INSIDE WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 2018 www.FloridaWeekly.com Vol. 3, No. 5 • FREE INSIDEParade route, times and parties to enjoy. A10-11 Music The gypsy artist Kristen STANLEY McNamara. A16 COURTESY PHOTO The entrance to the Studios on Eaton Street. The Studios of Key West harnessing island’s creative energy Local focus BY LAURA RICHARDSON Michael Geida talks Key West Florida Weekly Correspondent history. A6 Imagine, if you will, this all-too-famil- iar scenario: you’re on vacation hav- ing the time of your life, accumulating dozens of tiny drink umbrellas to add to your impressive collection and it’s not until you get to the airport and scope out the insanely depressing last-minute knick-knack shop that you realize dan- git! you completely forgot to pick up something to remember your trip to Key West by. We’ve all been there and we all know that an airbrushed T-shirt or a seashell Christmas ornament just isn’t going to cut it when you’re staring out your 43rd floor office window at the gray mist hovering above Lake Michigan Chomp down and wondering why you ever left Para- dise in the first place. And though Key Crocodile trapper to speak at West is typically associated with Spring Florida Keys Audubon Society. Break T-shirts and wind chimes made of A21 salvaged seashells, we have a lot more to offer in the artistic realm than the BY LAURA RICHARDSON average suitcase-friendly tchotchke. Out Florida Weekly Correspondent past the “Everything $5!” shops hawk- Kinetic ing shot glasses and the frozen daiquiri TROLL DOWN DUVAL STREET stands, there lies a vibrant and impact- THIS Saturday after- ful art scene overflowing with world- Sculpture noon and you may feel class talent and programming. And at like you’ve entered the the center of it all sits a pink and white Grinch’s worst Christmas striped building, once the home to the morning nightmare. The Scottish Masons, now the epicenter of Parade Sstreet will teem with tin- all things art-related on the island: The gling jing-tinglers, floo- Studios of Key West. floobers a-blowing, banging tar-tin- Over 10 years ago, The Studios of Key gears up kers and beating trum-tookas aplenty. West (known simply as The Studios to But no, we’re not in Whoville and Theater those in the know) was born out of a SEE PAPIO, A10 It’s anything but a drag at the SEE STUDIOS, A14 Waterfront Playhouse. A13 A2 WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 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 Street. and ative and well-executed dinner menu Bucky Montgomery offerings. Here are nine spots that you Truman Avenue. The building features featuring fresh seafood is especially Laura Richardson might not see at first glance. masonry walls, twin towers in front and enticing. Grouper in a French bouilla- Jennifer White pointed-arch windows reminiscent of baisse broth, Fish and Chips featuring Presentation Editor The Café, 509 Southard St. 305-296- the Gothic 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, col- sexkeywest.com). A great place for Little Pearl, 632 Olivia St. 305- Florida Media Group LLC orful seat in front of the window, or opt couples. Swing by this dessert only, 204-4762; www.littlepearlkeywest. 100 Grinnell Street • Key West, FL 33040 for 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 choco- Key West and away from the bustling www.FloridaWeekly.com Cornish Memorial African Meth- late-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. 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