Prom Season Brings Out the Conchs in Key West

Prom season is upon us as thousands of high school Seniors around the country are preparing for the last "hoorah" of their high school days. In Key West, Florida, local restaurants are expecting a large turn-out for the event.

Spring has sprung and a young man's fancy turns to love...or at least to finding a date for the Senior Prom. All across the country, high school Seniors are quickly approaching the end of their high school career. With that end comes the final celebration: Prom. On the tiny island of Key West, Florida, the Conchs of Key West High School are no different, with the exception of going to school in paradise.

As prom season approaches, many Key West businesses prepare for the increased activity. Tuxedo rentals, flower shops and restaurants see a profound increase in business from the Senior Conchs.

"I love prom night," offered Brendan Orr, Executive Chef of the highly popular and award-winning Key West restaurant, the Roof Top Cafe. "As a chef, I want to help make the night extra special for these young adults. It should be the time of their lives. If I can start their prom night off with an amazing and unforgettable meal, it might set the tone for the entire night."

Specializing in the finest seafood creations on the island, the Roof Top Cafe is a prom night favorite. The outdoor dining area, decorated festively year 'round, has the preferred ambiance that many of the students appreciate.

"The Roof Top Cafe can be very romantic," Orr commented. "The lighting and the view provide the ideal setting for love and romance." A sheepish grin spread across the chef's face as he continued, "Even when it's puppy love."

Orr reported that reservations are already coming in for the special evening. The Key West restaurant has begun preparations for an onslaught of an energetic and enthusiastic group of High School Seniors.

"We love making things extra special here every night not just for prom night," the smiling chef admitted. "That's why the kids come to the Roof Top Cafe. They come here for the perfect start to the perfect prom night...hopefully!"

For more information on the Roof Top Cafe, visit: www.rooftopcafekeywest.com


JD Arbuckle is a freelance journalist specializing in consumer education on a variety of topics, including the Roof Top Cafe in Key West.

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