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INSIDE WEEK OF MARCH 15-21, 2018 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. 2, No. 50 • FREE It’s aboutabout time time to to Food tours Key West native Analise Smith is figure outout where where the creator and owner of Key West Food Tours. A13 you’reyoyo getting Cuisine Smokin Tuna’s new chef, Henry Christian. A20 ALONE HOME BY LAURA RICHARDSON AT , SAT Florida Weekly Correspondent, TOO YOU F Valentine’s Day watching ON the Winter Olympics and tak- ing down a bottle of pinot noir (or two), St. Patrick’s Day prob- Arts ably couldn’t come soon enough. SALT Gallery features two artists What better way to recover from in March. A18 I the stressful December-FebruarySEE FACED, A10 holiday season with yet more festivi- Duval Central debuts on Duval Street BY LAURA RICHARDSON chorus of sorority girls screaming along to Florida Weekly Correspondent “Don’t Stop Believin’.” As I often do, I put my head down and sped up my pace, mak- Early on a Tuesday evening I strolled ing a beeline for my dinner date when I was down the 200 block of Duval Street, the stopped in my tracks by a smoky rendition stretch of our main drag most often aban- of Tom Petty’s “Breakdown” spliced with doned by locals this time of year as a tem- “Hit the Road Jack” spilling out onto the porary sacrifice to the Spring Break gods street. The sound was so compelling pass- until the streets are once again clear of ersby had begun to gather in the doorway shirtless man children and we can go back to listen to the magic emanating from the Bartender of the Week to hearing our favorite bands play at Rick’s, open windows. The 200 Block According to Irish Kevin’s and Sloppy Joe’s without a SEE DUVAL, A14 Joanne. A6 A2 WEEK OF MARCH 15-21, 2018 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Editor Owen Killian The most traveled and visible street wife Lillah. The current building was rim-job. Lick it good. [email protected] in Key West is only the beginning, the built in 1894. Publisher surface, of what the town has to offer. Deuces “Off the Hook” Grill, 728 Niall Geoghegan Ask the locals about their favorite spots, The Reverend Long organized the Simonton St. 305-414-8428; www. [email protected] stroll through quiet neighborhoods or Bethel A.M.E Church in 1870 at 712 offthehookkeywest.com. Tucked in down alleyways off Duval and you’ll Duval St. It was destroyed by a fire in a quiet neighborhood, Off the Hook begin to dive deeper into the quieter, 1922 and the congregation then moved serves breakfast and lunch, but the cre- Reporters more diverse and less readily apparent to the corner of Thomas St. and Truman ative and well-executed dinner menu Bucky Montgomery offerings. Here are nine spots that you Avenue. The building features masonry featuring fresh seafood is especially Laura Richardson might not see at first glance. walls, twin towers in front and pointed- enticing. Grouper in a French bouilla- Jennifer White arch windows reminiscent of the Gothic baisse broth, Fish and Chips featuring Presentation Editor The Café, 509 Southard St. 305-296- Revival Style. mahi-mahi, and slow roasted Jamaican Eric Raddatz 5515; www.thecafekw.com. This cozy, Jerk chicken thighs are recommend- [email protected] innovative restaurant has been redefin- Key West Island Bookstore, 513 ed along with dark chocolate covered ing vegetarian cuisine for over 13 years. Fleming St. www.Keywestisland- banana bread for dessert. The Duck Assistant Presentation Editor With a warm Bohemian décor that books.com, 305-294-2904. This BLT pizza is also delicious. It’s a small Hannah Kruse includes local art adorning the walls, its decades-old boutique bookstore offers a space so reservations are recommend- menu offers a variety of options to suit surprisingly varied wealth of current and ed. Production Manager all tastes along with craft beers, organic used titles, from best sellers to rare titles. Alisa Bowman wines and an array of sangria flavors Often open late it’s an inviting place to La Rubia Fine Hats, 510 Fleming St. [email protected] plus fresh juices, flavored house-made browse among the crowded stacks. 305-296-6059; www.larubiakeywest. tonics or Café kombucha on tap. Omni- com. The Florida Keys’ only importer Graphic Designers vores will appreciate seafood dishes like Cuban Coffee Queen, 284 Marga- of authentic Panama hats. The owners Chris Andruskiewicz blackened mahi-mahi and P.E.I. mussels. ret St. 305-292-4747; www.cubancof- developed this boutique to carry on the Paul Heinrich • Scott Sleeper The famous veggie burger is not to be feequeen.com. The strong Cuban cof- centuries-old tradition of hand weaving missed along with the falafel, house-made fee at this hole in the wall is also rich in hats, which come from Ecuador and not Circulation Manager spring rolls, quinoa and avocado salad, Key West heritage. A Café Con Leche Panama, by the way. There are styles Michael Gagliardi stir-fries or fresh fish chimichurri tacos. paired with a classic Cuban sandwich or for both men and women in a wide [email protected] Finish with vegan key lime cheesecake some Havana rice and beans will keep array of colors and weaves. They also Business Office Manager or vegan carrot cake. Everything is made you going long into a Key West night. offer a nice selection of wearable, fair Kelli Carico from scratch, so be sure to check out the trade crafts such as jewelry, ikat wraps nightly specials. The Café also has an Better than Sex, 926 Simonton and shigra bags. extensive weekend brunch menu with St. 305-296-8102; www.betterthan- Published by bottomless mimosas. Grab a comfy, color- sexkeywest.com). A great place for Little Pearl, 632 Olivia St. 305- Florida Media Group LLC ful seat in front of the window, or opt for couples. Swing by this dessert only, 204-4762; www.littlepearlkeywest. 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 takeout. They even deliver. adults only restaurant late in the eve- com. Nestled in the heart of Old Town 305.363.1310 ning. Indulge your senses with choc- Key West and away from the bustling www.FloridaWeekly.com Cornish Memorial African Meth- olate-dipped wine glasses and cheeky, downtown streets sits an excellent spot odist Episcopal Zion Church, 702 homemade desserts and beverages such for fresh local catch and innovative Whitehead St. Established in 1864 by as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in a cuisine with a tropical twist. It’s new, Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly are copyright 2017 former slave Sandy Cornish and his tall beer glass with a signature caramel it’s hot and reservations are required. ■ by Florida Media Group, LLC. No portion may be reproduced without the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD BAR WITH COMFORT FOOD TO MAKE YOU HAPPY! A COZY UPSCALE CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR LIQUOR STORE FREE FOOD DELIVERY! LUNCH SPECIALS! 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