February 11th, 2012
We told the taxi driver to drop us off at Duval St. I am sure he does a lot of drop offs and pick ups on that street. It is Key West’s Times Square. I did not think of that; the taxi driver told me. Walking around looking for a Cafe Cubano. No luck; everyone told us to go here or there, but we just could not find it.
We entered a small convenience shop called Millie’s, located at 425 Front St., Tel. 305-294-6877. Very interesting. Chocolates that you normally do not see in the U.S. Good assortment of beers, as well.
On one small corner of the shop, on the left, I found some beautiful cigars being rolled. We started a conversation with Sr. Lobos. I thought he would be more comfortable speaking in Spanish so I switched to Spanish. He told me he had just been in Florida only 2 months.
His cigars looked so smooth. He was doing something to some of them. Almost like carving. Sr. Lobos told me that he does Art Cigar. This is an art, an addition to his traditional cigar rolling. He told me that the cigar leaf has about 6 different colorations. As he carves them they come out to the surface.
He can personalize his Art Cigar for anyone. He had cigar boxes that were painted and could be customized, as well. But, he really wanted me to understand that his Art Cigar is a carving and not a painted cigar.
Of course, we bought some regular cigars from him. After all this, we had to try them out. We thought this guy had something going for him; unique and different from the rest. And, there were many cigar shops in Key West.
Since we were having no luck trying to get a Cafe Cubano we kept on walking and stumbled upon the Smallest Bar, located at 124 Duval St. There were only about 5 people that could fit in. The “Bar Tender” was on the phone. He said: Got to go, I am swamped. Haha and haha again because the drink we got was $12. He was making a killing!!
Off with the drink and the cigar we stopped at another bar that had some outdoor seating; and no music!!
We sat outside, drinks and cigars on hand. Might as well do as the Romans do. The review of Sr. Lobos cigar was; they liked them better than the well known Cohiba cigars.
Note: We found that taxi drivers in Key West were full of information. We used Five 6’s Taxi. All you have to do is call them at 305-296-6666. Website? www.keywesttaxi.com. Basically, no waiting.
Talk to you later…
January 21st, 2011
Yes, it is pretty quiet but for the year-round residents, I can tell you that it is a time of the year when we enjoy the breathing space. Easy parking everywhere, plenty of restaurants and shops are open; music and entertainment, as well. Not having to wait anywhere makes me a little impatient when I am in a line somewhere else; meaning I am second in line and wonder, why is it taking so long?
So, if you are here in the Delmarva Peninsula the following is happening at the beaches:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1/21, 1/22 and 1/23 – “An american Songbook 2011” – presented by Clear Space Theatre Co., 20 Baltimore Ave. Tel 302-227-2270. Website is www.clearspaceproductions.com. Tickets are $5 – $25 and are available on line, by phone or by visiting the box office at 20 Baltimore Ave. On Friday and Saturday the production will be from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Sunday it will be from 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 1/22 – Jewelry Making Class at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Right on Rehoboth Ave. The class is sponsored by Bead Therapy and will cover the making of earrings. For more information, please call 302-227-5678.
Sunday, 1/23 – Hike the Prickly Pear Trail. 1:00 p.m. sponsored by the Delaware Shore State Park, Rt. 1, South of Dewey Beach, North of Bethany Beach. This trail is east of Ocean View and is part of the park system. Please dress for the weather, since it will be cold and wear shoes that can get muddy. $4/person and pre-registration is required. Call for more info. 302-227-6991.
Tuesday, 1/25 – Jewelry Making Class at Rehoboth Beach Public Library, located right on Rehoboth Ave. Sponsored again by Bead Therapy. The class will cover the making of leather necklaces and will be from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. For more info., please call 302-227-5678.
In the mood for food and music?
Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill will have live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 – 1 a.m. It is located at 207 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-226-9376 and the website is www.conchislandbar.com.
Bethany Blues – Friday – 1/21 – Sydney’s Music Revival brings to this restaurant VESSA, People Will Talk. She will perform with a quartet that allows her to fully showcase her enormous vocal talent and personality; a musical experience in jazz, standards and soul. Bethany Blues is located at 618285 Coastal Highway, Lewes. Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? www.bethanyblues.com.
Cafe Azafran – Saturday, 1/22 – Rehoboth, located at 18 Baltimore Ave. will have Cathy Gorman performing great music to dine and reminsce from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Please call 302-227-8100. Website? www.cafeazafran.com.
Have a great week-end…..It is going to be sunny and I think I will be going to that Pig Roast, afterall, at Eming’s Chicken…talk to you later….
Note: Psssst…..New Restaurant coming soon to our Beaches….stay tuned.
May 10th, 2010
Conch Island is the new addition to the many restaurants in downtown Rehoboth Beach. I love seeing all these new places opening up at this time of the year. More blogging for me.
The owners of Conch Island are not new to the restaurant business; they own several others at the beaches. I wanted to check the place out, so I stopped to have a drink. It was actually a little too early but perfect if I wanted to take some pictures. It is hard to take pictures if the place is full of patrons.
Conch Island is located at 207 Rehoboth Avenue, right in the center of town. The tel. is 302-226-West.
The restaurant is large and there are 3 bars. It is not crowded with tables; bar tables are spread out. It is going to be perfect for listening to music. They do have a stage and on week-ends they will have entertainment.
Conch Island has the Captain Morgan Bar. It is a quiet corner of the restaurant, where you can chat with friends away from the music on the other side.
It is a fullfledged restaurant. Some of the appetizers that caught my attention were: Conch Fritters, Smoked Fish Dip, Cracked Conch, Tuna Tataki and Jerk Chicken Quesadillas.
I love Conch Chowder and they do have it, as well. Sandwiches like the catch of the day and the Cuban Sandwich interested me, as well.
For entrees they do have the classics from the grill like New York Strip and Filet Mignon. Other additions are Key West Scallops, Cayo Hueso Paella, and Key West Pink Shrimp among others.
The desserts that tempted me were the Key Lime Pie and the Chocolate Republic Rum Cake which is served warm with a white chocolate glaze.
I think they will do well. The restaurant is casual just like it should be at the beaches. I really would like to visit on a week-end when maybe a little Calypso music could be enjoyed.
Have a great day!!! Talk to you later….as usual….
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