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January 12, 2011
 Airline Delay Policy This shit weather has got me to thinking. Besides being the a royal pain in the kiester, it is creating some ‘snow days’. So if you get stuck in Key West rather than Atlanta or any other airport for that matter, with proof of course, and we have the space available, how does half off on your room sound? Yep, we will offer the night you are stuck at half the normal rate (not discounted), but three weeks is out of the question. We hope that helps lessen the burden of being “stuck” in paradise. See ya later Mike  December 16, 2010
 Bonnie & Clyde Restaurant A little insider info - Bonnie & Clyde Restaurant (their site is a work in progress). These guys are great. I’ve been saying for years, “all Key West needs is some Creole food and the island will be perfect.” Well we have it now and I can’t say enough about the food, the service and the ambiance. Not to mention a full liquor license. The only drawback is that they are located in new town. I know that is a small price to pay for a little bit of heaven. Chef Phillip learned his trade in New Orleans and France and his lovely wife, Patricia picked up her charm in New Orleans. From Gumbo to Jambalaya and everything between is top notch and has been that way the 5 or 6 times I have eaten there. My family and friends will attest and swear under oath if you like? I’m a soup guy and their ’15 bean soup’ is amazing. My last dessert was the coconut and pineapple pie, need I say more? Tell them Mike says hi and be sure to eat slow and savor the flavors. They are located 3800 N. Roosevelt Blvd and are open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 til 9 PM for dinner, lunch from 11 AM til 2 PM 305-293-9500 See ya there Mike November 24, 2010
 Blond Giraffe  Kermit's Key West Yep, the Blond Giraffe is leaving our lovely island. They said biz was down over 10% and they are closing all five locations on the island. Yikes! Five locations? The island is 4.5 by 1.5 miles. Not a great business plan, you think? Have no fear, we still have Kermits and he makes a hell of pie. Not to mention the chocolate covered pie on a stick. Kermit is on the corners of Green and Elizabeth Streets. He always had more personality than the Blond Giraffe too. To quote Buffett, “in the tropics they come and they go.” Back to the grind. See ya on the flip side, Mike One of the Eden House’s favorite groups to give to each monthly is the Fugees. Take a few minutes and read what they are all about and I am sure you will agree. I read about them in Sports Illustrated several years ago and was bitten. Amazon is donating 6% of what you purchase from Amazon to the Fugees. It doesn’t cost you extra penny to donate – DA. I do lots of my shopping through Amazon so this is a no-brainer. I hope you agree. To make purchases just go to Amazon from the link on this site and BAM you are a good guy. Then have a double at happy hour and you will feel even better. So gobble, gobble, gobble and we will talk soon, Mike
November 19, 2010
 Old Town Bakery Just a block from the Eden House, Old Town Bakery is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Key West lunch spots. I am trying to stay away from the desserts and that is tough there. This is a photo of a lunch a couple of days past. Turkey sandwich on fresh baked dark rye bread, pickle soup (don’t scoff) and a Mexican Coke (bottled in Mexico using cane sugar). A heavenly combination of flavors. The sandwich is top notch but pales in comparison with the pickle soup. Yes, this was my first time to have pickle soup (dill of course- though I had to ask) and it won’t be my last. I love soups! And will have them on a 90 degree day. Pickle soup is up there with Cauliflower as my favorite. If you have never had a Mexican Coke, try one soon. It tastes like soda used to taste before the country went to corn syrup. To me, this is the reason Tootsie Rolls and Three Musketeers don’t taste like they did when I was a kid. No, it’s not that my taste buds are fired and I haven’t smoked a cigarette in over 40 years. Sorry for the rambling. Give Old Town Bakery a try next time you are in town or in the neighborhood. Their specials are on facebook daily. That is if you do that stuff? See Ya Mike November 15, 2010
 Hawk Chase Channel Just got word from Alex Rutledge/Tom Corcoran that in his own words has gone over to the other side or digital to be exact. For you kindle-iets ck it out. Your adoring friend, Mike Eden October 27, 2010
 Ragnar Relay Woo Nellie. The Ragnar Relay participants just keep booking so we decided to do something special for you guys. We are going to lay out a small spread for you Rangnars on Sunday morning- bagels, fresh fruit, danish, juice and coffee. Make sure to pick out an Eden House hat or visor on your way out the door (we want that free advertising). Just remember we are all winners! July 5, 2010
 'It Came From Memphis' I’ve only passed through Memphis but the book I’m reading makes me want to head that way and soak up some of their culture (is Bar B-Q culture?). The Book is ‘It Came From Memphis’ by Robert Gordon. Here are a couple quotes from the book. Lash LaRue says in a soft voice, ” I have no home in the universe. I am hunted by the police of Jupiter and the police of Earth. My great fear is that they will arrest me at the same moment in each place. This would be more pain than I could bear.” Sputnik Monroe, a wrestler from Mobile, Alabama, landed in Memphis in 1957. He is quoted as saying in the book, “Win if you can, lose if you must, always cheat, and if they take you out, leave tearing down the ring.” My last quote from this book is by Jim Dickinson. Jim was a giant in the music industry in Memphis and here is what he said about the music industry. “Hits are in baseball, singles are in the bars, and your royalty lives in a castle in Europe.” If you enjoy music, have a bit of an off center nature and enjoy the bizarre then you will love this book. Anyone out there read ‘It Came From Memphis’? Any thoughts, opinions or unadulterated babble? I would love to hear from you and you are loved. Remember Lash LaRue? This book is about music, music and more music. your old innkeeper June 30, 2010
 Cut Back on Your Soap Bubba Not you personally, your laundry soap. Colleen has been bugging me for years to cut back on the laundry detergent and now this. I’m not sure which irritates me the most, her being right or me being wrong. According to this article I have been using way too much soap – figures. But it is the American way, isn’t it? More is better? The reciept for making your own soap is interesting. Any thoughts on the subject. Keep it clean. See ya, Mike June 28, 2010
 Food for Thought Here are a couple quotes that I would like to share with you. “Fanaticism consist of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.” George Santayana, quoted in Esquire
“After one look at this planet, any visitor from outer space would say, ‘I want to see the manager’.” William S. Burroughs quoted in Wired
“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” Albert Einstein quoted in Forbes.com
Just a little somthing to chew on. See ya, Mike |
