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Holiday Winter 2019-2020 Florida's #1 Visitors Guide DESTINATIOlNTM FLORIDA Key West Food & Wine Festival + 57 More Fun Haps! Holiday Shopping Guide The Best of the Keys & Key West LET’S EAT! Restaurants, Recipes, Sample Menus & More FLORIDA KEYS & KEY WEST CSC-Prem-hero LittleSwitzerland_DestinationKeyWest (8x10.75).qxp_Layout 1 9/17/19 12:47 PM Page 1 CSC-Prem-hero LittleSwitzerland_DestinationKeyWest (8x10.75).qxp_Layout 1 9/17/19 12:47 PM Page 1 18-32 What's Up 39-46 Xplore 65-72 Shop DESTINATIOlNTM FLORIDA what’s inside... Florida Keys & Key West Publishers 9 One Isand. One Ocean. One Earth 42 Today’s The Day! Karen L. Davis/Pamela Childs Key West Food &Wine Festival Schedule Key West’s Mel Fisher Museum Comptroller 10 - 12 Top Picks 46 Fins Up! Karen Davis The Best of the Florida Keys & Key West The Keys’ Top 10 Dive Sites Marketing/Creative Director Pamela Childs 12 Trekking the Keys 47 - 61 Good Eats The Florida Keys Sculpture Trail Cool spots to eat, drink and party Art Director/Brand Manager Marsha Michaels 15 Gallery Scene 62 - 63 What’s On The Menu? Account Manager Key West Art Galleries you won’t want to miss Sample menus from the Keys’ top Peter Arnow restaurants 16 - 17 The Keys Southernmost Adventure Contributor Celebration 64 bite Mayor Gonzo Mays Key West Holiday Fest Pecan Crusted Black Grouper recipe from Key West’s acclaimed Tavern N’ Town Photographer At Large 18 - 32 What’s Up Peter Arnow Fun happenings from Key West to Key 65 - 72 Shop Webmaster Largo Where to discover lots of great finds Lance Belew 19 Celebrating Old Key West 66 This Is It! I Love Stock Island Festival The Key’s Genuine Salt Scrub PUBLISHED QUARTERLY P.O. Box 1233, Key West, FL 33041 24 Uncorked! 57 Key West’s Great Little Gem Key Largo/Islamorada Food & Wine Jeff’s Gems Online Edition @ Festival destinationfloridakeys.com 59 - 61 Nest facebook.com/destinationfloridakeys 26 60 Years Old & Still Going Strong Scope out your own home in paradise twittter.com/destinationkeys Key West’s Oldest House Celebration 62 - 64 Sleep Tight destinationflorida.com 29 Key West’s Coolest Cats Recommended Lodging Properties Sunday Jazz In The Garden To become a Marketing Partner 65 Gonzo Dispatches or to order complimentary copies 33 - 35 Footlights Local icon, Sammie “Mayor Gonzo” Mays for your lodging property, please What’s On Stage photo safari contact us at 305-849-3482 [email protected] 36 - 38 Other Florida Happenings 66 - 67 Snap! What’s On Stage Peter Arnow shoots KeyWest’s most fun events and interesting people 39 - 46 Xplore Top attractions you won’t want to miss 119 Trees Planted This Issue Member of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and the ABOUT THE COVER official in-room visitors guide for the Keys top lodging properties. Vienna based Andreas Franke is a passionate diver as well as an award winning commercial Additional distribution at high traffic areas throughout Monroe County including: Key West Chamber Of Commerce, photographer. When not shooting for clients, Franke creates one of-a-kind underwater art projects Key West Business Guild, Marathon Chamber Of Commerce, like the one you see on our cover of the USNS Vandenberg, a ship-wreck just off the coast of Key Islamorada Chamber Of Commerce, Key Largo Visitor Center. West. The11th Annual Key West Food & Wine Festival and DESTINATION Florida are proud to share Franke’s amazing work. Exclusively available at 7 Artist & Friends Gallery, 213 Simonton St, Key West. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. 6 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West KEY WEST FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ow in its 11th year, the highly THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 2 - 4pm Promenade a la Française anticipated Key West Food & Wine 1 - 3pm Tropical Garden & Historical See website for details. NFestival, roars onto the island Sunday, Architecture Tour & Tasting January 26 - Sunday, February 2 with a Enjoy a sip of bubbly in the Garden of the Oldest 2:30 - 4:30pm Old Town Scavenger culinary arts celebration that includes dozens House Museum before being whisked away to see Hunt of fun and delectable events! For complete some of Key West’s most stunning gardens and Clues lead you to famous landmarks and rest- details and late — breaking events, go to historic architecture. aurants as well as to favorite local drinking spots. KeyWestFoodandWineFestival.com. Conch Republic Seafood Co, 631 Greene St. 5 - 8pm Paella Cook Off DAILY Vote for your favorite Paella dish prepared by 5 - 7pm Grand Tasting: Turtles & Sharks 10 am - 2 pm Welcome Center renowned local friends. Truman Little White House, & Mermaids, Oh My! Get the deets on all events, pick up tickets, make 111 Front St. All you can drink unlimited wine pairings. Conch reservations for restaurants and attractions, drink Republic Seafood Co, 631 Greene St. some wine and get in the mood for a great week. 6 - 8pm Grilled Cheese & Beer Tasting Located at Ocean Sotheby’s, 420 Fleming St. Grilled Cheese never tasted so good! Sunset 7 - 9pm It’s All About The Shrimp & Green Event Lawn at 24 North Hotel, 3820 N. Sauce SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Roose-velt Blvd. “Shrimptacular “ food stations & great live music. 4 - 7pm 26th Annual Master Chefs Classic Conch Republic Seafood Co, 631 Greene St. Local chefs go head to head as they compete for FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 best of the best on the docks at Margaritaville Re- Noon - 1pm The Secrets of Ceviche! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 sort & Marina Pier, 245 Front St. Workshop & Tasting Noon - 2pm 11th Annual Stock Island Learn about the tales and origin of ceviche, see Shrimp Boil MONDAY, JANUARY 27 how to create it, and enjoy generous samplings. A traditional Shrimp Boil with all the fixin’s. 9 - 11am Colorado Cannabis Retreats: Oldest House Museum & Garden, 320 Duval St. Dockside at the Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd. CBD Culinary Workshop Find out how to use CBD tinctures for creating 12:30 - 2pm Brunch On A Hot Tin Roof 2 - 5pm Old Town Uncorked healthy recipes. The Garden at the Oldest House Enjoy fabulous food at one of Key West’s best hot UNLEASHED Museum. spots. Ocean Key Resort & Spa, 0 Duval St. Toast, taste and shop as Historic Old Town's chic boutiques, funky shops and fine galleries flow TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 with a large selection of wines from famous wine 9 - 11am Colorado Cannabis Retreats: regions. Start at the Curry Mansion, 511 Fleming Deep Dive Seminar or at the Southernmost Guesthouse, 1327 Duval. Straight talk about cannabis from healthcare professionals. The Garden at the Oldest House 8 - 11pm Let Them Eat Cake: A French Museum. Revolution Masquerade Ball Grab your French wigs and dance, dance, dance 10am — 3pm Coral Reef Wine Tour & at this over-the-top cake and cocktail party! Curry Lunch Mansion Inn, 511 Caroline St. Depart for Mote Marine from Ocean Southeby's at 420 Fleming St. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 10am - 3pm Key West Artisan Market: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Culinary & Wine Edition 5 - 7pm Sunset Kick-Off Party Art, wine and food come together for one last Enjoy unique wines & spirits, light bites and take memorable event. Truman Waterfront. Official in the most beautiful sunset from the deck of the Images by Andres Franke Purchase your USCGC Ingham. Truman Waterfront Park at the official images of Andres Frank’s images at end of Southard St. KeyWestFoodandWineFestival.com. 8 DESTINATION FLORIDA Florida Keys & Key West TOP PICKS BEST KEYS SUNSET CELEBRATION Lor-e-lei Restaurant & Cabana Bar Cited as one of the "Best and Brightest Spots in Florida,” this casual, family-friendly hangout is home to the world famous Lor-e-lei Fishing Guides and lively Sunset Celebration. Great casual fare with an array of tasty sandwiches, fresh local seafood, ribs, steak, and chicken. Live entertainment by local bands. Happy Hour specials from 4 - 6pm. Find it at MM82, Bayside, Islamorada. 305-664-2692; loreleifloridakeys.com. BEST DOGGONE ITALIAN FOOD BEST LOBSTER BLT BEST FISH HOUSE Ciao Hound Italian Kitchen Key Largo Fisheries The Fish House & Bar Until recently, we always thought there was If the name fits — and it does because Raise your paw if you like Italian food! This nothing like a great Maine lobster roll. Of this bustling joint is the hottest seafood unpretentious, dog-friendly eatery dishes up course that was before we discovered the spot in town and gets constant raves from big portions of traditional Tuscan recipes Lobster BLT at the “Take Away Cafe” on the locals and visitors alike. Big portions, a and also offers an exclusive “doggie menu” docks behind Key Largo Fisheries. Perfectly fun, friendly staff and a Keysy atmosphere with Fido favorites like the “Hen House cooked, firm-tender lobster (not fried - Sacre compliment an extensive menu that Chicken Strips.” People pleasers also Bleu!) is generously heaped on a buttery includes chowders, stone crab, shellfish, abound with favorites like Pasta e Fagioli, Croissant fused with crisp bacon, juicy ripe native fish, steaks and pasta. Find it at Braised Short ribs and Lobster Ravioli. tomato slices, fresh Bibb lettuce and a healthy MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo. 305- Gluten-free options, too. Find it at 84001 slather of spicy mayo. Also first rate: the 451-HOOK; fishhouse.com. Overseas Hwy in Islamorada. 305-664- incredible Lobster BLT Soup loaded with 5300; ciaohound84.com. bacon and lobster. YUM! Find it at MM 99.5, Oceanside at 1313 Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo. 305-451-3782; keylargofisheries.com. BEST DEAL IN TOWN Keys Pawn Maybe it’s just us, but when we think “pawn shop” we think “eh, maybe not.” Not so with Keys Pawn.