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Where to get the BEST Key West Pink Shrimp

Don’t skimp on shrimp. We don’t call our local shrimp “pink gold” for nothing. These babies are sweet, juicy, succulent, and bigger than normal. On top of that, while most shrimp come out of the water white or brown (and turn pink while cooking), our local Key West pink shrimp come fresh out of the…

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December 9, 2017

The Cuban Food You Must Have in Key West

  Because most visitors to Key West perceive us as having a seafood oriented cuisine, few realize the impact Cuba has made on our cooking. Ask any local for a great restaurant and he refers you instead to a great cuisine: Cuban. Now that you get the logic that Cuba has always been only 90…

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November 8, 2017

The Ultimate List of Best Cuban Sandwiches in Key West & How They’re Made

Because of the influx of immigrants working in Key West and Tampa cigar factories, a quick, affordable lunch was needed… pressed and piled. Photo // De Su Mama 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…

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July 21, 2017

Munchies? Where to Find the Best Late Night Food in Key West

10pm is closing time for many of our local Key West restaurants, so what happens if guests arrive late, are hungry due to a time change, or just woke up from their post-happy-hour nap? Well, no need to panic! There are lovely late-night kitchens open about town, and only half of the list requires putting…

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May 11, 2017

A Guide To Finding The Best Fish Tacos in Key West

  In a town so drenched in fresh fish, you can imagine that our fish taco game is strong. There’s no shortage of the seafood-filled tortillas here on the island, and if you are any bit as indecisive as we are, it can be hard to choose exactly where to go. Key West, where it's…

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April 14, 2017

Restaurants to Celebrate! Top Key West Spots for Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Special Occasions

Knowing where to celebrate a special occasion (whether it be a birthday, anniversary, promotion, or other major life event) in a place you’re unfamiliar with can be daunting. If you’re heading down to Key West, or here already, and need to make reservations for the special night, turn to our list of the best places…

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March 2, 2017

24 Hours of Food and Fun in Key West

If you’re lucky enough to visit Key West (even if just for a few hours, or perhaps overnight), you’re still lucky!   With so many things to do on a 2×4 mile island, we’re often asked: what’s the best tour, best Cuban coffee, key lime…anything, the list goes on. Key West Food Tours is here…

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December 12, 2016

Where to get the best Key Lime Food in Key West

    We admit it. We’re key lime obsessed here. And although we know that you’re scouring the internet searching where to find the best key lime pie in Key West, there’s a lot more than just pie. This famous tropical fruit of the Florida Keys is getting upgraded in the most delicious way. Let…

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April 23, 2016