by Pamela Childs | Mar 29, 2021 | Bite, Good Eats
Literally translated, “Amuse Bouche” means “happy mouth.” Traditionally, these tiny bite-size treats are sent out by the chef to whet diners’ appetites before the main meal.Here are 10 easy, palate-pleasing ideas for your next get-together.1. Camembert Bonbons Thinly...
by Pamela Childs | Mar 16, 2021 | Good Eats, Top Picks
If you’re ready to get into the island groove, flip flop on over to the Island Fish Company (MM 54 in Marathon) and park your beer can shorts at the longest tiki bar in the Florida Keys. Heralded as Marathon’s most happening party place, this open-air Tiki Bar &...
by Pamela Childs | Mar 16, 2021 | Bite, Good Eats
Flavorful, tender and delicious, this is one of our favorite recipes for lamb shanks and makes a great main dish for Easter. Can be made one day ahead so that you can kick back and enjoy the holiday. Enjoy! Ingredients Yields six servings • 6 lamb shanks (about 5...
by Pamela Childs | Mar 2, 2021 | Bite, Good Eats
Tucked down a hidden lane under Key Largo’s tropical balm, Snook’s Bayside is the kind of place conjured up by the Beach Boys in their iconic hit song, “Kokomo.” A dramatic chandeliered Grand Tiki sets the stage for tropical open-air dining that includes terrific...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 25, 2021 | Good Eats
With three thriving restaurants in Paradise, Keys’ Restaurateur Lynn Bell is “livin’ the dream” and ringing bells with food critics left and right. So what’s with the name? Derived from the 1980s drug-running era, “Square Grouper” refers to the bales of marijuana that...
by Pamela Childs | Jan 25, 2021 | Explore, Good Eats
There’s never a dull moment down here in Paradise because there is always something going on. Here’s a month-by-month calendar of major food-related events that have become longstanding traditions.JANUARYKey West Food & Wine FestivalKey West: Celebrate the local...