More than just a playground for past and present pirates, Key West is one heck of a town. The island’s rich history is also a myriad of shipwreck treasures and artifacts, renowned artists and eccentrics, pioneering women, a cigar-making heyday, and a vibrant past as a...
Sway to the infectious rhythms of an outdoor salsa band. Savor the rush of caffeine from a shot of café cortadito sold by a smiling vendor. Pause on Duval Street to gaze at an imposing 19th-century building where history was made. And as you do, breathe a fervent...
If you haven’t noticed, olive oil and balsamic vinegar are not just for salads anymore. Infused versions are showing up in everything from seafood, beef, and poultry dishes to soups, cakes, and cocktails. Maybe it’s because food seems to taste better with a little...
There has been a huge boom in craft distilleries opening across the country and Florida is no exception. Visiting these distilleries has become a great new pastime and is a terrific way to meet the distillers, socialize and learn how the spirits are made.Florida’s...
Attention, crustacean fans: Thursday, Aug. 6, marks the start of the eagerly anticipated Florida Keys lobster season. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the Keys are a seafood lovers paradise. Topping the list of favorites is our native “spiny”...
In the summer of 1935, Ernest Hemingway was living an enviably comfortable life in Key West. His star had risen in the literary heavens with two recent bestselling novels. He was married to a chic young wife with a rich uncle who’d helped him buy and restore a...
