Kristen Castillo
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Southern California, CA, United States
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35 Best Airport Restaurants Around the World
Christmas is a time for celebration and being with your loved ones, but for many of us Christmas also means a hectic day (or days) of traveling. → Read More
Seafood Shacks in the Florida Keys
When you’re craving great fish, the seafood lunch or dinner doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated. → Read More
Snapper, Tuna and Lobsters, Oh My! Check Out a True Seafood Splendor in Marathon
It’s no wonder every March the city hosts the Original Marathon Seafood Festival, a two-day event attended by over 21,000 people celebrating the best seafood in the area. Think lobster, snapper, tuna and lots of other delicious fish. Marathon, which has a rich fishing history, is one of the most marine-friendly cities in the Florida Keys. They have almost 1,200 wet slips and 1,200 dry slips. → Read More
Conch Egg Rolls with Key Lime-Wasabi Aioli
“Almost every restaurant in the Florida Keys has conch on their menu either as conch chowder, conch fritters, cracked conch, or conch steak,”...“Almost every restaurant in the Florida Keys has conch on their menu either as conch chowder, conch fritters, → Read More
Underwater Exploration: Key Largo, The Dive Capital of the World
Frequently called the diving capital of the world, Key Largo, which runs from mile marker 90 to 112, has all the underwater flair you’d expect including sunken ships, statues and coral reefs you have to see to believe. → Read More
Here Are 11 Incredible Tasty Fish You Can Catch in Islamorada
“It’s simply some of the best fishing in the entire world,” says Dan Stack, a fishing expert who spends two weeks fishing in the Keys every year. He says the area is a rare spot since it provides so many different types of fishing experiences. Pro Angler and Team Toyota athlete Terry Scroggins, who’s known for bass fishing and his culinary skills, agrees. → Read More
Key West: A Guide for Every Nightlife Lover (and what to order while you're there)
Whether you’re in Key West for a few hours, a few days, or longer, there’s plenty of nightlife in this exciting area. → Read More
GW Fins’ Tempora Fried Lionfish Tacos Recipe
These lionfish tacos can be made on the beach and always remind Chef Flynn of the flavors of the Florida Keys and finding his passion for diving...These lionfish tacos can be made on the beach and always remind Chef Flynn of the flavors → Read More
Crab-Topped Grouper Recipe
Scroggins is an accomplished fisherman, but he’s also known as a great cook. “Grilling grouper filets and topping them with crab is one of my...“Grilling grouper filets and topping them with crab is one of my absolute favorite seafood dishes to make, → Read More
Whole Fried Yellowtail Snapper Recipe
While this is not a typical Keys-inspired recipe, Chef William Ryan chose it since, “yellowtail can be caught year-round in the Keys.” The dish...While this is not a typical Keys-inspired recipe, Chef William Ryan chose it since, “yellowtail can be caught year-round in the Keys.” → Read More
Cracked Conch Francaise
“Our preparation puts an Italian twist on the firm yet tender flesh with the classic Francaise preparation,” says Chef Olivera.“Our preparation puts an Italian twist on the firm yet tender flesh with the classic Francaise preparation,” says Chef Olivera. → Read More
Whole Fried Yellowtail Snapper Recipe
While this is not a typical Keys-inspired recipe, Chef William Ryan chose it since, “yellowtail can be caught year-round in the Keys.” The dish...While this is not a typical Keys-inspired recipe, Chef William Ryan chose it since, “yellowtail can be caught year-round in the Keys.” → Read More
Cracked Conch Francaise
“Our preparation puts an Italian twist on the firm yet tender flesh with the classic Francaise preparation,” says Chef Olivera.“Our preparation puts an Italian twist on the firm yet tender flesh with the classic Francaise preparation,” says Chef Olivera. → Read More
Marinated Fish Tacos with Goat Cheese Guacamole and Heirloom Tomato-Avocado-Watermelon Radish Salsa
This recipe is courtesy of Spencer’s by the Sea Restaurant, The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Marinated Fish Tacos with Goat Cheese Guacamole and Heirloom Tomato-Avocado-Watermelon Radish Salsa → Read More
Marinated Fish Tacos with Goat Cheese Guacamole and Heirloom Tomato-Avocado-Watermelon Radish Salsa
This recipe is courtesy of Spencer’s by the Sea Restaurant, The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Marinated Fish Tacos with Goat Cheese Guacamole and Heirloom Tomato-Avocado-Watermelon Radish Salsa → Read More
Eating at Key Largo Original Music Festival
This year’s festival runs from Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15. Over 30 songwriters and musicians from all over the United States, including Nashville, and overseas will rock out on four stages across all four days. → Read More
Fine Dining in the Keys
“My favorite two restaurants in Key West for finer dining are Louie’s Backyard, which has a gorgeous view of the water from the back patio, and Cafe Marquesa (Zagat’s highest rated restaurant in Key West), which is located in a charming old hotel right off Duval Street,” says food and travel writer Sharon Kenny, who is the author of the restaurant guide, → Read More
Fine Dining in the Keys
“My favorite two restaurants in Key West for finer dining are Louie’s Backyard, which has a gorgeous view of the water from the back patio, and Cafe Marquesa (Zagat’s highest rated restaurant in Key West), which is located in a charming old hotel right off Duval Street,” says food and travel writer Sharon Kenny, who is the author of the restaurant guide, → Read More
6 Seafood Recipes Inspired by the Florida Keys
“There are so many great things about living in Florida, but one of the best is the availability of fresh seafood,” says pro angler and Team Toyota athlete Terry Scroggins, who’s known for bass fishing and his cooking. Scroggins is sharing one of his favorite recipes: Crab topped grouper. The Keys has so many tasty catches, including grouper, hogfish, snapper, and conch — a local favorite. → Read More
8 Delicious Beaches in the Florida Keys
There’s nothing like a beach day. And in the Florida Keys, nearly every day is a beach day! With temperatures consistently in the 70’s and 80’s, it’s easy to see why a Keys getaway isn’t complete without sand and surf.\ Click Here For the Florida Keys Slideshow → Read More