Best Beef Brisket I've ever eaten! Jack's BBQ in Minneola Florida

I never expect much when I order any type of BBQ Sandwich.  I've simply been let down too many times.  I've had dang good Barbeque in sandwich form, but most places skimp on the barbecue and count heavily on the bread for filler.  Well.. today I'm going to share with you possibly the best Brisket I've ever eaten in, at Jack's BBQ in Minneola Florida.  And.. it came in sandwich form to boot!  Behold the masterpiece I discovered last year..

Beautiful Right?  You should see what's under the hood..

Six beautiful slices of Brisket ( I ate one of them before snapping this pic ).  I watched as the Gal preparing my sandwich cut these hot and juicy slices from a Beef Brisket pulled directly out of the smoker.  

This was everything you want in a good Brisket.  It was slow cooked & smoked with a wonderful rub, had a visible smoke ring, and was incredibly juicy and tender. Back before the COVID-19 epidemic took hold of our Country, I pretty much visited Jack's at least once a week for lunch.  Once we are all on the other side of this pandemic, and if you're ever in the area, I highly recommend checking out Jack's BBQ. You won't be sorry you did.

Jack's BBQ Online

100 S Highway 27

Minneola FL, 34715

Key West Food and Fun

I recently had a couple incredible days in Key West, and lots of great food played a big part in that memorable trip.  Here are some highlights of my food laden adventure..

 Lazy Days Restaurant
79867 Overseas Hwy Islamorada

 Incredible views whether you dine inside or outside. 

The seafood here was excellent.

 Fresh fried Mahi Mahi

 a half pound of fresh shrimp just for me!

 Manhattan style Clam Chowder

Best I've ever eaten!  The fresh clams made all the difference in the world.

El Meson De Pepe Cuban Restaurant
410 Wall St. Key West

Everything we ate here was delicious. If you find yourself at El Meson De Pepe and are overwhelmed by the menu, I highly recommend ordering off the Tapas Menu.  You get huge portions, and a nice variety of traditional Cuban cuisine.

 You're not doing Key West correctly if you aren't eating lots of Cuban Bread! 

Southernmost Key Lime Shop

802 Duval St, Key West

 The best Key Lime Pie I've ever eaten was at this little pie shop on Duval St.

Ana's Cuban Cafe (formerly The Conch and the Cuban Cafe)
1330 Simonton St. Key West, FL 33040

This little cafe was right next door to our condo, and was right down the block

from the Southernmost point of the U.S.

After an eight hour drive from Orlando to Key West, a light meal of black beans and rice, fresh Cuban bread, Maduros, and Empanada, chased by some fresh Coconut water right from the Coconut, hit the spot and readied us for the next six hours of exploring the town.

The next morning, we started our day at Ana's.  As we sat on the patio, we could see the famous Southernmost point of the U.S. landmark right down the street, less than a block away.  It really was quite a surreal feeling sipping on Cafe' con Leche and eating fresh buttered Cuban Bread on a patio, pretty dang near as far south as you can travel in the U.S.  It really was the perfect way to start a day in Key West.

And finally.. there is no shortage of place to drink in Key West.  And while I drank my share of libations up and down Duval Street, I made dang well sure to stop at the 'Smallest Bar in Key West'.  Good times!

Going to Key West?
Here's a great guide to get you started!