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Florida Keys Sea Salt
Small batch, artisanal sea salt sourced directly from the Florida Keys. Chef Sean Brock loves the beautiful small crystals and flat texture. Artisanal chocolate makers Olive And Sinclair Chocolate Co. use it on their Salt & Pepper bar.
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Gallery Morada
81611 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, T: 305.664.3650
Good Food Conspiracy
U.S. 1 (MM 30.2), Big Pine Key, FL 33043, T: 305.872.3945
Key West
JANUARY
- Florida Keys Seafood Festival (Key West)
- Historic House & Garden Tours (Key West)
- Nautical Flea Market (Big Pine Key)
- Stone Crab & Seafood Festival (Key Largo)
FEBRUARY
- Sailfish Open
- Art Festival (Pigeon Key)
MARCH
- Conch Shell Blowing Contest
- House & Garden Tour (Marathon)
- Original Marathon Seafood Festival
APRIL
- Florida Keys Island Fest (Islamorada)
- Seven Mile Bridge Run
- Taste of the Islands (Marathon)
- World Sailfish Championship (Key West)
- Taste of Key West
MAY
- Marathon Int’l Tarpon Tournament
JUNE
- Key West Pride
- Key West Bacchanalia
JULY
- Underwater Music Festival (Key West)
- Food & Wine Festival (Key Largo)
AUGUST
- Food & Wine Festival (Key Largo)
- Key West Lobsterfest
SEPTEMBER
- Key West Brewfest
- Conchtoberfest (Marathon)
OCTOBER
- Conchtoberfest (Marathon)
- Fantasy Fest
NOVEMBER
- World Championship Race (Key West)
- Key Largo Cook-Off
DECEMBER
- Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Key West Key Lime Pie Co.
Authentic Key Lime Pie should be pale yellow, with a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. The original version was made before the days of refrigeration, when there weren’t a lot of cattle roaming the Keys, so only condensed milk was available. Key Lime Pie Company, while not artisanal, has won many awards for their version.
431 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, T: 305.517.6720
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Islamorada / Big Pine Key
Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, and Jimmy Buffett may have left an indelible mark on the Conch Republic, but the tropical town at the end of U.S. 1 has become more commonly known for the cruise ship “day trippers” than artists, poets and writers. Both factions still exist, one is just easier to spot.
Go just off of Duval Street and you’ll discover hidden gems and local-only cafes. Every place is flip-flop friendly and even the upscale bistros are just glad you have a shirt on. The streets are a mine field in high-heels and no one wears a jacket and tie, so leave the formal attire at home.
Key West has always had a seamy side, which is a great part of its charm. Granted, much of the decor leans towards neo-pirate, but some of the best food can be found in the least fancy places.