Hollywood Beach, Florida – Images from the Broadwalk

May 7, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

We left Miami to go looking for a restaurant in Hollywood that happened to be on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. I must confess that I was not expecting it to be so pretty. It was also a beautiful day, the sunshine enhancing the intense colors of the ocean and sky. The beach was packed with […]

Skippers Dockside, A Little Piece Of Paradise In Key Largo

April 24, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

We needed a break from the Miami buzz and hubbub, so we headed to Key Largo with my brother and discovered that tranquility is not so far away. A little over an hour away. Once a small piece of paradise is found, we do have to eat to keep our bellies happy and contented, […]

The Flavors Of The Florida Keys in Key Largo

April 24, 2016.Reading time 15 minutes.

The Florida Keys is home to five districts, each with their own personality and charm that make visitors feel like they are in another world. Growing up around fish, Chef Bobby Stoky quickly learned how to do it all, from catching to cleaning and even cooking them. In the summers, he would dive for lobster […]

Steak 954

April 26, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

A friend of mine asked what would be a good place to take his wife for Mother’s Day Brunch in Ft. Lauderdale. I was at a loss as I am mostly a Miami person and did not know what to answer. I looked into where I had been before and found Steak 954, a […]

Feeling Nostalgic For Poulet Créole Au Lait De Coco

February 22, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I used to travel. A lot. Being in one city all the time is nothing I will ever get used to. Memories of Martinique and Poulet au Coco (coconut chicken)

Congress Hotel In South Beach Getaway – A Photo Essay

September 1, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

We embraced the South Beach lifestyle once more and reserved a room at the Congress Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach. Congress Hotel South Beach is an oceanfront hotel located in Miami’s South Beach district. As usual, we had the time of our lives just chilling out on the balcony with a serene and beautiful […]

Fort Lauderdale Food Tours – Enjoy The Food, Sights And Sounds Of Fort Lauderdale

July 19, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale Food Tours started to conduct tours in this area mainly because of an appetite and craving for fantastic dining experiences that echo the spirit and culture of Fort Lauderdale. Miss I. and I were intrigued enough to trek the distance to get there in order to learn and taste something new. The city […]

A South Beach Getaway

May 24, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our family likes to take little trips and stay in a hotel for one night, just to do something different and learn a little more about the city we live in. This time we stayed at The Bentley Hotel South Beach and we had a really good time. The hotel was right on Ocean Drive, […]

Exploring The Everglades National Park With Family – A Photo Essay

May 19, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

This site at the southern tip of Florida has been called ‘a river of grass flowing imperceptibly from the hinterland into the sea’. The exceptional variety of its water habitats has made it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for other threatened species. We went walking, taking pictures […]

Trains, Trains Everywhere – Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Miami

February 9, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

This is my first post featuring not only food but interesting places to visit in Miami. This museum is extra-special as it is full of nostalgia and is the perfect destination for railroad enthusiasts. When I told my chickens that we were going to a museum they were not very happy. Once they got there […]

You Can Take Me Out Of Grenada, But You Can’t Take Grenada Out Of Me

August 5, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

I have been living in Miami for ages and it is a place that I have learnt to love and appreciate. Sometimes, I do miss things that are unique to my island and one of those things is the color and vibrancy of the Market Square in St. George’s. This market is fun, flamboyant and […]