Going to Key Largo

chachee52 · 03-11-2010, 07:37 PM

Hey guys,
Heading to Key Largo at the end of next week. Any advise on places to eat,drink,see,smoke at?
Heading down to check out a place to have our wedding, and only staying from Friday till Sunday this trip so won't have too much time.

Thanks
Todd

shilala · 03-11-2010, 07:42 PM

The Fish House is right across from the Island Smoke Shop. You should stop and see Bill.
Alabama Jack's Conch Fritters on Card Sound Road is an absolute must. There's a glass bottomed bar that is incredibly cool, and the food is awesome. It's called the Pilot House.
Everyone will send you to Snapper's. It sucks. It's nursing home food.

Blueface · 03-11-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The Fish House is right across from the Island Smoke Shop. You should stop and see Bill.
Alabama Jack's Conch Fritters on Card Sound Road is an absolute must. There's a glass bottomed bar that is incredibly cool, and the food is awesome. It's called the Pilot House.
Everyone will send you to Snapper's. It sucks. It's nursing home food.

Bill is not there on Saturday or Sunday. You can catch him on weekdays.
Bob the owner is there on weekends. Nice shop. Nice selection.
Fish House rules!!! Love the Pan Seared catch of the day, rum runners and key lime pie.

chachee52 · 03-12-2010, 06:57 AM

Good to know about Snapper's. That was one of the places that we were going to head. I'll stay away. Heard about the Glass bottom bar but didn't know the name!!!!
And I will check out the smoke shop. Don't know if i'll have time Friday, have a meeting with the wedding coordinator, but I will speak with Bob. Cool place to hang out for the pre-wedding festivities?
Thanks guys!!!

Blueface · 03-12-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Good to know about Snapper's. That was one of the places that we were going to head. I'll stay away. Heard about the Glass bottom bar but didn't know the name!!!!
And I will check out the smoke shop. Don't know if i'll have time Friday, have a meeting with the wedding coordinator, but I will speak with Bob. Cool place to hang out for the pre-wedding festivities?
Thanks guys!!!

Dude,
Island Smoke can host your wedding.

That is how HUGE this place is.

chachee52 · 03-12-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Dude,
Island Smoke can host your wedding.

That is how HUGE this place is.

HHHMMMMMMMM wonder how I can pitch this to my fiance?

SNKBYT · 03-12-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

HHHMMMMMMMM wonder how I can pitch this to my fiance?

good luck with that................but as for the listed places to stop...none better

shark · 03-13-2010, 08:41 PM

I went all through the whole island chain to Key West back in 1996. It was a blast. I gotta get back down that way again someday.

Don Fernando · 03-14-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Hey guys,
Heading to Key Largo at the end of next week. Any advise on places to eat,drink,see,smoke at?
Heading down to check out a place to have our wedding, and only staying from Friday till Sunday this trip so won't have too much time.

Thanks
Todd

Go get a Cuban Sandwich @ Marlin's. Had one when I was there in may, still wake up craving for another one every now and then. Have to wait till november, when I go back to Florida, can't wait to have a Cuban Sandwich in my belly.

And visit Bill @ Island Smoke Shop, get some of their house blend El Original. Reviews of the Claro Lancero and Natural Lancero are on my blog.

Don Fernando · 03-14-2010, 05:51 PM

I'll be in Florida in november, did you just offer to make me a homemade Cuban sandwich?

Blueface · 03-14-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I'll be in Florida in november, did you just offer to make me a homemade Cuban sandwich?

You got it.

chachee52 · 03-18-2010, 06:46 AM

Heading down tonight. thanks for all the advice. i'll let you know what I grabbed at the smoke shop and where we went and what we liked!!!! Thanks again!

chachee52 · 03-22-2010, 08:37 PM

Just got back this AM from Key Largo. First stop was to Island Smoke Shop. Thanks to Bill for being so friendly and making us feel welcome!! What a place!!! I bought a few sticks and stuck around to smoke a El Original that was amazing. He had some time to sit back and chat with us to tell us about a couple places to check out. And all the sticks and lighter made it back (although they did open the check in bag to see what was in it).
Great weather, great people, and we are excited to get back there in Aug to get married!! I'll be spending some more time at the smoke shop!!!

68TriShield · 03-23-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Just got back this AM from Key Largo. First stop was to Island Smoke Shop. Thanks to Bill for being so friendly and making us feel welcome!! What a place!!! I bought a few sticks and stuck around to smoke a El Original that was amazing. He had some time to sit back and chat with us to tell us about a couple places to check out. And all the sticks and lighter made it back (although they did open the check in bag to see what was in it).
Great weather, great people, and we are excited to get back there in Aug to get married!! I'll be spending some more time at the smoke shop!!!

One of the nicest shops I've been in

03-11-2010, 07:37 PM	#1
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Going to Key Largo Hey guys, Heading to Key Largo at the end of next week. Any advise on places to eat,drink,see,smoke at? Heading down to check out a place to have our wedding, and only staying from Friday till Sunday this trip so won't have too much time. Thanks Todd __________________

03-11-2010, 07:42 PM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Going to Key Largo The Fish House is right across from the Island Smoke Shop. You should stop and see Bill. Alabama Jack's Conch Fritters on Card Sound Road is an absolute must. There's a glass bottomed bar that is incredibly cool, and the food is awesome. It's called the Pilot House. Everyone will send you to Snapper's. It sucks. It's nursing home food. __________________

03-12-2010, 06:57 AM	#4
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Going to Key Largo Good to know about Snapper's. That was one of the places that we were going to head. I'll stay away. Heard about the Glass bottom bar but didn't know the name!!!! And I will check out the smoke shop. Don't know if i'll have time Friday, have a meeting with the wedding coordinator, but I will speak with Bob. Cool place to hang out for the pre-wedding festivities? Thanks guys!!! __________________

03-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#8
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,563 Trading: (0)	Re: Going to Key Largo I went all through the whole island chain to Key West back in 1996. It was a blast. I gotta get back down that way again someday. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

03-14-2010, 05:51 PM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Going to Key Largo I'll be in Florida in november, did you just offer to make me a homemade Cuban sandwich? __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-18-2010, 06:46 AM	#12
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Going to Key Largo Heading down tonight. thanks for all the advice. i'll let you know what I grabbed at the smoke shop and where we went and what we liked!!!! Thanks again! __________________

03-22-2010, 08:37 PM	#13
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Going to Key Largo Just got back this AM from Key Largo. First stop was to Island Smoke Shop. Thanks to Bill for being so friendly and making us feel welcome!! What a place!!! I bought a few sticks and stuck around to smoke a El Original that was amazing. He had some time to sit back and chat with us to tell us about a couple places to check out. And all the sticks and lighter made it back (although they did open the check in bag to see what was in it). Great weather, great people, and we are excited to get back there in Aug to get married!! I'll be spending some more time at the smoke shop!!! __________________