COFFEE UNCHANGED - A conch & her cafe con leche
When visiting Key West, it’s typical to dial-down your pace to better match that of the island’s. Upon first glance at the town living on island-time, you may not realize that the locals are actually a fairly well-caffeinated crowd.
Truth be told, coffee - of the strongest and sweetest variety - is a cultural way of life here on the rock... and we start young.
Truth be told, coffee - of the strongest and sweetest variety - is a cultural way of life here on the rock... and we start young.
THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT
Despite its small size, Key West holds many points of significance for the United States. One in particular is, “The Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S.A.”
As seen by the sizeable marker erected on this “southernmost” point (or close to it anyway, I explain later) it’s a title that we hold with equally sizable pride here in Key West.
The story of how this giant buoy-shaped hunk of cement came to be however, is rather fitting I think, of a festive and vibrant place like Key West.
Key West Life: Katie Hobbs Holtkamp
Embracing the raw moments and living out loud in Key West. Longtime local, Katie Hobbs Holtkamp is an artist, school teacher, model, and mom. Katie's a self-proclaimed "Lover of all things Key West” and it shows, especially in the unique way she captures the twinkle in this Old Island's eye in her artwork...
Key West Life: Actor Jessica Miano Kruel
Seeing stars with Jessica Miano Kruel. After growing up in Key West, Jessica moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue her career as an actor. Each year, however, it's the bright lights of the Key West theaters that call her home.
No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
Everyone promises the best key lime pie––yeah, yeah. But what about a pie that’s, literally, no sweat? As in, you don’t even bake it? That’s got to be the coolest pie ever. Here’s how to do it.
What's up with the chickens in Key West?
If you have ever visited Key West you have undoubtedly seen chickens freely walking the streets, at times even wandering into the occasional business or restaurant. Yes, it’s true: Key West has a chicken problem, and we love it. But where did these adorable little birds come from and why do they roam the streets freely? While their origins can’t be traced back to a specific moment or event, we have a pretty good idea of where the original gypsy chickens came from and why there are so many today.
Key Lime Martini – Today's Best in Key West
Key lime trees once grew outside every Key West home––and they’re still abundant on the island. These diminutive fruits might be small, but don't underestimate their power. Even a teaspoon of juice, or a smidge of zest, brings a dimension of wow to food––and to drink. On that note, here’s a tasty update on the latest from Key West's creative mixologists, who have masterfully taken our iconic key lime pie and turned it into a delicious bit of liquid art. The following are the top five key lime martinis on the island.