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INSIDE WEEK OF JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2018 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. 3, No. 13 • FREE INSIDE: Key TI Lime Festival Bartender of the week A N BR G activities, Meet Saint Paul Murphy. A16 E T schedule. L H A11 E E C The dish KEY We try the Seared Foie Gras at Cafe Marquesa. A17 T LIME l h a e iv 20 st 18 Fe Key Lime Key Lime Festival co- founders David Sloan and Marky Pierson (first BY LAURA RICHARDSON and third from Florida Weekly Correspondent left), society ere in Key West, our passions operations manager Local events are myriad. Tutus, parades, Shawn Cowles Sunday funday, glitter and … Our events calendar is (second from all things Key West. A8 Key lime pie. There are as left) and Exec- H many varieties of Key lime pie utive Director Michael Gieda SEE KEY LIME, A14 with daughter Kaleilee Gieda. Fourth of July celebrations planned around island BY LAURA RICHARDSON of July is always a special time on our little Florida Weekly Correspondent island. Sandwiched smack in the middle of Gay Pride Week in early June and Hemingway Regardless of political affiliation (and let’s Days in late July, Independence Day gives us be honest, I think everyone has already had a way to justify our insatiable need to party enough exposure to the inner workings of our by encouraging us to light off explosives, eat government this year to last a lifetime), when way too many hot dogs (despite what your July rolls around each year everyone’s always growling stomach says, you will never be Joey on board to throw America a birthday party. Chestnut) and get misty-eyed over Old Glo- Local focus To be fair, Key West never turns down an op- ry. If you’re lucky enough to be in Key West portunity to celebrate (e.g., Fantasy Fest, New This duo makes dreams Year’s Eve, any given Tuesday). But the Fourth SEE FOURTH, A14 come true. A6 A2 WEEK OF JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2018 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Editor Owen Killian The most traveled and visible street books.com; 305-294-2904. This [email protected] in Key West is only the beginning, the decades-old boutique bookstore offers a surface, of what the town has to offer. surprisingly varied wealth of current and Publisher Ask the locals about their favorite spots, used titles, from best sellers to rare titles. Niall Geoghegan stroll through quiet neighborhoods or Often open late it’s an inviting place to [email protected] down alleyways off Duval and you’ll browse among the crowded stacks. begin to dive deeper into the quieter, Reporters more diverse and less readily apparent La Rubia Fine Hats-510 Fleming St. Bucky Montgomery offerings. Here are eight spots that you 305-296-6059; www.larubiakeywest. Laura Richardson might not see at first glance. com. The Florida Keys’ only importer Jennifer White of authentic Panama hats. The owners Better than Sex, 926 Simonton developed this boutique to carry on the Presentation Editor St. 305-296-8102; www.betterthan- centuries-old tradition of hand weaving Eric Raddatz sexkeywest.com. A great place for hats, which come from Ecuador and not [email protected] couples. Swing by this dessert only, Panama, by the way. There are styles adults only restaurant late in the eve- COURTESY PHOTO for both men and women in a wide ning. Indulge your senses with choco- The Mellow Café and Gastro Pub is open for array of colors and weaves. They also Production Manager late dipped wine glasses and cheeky, breakfast, lunch and dinner. offer a nice selection of wearable, fair Alisa Bowman homemade desserts and beverages such trade crafts such as jewelry, ikat wraps [email protected] as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in a garet St. 305-292-4747; www.cuban- and shigra bags. tall beer glass with a signature caramel coffeequeen.com. The strong Cuban Graphic Designers rim-job. Lick it good. coffee at this hole in the wall is also rich Little Pearl,632 Olivia St. 305-204- Chris Andruskiewicz in Key West heritage. A Café Con Leche 4762; www.littlepearlkeywest.com. Paul Heinrich Mellow Café and Gastro Pub, 1605 paired with a classic Cuban sandwich or Nestled in the heart of Old Town Key Scott Sleeper Roosevelt Blvd. 305-745-3874; www. some Havana rice and beans will keep West and away from the bustling down- Circulation Manager mellowventureskeywesst.com. you going long into a Key West night. town streets, sits an excellent spot for Michael Gagliardi Located near the water in Old Town fresh local catch and innovative cuisine [email protected] Key West, the café is open for breakfast, Firefly, 223 Petronia St. 305-849- with a tropical twist. It’s new, it’s hot lunch and dinner and offers unique 0104; www.fireflykeywest.com. and reservations are required. Business Office Manager island fare with a mellow atmosphere Being that Key West is home to the Kelli Carico to match. The menu items are crafted southern-most point of the continental Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden, with fresh locally sourced ingredients United States, it’s fitting that the island 518 Elizabeth St. 305-294-0015; www. and include a fresh catch, Havana roast- is home to a very southern-inspired nancyforrester.com/index.html. Published by ed pork, romaine leaf plates and cara- restaurant. Firefly’s plantation-style look Ms. Forrester has a secret, and it’s not Florida Media Group LLC melized banana chocolate tacos. Drink and Southern-inspired cuisine give it her garden, per se: it’s what she keeps 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 options include a large selection of craft the most down-home feel of a culinary there. The longtime environmentalist 305.363.1310 beers, 11 rotating tap beers, wine, house- experience on the island. The shrimp has been caring for orphaned parrots www.FloridaWeekly.com made sangria, and champagne cocktails. and grits, fried chicken dish and bacon- for more than 30 years, and she invites They have a great happy hour daily wrapped meatloaf are a few fan favorites. the public to meet with her uncaged from 5 to 7 p.m. and delivery is available. friends to take pictures, hold them and Key West Island Bookstore, 513 listen as she educates the community Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly are copyright 2017 by Florida Media Group, LLC. No portion may be reproduced without Cuban Coffee Queen, 284 Mar- Fleming St. www.Keywestisland- about her feathered friends. ■ the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. A COZY UPSCALE CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR & LIQUOR STORE OPENING SOON! 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