrees) in Key West, locals Dec. 8 and The Avalon Bed & Breakfast tend to (grossly) overcompensate for our Hotel, The Mermaid & The Alligator, The climate’s lack of natural holiday décor. Gardens Hotel, Island City House Hotel No snow-covered pine boughs or icicle- and the Key West Butterfly & Nature trimmed eaves ripe for adornment? Easy Conservatory on Dec. 15 — will deliver an — cover your palm trees and hammock eye-watering display and spread of festive with twinkle lights (and toss some on your treats for attendees, who are carted from bike while you’re at it) and have Rudolph place to place via trolley from 6 to 8 p.m. graze among the chickens and stray cats on both nights. The following day, Dec. 9, on the front lawn. Electricity bills begin the fourth annual Parade of Paws SPCA to skyrocket as the competition for best- fundraiser will commence at 10 a.m. on dressed house takes off across town. Higgs Beach. Participants work to secure Conch Train tours start offering special pledges from their friends and family, then cookie-and-cider evening rides through promenade themselves and their dogs Old Town, while down by the bight, a fes- across the beach to vie for the titles of tive Harbor Walk of Lights in late Novem- King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke, and ber signifies that the season has really Duchess. A holiday bazaar held inside the begun in earnest. From here, it’s a packed adjacent dog park will offer food vendors, schedule of parades, concerts, parties, crafts, gifts and entertainment. performances, tours and cinnamon-heavy Those looking to experience a truly drink specials. Here’s what’s on deck: quintessential Key West holiday expe- The holiday giving season kicks off rience should mark their calendars for strong on Dec. 1 with the Holiday Bazaar Dec. 9, then decide whether to watch the to benefit May Sands Montessori School Lighted Boat Parade from land or sea. from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at First Flight Res- Both have their pros and cons, but if funds taurant & Brewery at 301 Whitehead St. aren’t especially tight this year, book the This free event (until you realized you’ve family seats on one of the many charter spent all your rent money on Christmas boats heading out into the harbor, where gifts) will feature Key West’s finest arti- you’ll float amongst the 40 or so decorated sans, festive music and delectable des- vessels, all vying for cash prizes totaling serts and drinks to help evoke the spirit over $20,000. It’s a spectacularly fabu- of the season. The garden at First Flight lous, often tacky display in which the size will be transformed into a winter wonder- and artistic vision of participating vessels land, complete with Key West’s version of forms a massive, twinkly gradient; single- snow and the festive sounds of DJ Chaka, man kayaks blanketed in battery-pow- who will be spinning all of your holiday ered icicle lights go mast-to-mast against favorites (DMX’s version of “Rudolph the massive wooden schooners and elaborate Red-Nosed Reindeer” anyone?). All pro- lighted tableaus depict Santa having trad- ceeds from the bar will benefit May Sands ed in his sleigh for a jet-ski. Montessori School and you’ll sleep easy If you’d prefer to watch the merri- knowing you’re doing your part to “shop ment with your feet firmly planted on the local” when you buy from the local arti- COURTESY PHOTO The annual Christmas tree in Bayview Park. ground, the best place to do so is Schoo- sans on hand. ner Warf Bar, which, in addition to for- That same evening, those in town with to the music. Bonus: most marchers toss your balance between tandem bicycles mally hosting the event, ingratiates itself pets should trek over to the end of Wil- handfuls of candy into the crowd, which lit up like Christmas trees in the middle among fans of limited edition beverages liam Street (on the Schooner Wharf side) is way more delicious than Fantasy Fest of the street. They also should rent their by adding eggnog, hot cider and some to the Pet Pictures with Santa event at 6 beads. You won’t even have to flash any- bicycles a day or two early. There are variation of spiced grog to its bar menu p.m., hosted by local veterinary group All one for those Reese’s. Win/win! plenty of rental companies to go around, for the evening. Animal Clinic. Since one parade is never enough in but if you haven’t been on a bicycle in On Dec. 10 the Key West Theater, Key On Dec. 2, the annual family-friendly Key West, the Lighted Bike Parade kicks over a decade, there’s no shame in renting West United Methodist Church and St. Key West Holiday Parade leaves from off at 5 p.m. the following Wednesday, an adult tricycle. Seriously, they’re great Paul’s Episcopal Church will present their Bayview Park at 7 p.m., winding its way Dec. 6. A seemingly endless number of — all the wind in your hair, none of the Eaton Street Christmas Stroll, an evening down Truman Avenue and Duval Street. bicycles careens through town in a riot horrifying realization that that last glass of music, theater and celebration. This It’s the sort of old-world, small town event of colorful LEDs and glow sticks and of spiked eggnog might have put the nail innovative traveling program for all ages that the whole village comes out for, with maybe an adult beverage or two (hence in your balance’s coffin. will feature classic Christmas carols, a live multi-generational families of Conchs the careening). Out-of-towners should Dec. 8 signals the return of the Holiday nativity, holiday-themed theatrical perfor- (that’s someone born in Key West) lining participate. It’s a truly magical feeling to Historic Inn Tour, a favorite among those mances and more. The festivities begin at the sidewalks to cheer and bounce along find yourself, midweek, trying to keep fans of Key West’s historic architecture. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (at the corner FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 A11 of Duval and Eaton streets) at 5 p.m. and will travel down Eaton to the United Methodist Church, finishing at the Key West Theater. Already renowned as the only program of its kind, the Key West Sheriff’s Animal Farm, where inmates care for seized exot- ic animals and livestock in a facility open to the public twice a month, becomes arguably the most unique holiday event in Key West in December. Cutting its usual bi-monthly visiting hours in half, the farm — whose non-human residents include a sloth, two llamas, rabbits, snakes, horses, hogs and more — will open its doors from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, only. On that day, Santa himself will join the inmates and farm animals for family photographs — perhaps the only day in his career in which he’ll need to compete with a sloth for children’s attention. Having seen first- hand the undeniable charisma of Mo the sloth, it’s clear that Santa will need to bring his A-game to the jailhouse. Dec. 14 marks the beginning of this year’s Key West Burlesque holiday show, aptly titled “Sugar Rum Cherry: A Nut- cracker.” Put on your stockings and pull out your sugarplums for this naughty two- act holiday reverie featuring local favorite burlesque starlets Cheeky Derrière and Moana Amour, and international super- stars Aurora Natrix and Jenna Beth as they visit the land of licentious libations. The show, hosted by the Key West The- ater (512 Eaton St.), begins at 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online at www. thekeywesttheater.com or over the phone at 305-985-0433. ■
COURTESY PHOTOS Top, The lighted bike parade. Bottom left, the lighted boat parade. Bottom right, the Nut- cracker at Tennessee Williams Theater.
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SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY Reilly are currently writing a musical together that Juliet hopes to produce at On Dec. 1-3 at the Key West Theater, the Key West Theater. The duo debuted students from Key West High School the first song from their new show at will perform “Scenes and Scenarios,” the recent High School Variety Show, an innovative evening of scenes, mono- also held at the theater. logues, and more under the direction of Juliet Gray and Alexandra Zeto. “I’m especially looking forward to “I’m especially looking the original scenes written by high school senior McKenzie Copper,” says forward to the original scenes Key West Theater Artistic Director Juliet Gray, who is producing the show written by high school senior through the Key West Theater School McKenzie Copper.” for the Performing Arts. “McKenzie is a great writer and the scenes are so modern, fresh and fun. We — Juliet Gray, Key West Theater are working hard to continue to guide artistic director young writers in their artistic journey and give them a voice by producing “Scenes and Scenarios” cccccccis a their work at the Key West Theater,” fun, original, fast-paced evening that says Juliet. will be staged in the smaller Back Room In addition to McKenzie’s work in area of the Key West Theater. “Scenes and Scenarios,” she and recent “Scenes and Scenarios has been an Key West High School graduate Kate opportunity for the students to work on innovative theater pieces derived from other sources, like monologues from films and television, articles adapted into performance pieces and even pop songs transformed into engaging the- ater,” says Juliet,b “proving that theat- rical inspiration can really come from anywhere.” “Scenes and Scenarios” begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 and Dec. 3 and starts at 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are available at www.thekeywesttheater.com or by calling 305-985-0433. To volunteer or donate to the Key West Theater School for the Performing Arts, contact Juliet at [email protected]. Key West Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible. ■ A14 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST
toy poodles. It’s like slipping into a Twi- eler Abigail Houff and her pieces range light Zone where a shop owner is deter- from simple solitaire pendants to multi- GIFT GUIDE mined to make sure you don’t spend a stone briolette necklaces that explode From page 1 penny more than you should. with color. Abigail’s one-of-a-kind pieces When suggesting why wine is a perfect can also be purchased online at https:// gift for the holidays, Mark exhibits the www.etsy.com/shop/GildedPeach. has rendered the usual stress of holiday same desire to protect invisible, theo- For the Bibliophile - $ gift-giving virtually nonexistent. The pres- retical customers as he does the ones that Key West may be most saliently associ- sure of giving “the perfect gift” is real and stand in his shop and ask him for help. ated with boat captains and unruly spring the quest to find presents for friends and “The average person is going to shop at a breakers but the island has a pretty seri- family that feel authentic and original big box store for wine, and normally short ous literary tradition, having hosted the can feel, at times, more overwhelming -changes themselves on a good quality likes of Tennessee Williams and Ernest than charitable. Of course, you can always bottle,” he says. “By giving a wine that’s Hemingway in their prime. These days, just give a gift card or cash, but we know COURTESY PHOTO not necessarily something the recipient the linguistic mantle has been taken up you’re more creative than that. Just some of the locally produced gifts that has, (you’re) usually upping the quality by homegrown authors and longtime resi- If you’re having trouble deciding what are available at SALT Gallery. of what people normally drink at their dents alike for whom our island home has to get a particularly hard to shop for house.” provided inspiration. One such author is friend or family member, read on for a few The first thing you’ll notice about Mark And if you’re having a total breakdown Arlo Haskell, a native son of Key West outside-the-box suggestions. is that, when asked to recommend a bottle over what wines to pair with your all-over- who left the island to attend college in For The Oenophile - $-$$$ to purchase, he’ll tell you straight away the-place holiday spread, Mark will be the New York and returned years ago with a Mark Gambuzza is one of the more which expensive bottles he feels are sim- oenophilic version of a brown paper bag. renewed appreciation for the multifaceted incomparable characters of Key West. In ply not worth the money — not unless you He’s got plenty of recommendations for history of the Florida Keys. He recently a profession that is typically associated happen to possess a palate so refined as versatile reds, whites, and rosés that will completed his non-fiction book, “The Jews with refinement and delicateness — Mark to make the undertone of smoked hay (is impress even your most snobbish relative. of Key West: Smugglers, Cigar Makers, is a purveyor of fine wines — his tat- that even a thing?) noticeable. In Mark’s Cin cin! and Revolutionaries (1823-1969),” a com- toos and his refusal to participate in the opinion, there’s a bottle of wine for every For the “Shop Local” Enthusiast - prehensive account of Key West’s Jewish usual grandiloquent verbiage employed consumer at every price point. And if $-$$$ community. “The Jews of Key West” is by those whose profession involves ped- you happen to be one of those people for In a dramatic response to the prolif- colorful and accessible and provides an dling expensive fermented grape juice to whom $400 bottles of wine are a no-brain- eration of bargain basement big box stores enlightening perspective on the develop- customers is as refreshing as a glass of er, fear not: Uva’s got you covered as well. and the convenience of Amazon.com, the ment of Key West in its first decade and crisp rosé to the face. Step into his unpre- Breeze into Uva spouting everything gift givers of today are increasingly inter- change of settlement. Interested buyers tentious, sun-soaked shop, Uva (519 Flem- you learned on your last trip to Tuscan ested in bespoke items that reflect a more can purchase Arlo’s debut at Books & ing St.), and you’ll usually find him behind wine country and Mark remains point- creative and thoughtful approach to giv- Books (533 Eaton St.), SALT Gallery (830 the bar, his tatted-up arms and flowing edly unsnobbish, discussing your prefer- ing. If that description fits your charitable Fleming St.) or online at https://www. locks making him appear as though he ences with you instead of making you philosophy, there are a handful of bou- jewsofkeywest.com/. wandered into the wrong bar on the way feel unwelcome or unintelligent. Make no tiques in Key West that will satisfy. SALT For someone who might want a lit- to CBGB. But beneath the tough guy mistake: the man knows his vino, chatting Gallery (830 Fleming St.) features locally tle lighter fare, prolific Key West author exterior lies an uncommonly candid and casually about a particular wine’s unusu- harvested sea salt and honey, as well as David Sloan (notably of “Quit Your Job tolerant mind, one that’s earned Mark and ally lengthy life in an oak barrel as though salt scrub, jewelry, pottery, and art crafted and Move to Key West” and “Roosters are his equally charismatic wife, Dina, a loyal he’s discussing the weather. But whether by local artisans. The gallery also has gor- Assholes” fame) has released his newest cadre of fans who swarm their bar at all it’s the accent, refusal to up-sell, or the geous gift baskets you can fill with your paean to all things Cayo Hueso, “The Best hours of the week. Add in Mark’s unparal- heavy metal music playing quietly in the own choice of goods. Key West Trivia Book Ever.” Test your leled knowledge of the wine he sells and background (did we mention Mark is the If you’re distracted by shiny things, knowledge and prove your prowess with you’ll be mesmerized by his guidance front man for a heavy metal outfit ironi- you’ll have a hard time passing by Gild- 500 questions in 50 categories, including and his thick Long Island accent (OK and cally called Parrothead Massacre?), Mark ed Peach Inspired Jewelry (1114B Tru- pirates, presidents, famous residents and maybe his dimples too if you’re into that exudes the kind of amiability and immedi- man Ave.). Each stunning piece of Gilded key lime pie. And if you’re anything like sort of thing). ate trustworthiness usually reserved for Peach jewelry is handmade by local jew- us, you’ll figure out a way to turn quizzing
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for their vibrantly colorful pottery, which the store’s first iteration on Front St. in they made and displayed in a small studio- 1977. After a jaunt on Duval St., the store slash-gallery on White St. They hosted found its current home at 514 Fleming St., dance parties in the parking lot, curated where it has remained since 1994. The gallery shows of other people’s work, and vibe is decidedly old world nautical, with taught pottery classes on the side. Soon an emphasis on craft and heritage, not the two branched out beyond ceramics, trendiness; you’ll be sorry if you’ve come selling prints and paintings of their own in search of lurid neon polo shirts with alongside their increasingly popular pots, oversized logos or madras pants meant vases, plates and mugs. to signify luxury while hiding a Made in But as their family and their fan base China tag inside the waist. These are heir- continued to expand, the couple found loom clothes, clothes for true Preps — the they needed more space to create and frugal sort who invest in a good pair of display their functional and decorative admittedly expensive loafers they will works; they moved the bulk of their studio then wear for 15 years. to a space closer to home, and signed the Joe Alan Carr and Claude E. Reams Jr., COURTESY PHOTO lease on a sunny gallery on Upper Duval store owners and gurus of all things ele- Jewelry available at Abigail Houff’s Gilded St. in order to better display their finished gantly masculine, understand this brand of Peach Inspired Jewelry. pieces. Though both are deeply involved living better than most. Over the course of in various community programs, schools the store’s nearly 40-year tenure, a clien- one another into a drinking game. David and nonprofit boards, they somehow find tele has emerged that, much like the city Sloan would most definitely approve. time to mingle with customers in their Assortments calls home, defies any typi- “The Best Key West Trivia Book Ever” gray-walled gallery, explaining the sym- cal categorization. There are, of course, can currently be purchased on Amazon. bolism behind some of their more con- the dandies, those meticulously dressed For the Homebody - $-$$ temporary works, or simply basking in the men who appear lab-made in their perfec- Artists Kelly Lever and Adam Rus- glow of the adoring groupies who simply tion. There are also the military fathers sell seem to have the type of life that had to buy another one of the store’s sig- searching for a well-made, timeless dress only exists on television — one so joyful, nature rooster pieces. shirt, or the alternative hipsters looking to generous, and aesthetically pleasing that Key West Pottery’s gallery, located at incorporate a pair of Nantucket reds into you’d fault whatever show they appeared 1203 Duval St., is the perfect place to pick their current zeitgeist. on for being totally bogus. “No one is up a gift that is unique, sustainable, and Possible gifts for the man in your life that good looking AND kind AND cre- above all, beautiful. “The gift of art speaks are abundant: a classic pair of cufflinks, ative AND involved in their community loud. It tells a story, creates a mood, and a cheeky rubberized take on the tradi- AND good at yoga AND has impossibly is a symbol of culture passed down over tional boat shoe, a linen party shirt, a but- polite, meditative children who appear to decades,” says the duo. “Pottery is a fam- tery leather overnight bag. Perhaps most have stepped out of an advertisement for ily heirloom that has witnessed family din- unique is a bottle of one of the store’s GAP Kids’ new surf line,” you would yell ners, morning conversations, after school three in-house colognes, bottles of which at the TV. But the Lever-Russell family snacks, and the occasional road trip. Give have been shipped to discerning fans as are (somewhat maddeningly) as lovely a gift that will last generations, create far away as Egypt. Crafted by a former as they seem — tolerant, goofy, clever, memories, and that speaks volumes.” You Estée Lauder perfumer, the scents are lighthearted, and pacifying in their totally heard them. complex but somehow familiar, evoking innate serenity. They are the stuff of Ins- For the True Gentleman - $$$ memories of salt-brined sailing trips to tagram dreams. After migrating to Key There are men’s stores, and then there’s Cape Code that you never took, but wish West from Ohio, the two artists estab- Assortment Inc., Key West’s iconic mens- you had; with every spritz, the daydream lished their ceramics company, Key West wear boutique that has been the go-to for becomes clearer. Hey, it’s certainly cheap- Pottery, and quickly found a following tastemakers and style influencers since er than a sailboat.
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If you walk by the Green Room on the corner of Duval and Greene streets Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 5 p.m., or Saturday and Sundays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and you hear an obviously talented bluesy, soulful voice belting out everything from Fleetwood Mac to Sher- yl Crow to Otis Redding (and a few of her own songs if the moment allows it), then chances are that you are hearing the intuitively poised voice of Marjory Lee Mitchell. I mean, the girl can sing. She knows just when to hit a note up high or drop it down low. When Marjory is on stage you can tell by her comfort and charisma that she has been doing this since she was just 4 years old. “I was singing before I was talking,” she says. “It’s something that I’ve always loved.” Marjory started playing piano at the age of 5 and added guitar to her rep- ertoire by the age of 8. By 15, she had already performed in several preteen competitions where she displayed her vocal talents, but also included danc- ing in a variety of elaborately decorated uniforms. “I would get a tape measure and go and measure the dimensions of the stage and then I would tape those dimen- sions to my driveway, get out my boom- box and practice dancing in high heels because that is what I had to wear,” she laughs remembering her early days when her sets included the likes of Donna Summers and the Spice Girls. At 16, she switched to the guitar and started stand- ing or sitting instead of dancing, shifting her focus to songwriting instead. Though she majored in music busi- ness with an emphasis on marketing and management, Marjory didn’t have much time for music in school. It would be on from 5:30-9:15 p.m. That makes her one Marjory moved to Key West in June group of fellow Key Westers even though stage where her original sound would busy girl. 2016, but has been coming here as a they were all very far away from home. flourish. First as an ambitious child in her “What inspires you?” I ask her as a vacationer with her family all of her life. Marjory’s history includes opening home town of Fripp Island, S.C., then as a woman goes by walking her dog. She has been performing here in vari- for the likes of Toby Keith, Rodney driven young adult in Nashville and now Puppies” Marjory answers, her big doe- ous establishments such as Little Room Atkins and Eric Paslay and flying over- in Key West, where she has lived for a 1½ like eyes widening in a smile before say- Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., long before she seas to perform for Armed Forces in years. She is one of the handful of musi- ing, “Really anything, any person, music, signed a Monroe County lease. She is Germany, Kosovo, the UK, the Neth- cians in town who is fortuitous enough TV show or a book can inspire me.” now very much a part of the community erlands and Hungary. Marjory has her to be working a full schedule. Besides It could also be Marjory’s honest rela- and like, most of the locals these days, own album on iTunes called “Little her gigs at the Green Room, she is also tionship with music. When I ask her we get caught in a conversation of Hurri- Red Heart.” She is working on her next at Sunset Pier, 0 Duval St., on Fridays to describe what she loves about it, cane Irma and what she did when she got album and is halfway through the song- from 1-4 p.m., closely followed by The she answers, instead, by describing how the news. Marjory made a quick escape writing part. After that, it’s perfecting Gates Hotel, 3824 North Roosevelt from music can be a very emotional thing. to her house in Nashville and gave shel- the chords and then showing it off to the 5-8 p.m. and plays in a trio with Andy “Sometimes we need the music behind ter to another musician and a friend who world. In the meantime, Marjory has her Wescott and Randy Morrow at Sloppy the words to be able to express how we had nowhere else to go. During that time, own website that you can check out at Joe’s, 201 Duval St., every Wednesday are really feeling.” she bonded even more so with a small www.majorylee.com. ■
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where she worked as the bakery school manager at the San Francisco Baking Institute. She knew that this is what she really wanted to do since dropping out of the insurance business and find- ing herself constantly hanging out in the kitchen of one of her friend’s res- taurants, where she was hired to work for a short time. When Joel announced that he wanted to move back to Key West after having lived here about 20 years ago, they decided to combine their dreams and follow them together. Hers of running a bakery and his of com- ing back to the island. Now she brings personality to the front of house and he brings perfectionism to the back of house. The real magic, though, happens at an Although they are the engine that hour that most people associate with runs the show every Tuesday to Sunday sleeping. from 5:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., they con- The flour starts filling the air some- tinue to be thankful for being blessed time in the middle of the night when with the people who help them make New York City-skilled baker Amy their dreams a reality. Chrisogonou arrives to create the daily “It’s the entire team working hard assortment of goods that includes rasp- along with the support of the customers; berry danishes, key lime pie and almond it’s the whole thing coming together,” croissants. Then the cooks take over to Babette says of the secrets to their hum- start preparing the daily soups, salads bled success. “It’s a challenge to work in and sandwiches, including a morning such a small kitchen and try to satisfy “Benedict that is to die for,” as Babette everyone, but when people write a nice says. If there was one thing that regulars review or stop you on the street to thank can’t get enough of, it is the egg cups or you,” she says as the emotions in her “little baskets of puff pastry with bécha- face emphasize how much it means to mel sauce, crème fraîche and a cracked her that people recognize what they are egg on top” that they can often sell out trying to do. She looks happy. “Besides of long before the doors close. the fact that we work like crazy, I love There’s a saying framed on the wall Key West,” she finishes. that Babette says is the perfect way to La Grignote means little bites in describe an experience at La Grignote. French. I realize that yes, it might be a It says, “At La Grignote, you buy more little taboo to tell you exactly whether than a product or service, you buy hun- or not I enjoyed that muffin, but it actu- dreds of failures and experiments. You ally took me six really, really big bites, buy days, weeks, months of frustrations and that, dear readers, is a fact. ■ and also pure moments of joy and hap- piness. You do not buy something to eat, La Grignote you buy a piece of our heart, a piece of 1211 Duval Street our soul, a part of our lives.” 305-916-5445 Babette spent almost eight years in lagrignotecafe.com the culinary oasis of San Francisco, Tuesday - Sunday 7am-5pm A20 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 6, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST LOCAL FOCUS Aubrey Marie: Recipes for a good life BY JENNIFER WHITE Florida Weekly Correspondent
We are sitting in the middle of a tiny oasis, a small lusciously bohemian gar- den that could easily be described as Bali-chic with teak seating and a peace- ful, rhythmic waterfall creating nature’s music. It enhances what is already a beautiful day. Other than the gentle stirring of the water, I hear nothing but silence. Fragrances designed to soothe the soul embrace the air as I talk with Aubrey Otten, the assistant manager of Isle Style. Isle Style is a full-service spa and salon that is also a women’s fashion boutique, although it is contemplating adding a small men’s line. When that occurs, Audrey will be helping owner Annie Oakley with buying a selection of clothing that is not only in season, but that thoughtfully follows the feng shui “color story” of the reception desk and storefront. If you are someone who likes to be pampered with a deep tis- sue or Thai massage, get your nails or hair done, to buy a new outfit including shoes, or to go home with a bottle of fine wine and a gourmet chocolate bar, then look no further than 1204 Simonton St. Aubrey will make sure you are well taken care of. Aubrey is pretty good at taking care of people, actually. She has a moth- erly quality that probably comes from spending so much time babysitting her friends’ children. “I’m like the babysitter for the island,” Aubrey laughs, but then gets a little bit more sentimental when she talks about the three years that she spent teaching the toddler program at Montessori Chil- dren’s School on Varela Street. “I love kids. I love watching them grow up. I taught a group of kids from 18 months until they were 3 years old and saw a lot of growth and change. Some- times, though, I was just helping them blow their nose in the bathroom.” In fact, Aubrey first met her current boss when she was the teacher for her son. One job led to another and she recently celebrated her second year at the “one-stop shop” of self-grooming paradise. Besides babysitting, she also enjoys playing hostess and is well known for her annual, lavishly decadent Thanks- giving party which she starts preparing for a week before the actual dinner. She invites everyone she knows like they are her own family with a come-as- you-go escape winter, Aubrey says she “still I just took a good long look at their chunks so that it breaks up easier open-door policy. Aubrey enjoys hav- misses snow from time to time.” salon menu at www.islestylekeywest. in the food processor. Add in one ing her “girlfriends over for wine and However, as we comfortably sit here com and I think I’m about due for bunch each of sage, rosemary and cooking.” A quick flip through her social in the seclusion of Isle Style, no amount another visit. thyme and pulse till finely chopped, media posts reveals many photos of of frozen rain can compare to the beauty making a compound butter. homemade meals — avocado toast with and tranquility of this lusciously leafy Aubrey’s bacon-wrapped turkey 3. Take your compound butter and cilantro lime sea salt, shaved Brussel garden. It serves as a meeting place for recipe place it under the skin of your sprouts and a tofu sour cream and hot the community where they host their ingredients turkey. Then take your remaining sauce, closely followed by a photo of once-a-year clothing swap, Botox par- Turkey (this is based on a 23-lb bird) bacon and weave it across the baked ziti with mushrooms, sweet Ital- ties or ladies night. With no shortage 2-3 lbs. of thick cut bacon body of the turkey. Making a bacon ian sausage and fresh basil that she grew of detail-driven service, Isle Style has Fresh sage blanket. herself. Not too bad I would say, for an acquired a good number of regulars Fresh rosemary 4. Then place your lemon inside the amateur chef. over the 13 years that is has been open. Fresh thyme turkey along with some onion, “It’s literally what I do all the time,” If you happen to become one of them, 1 lemon cut in half garlic cloves and more fresh herbs. she says. then Aubrey will no doubt get to know 1 onion cut into quarters Sometimes, I even throw in a green In keeping with her giving nature, and your name, what kind of package you Fresh garlic kept whole apple cut in half. since it is the holiday season, she is nice prefer — the transform, the float or the 2 sticks of Butter enough to share with me her famous relax — and can help you pick out your 5. Roast your turkey at 450 degrees turkey recipe that I am happy to pass on next piece of statement jewelry. Directions for 30 minutes then drop the to you as well at the end of this article. “I love the clients here,” she tells me, 1. Rinse your turkey and pat dry with temperature down to 375 for the But first, let’s keep talking about Aubrey. “I’ve gotten to know a lot of people. It’s paper towels. Then carefully separate remaining time based on the size of She grew up in Delton, Mich., but is a really nice group.” the skin from the meat of the turkey your bird. I also make a foil tent to effortlessly content with where she’s “Some people don’t know about the making sure not to rip the skin. put on top periodically so that the at these days. Between the job and boutique, some people don’t know about bacon doesn’t’t burn. 2. In a food processor, combine two the hobbies, she “can’t imagine” living the spa,” Aubrey says. “It’s not only sticks of butter with one package of 6. Take it out of the oven when the anywhere else. While most of us feel a cute little conch house, it’s a whole bacon. I usually cut the bacon into internal temp is 150 and let it sit for extremely lucky that we were able to other world offering so many things.” one hour before carving. ■ KEY WEST FLORIDA WEEKLY REAL ESTATE
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