Bahamian and Cuban Culture Celebrated Wednesday, March 23 at Conch Revival Picnic

IMAGE : Key West Art & Historical Society and Great Events Catering are teaming up to present the annual Conch Revival Picnic, an informal Conch heritage dinner prepared by acclaimed chefs Martha Hubbard and Dave Furman on March 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Key West Lighthouse. (Photo Credit: Key West Art & Historical Society)

(KEY WEST, FL).  Key West Art & Historical Society and Great Events have teamed up to present its annual picnic-style heritage dinner prepared by acclaimed chefs Martha Hubbard and Dave Furman.  This year’s Conch Revival Picnic takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 23 during Key West’s weeklong bicentennial celebration.  The picnic, held on the grounds of the Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead Street, pays homage to the island’s Bahamian and Cuban culture through food, music, and a convivial community atmosphere.

This year’s feast starts off with conch fritters, mollette, and chicken empanadas followed by the main course of whole roasted local fish, roasted pig, shrimp and grits, conch chowder, Cuban morros and fried plantains.  Save room for key lime pie and the queen of all puddings for dessert.  As always, there will be a full cash bar and live music provided by Brian Roberts.

Inspired by The Society’s board member, the late Dianne Zolotow, the Conch Revival Picnic tradition was launched in 2016 to increase awareness of Key West/Conch culture by preserving and promoting historic recipes created and consumed by Conch families for generations, but which have, over time, been disappearing from memory and tables.  Many of the recipes presented are inspired by the postwar Key West Woman’s Club Cookbook as well as recipes from other publications in the collection of The Society.

“Key West Art & Historical Society is honored to celebrate our local Bahamian and Cuban communities in this year’s picnic,” says Society Executive Director Michael Gieda. “It’s a great opportunity for all of the island’s heritages to come together and share a meal that highlights some of their delicious culinary traditions.”

Visit www.kwahs.org to purchase your ticket—$75 for Society members and $85 for non-members.  Kids under 12 admitted free.  For more information, contact Membership Coordinator Kim Livingston at 305-295-6616 x106.  Sponsored by the Helmerich Trust and Great Events Catering.

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