**An Authentic Road Trip Journey from Miami to Key West: A Foodie's Adventure**
Embarking on a road trip from Miami to Key West with the primary goal of tasting the legendary key lime pie was an adventure filled with culinary discoveries and scenic delights. This journey wasn't just about reaching Key West; it was about the experiences along the way, the food, and the culture that make this trip unforgettable.
**The Road Trip Begins: Drive from Miami to Key West**
Starting in downtown Miami, the excitement was palpable as I set off on a 3.5-hour drive to Key West. The anticipation of trying key lime pie fueled my journey. Florida's sunny weather greeted me as I drove down the highway, with plenty of local radio stations keeping me entertained.
**Lunch Stop at the Fish House: A Taste of the Sea**
Midway through the trip, hunger led me to a convenient lunch stop at "The Fish House" in Key West. The mention of "dolphin fish" on the menu initially raised eyebrows, but it turned out to be the mahi-mahi. Socially Awkward's tweet had directed me here, and I wasn't disappointed.
The meal began with "house viche," a delightful appetizer featuring chunks of grouper cured in lime juice, cilantro, onion, and tomato. The freshness of this dish contrasted nicely with the heavier Cuban food I'd eaten earlier. The fish's firmness after curing was impressive, requiring only a few minutes on the grill to perfection.
For the main course, a yellowtail snapper baked with tomatoes, capers, and potato salad arrived. Its aroma filled the air, and the soft flesh made it a memorable dish. Lunch not only fueled my body but also highlighted Key West's vibrant culinary scene.
**Arrival in Key West: The Quest for Key Lime Pie**
After lunch, I continued my drive, eager to reach Key West. Six hours later, I arrived, ready to try the famous key lime pie. My quest led me to a local bakery where I sampled the super creamy and tangy pie with a thin biscuit crust. It was unexpectedly delightful.
But the highlight came when I tried the key lime pie dipped in chocolate on a stick—a novel twist that won my heart. This treat, along with the classic version, proved that Key West's culinary offerings are nothing short of sensational.
**Exploring Key West: More than Just Pie**
The journey didn't stop there. recommendations from locals took me to Blue Heaven for Caribbean jerk shrimp and other dishes. The evening also coincided with Key West's Pride Festival, adding a vibrant touch to the already lively atmosphere. White sands, blue seas, and key lime pie made Key West a paradise.
**Return Journey: Reflecting on the Adventure**
As I drove back to Miami under the night sky, reflecting on the day's experiences—new foods, local culture, and scenic beauty—I felt grateful for this culinary adventure. The trip was more than just about key lime pie; it was an exploration of flavors, cultures, and memories.
This road trip was a testament to how food can connect us to places and people, making every bite an adventure worth savoring.
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roasted corn a tomato salsa and cornbread muffins absolutely perfect I should imagine the people living in Key West with all their White Sands blue sea sunshine and keyme Pie are always very happy but especially this weekend cuz I've arrived on Pride Festival just baby well that's it now for the drive back to Miami and if I have any battery left on the camera I promise to show you the last 2-minute drive into Miami downtown it's pretty spectacular at nighttoday is going to be one awesome adventure and road trip because I'm here in downtown Miami and I've been told that while I'm here I have to try keyline pie in particular l 1 2 3 4 said I have to try it down on the keys so that's where I'm going to go Key West that's 3 and 1/2 hours drive from here a 7h hour round trip for a slice of pie it' better be good pie or at least a very good drive Florida is supposed to be sunny on route to Key West I find myself here at kago very conveniently around about lunchtime and I had a suggestion from one of you guys on Twitter socially awkward think that's her username not her real name who said they had to come here to the Fish House if you've ever seen dolphin on a menu and been a little bit concerned fear not it's just an alternative name for Mari Mari and this is one of them look at the size of that that is the dolphin fish or the mahi mahi fish absolutely huge I've gone for the house to viche to start which is chunks of group of fish cured in lime juice cilantro onion tomato it's very delicious much fresher than all the meaty Cuban food I was having yesterday but equally delicious I'm always amazed at how firm the fish becomes just from curing it in the lime juice fresh fish doesn't take long to cook so a few minutes on and the main course has arrived as well it is a yellowtail Snapper baked with tomato shot Capers B all that potato salad it's light especially it smells delicious and the flesh is so soft great suggestion from socially awkward I am fully fueled up and ready for the remaining 2hour drive down to Key West to find key line P luckily I've got plenty of local radio station to enjoy well I made it 6 hours after leaving Miami which included a stop for lunch and several times ping over to move this Vlog camera around um we are here in Key West and I'm looking the key line pip super creamy really Tangy and the biscuit on the bottom is really really thin the guy is packing it into the cases over there but it is enough it's crunchy it's buttery it's got a good crunch to it I'm telling you more stuff should be on sticks this is Key Lime Pie dipped in chocolate on a stick oh oh oh that's good and the verdict well there's a lot riding on a slice of pie that has a 7h hour round trip so I was expecting it to underd deliver but actually it was Sensational I was I was expecting to have a merang top um but it didn't but it didn't need it it was amazing and as if the classic one wasn't enough the one dipped in chocolate on a stick that absolutely made it for me I'm I'm I'm a sucker for something a bit of a novelty I suppose KY Draper said I had to check out the world's smallest bark there it is I I nearly walked past it it's time this also came from Aiden and was recommended by Josh at the bar I'm heading to Blue Heaven for Taste of Floridian Key West Cuisine I've eaten an awful lot today but that appetizer was the perfect way to end Caribbean Jerk style shrimp with some roasted corn a tomato salsa and cornbread muffins absolutely perfect I should imagine the people living in Key West with all their White Sands blue sea sunshine and keyme Pie are always very happy but especially this weekend cuz I've arrived on Pride Festival just baby well that's it now for the drive back to Miami and if I have any battery left on the camera I promise to show you the last 2-minute drive into Miami downtown it's pretty spectacular at night\n"
