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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: KEY LARGO’S BUZZARD’S ROOST MAY HAVE THE BEST DESSERT THAT’S NOT...

I know for a lot of people, they either love or hate coconut. For me personally, It’s love, love love.   Growing up my whole life...
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UPPER KEYS SIBLINGS MAKING THEIR MARK ON THE LOCAL DINING SCENE

Humble beginnings. Perhaps that best describes the start of Alan Wilkinson's culinary career. "I never went to culinary school," said Wilkinson. "I went right out...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: MEET KRUST’S SWEETER HALF

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about some amazing pizza at Krust in Tavernier. Little did some of you know, that was...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: A NEW YORK STATE OF EATING

In South Florida, and especially in the Florida Keys, we have a lot of New York "transplants." Not only do I meet them everywhere,...
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A FRESH START: NEW OWNERS REVITALIZE A CUBAN CAFE IN KEY LARGO

A once struggling Cuban cafe in Key Largo has renewed energy and some family flavor, under owners who took over the establishment more than...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: A SOIREE BY THE SEA IN ISLAMORADA

To celebrate the end of summer, Pierre’s put together a soiree they appropriately named “En Blanc.” As someone who used to frequent the famous...
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A MARGARITA AT 5 O’CLOCK IS A FITTING TRIBUTE TO FAMED SINGER-SONGWRITER JIMMY BUFFETT

I usually sleep through the night without fail. However, last Friday I fell asleep on the couch and was jolted awake by some thunder.  I...
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THE GREEN TURTLE INN & KAIYO BRING ON NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Jeff Evans has been named new general manager of the Green Turtle Inn and Kaiyo Grill and Sushi. Evans brings a wealth of experience...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: SPRUCE UP YOUR RICE WITH THIS RECIPE

Since I was a kid, I struggled eating just plain old rice. I always needed black beans or something to bring it to life.  Nowadays,...
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FLORIDA KEYS EATS: SPILLING THE BEANS ON CAFÉ MOKA

The minute you walk over the threshold of Café Moka’s newest location in Tavernier, it feels like you’re stepping out of the Keys and...