Recipes

Experience the Iconic Rum Runner in the Florida Keys In the Keys, we embrace a laid-back “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” mentality, making our island chain the perfect source for some wonderful libations. One standout is the legendary Rum Runner, a cocktail with a rich history and a unique flavor profile. The Origin of the Rum…

1. Key Lime Martini   Not everyone wants their key lime in pie form…some like to sip it! This boozy treat will have you forgetting all worries, what time it is, and general responsibility until the last drop. Unless, you made a batch, then it’s time for round two! Ingredients 3 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 C. 4…

If you’ve ever been on our Southernmost Food Tour, then you’ve had the pleasure of biting into a fresh, vibrant, locally-caught fish taco from Bad Boy Burrito. This tasty stop is the tour’s highlight of our local seafood which ranges from Caribbean lobster and Stone crab, to our famed Key West Pink Shrimp. But, if…

When a trip to Key West isn’t in your immediate future, the outlook can seem grim. No tan lines from jet skis. No chickens to wake you up for your hungover brunch at Blue Heaven. No second round for you and the pals on Duval St…no fun. But if you could bring one thing back…

Because of the influx of immigrants working in Key West and Tampa cigar factories, a quick, affordable lunch was needed… The Cuban sandwich was born. The Cuban is a magical variation of a ham and cheese sandwich originating in cafes that catered to Cuban factory workers in Key West and Ybor City, Tampa–two early Cuban…