Yesterday I promised you a little foodie recap and guide to some of the places Steve and I visited on our trip to Key West, and boy, do I have a lot to share! Luckily, I've gotten into the habit of photographing my food and drinks, so you have tons of visuals! 😉 So, let's not waste any time...
We had a tasty lunch of tacos & margaritas at Amigos Tortilla Factory, where they have handmade square tortillas. {If that's not enough to entice you, I don't know what is.} We were pleasantly surprised to find that their menu is 85% gluten free... they even have a gluten free beer selection!
We did a little bar hopping to Irish Kevin's for some live music & crowd heckling {the performer heckles the crowd, not the other way around}...
And then Capt. Tony's Saloon to see if we could find the business card Steve had stuck to the wall when we last visited during our honeymoon cruise 3 years ago. {We didn't find it.} If you're looking for a cocktail here, try the Pirate's Punch. {We didn't have it this time.}
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| The place is covered in business cards, license plates, and... yep... bras. |
That evening, we decided to skip a big dinner and stop by Sunset Pier {sans sunset due to the super cloudy weather} for some Conch Fritters & drinks instead. {They make a fabulous Dark 'n' Stormy.}
Afterwards, we wandered over to Hog's Breath Saloon and got there just in time to take cover from a torrential downpour... {Fun fact: I found a plaque that says "Dianna ~ Steve, I Love You" on one of the beams of the outside bar during a visit 5 years ago, which amused me because those are our names, spelled the same way which is a rare thing to find with the extra "N" I have in my name. I always go back & look at it when I am in Key West.} Tip: Stick with beer here if you're planning on having a drink.
And, once the rain let up, finished the night off with some entertainment at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar.
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| The picture on the right is what happens when you try to take a picture of yourself with a big DSLR after a night of bar hopping. |
Tired yet? 'Cause we were! This concluded Day 1 of our adventure. After all, we needed to rest up and do it all over again the next day.
Tomorrow, I'll share the highlights of Day 2 which include pastries, Cuban food, and a cookie that even I couldn't finish... is it any wonder my pants are a little snug?
I'll leave you with a recipe for that Dark 'n' Stormy I mentioned earlier - a rummy, refreshing drink that's sure to please Ginger Lovers with it's spicy ginger kick!
Dark 'n Stormy Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Gosling's Black Seal Rum
- 4 ounces Ginger Beer see notes
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- In a tall glass filled with ice, add 4 - 5 oz of Gosling's Stormy Ginger Beer and top with Gosling's Black Seal Rum.
- Garnish with a lime wedge -- optional, but recommended!
Notes
- To make it "Sunset Pier authentic", use Fevertree Ginger Beer... thanks for the tip, Bartender Al!
Trina says
Thank you - I'm now craving Conch Fritters and longing for a trip to the Keys LOL 🙂
The Kitchen Prep says
Sorry! You'll just have to whip up some Keys-like cocktails at home until you can plan your next visit! 😉
Anonymous says
Dianna, if you really want to get technical...we use Fevertree Ginger Beer 🙂 http://www.fever-tree.com/drinks.php
Bartender Al
The Kitchen Prep says
Love it, Al! I was wondering if there was a particular brand you use... the recipe I posted was from Gosling's website, so naturally, they used Gosling's Ginger Beer. 🙂 Thanks for sharing AND for a tasty cocktail!
David says
I havent been into Irish Kevins for years. Must get back down there Ahh the memories.
Once played the piano in Petes myself. A very drunk version of Elton Johns Your Song if I can remember
thekitchenprep says
@David - I would have LOVED to see your rendition! Haha! Such fun in the Keys... I'm ready for my next visit. 😉