Jack Flat's

I love Jack Flat's! Everything is yummy and big portions.This grouper sandwich was absolutely divine. I can also reccommend the Jack Flats Burger, from my meat eating days.

All in all a fun place to hang out, decent prices, great food, and a dozen big screen tvs.

Purely Paradise Soaps

I went here to buy a little Thank - you gift for my sweet mother-in -law for watching our kitties while we we out of town.

Everything in the shop is all natural as well as all made in the USA even the mesh baggies that hold the soap, and the embroidered towels! Alot harder to accomplish than you might think.

Definately check out this soap crafter, not only are they making quality products for people, they make a special doggie shampoo, that some if not all [ I honestly don't remember], the proceeds benefit animal charity. Please show your support by visiting his site at....purelyparadisesoaps.com.

Green Parrot Bar - a fun and funky place

This is a super mellow place to hang out. It is a drinks only establishment, so you need to bring your own snacks with you - which they're totally cool with. We spent a pleasant 3-4 hours there on a Sunday afternoon, just listening to some awesome live jazz and soaking in the Key West vibe. A favorite hang out with the locals, it is refreshingly unpretentious. It is also the oldest bar in Key West dating from 1890.

My favorite piece of art in the bar

One of the Best bars in the U.S. by Playboy magazine

Croissants de France

This adorable bakery/ bistro is directly across the street from the guesthouse we stay in . Coincidence??? I think not. Eveything they serve is scrumptious. My personal favorite, and probably the most decadent item from the bakery is the nutella filled beignets. talk about pure gluttony!

This is a apricot and cheese danish and tea from our second morning there. Beacuse the bakery prides itself on the freshness of it's product, everything is fresh made that day. However if you want to get a deal, they sell all of yesterdays leftovers in the morning for a dollar a piece!!!! What a deal! I can tell you quite honestly that anything with that much sugar and fat in it will taste delicious a day or two later- ;p

Better than Sex

Better than sex is a hidden gem of Key West. It is a dessert only restaurant, and it has some very cheeky names for it's items like

We visited a few times and have sampled the Peanut butter perversion- which is divine. a whipped peannut beutter mousse-like pie with a cookie dough crust. The missionary apple crisp. also super good. and the cookie nookie pie- not for the faint of heart- it is super rich cookie pie with chocolate chunks, and pecans with a cripsy crusty shell and  vanilla ice cream

I definately think this is a perfect spot for a romantic late night snack or a place to celebrate a milestone with your partner. Also a fun spot for a girls night out. The interior is very romantic with red velvet cushions, nudes in black and white photos, as well as many chandeliers. Boudoir style at its finest!

Awesome Art

I forgot what gallery this was in . Key West has like 200 of them by the way, but I really loved this art. Very steam-punk-y

I wish I could hang this painting in my bedroom.....sigh

Tapas at Santiago's Bodega

Whenever we head to Key West, we always make it a point to visit this spot.

It is a tapas resturant, so you get several small plates to share with the table.

Here is my dish, Prince Edward Island Mussels in white wine

Camembert wedge with marinated onions and sweet peppers, served with crostini

Mini quesadillas with mango salsa

Croissant Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise.... To Die For!!!

Usually I get the filet with blue cheese butter, but since I have stopped eating meat, I just ordered the dessert to console myself.

Honestly, I have never been disappointed at this restaurant, and we have gone around a dozen times. Also,  they have plenty of vegetarian options. The prices are not to bad for this type of white table cloth restaurant. Generally, 7-13 per plate, and each person gets 2-3 plates. The food is always perfectly cooked, and the atmosphere is well worth the extra dollar or two more than your chain-type eaterys. I recommend the Cheese plate, the Saganaki, a greek Haloumi cheese flambeed with brandy and the filet.  Also, the pear and avocado salad-enough for two is great. And all the dishes shown here. You will not be disappointed!

Key West Vibes

We went to Key West last weekend and had a blast. Besides being only a few hours away, KW is a ton of fun because of the hip-arty scene and trendy restaurants. I will be posting a bunch of pics this week, but here are some snapshots of odds and ends that are all about KW.

Some totem art in the Bahama Village quarter

The symbol of Key West....

A fun little robot at our favorite restaurant, The Cafe, a mostly veggie place

fun alcohol art

I couldn't get a clear shot, but this guy has a tricycle that is totally tricked out with laser lights. He just rides around playing techno/dancehall/old school hip hop and gives everyone a light show. SOOO Key West

Hope you enjoy the fun with me.... More to come this week.

Torture Museum in Amsterdam, Holland