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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-14-12

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
11-14-12
Shop Small Business Saturday Nov 24, 2012
 
Cigars Take Over GaYBOR/Ybor City This Weekend
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14th Annual Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival
Stop by and help support a small but thankful gift to our troops overseas. Purchase a Ybor City cigar and support an Ybor City military servicemen benefit, Cigars For Soldiers. A whole day of  events along with other vendors for this fall heritage festival event. A chance to help support the Ybor City State Museum.
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012, 11-6pm at new location, Ybor Square 14th Street & 9th Ave.
Fire It Up! Smoker & Kickoff for Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival
 Friday Nov, 16
 
1st Annual YBOR CIGAR PALOOZA 
 Nov 16-18, 2012
Ybor Cigar Palooza is a new cigar event in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida for GAY Cigar Men. Nov 16 – 18, 2012. Cigar Bears, Cigar Leathermen, Pipemen are all welcome FMI.http://cigarpalooza.com/
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Calling Holiday Spirited Volunteers
It is time to festively decorate the streets in GaYBOR / Ybor City this Sunday, Nov 18, starting at 11 AM at Bradley’s on 7th. Last year over 100 people came out in support of the holiday changeover. Groups will be divided & broken off into Ybor sections to add wreathes to the historical light posts in the historic district.
 
Congratulations G.BAR 6 Year Anniversary
Some REALLY BIG NEWS to announce! The award-winning actress who starred in “8 Mile”, “Hustle & Flow”, “Crossroads”, and “Crazy/Beautiful” – TARYN MANNING  will be appearing LIVE at G. Bar on Saturday, Nov. 17th to  celebrate its 6th ANNIVERSARY! She is also a chart-topping singer and has the current #1 Billboard dance song in the country, “SEND ME YOUR LOVE”, and will be singing it LIVE!  FREE DRINKS from 9pm – 11pm, FREE CHAMPAGNE toast at midnight, and a $1000 Balloon drop too!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
 
GaYBOR at St. Pete Pride Meet & Greet
Left to Right….New St. Pete Pride Executive Director – Eric Skains, GaYBOR Treasurer – Rich Kern,
New St. Pete Vice President – Amy Foster, GaYBOR President – Carrie West, New St. Pete Pride President – Aaron Horcha,  GaYBOR Membership at Large – Mark Eary, GaYBOR Secretary – Mark Bias
 
NEW at MC Film
Pick up your Red Speedos today at MC Film. Just in time for the A.S.A.P.’s Santa Speedo Run. Sign up to run today at https://www.facebook.com/events/162940337183257/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
NEW 2013 Colt’s Hunky Men Calendars are now in stock. Perfect for Holiday Gifts for friends and yourself!!!  RAINBOW Pride Holiday Trees are back & in stock! Pick yours up today. Last year we sold out fast.
 
Perfect Holiday Partys
The most incredible location  for a “Fantastic Holiday Party” is the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s. There is full bar on the balcony, with Celebrity  Bartender Tea Cup, and is open every Fri, Sat & Sunday. With 7th Ave as your backdrop and the New Holiday menus, your guests will be talking about this for years to come! You just never know who will be stopping by! Groups of 10-30 welcome. Call today for reservations. 813-241-6279
 
Ybor Date Night for under $30.00
Our friends at La Gazetta have come up with a new uniquely Ybor word… “Clobstering”. Every Monday Night is “Clobstering” You start out with 2 hours FREE parking. First stop is Bernini’s for $2 martini’s then on to James Joyce for the $10 lobster. Cocktails and Lobster = Clobstering.
 
People are Talking
WOW so now General Petraeus sex partner … no sex partner (friend) is having an affair (sex no sex) with a second Tampa famed MacDill AFB general? The reporters are all confused as should we!!! For years the running South Tampa joke was, “Why did the women of Bayshore Blvd. stop having group sex? Answer… There were just too many Thank You notes to write!” I guess email hasn’t changed all that. Just gotta love good straight family values. Just say’ n. Moving on to a whole different topic. What is better for your Birthday Gift than diamonds? Well if you happen to the most famous saxophone player in Florida, Alan Darcy, it would be a Theo Wanne http://theowanne.com/ mouth piece. Alan’s husband surprised him on stage with this gift. (Just for the records it cost way more than a diamond LOL LOL). Here is a clip of Alan with his new mouth piece sounding great!!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXOfsY0wmRE
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GaYBOR/Ybor City Community Officer Sean Mahabir
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year….right around the corner! I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by. Well, with the holidays comes crowds, good cheer, gifts, and mostly everyone’s favorite pastime…spending money. Ybor City is a great place to be with great people and enjoy great events….however, I wanted to remind you that there’s always a handful of Grinches (Bad Guys) out there.
Please be safe and turn on your crime radar…there are those that prey on individuals that are too busy to remember the simple rules of being safe. Here are some reminders for everywhere, not just for Ybor City…please pass this along to your employees, family, and friends. I’ll send bits and pieces of safety tips throughout the season.
While out and about, present an alert appearance. Be on Guard!
Be aware of your surroundings; scan the area from time to time. Avoid concentrating so hard on shopping or work that you fail to keep track of your surroundings, others near you, or your personal property.
    • Grip carried items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended.
    • Carry minimal cash and valuables, wear minimal jewelry.
    • Get off your cell phone! lol Concentrate going from point A to point B. (work place to vehicle, mall to vehicle etc.)
    • Shop with friends or relatives if possible; there IS safety in numbers. As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets’ favorites are malls, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops and vehicles. Carry the day’s most expensive purchases closest to your body, and don’t carry so much you lose the ability to react quickly.
When parking…roll up the car windows, lock the vehicle, take the keys, and insure your valuables are concealed (preferably in the trunk). During hours of darkness, park and walk in lighted areas to the extent possible. Keep your wallet, purse, and any other valuables on your person or otherwise out of sight, NOT on the seat next to you. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under/behind a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for “trunk-packing”, and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight. So, be aware of your surroundings before you place valuables in your trunk.
The panhandlers are going to be in full effect and it’s important that our eyes and ears are wide open. Remember if they get aggressive, please don’t hesitate to call the police. Nothing will ruin your holiday season more than being the victim of a crime.
Do me a favor….please reply to this email…say HI! Let me know how things are going.  Always know that if you’d like me to come by and discuss safety tips with your employees….call me and let’s schedule a time.
Stay Thirsty My Friends!
Officer Sean Mahabir
Ybor City Liaison
Tampa Police Department – District III
3808 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL. 33610
Main (813) 242-3800
Cell (813) 480-1272
Fax (813) 242-3848
Email sean.mahabir@tampagov.net

Unless otherwise noted, the material contained in this document is
considered active criminal intelligence and as such, is presently exempt
from disclosure via the Florida Public Records Law (F.S.S. 119.07)

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Only in GaYBOR/Ybor
LOL, LOL, LOL
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Great Coffee & Smiles at King Corona
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Caught on the Streets
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Mathieu at the GaYBOR Meeting
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ The Social
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught in Ybor City
Caught @ MC Film

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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Not to bright robber
This past Thursday night around 11:30 all of a sudden there were fire trucks, ambulances, dozens of Tampa Police & Supervisor cars in front of MC Film along 15th Street. Carrie said out loud, “WHAT DID MARK DO NOW!?!?!” For a change Mark was innocent & hadn’t done anything. A thief had just stole a motor scooter. The police were in a hot pursuit of the stolen bikester. The not to fast thinking criminal turned down the alley next to MC Film & YRS. Only to find it was a dead end running into the Muvico Theatre walls.  There was a space 10-14 inches between Muvico Theaters & the next warehouse. The ‘not so bright’ robber tried to squeeze thru it and you guessed it… got stuck. The police & firemen were all laughing as they were snapping photos. The robber was so stuck that the fire department had to come out and hoist him up 3 stories to get him out. Then onto jail!!!

GaYBOR Member of the Week

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Key West Business Guild
Thank you to GaYBOR members, The Key West Business Guild for setting the example for all us across America. The Key West Business Guild supports LGBT owned, managed, and friendly businesses in and associated with Key West. They do this by promoting LGBT travel to Key West through marketing many LGBT related events and activities. They even get financial support from the city and the Monroe County Tourism Board

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-7-12

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Happy Veterans Day Nov. 11th
There are 1,000’s more Photos of the Week at www.MCFilmFest.com
 
Let GaYBOR Help Make Your Holiday Parties FABULOUS
    Make Your Reservations NOW!!! The Restaurants, Clubs and Hotels across GaYBOR are filling up fast this Holiday Season. Now is your time to make your Holiday Reservations. This year many GaYBOR Members are also offering Luncheon Holiday Parties. All the Clubs & Bars are offering VIP and Bottle Services. Many at early discount prices. Dinner, Shows, Clubs there are 1,000’s of combination at all price ranges…
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Bradley’s on 7th
Bricks
Beaune’s Wine Bar / West Palm Wines
Bernini of Ybor
Centro Cantina
Centro Ybor 20 Muvico Theaters
Cristiano’s Pizzeria
Crow Bar
Cuban Club
Don Vicente Historic Inn
Florida Entertainment Group
Gaspars’s Grotto
Green Iguana Bar & Grill
Hamburger Mary’s
Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor
Hilton Garden Inn
Italian Club
JJ’s Cafe & Bar
King Corona Cigars
La Terrazza
Laughing Cat Restaurant
New York New York Pizza
Queen & I Thai Restaurant
Row Boat & R Bar
Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel
Skye
Stone Soup Company, The
Taverna Opa
Ybor City Wine Bar
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Vist www.GaYBOR.com for more details & links.
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THE GaYBOR/ Ybor City Chili Cook-Off
    This past weekend there was Fierce and HOT Competition in the Annual Bradley’s on 7th Chili Cook Off Competition. 9 contestants vied for the right to be the Honorable Chili Chef Guru in GaYBOR/ Ybor City. A wide variety of chili recipes were made for the over 300 sampling votes tallied.
    On consensus in the very close race the top winners were; 1st Place winner was smiling Jake Zils, 2nd Place Samantha from Reservoir Bar, 3rd bartender Bradford from Bradleys on 7th, and 4th Place winner Joel.
    Last years winner was TEACUP (Mark Bias-MC FILM) with his white warm chili winning presentation. The next level is at Cityside Lounge which is a Chili Cook Off Charity Benefit put on by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and a chosen charity.
    Start now for next years very competitive Chili Cook Off where you can claim bragging rights for your recipe.
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Fall Comfort Foods… Umm Garlic
So many different ways to make garlic spreads for dipping, spreading and marinating. Our gathered Homemade Aioli recipe is one we think you will enjoy. We have two simple but very flavorful recipes for your comfort zone.
Mom Peaton’s Aioli Recipe
    4 Garlic cloves pressed or crushed and minced
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp cracked pepper
    2 egg yolks
    3/4 cup virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    In a bowl add the first four ingredients whisk and slowly add the virgin olive oil. Whisk together until thick then finally add in the fresh lemon juice. Refrigerate and serve on bread, crackers or sandwiches.
Roasted Garlic Butter… Fall Simple
    1 Whole bulb garlic
    3-4 tbsp Virgin olive oil
    Turn on oven and set at 350 degrees. Cut of 1/4 top of garlic bulb. Put in an oven proof dish. We have a garlic pottery that we use. Pour over the garlic the olive oil. Put in oven for 20 minutes.
    Each roasted clove is a great spread on bread, meats or flavorful accents in vegetables. Always yummy!
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Important Fun GaYBOR District Meeting this Friday.
    Like to meet new friends, network in the historic and Tampa Bay area with busiesses and help your LGBTA Community all while having a great time??? Then you will want to be at the GaYBOR District Coalition meeting this Friday. Be first to learn all the exciting details about the upcoming GaYBOR Events. Help decorate GaYBOR/ Ybor City Streets for the Holidays,The GaYBOR 5th Annual Holiday Party, the over the top Annual GaYBOR Holiday Bar Crawl, Parades & more.
     Everybody is welcome to the FREE GaYBOR meetings. join us this Friday at the Hilton Gardens Inn, 1700 9th Ave., Ybor, Starting 4PM.
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Sunday FUNdays!!!
    The Sunday FUNdays in GaYBOR are just plain WILD & CRAZY!!!! Starting at 11AM Shop, Dine & Bar Hop at all the GaYBOR members. NEW this past Sunday FUNday at Hamburger Mary’s, on the only balcony in GaYBOR/Ybor with full liquor, is “Tea Party with Tea Cup” Starting every Sunday at 4PM.
     Enjoy Cocktails,Appetizers, Dinner with Friends & Tea Cup. Watch the sunset and the historic lights turn on over 7th Ave.
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Santa Speedo Run Ybor City, A Benefit for A.S.A.P.
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012
ON SALE Now Red Speedo’s @ MC Film
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How Big was it, Chucky???
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Tea Cup & Friends
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Art on 7th
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Fun Times @ The Crowbar
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Stone Soup Company
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School Tours of Ybor
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Wild Nights at NY NY PIzza
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Obama Volunteers
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Alley Art
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Carne Chophouse Ybor
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Steve with Friends @ Lucky @ AJA
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ The Social
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught in Ybor City
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Caught @ MC Film

New Must Try Restaurant.

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    We just love the magic of GaYBOR!!! After a full Sunday FUNday, we stopped by Bradley’s on 7th. Sitting next to us were 2 very cheerful guys. Ryan & his friend. The conversation moved to food. When we talked about kim chee Ryan’s eyes opened up. It turns out he is a chef at the new restaurant across the street to the University of Tampa, “Edison: food + drink lab.”
    Ryan described a chef’s special, Tuna Tartar with kim chee & Korean pickles that they make at the new open air trendy bistro. The next day we made a trip to the Edison. Located at 912 W. Kennedy Blvd in the same building as GaYBOR Members Tribeca Hair.
    The dinning room has a fresh, clean, scientific fun Edison- esk atmosphere. The luncheon menu was full of interesting & unusually interesting savoring items, mostly New American Modern Cuisine. Our server explained that most of the items have 5+ flavors hid on each plate. We looked up to see our friend, Melissa (Madge) Judge was working there as brand operations mgr. We commented on how fantastic the menu was then she told us who the Chef-Owner is… Jeannie Pierola!!!
    WOW Jeannie is a legendary celebrity chef in Tampa. From Bern’s Steak House and SideBern’s Restaurants to private pop up parties!!! The staff is made up of people who Jeannie personally knows and has worked with. The food, service & atmosphere all got 5 out of 5 stars from us. Our only complaint is that Edison is not located in Ybor City! LOL LOL
    You all know how much we like to walk to everything. Edison’s is perfect for “Date Night!!!” We highly suggest reservations for this “Must Do” restaurant at http://edison-tampa.com/
Follow Edison on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EdisonFoodDrinkLab

Mark & Carrie’s Nephew / Niece of the Week

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Melanie Minyon
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    We have know and had the pleasure of working with Melanie for over 20+ years. Of course we met in grade school!!! LOL LOL Over the many years we have never seen Melanie in a bad mood or ever upset. WTF??? Born in Montgomery, Alabama today she lives in Dunedin, FL. We have the pleasure of working with Melanie again at Hamburger Mary’s. Become her facebook friend today.

GaYBOR Members of the Week

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    Dean & Diane James
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    These 2 local Yborite pioneers, way before GaYBOR was thought of and true artisans that make up today’s historic Ybor City. The 2 are property owners in the historic district, stain glass makers, wrought iron imaginaires, lighting idealist creators and most outgoing and friendly. They started their historic Ybor endeavors in mid 1970’s. Ybor City was more of a bohemian community and so crafty back then.
    The light bridges on 7th Ave were created by the couple along with the artsy iron shank waste trash bins. They are founding members of GaYBOR District since the founding in 2007.
    Always willing to help in local projects and to serve on local committees. Up until this year the couple spent their summers in Pennsylvania.
    Congratulations to Dean & Diane James..

The Tree Person

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    We all know the drama over the murder of 110+ trees in GaYBOR/Ybor City. We still can not believe all the tree haters! That’s another story. On October 31, 2012 Halloween they came to plant a new olive trees in front of MC Film.
    One of the trees that had been cut down and the stump had already removed. The workers started to dig out a hole. There was a tree root in the way. They chopped the root and pulled it out of the ground. The root was in the form of a Tree Person!!!! All the workers stopped, one even ran away.
    We saved the picturesque humanoid like root and put it on display inside MC Film. Our good friend Diana said it was a gift from the Tree Gods to us for fighting for the trees. Stop by and tell us what you think?

You Just Can Not Make This Stuff Up.

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        Buy Your Own Ice!!!!
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    Tea Cup has bartended at many places across Tampa Bay. The most strange and unbelievable place was at “The Vault” on Central Ave in St. Pete. I will never forget the first night there. I asked the owner where the ice machine was and he looked at me very surprised and actually said “WHAT!!! you didn’t stop on the way in and buy some?!?!?” I laughed and said your joking! He wasn’t!!! The promoter pulled some cash from his pocket and sent guys to buy some ice. That wasn’t the strangest part. I was set up in the small back room bar. There was one red strand of Christmas lights over the bar. I complained that we couldn’t see the keys on the cash register. He said it doesn’t matter. Just put the money in the drawer. I then asked what do we charge for drinks. He said, “What ever you think you can get from them?” LOL LOL LOL
    The next week started the Judy B. Goode Show with Paul Thomas. For some crazy reason the owner liked Tea Cup and they got along fine. Over the next 9 months he did crazy strange things. One night at 2AM he said nobody leaves until he does inventory to see how much liquor was used. OK Tea Cup asked “What is the starting inventory?” He said ‘it was in his head”??? LOL LOL
    The night before St. Pete Gay Pride in 2003 or 2004 the owner fired all the bartenders except Tea Cup. He said that all the other bartenders were stealing from him. Tea Cup said he quit too. The owner told Tea Cup that he would not pay Judy B. Goode if Tea Cup didn’t bartend the next day. The next day Tea Cup bartended and Judy was paid.
     The day after that the Vault closed.