We are days away from the most colorful, creative, costumed (or barely clothed) Festival of Key West and it’s so close we can almost taste the drinks and smell the paint. Fantasy Fest isn’t something you accidentally arrive during the middle of without knowing (you already know from the hotel room price spike). So it’s very unlikely that you came unprepared, but like many of us, so much goes into planning costumes, or securing special parade viewing tickets, that the details get hazy, or lost, or better yet ignored! To help a brother (or sister) out, we’ve made it easy for you to have the BEST ..read more

  It’s officially summer and Key West continues to sizzle with events happening this June. School’s out and days grow longer giving you plenty of time to soak up the sun here in the sub-tropics. Dance, eat, swim and learn this month with our must-do’s list:   Party With Pride Photo // Misterbnb Arguably one of the biggest events in Key West, Pride 2023 is going to be nothing short of amazing. June 7th -11th, it’s 5 fun filled days of street parades, rainbow bike rides, parties till the sunrise, and Mr. & Mrs. Pride pageants. Get lost in the glitter and represent One Human Famil ..read more

“Is a four mile by two mile island really a place to take food tour? How many restaurants could Key West possibly have? How could a tiny island be considered a foodie mecca?” You might be asking yourself these questions as you scroll through travel & review websites looking for places to make your dining reservations and Every. Single. Restaurant. seems to have a 4.5+ star rating?! They can’t all be that good, can they? Oh, but they can! And why? Because Key West has a rich and diverse culinary history that spans centuries, influenced by a mix of cultures and cuisines. Grab your proverbi ..read more

“Is a four mile by two mile island really a place to take food tour? How many restaurants could Key West possibly have? How could a tiny island be considered a foodie mecca?” You might be asking yourself these questions as you scroll through travel & review websites looking for places to make your dining reservations and Every. Single. Restaurant. seems to have a 4.5+ star rating?! They can’t all be that good, can they? Oh, but they can! And why? Because Key West has a rich and diverse culinary history that spans centuries, influenced by a mix of cultures and cuisines. Grab your proverbi ..read more

In Key West, we know how to party & we know how to sleep in, which means we know how to brunch! A good party can live on into the twilight hours, but you still need to recharge, even if it’s for just another relaxing, fun-filled day of vacation! If you’re like us, breakfast is one of your top 3 favorite meals of the day and you wouldn’t want to miss it. Good news is, our island paradise caters to you all-nighters and later risers! We love to serve breakfast long post lunch hours! Brunching here is truly an art form. So brunch, baby, brunch at any or all of these 11 KILLER spots to get your ..read more

  What’s the buzz in Key West this May? From acting like a kid again to eating a bucket list menu island-style, we’re covering all the bases. Our list of things to do in Key West will have you drinkin’, dancin’ and playin’ like the locals.   Singer Songwriter Festival   Join us for one of the best events of the year! Key West’s 27th Annual Singer Songwriters Festival is the largest of its kind in the world. Enjoy 5 days and nights of musical bliss, as you see and hear countless musicians at various locations throughout the island. Venues include beaches, boats, bars, resorts a ..read more

Find a Food Tour Calendar Find a Food Tour Winter in Key West means outdoor activities. With average February temps at a brisk 76 degrees (sorry to rub it in), we’ve got no reason to stay indoors with our a/c on. February is peak high season here on the island, which means plenty of events to fill up your social calendar. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite things to do this month… And none of them involve snow. 1. Join us for Key West’s First ever Key Western Fest More than 20 of the best classic country bands bring heir massive hits to the Southernmost City in the U.S. for five days of un ..read more

When you think of Key West, do you think about drinking?  Yeah, so do a lot of other people.  We’re here to break down the ULTIMATE LIST of the best happy hours on the island.   SANTIAGO’S BODEGA Photo // hulaschoice.com A Spanish tapas hidden gem in Bahama Village, Santiago’s Bodega is many local’s favorite dining diamond in the rough. We can’t get enough of this place, and with $5 food specials, half-price sangria and beer, and $10 discount on bottles of wine, you won’t be able to either. 207 Petronia Street  santiagosbodega.com  Happy Hour: 3:00-6:00 daily.   ..read more

April has sprung! This month we’ve got a lot to celebrate and we hope you can join us. We have a few fun things Blooming below that sum up life on the island. Experience our history, culture and food and add these events to your calendar!   Seafood Festival Photo // wlrn.org Stone crab, our favorite sustainable seafood headlines this year’s (and every year’s) 16th Annual Seafood Festival. A two day gathering of likeminded sea-foodies, local fisherman provide the best cuisine the ocean has to offer. More info here!  When: April 2-3   Drinks on the Roof! Take your beverage above ..read more

  Spring is right around the corner in the US, but it’s always summer temps here in sunny Key West, Florida! The flowers are always in bloom, the rooster’s crowing, and the bartenders’ pouring, so pack your bathing suit, flip flops, and Hawaiian shirt and get down here to enjoy the March events we’re cooking up for you. Here’s the top 6…   6. Celebrate Tennessee Williams’ Birthday Celebration Tennessee Williams’ Birthday is celebrated with poetry, film showings, theater productions, contests, prizes, and more! Photo // flavorwire.com Key West loves Tennessee Williams as much as he ..read more