Florida Olive Oil Company

What can I say, I'm in love with the Florida Olive Oil Company (nee: Key West Olive Oil Company). They were located in the heart of Key West but have recently vacated the premises (Feb. 28th, 2015) because of a huge increase in rent.  The store, located at 419 C Duval Street, was home to the most innovative and delicious infused olive oils this side of heaven. Infused with herbs, fruits, chilies, mushrooms, etc. the many choices this store offers will please the most demanding gourmet palettes. Their oils that come from the most exotic places world-wide: Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Australia, California, Argentina, Chile and more, will leave you begging for more. Fortunately, you can now order on-line from www.floridaoliveoil.com and get the same great products.

But, don't stop there! Their 18-year Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy is infused with luscious flavors to enhance salads, desserts, meats, fish, poultry, etc. and is hands-down the best balsamic I have every had the pleasure to taste. Their traditional Key West Signature Oil Oil is light and delicious. Don't cook with it - it's much too good for that. Drizzle it over pasta, salad or just dip a piece of crusty bread in to it for a mini-vacay to a small, intimate Italian cafe. Paired with a cold, crisp Pinot Grigio, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. This is by far the best balsamic vinegar I have ever tasted.

They also offer a variety of spice blends, dipping mixes, sea salts, olives, balsamic jellies, tapenades, pastas, accessories and bath and body products.

You can order online at www.floridaoliveoil.com. Their oils and vinegars are a culinary experience you won't soon forget. They boast stores throughout Florida and will ship to Canada. Check out their website for all the detailed information about their products. 

Islamorada Fish Company

Islamorada Fish Company is one of our favorite places to visit. There is so much to do there. It is home to Pro Bass, a beautiful retail store that sells not only every kind of fishing/boating item, but sells games, books, and clothing for the entire family. They're a little pricey, but their goods speak for themselves.

Upstairs is Zane Gray's, an upscale bar decorated with rich mahogany wood. They provide delicious Bloody Mary's and other upscale libations. Zane Grays is located on the 2nd floor of the store and offers seating either inside, or outside on the veranda. Ray is a margarita officienado and has given Zane Gray's a thumbs up.

Downstairs and across the lawn is the Islamorada Fish Company that consists of two outside bars and an outdoor restaurant that has seating under a shelter as well as seating on their man-made beach. All of this surrounds a man-made lagoon that is always filled with huge tarpon and barracuda. If you want to feed the fish you can buy a bag of bait shrimp from their fresh seafood market.  Our favorite food to order is the Grouper Reuben - it is yummy and plenty for two. We also recommend their red-skin potato salad. Yummy!

The name "Islamorada" means "Purple Isle".  The name was given by the early inhabitants of the Florida Keys in 1907.  The restaurant was first opened in 1948!

If you're looking to loose yourself for a couple of hours, this is the place to go.
81532 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, 33036, MM 81.5; http://restaurants.basspro.com/fishcompany/