January 21, 2015

It’s always bathing suit weather in Key West. But this month, all dieting efforts are strictly off limits. (It’s okay. Consider this your formal notice.) The Key West Food & Wine Festival takes over the island from January 27 through February 1, and the forecast calls for: indulgence.

The Marker is an epicenter of activity for the annual event, which brings together dozens of top area chefs and acclaimed vintners from throughout the country. We’ve partnered with the Festival to host the Mile 0 Grand Tasting on Friday, January 30, a signature experience that features unique wines sipped poolside on the resort’s lush, tropical flower-filled grounds. (Drunk in love yet?) And it will also be an opportunity to sample hors d’oeuvres from Cero Bodega, The Marker’s Mexican-Californian restaurant, including crispy chicken lollipops with tamarind glaze, scallop fritters with a Sriracha aioli, and seared ahi tuna with a wasabi and ponzu vinaigrette. Grand Tasting tickets are typically $125, but guests of The Marker receive a steep discount: $95, plus 10% off any additional Food & Wine Festival events.

In fact, The Marker is your one-stop source for all things fest-related. We’ve dedicated a space to serve as the event’s Hospitality Suite, open daily from 10 AM to 3 PM as a place to pick up tickets, find information on festival happenings, book restaurant reservations, ask questions and mingle with fellow food lovers. The Suite is open to the public.

But move fast to grab tickets for some of the most popular festival events. Other highlights include a tasting with local distiller Legal Rum; a “Pizza & Prosecco” Sunday Jazz Brunch at the new restaurant Roostica (catch a complimentary trolley at the Hospitality Suite); the culinary competition “Last Chef Standing”; and even a day of coconut bowling.

For a full lineup of events, visit keywestfoodandwinefestival.com.

Then give us a ring. We’ll save you a seat at the dinner table — but first, you need a bed.

Outdoor

May 12, 2023

Sustainable Sunscreen Initiative: The Marker Key West Resort Leads Florida Hotels in Reef-Friendly Practices

At The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, we prioritize environmental preservation and sustainability. We're excited to announce our latest endeavor, making history as the first hotel in Florida to introduce public Raw Elements mineral sunscreen dispensers. Our commitment to protecting...

Outdoor

April 18, 2023

Top 5 Happy Hour Spots in Key West: Discover the Best Seaport Bars

A Sip-sational Guide to Key West's Seaport Happy Hour Scene with Stunning Marina Views Get ready to raise your glass and toast to Key West, where every sun-kissed moment is filled with warmth and cheer. If you're staying at The...