Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Analise Andrews, the owner of Key West Food Tours. We talk about how she was raised in her Cuban grandmother's Key West kitchen and how Analise Smith pursu...

6 Nov 202040min

In this episode Mark Baratto sits down with Ben Teague of Ben Teague Design. We talk about how Ben took a leap of faith and went from working in a bank to doing what he loves. This episode has a ton o...

30 Okt 20201h 16min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Jess Forsythe and Mike Kenna of Kenna Construction. We talk about how Mike got into the business, how he went from a classically trained chef to an expert ...

23 Okt 202052min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Grant Portier, the owner and chef of Poké In the Rear, an Asian-themed restaurant in its open-air backside bar in the famed Aquaplex. We talk about where h...

16 Okt 202028min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Johnna, one of the owners of Cruisin' Tikis, and Captain Ryan. Johnna tells her story of going from the retired life to the Tiki life while actually on one...

9 Okt 202024min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with artists Marianne van den Broek to talk about her amazing sand sculptures found around town in Key West. We talk about how Marianne began her journey as a s...

2 Okt 202037min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Nance Frank, the director of the Gallery on Greene. This is perfect for all you Key West history buffs out there.  We dive deep into the history of Key Wes...

25 Sep 20201h

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with the owner of Salt Island Provisions, Laura Richardson. We talk about the origin story or Salt Island Provisions, how this island favorite is a hub for ever...

18 Sep 202048min