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I’m a fan of Argentine wine, particularly after my recent trip there. Even before that, one of my favorites was Crios, made by one of the few female winemakers in Argentine, Susana Balbo.

April 19-28, 2013
Alright, it’s kind of hokey, but it’s also a lot of fun.

May 1-5, 2013
In its 18th year, the Key West Songwriters Festival has become one of the most prestigious events in Key West.

This new event is a celebration of the vibrant art scene on the island. Performance art, sculpture, interactive art, dancing and more are featured in this three-day celebration.

This is the first of what is to become an annual event. Over 30 films are featured at the Tropic Cinema and the San Carlos Institute, including a directoral debut from Dustin Hoffman.

Late October means Goombay in Key West’s Bahama Village. This Bahamian tradition is going strong for its 32nd year in Key West and features great local, Bahmanian-influenced food like conch ceviche, conch fritters, grilled pork and more.

October 15 marked the beginning of another stone crab season. Crabbers are plying the gin-clear waters off Key West for these delicious, but formidable crabs. The crabs are seduced into a trap by chicken bones and other offal, then brought to the surface for a confrontation with the crabber.

October 15-May 15
Stone crab is a uniquely local delicacy in Key West. A big chunk of all stone crab claws harvested come from right here in the Keys, and we love ‘em!

Step 4:  Cook the Fish You can now cook the fish in any number of ways.  You can fry in a very hot wok (shown here), grill (either in a banana leaf packets or on the oiled grate), or roast in the oven.  If cooking directly on the grill grate, leave the fish alone until […]

Step 3:  Season the Fish There are many different preparations for whole fish, so experiment!  See my recipe section for ideas.  Use your hands and rub in dry seasonings like salt, cilantro, rosemary, garlic, ginger, thyme, or any other spice.  Then rub in wet ingredients like olive oil, soy sauce or fish sauce.  Make sure […]