INSIDE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-29, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. 2, No. 34 • FREE KEYWEST Bartender of the week Dean Warden: From bar to baritone. A6 Dinners, events eat offer excitement me and edge to traditionally boring celebration BY LAURA RICHARDSON Florida Weekly Correspondent DON’T CARE WHAT ANY Noël-crooning chanteuse has Top picks to say about the winter sea- Check out our calendar and top son — to me, picks to do this week including Thanks- the annual Turkey Turnabout and giving is more. A8-9 Ithe real most wonder- ful time of the year. When else are you allowed — nay, encour- aged — to gorge yourself on a week’s INSIDE: worth of food, walk A list of spots around with your pants unbuttoned (or, my sartorial to make turkey preference, the stretchiest pants day more fun Local music you own), and yell at the televi- on the island. Kelly Norman: The woman behind sion while impossibly burly dudes throw the music. A16 SEE THANKSGIVING, A10 A10 ERIC RADDATZ PHOTO ILLUSTRATION / FLORIDA WEEKLY PHOTO ILLUSTRATION ERIC RADDATZ Key West’s Artisan Market BY LAURA RICHARDSON do a cartwheel or two). Florida Weekly Correspondent Yes, we know it’s Sunday. We know it’s early. We know you went out last night, Every three weeks, early on Sunday probably imbibed a little more than you morning, magic happens in the parking lot intended to and ended up at Bobby’s Mon- of the Restaurant Store at 1111 Eaton St. As key Bar at 2 a.m. singing sappy love songs soon as the sun rises, tents appear out of and making new best friends you’ll never nowhere and the Artisan Market springs to remember. But we promise, the Artisan Local focus life – like a scene from “The Night Circus,” Market is worth getting out of bed for. You just with fewer acrobats and more home- can get beer from Bone Island Brewing and COURTESY PHOTO Funny guy Joe Madaus. A20 made mozzarella (although once you try A list of artisans greets visitors to the market. SEE ARTISAN, A14 that mozzarella, you might be inclined to A2 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-29, 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 and beans will keep you going long into a Account Executive in Key West is only the beginning, the like a world away. The nautical-themed Key West night. Niall Geoghegan surface, of what the town has to offer. Ask bar is warm and homey. Small and large ■ [email protected] Better than Sex 926 Simonton St. the locals about their favorite spots, stroll plates include items such as roasted bone 305-296-8102; www.betterthansexkeywest. Reporters through quiet neighborhoods or down marrow and yellowtail snapper. Knowl- com. A great place for couples. Swing by Bucky Montgomery alleyways off Duval Street, and you’ll edgeable bartenders mix up craft cocktails this dessert only, adults only restaurant Laura Richardson begin to dive deeper into the quieter, more such as Curse Like a Saler with gin, dolin late in the evening. Indulge your senses Jennifer White diverse and less-readily apparent offer- blanc, agave, basil, mint and grapefruit. with chocolate-dipped wine glasses and ings. Here are eight spots that you might Brilliant! cheeky homemade desserts and beverages Presentation Editor not see at first glance. ■ Cornish Memorial African Meth- such as an Ephemere Apple Spiced Ale in Eric Raddatz ■ The Café 509 Southard St. 305-296- odist Episcopal Zion Church 702 White- a tall beer glass with a signature caramel [email protected] 5515; www.thecafekw.com. This cozy, head St. Established in 1864 by former rim-job. Lick it good. innovative restaurant has been redefining slave Sandy Cornish and his wife, Lillah. ■ Deuces “Off the Hook” Grill 728 Assistant Presentation Editor vegetarian cuisine for over 13 years. With a Hannah Kruse The current building was built in 1894. Simonton St. 305-414-8428; www.offthe- warm Bohemian décor that includes local ■ The Reverend Long organized the hookkeywest.com. Tucked into a quiet art adorning the walls, the menu offers a Bethel A.M.E Church in 1870 at 712 neighborhood, Off the Hook serves break- Production Manager variety of options to suit all tastes along Duval St. It was destroyed by a fire in fast and lunch, but the creative and well- Alisa Bowman with craft beers, organic wines and an 1922 and the congregation then moved to executed dinner menu featuring fresh sea- [email protected] array of sangria flavors plus fresh juices, the corner of Thomas Street and Truman food is especially enticing. Grouper in a flavored house-made tonics or cafe kom- Graphic Designers Avenue. The building features masonry French bouillabaisse broth, Fish and Chips bucha on tap. Omnivores will appreciate walls, twin towers in front and pointed- featuring mahi-mahi, and slow roasted Chris Andruskiewicz seafood dishes such as blackened mahi Paul Heinrich • Scott Sleeper arch windows reminiscent of the Gothic Jamaican jerk chicken thighs are recom- mahi and PEI mussels. The famous veggie revival style. mended along with dark chocolate cov- Circulation Manager burger is not to be missed along with the ered banana bread for dessert. The Duck falafel, house-made spring rolls, quinoa ■ Key West Island Bookstore 513 Michael Gagliardi Fleming St. 305-294-2904; www.Keywes- BLT pizza is also delicious. It’s a small [email protected] and avocado salad, stir-fries or fresh fish space, so reservations are recommended. chimichurri tacos. Finish with vegan key tislandbooks.com. This decades-old bou- Business Office Manager lime cheesecake or the vegan carrot cake. tique bookstore offers a surprisingly var- ■ La Rubia Authentic Panama Hats Kelli Carico Everything is made from scratch, so be ied wealth of current and used titles, from 510 Fleming St. 305-296-6059; www.laru- sure to check out the nightly specials. best sellers to rare titles. Often open late, biakeywest.com. The Florida Keys’ only The Cafe also has an extensive weekend it’s an inviting place to browse among the importer of authentic Panama hats. The Published by brunch menu with bottomless mimosas. crowded stacks. owners developed this boutique to carry Florida Media Group LLC ■ Cuban Coffee Queen 284 Margaret on the centuries-old tradition of hand 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 Grab a comfy colorful seat in front of the window or opt for takeout. They deliver. St. 305-292-4747; www.cubancoffeequeen. weaving hats, which come from Ecuador, 305.363.1310 and not Panama, by the way. 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FASTER THAN DRIVING, CHEAPER THAN FLYING, THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL A4 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-29, 2017 www.FloridaWeekly.com FLORIDA WEEKLY KEY WEST MAP IT OUT brought to you by we-cycle Getting around Key West 1. Southernmost Point formers, local artisans, food carts, palm- 8. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum 305-294-2116 The corner of South Street and ists and psychics. 200 Greene St., Key West www.Audubonhouse.com Whitehead Street 305-294-2633 Original lithographs by John James www.southernmostpointwebcam.com 5. Truman Little White House www.melfisher.org Audubon are on display the former home The city of Key West erected this now 111 Front St. Exhibits include treasures from the of shipwreck salvager Captain John Geiger. famous concrete buoy in 1983 to denote www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com Spanish galleons of 1622 discovered by the southernmost point in the continen- The Little White House adds a presi- Mel Fisher and his crew. 12. Key West City Cemetery tial United States. dential luster to the Conch Republic. Orig- Bordered by Angela, Frances, Olivia inally built for Naval officers in 1890 and 9. Mile Marker 0 Sign Streets and Windsor Lane 2.