Samantha Dellilo
Samantha Dellilo has been in the Keys since she was 1 day old, so definitely consider her a Conch. Holding a passion for food since she can remember, while most kids were watching Barney, she was watching Emeril. "Being half Cuban and half Italian, food in those cultures is considered a love language. It's a total experience whether eating out or cooking." She's been with her other half, Marky, going on 17 years. The two met when they were 9 years old at Key Largo School. Samantha owns Florida Keys Eats, which is a blog of "must eat, must see, and must dos" from Key Largo to Key West.
FLORIDA KEYS EATS: BIG COOKIES ARRIVE ON SMALL ISLAND
Are you a Keys bum? Growing up down here, that term could swing from a slight jab to a badge of honor, depending on...
FLORIDA KEYS EATS: A SWEET ESCAPE IN THE UPPER KEYS
In the heart of Key Largo lies a sweet escape filled with so many treats even Willy Wonka would approve.
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: TRY THIS STRESS-FREE ROASTED FETA RECIPE
I am an avid cook, and although I love nothing more than deep diving into a multiple-page recipe, life doesn’t always afford time for...
FLORIDA KEYS EATS: CARIBBEAN CLUB AND TAKE TWO MAKE A DELIGHTFUL DUO
Key Largo’s iconic Caribbean Club just got a savory upgrade and is creating a buzz that’s impossible to ignore.
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: TROPICAL TWISTS & A BIG BLOODY MARY HIGHLIGHT A DELICIOUS BRUNCH AT THIS DUCK KEY RESTAURANT
Nestled in the serene shores of Duck Key is Angler & Ale. Checking a map, you’ll see this restaurant is on the Hawk’s Cay...
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