In Key West, a Taste of Cuban Coffee Culture

With Key West’s proximity to Cuba, it should come as no surprise that cafe con leche, the heady mix of espresso shots and piping hot milk hand-whipped into a froth, and its phalanx of accompaniments — buttery, crispy Cuban toast, thick Cuban sandwiches bursting with fatty ham, fried pork and more — have become as deeply woven into the fabric of the area as Duval Street’s ubiquitous drag queens. And the establishments that serve these brews are often colorful hives in which one can sneak a peek at the daily rhythms of local life …READ MORE