EAT: Latitudes, Sunset Key/Key West, FL

When in Key West, FL, you must make a reservation for dinner at Latitudes on Sunset Key. It requires a short boat ride over to the island, but be sure to eat outside at sunset. The views are spectacular! We sat at a small table amongst the palm trees overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Reservations are required, so book through Open Table.

Our server was very knowledgeable about food allergies, even though they did not have a gluten free menu. A nice side note, as it got darker, it was neat to be able to read a menu that was backlit. After chatting with our server, who checked with the chef on safe menu items, we started dinner with the Tasting of Beets, roasted beets, beet foam, goat cheese, pistachio crumbs, and black caramel pepper. Very tasty.

I decided on the Seared Sea Scallops for my entree. It included Mushroom Risotto, piquillo pepper coulis, truffled arugula salad, and balsamic reduction. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the risotto was a nice compliment.

My dinner companion took our server's suggestion of the Yellowtail Snapper with no corn. The snapper was accompanied by sweet baby peppers, chive risotto, and jicama lime salsa. It was very good and the salsa added to the flavor of the snapper.

If you have a special occasion or just want a nice dinner overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, go to Latitudes. The setting is fantastic. The boat runs continually to take you to and from Key West. Well worth the trip! I can't wait to go back during my next trip to the area!

Latitudes
245 Front St.
Sunset Key, FL (Key West, FL)
305.292.5394
http://www.sunsetkeycottages.com/latitudes-key-west

EAT: Key West Key Lime Pie Company, Key West, FL

When in Key West, FL, one must eat Key Lime Pie! Many places sell great looking key lime pie, but what if you have food allergies? If so, head over to Key West Key Lime Pie Company. They have the most delicious handmade gluten free and corn free key lime pie!

It was great to see this note in the store. Taking extra care to make sure food preparation is safe for us with food allergies is appreciated. I inquired about the gluten free flour since I have other allergies and was told it is tapioca flour. 

The Key West Key Lime Pie Company has a great selection of gluten free candies in addition to the Key Lime Pie. Many of the candies are made with sugar and are corn free (so great to be able to read the ingredients on the canister). Also, they carry sugar soft drinks without corn syrup. 

The gluten free Key Lime Pie was amazing! I have not had Key Lime Pie in years and this one did not disappoint! I was told that they regularly serve the gluten free version. They also sell a gluten free Chocolate Dipped Key Lime Pie, but I did not want to mess up a good thing (and the chocolate contained corn). Definitely stop in on your next trip to Key West!

Key West Key Lime Pie Company

511 Greene St. 

Key West, FL 33040

305.517.6720

www.keylimepieco.com