INSIDE WEEKWEEEKK OFOF JULYJULY 13-19,133-1919, 2017200177 www.FloridaWeekly.comwwwwww.FloridaWeee kly.coom Vol. 2, No. 15 • FREE Cuisine Santiago’s Bodega brings Mel Fisher: Spain to Key West. A16 Key West’s legendary treasure hunter Music Jeep Caillouet’s Long Road to Key West. A6 BY LAURA HACKWORTH Florida Weekly Correspondent Indiana Jones. Lara Croft. Jim Hawkins. Jack Sparrow. The allure of the treasure hunting lifestyle is ever- present in literature and film; the familiar tale of the rogue explorer always searching for an historical relic or a treasure buried deep in some remote location inspires children of all ages (and some adults) to draw their own trea- sure maps and lead their own expeditions to where X marks the spot. Given its position in the middle of the ocean, Key West has always been asso- Top Picks ciated with the piratical Exciting things to try this week in our calendar. SEE MEL, A10 A9 Mel Fisher handprints at PParticipantsii at the h party enjoy j a llocal l event. the Schooner Wharf Bar. NICK DOLL / COURTESY PHOTO NICK DOLL / COURTESY The Nuestra Señora de Atocha BY MAXINE LOPEZ-KEOUGH ald, each gold bar, each bronze cannon Florida Weekly Correspondent needed first to be recorded in a ledger, after which it was carefully loaded by a They were four weeks behind sched- crew of more than 100 sailors and slaves ule. For months, a procession of mules into the bowels of the mahogany-hulled had been arriving at the Veracruz docks, vessel that sat dockside. winding their way through the haze of At the same time, all manner of unre- a humid tropical summer, laden with a corded booty — jewelry, currency, art, all bank’s worth of treasure bound for Spain. smuggled aboard to avoid taxation — was Real Estate Each piece of silver, each flawless emer- Cottage just a stroll away from FLA-KEYS / COURTESY PHOTO SEE PRIZE, A12 The Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha. popular places. A18 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE FORT MYERS, FL PERMIT NO. 715 www.facebook.com/KeyWestFloridaWeekly Visit us online at www.FloridaWeekly.com A2 WEEK OF JULY 13-19, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST OFF OFF DUVAL Editor & Publisher Owen Killian An insider’s look at Key West [email protected] The most traveled and visible street little signage and inside feels like a world Key West night. in Key West is only the beginning, the away. The nautical-themed bar is warm ■ Better than Sex 926 Simonton St. surface, of what the town has to offer. and homey. Small and large plates include Account Executive 305-296-8102; www.betterthansexkeywest. Ask the locals about their favorite spots, items such as roasted bone marrow and com. A great place for couples. Swing by Hannah Mein stroll through quiet neighborhoods or yellowtail snapper. Knowledgeable bar- [email protected] this dessert only, adults only restaurant down alleyways off Duval Street and you’ll tenders mix up craft cocktails such as late in the evening. Indulge your senses Presentation Editor begin to dive deeper into the quieter, more Curse Like a Saler with gin, dolin blanc, with chocolate-dipped wine glasses and Eric Raddatz diverse and less readily apparent offerings. agave, basil, mint and grapefruit. Brilliant! cheeky homemade desserts and beverages [email protected] Here are eight spots that you might not see ■ Cornish Memorial African Meth- such as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in at first glance. odist Episcopal Zion Church 702 White- a tall beer glass with a signature caramel Reporters ■ The Café 509 Southard St. 305-296- head St. Established in 1864 by former rim-job. Lick it good. Maxine Lopez-Keough 5515; www.thecafekw.com. This cozy, inno- slave Sandy Cornish and his wife, Lillah. ■ Deuces “Off the Hook” Grill 728 Laura Hackworth vative restaurant has been redefining veg- The current building was built in 1894. Simonton St. 305-414-8428; www.offthe- Bucky Montgomery etarian cuisine for over 13 years. With a ■ 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- Graphic Designers art adorning the walls, the menu offers a Chris Andruskiewicz Duval St. It was destroyed by a fire in fast and lunch, but the creative and well- variety of options to suit all tastes along 1922 and the congregation then moved to executed dinner menu featuring fresh sea- Hannah Kruse with craft beers, organic wines and an Alisa Bowman the corner of Thomas Street and Truman food is especially enticing. Grouper in a array of sangria flavors plus fresh juices, Avenue. The building features masonry French bouillabaisse broth, Fish and Chips Paul Heinrich flavored house-made tonics or cafe kom- Scott Sleeper walls, twin towers in front and pointed- featuring mahi-mahi, and slow roasted bucha on tap. Omnivores will appreciate arch windows reminiscent of the Gothic Jamaican jerk chicken thighs are recom- Circulation Manager seafood dishes such as blackened mahi revival style. mended along with dark chocolate cov- Robin Falkner mahi and PEI mussels. The famous veggie ered banana bread for dessert. The Duck burger is not to be missed along with the ■ Key West Island Bookstore 513 [email protected] Fleming St. 305-294-2904; www.Keywes- BLT pizza is also delicious. It’s a small falafel, house-made spring rolls, quinoa space so reservations are recommended. Business Office Manager and avocado salad, stir-fries or fresh fish tislandbooks.com. This decades-old bou- Kelli Carico chimichurri tacos. Finish with vegan key tique bookstore offers a surprisingly varied ■ La Rubia Fine Hats 510 Fleming lime cheesecake or the vegan carrot cake. wealth of current and used titles, from St. 305-296-6059; www.larubiakeywest. Everything is made from scratch, so be best sellers to rare titles. Often open late, com. The Florida Keys’ only importer sure to check out the nightly specials. it’s an inviting place to browse among the of authentic Panama hats. The owners The Cafe also has an extensive weekend crowded stacks. developed this boutique to carry on the Published by centuries-old tradition of hand weaving Florida Media Group LLC brunch menu with bottomless mimosas. ■ Cuban Coffee Queen 284 Margaret hats, which come from Ecuador and not 100 Grinnell Street Grab a comfy colorful seat in front of the St. 305-292-4747; www.cubancoffeequeen. Key West, FL 33040 window or opt for takeout. They deliver. com. The strong Cuban coffee at this hole Panama by the way. There are styles for men and women in a wide array of colors Phone: 305.363.1310 ■ in the wall is also rich in Key West heri- 2 Cents Restaurant & Pub 416 Apple- and weaves. They also offer a nice selec- www.FloridaWeekly.com routh Lane, 305-414-8626; www.2centskw. tage. A Café Con Leche paired with a clas- sic Cuban sandwich or some Havana rice tion of wearable, fair trade crafts such as com. is right behind Leather Master and jewelry, ikat wraps and shigra. ■ just off Duval, but it’s hard to find with and beans will keep you going long into a Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly are copyright 2016 by Florida Media Group, LLC. No portion may be reproduced without the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. Bands DJs L L Brunch Brunch Special Saturday & Sunday 2 for 1 Mimosas 10am-3pm $)..%2.)'(4,9 0-s(!009(/52 0-$!),9 -EAT2AFmE L Shot Specials L UFC Juke Box L L Daily Specials: Our Menu changes daily due to fresh catch and availability. 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