BEST NON THEME PARK RESTAURANTS:LouiesBackyard This week we visit Key West, Fl. In 1971, Louie Signorelli’s oceanfront Victorian home was transformed into Louie’s Backyard. The original restaurant seated only 12, and had one lone waiter. In 1983, Phil and Pat Tenney purchased and lovingly renovated Louie’s – with special attention to the maintenance of the buIlding’s historical integrity – and transformed it into the architectural delight it is today. Their efforts earned it a placement in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Louie’s is a gourmand’s playground, a cafe-style restaurant with an oceanfront background setting – a must-do experience which has become a Key West tradition. Each dish at Louie’s is prepared to order, with care and respect to each ingredient. Their seafood influence is on “hooked” local fish: grouper, hogfish, snapper, and swordfish. The Key West “pinks” come from the local shrimp fleets. And at Louie’s, your Florida Keys lobster was caught yesterday. Louie’s also features fine steaks, heirloom pork, rack of lamb and free-range chicken. Their commitment to quality is met in part by local growers of fruits and vegetables. Island Farms grows produce specifically for Louie’s: beautiful lettuce, fragrant herbs, oriental greens, tomatoes, and edible flowers. And the inimitable Mr. Wong provides Louies with extraordinary fresh fruits: lychee, starfruit, mango, papaya, guava, to name just a few. All are hand-selected and delivered within hours of picking. TripAdvisor gives Louies Backyard a ranking of 4 out of 5. Address: 700 Waddell Ave Key West, FLorida 33040 Phone: (305) 294-1061 Hours: Open Everyday but Christmas Day. Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm Afterdeck Bar 11:30am – 1:00am Upperdeck/Winebar Open Tuesday – Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:30:00 +0000
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