Coconut Shrimp! A whole lot above the bar as far as deliciousness!As the sun sets, cool music, relaxation with a bit of wine and a fine cooling Gulf of Mex. breeze. Paradise!Toasting the sun and mood-both in sync of paradise found!
Filet and crab. The dish was superbly crafted and I complemented the chef as a food critic and writer. The rice and beans accompaniment balanced out what was a perfect entree’.
A Florida Keys Lobster Tail accompanied by there idea of mac and cheese. Superb!!View from the table!
AmericanPresstravelNews-Jan. 21st,-Marker 88 Restaurant, the Florida Keys–Bob and Barb “Stopping to Smell, View and Taste the Roses.”Marker 88.” Located on one of the few natural beaches in the Florida Keys 88 is an easygoing beachfront bar & grill showcasing local seafood & cocktails. Since 1970’s we’ve stopped here for dinner on a monthly basis. So today, judging by the fact that our premier test for a great restaurant is “consistency” Marker 88 is terrific!
Located at M.M. 88000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, Florida 33036-305-852-9315 www.marker88.info
Turtle Stew, fine wines and Barb is about in heaven at the Green Turtle.Farmed Snapping Turtle in a tomato based stew-like soup. The meat was just like true saltwater turtle soup now off all markets due to sea turtles being a protected animal.
The taste of this bread pudding was exceptional, changed daily, the staff continues to keep this dish different and surprisingly excellent.A real slice of Key Lime Pie set in a Macadamia nut crust. Frankly, superb.
APressTravelNews-December 17th,-Green Turtle Restaurant, Islamorada, FL Keys. So now we have come to one of the most historical locations and restaurants in the Upper Keys for dinner. The Green Turtle Inn for decades, has been an iconic spot to stop along the Highway ‘that goes out to sea”- Overseas Highway, U.S. 1 in Islamorada, FL. Early on in Keys history, sea turtle was served in most restaurants in the Keys. WithTurtles today, being on the Federal Endangered Species list, “today’s Green Turtle Inn perfects authentic Florida Keys style cuisine, by combining the charm of the Keys laid back way of life with epicurean flair.” Fusion cuisine at its best can be found here. Tradition meets innovation in their menu offerings. The passion of their owners and staff is palpable when any diner spends just a few moments after being seated, by the enthusiasm and knowledge-ability of their hosts and wait staff. Their varied menu can certainly pique the interest of any gastrophile, with offerings, unlike most of the usual food emporiums, that serve the meats and seafood’s common in most restaurants, good bad and ugly. We were offered farm raised freshwater snapper turtle chowder (excellent) and a chunky lobster- tail, Corn-dog that was skewered, then butter-poached and battered, fried and topped with Thai Chile Sauce. Without a doubt as tasty as it gets! We finished our meal with coffee that tasted like the best coffee possible, a bread pudding, that nary a morsel was left, including the vanilla ice cream dipped up to the very last drop (best bread pudding ever, promise) and the Key Lime Pie was bedded in a Macadamia crust with fresh, delicious whipped cream-really way too good to not dream about. Take a look at their menu online-we plan on going back and raiding their menu, the offering are so luscious sounding. The Green Turtle is located 81219 Overseas Hywy. Islamorada, FL. 33036 (305) 664-2006 www.greenturtleinn.com
A mushroom laden plate of Veal Scallopini. So good I couldn’t leave any over!Special shrimp with garlic and a spaghetti that was al dente’grande! This was Barbs plate and the home made breads licked up the last of the sauce too!—
APtravelnews-Nov. 19th, Maggie Valley, N.C.-Nothing makes a visit to an area your not familiar with, more familiar and friendly than a great local, Mama Leoni type restaurant. Frankie’s is just that; a terrific mama’s type (homemade with love by mama) restaurant.
With friendly folk all around, even his Honor the Mayor of Waynesville and his wife as well as local successful business folks too, how can you have a bad experience, especially when the food was “killer” great! We also tried one of our table-mates Eggplant dish and after finishing our meal (we only left damp plates) we dove into desserts. Cheesecake rocked us with a topping of delicious strawberries that totally complimented the New York style creamy and tasty cake!
Frankie’s is located at 1037 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley–828-926-5216
– www.americanpresstravelnews.com -September 15,-Lake Erie, N.Y.-Love Concord grapes, so we just had to visit “The Grape Discovery Center”. The Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center is the official Visitor’s Center for New York State, Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage Area. It is about all things, but especially the Grape!
Enjoyed their tasting bar which has a selection of wines and grape juice from local wineries.We browsed through the Discovery Center which is both informational and hands on information. and and found the gift shop had a beautiful selection of locally made crafts. They had a tasting of local dipping oils and sauces. Once we tried them, just had to take some home. This is a great place for your first stop if you want to pick up information on local wineries. Not only do they have the information. but they will direct you to the place that is best for your travel destinations.
Lake Erie Country is the Concord Grape Belt Stretching over 60 miles along the Lake Erie Plain, the Concord Grape Belt was formed by the advance and retreat of glacial ice more tn am 12,000 years ago. The conditions for grape growing -viticulture -are so perfect that the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt, “America’s Grape Country,”is the largest Grape Growing region in the world.You will learn all about grapes at the interactive discovery center.
For information either call: (716) 326-2003 or take a look at the website: www.grapediscoverycenter.com
