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Classy Nine One Five certainly stands out from the nearby Duval detritus of alcoholic ag-
gression and tribal band tattoos. Ignore all that and enter this immaculate, modern and el-
egant space, which serves a creative, New American-dips-into-Asia menu. It's all quite
rich - imagine a butternut squash and almond risotto, or local lobster accompanied by
duck confit potatoes.
Blue Heaven
AMERICAN
dinner $17-35;
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8am-4pm, until 2pm Sun & 5-10:30pm daily;
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Proof that location is
nearly
everything, this is one of the quirkiest venues on an island of
oddities. Customers (and a local chicken) flock to dine in the spacious courtyard where
Hemingway once officiated boxing matches. This place gets packed with customers who
wolf down Southern-fried takes on Keys cuisine. Restrooms are in the adjacent former
brothel.
Cafe Marquesa
FUSION
The Marquesa is as elegant as it gets in Key West, all white tablecloths, candle light and
good food to boot. The mains are French-inspired with little Floridan and Asian twists,
like ginger-and-coconut-crusted mahi-mahi and a rack of Australian lamb served over a
bed of couscous.
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Drinking & Nightlife
Basically, Key West is a floating bar. 'No, no, it's a nuanced, multilayered island with a
proud nautical and multicultural histo…'
bzzzt
! Floating bar. Bars close around 3am.
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Green Parrot
BAR
The oldest bar on an island of bars, this rogues' cantina opened in the late 19th century and
hasn't closed yet. The owner tells you the parachute on the ceiling is 'weighed down with
termite turds,' while defunct business signs and local artwork litter the walls and the city
attorney shows off her new tattoo at the pool table.
