You can just imagine the excitement on our street this week when the Clydesdale horses walk by!!!! They were in our neighborhood for the make a Wish Foundation. The Horses were escorted by Tampa Police down Kennedy Blvd. Then north on Howard Ave to North B Street for their stop. Check out all the photos you can almost hear them walking by! YAAAAAA
You Just Can Not Make This Up!
There are 2 fun ladies from Boston who come to Ybor often. On their last tip they shared, laughing, this story with me. One Sunday they were at Tampa International Airport going home. She was giving stupid answers to the security people. Then she said “I’m sorry we are coming from Ybor and are a little Tea Cupped!” The security guard with a big smile said “SUNday FUNday on the Balcony with Tea Cup. I totally understand!!” http://www.mcfilm.co/category/you-just-cant-make-this-sht-up/
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
Caught @ The Honey Pot
Photos of the Week 1-22-18
Photos of the Week
 Our Street Car is HOME
What Is Coming Soon?
El Puerto in Ybor City
 NY NY Pizza
Carne’s
  OneZ Bar Crawl
  Bradley’s on 7th
  Hamburger Mary’s
  Hamburger Mary’s Pub House
  Steam @ The Honey Pot
 Tea Cup
 The Ybor City Saturday Market
  Ybor Wine Bar
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1-24-18 Dishing with Mark n Carrie…. PIRATES
Gasparilla Parade Tips
The Gasparilla Day Parade is this Saturday. This is a must do event in Tampa!!!
Tip #1 Our favorite tips is… Park your car in Ybor City and take the street car down. The corner of 15th Street & 8th Ave in Ybor is the best location to get on. On this day there will be many buses there so the wait is very short. Remember to bring cash.
Tip # 2 DO NOT wait until the end of the parade to leave. Just imagine what it will be like to have 300,000+ people all leaving at the same time.
Tip #3 When back in Ybor City plan on having dinner and drinks. After dinner it will be easy to get around and back home safely.
Tip #4 Shop early at La France in advance for the BEST Pirate Costumes and accessories. Located at 1612 E 7th Ave in Ybor City. Owner Jill Wax and her team will help you pick out the most incredible outfits and jewelry too.
Remember “What’s a Pirates favorite letter?” RRRRRR
The Big Easy in Ybor City
When was the last time you went to a restaurant and were surprised at how GREAT the Food & Service was? A friend had told us to try “Taco Tuesday” at the Big Easy at 1704 E 7th Ave. The tacos were only $2 and there were 6 to choose from. Steak, Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, Cajun Crawfish, Veggie and Florida Gator. We tried them all and all were perfect. The drink special was a $5 margarita made with fresh squeezed lime juice and Hawaiian black salt rim.
The atmosphere felt like we were on a cooking show location. With light jazz playing in the back ground. There is an open kitchen and a friendly staff. Monday nights are hospitality Night with great discounts to the industry workers. We cannot wait to go back! See you Tuesday. CHEERS
FLASH BACK 2009
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Tampa Pride 2018 Sponsorship, Vendors and Diversity Parade Applications
Applications to be in Hillsborough County and Tampa’s largest LGBTA Diversity Parade, Vendor Expo, Health & Wellness Fair, Artisans Area, 8th Ave Food Alley and Singing Performers/ Groups for March 24th,
3rd Annual TAMPA PRIDE 2018 Festival are now online at TampaPride.org.
The theme for Tampa Pride 2018 Festival is “Diversity in Our Community.” Many events are planned at bars, clubs, organizations and restaurants.
The Tampa Pride 2018 Grand Marshals and Recognized Community Supporters Award winners will be announced coming Feb 1st.
In just 3 years over 40,000 friends, community residents and new found friends have come from all over the country to take part in the once banned Pride event. Again this year thousands will be taking part in the fun daytime “Family Friendly” LGBTA Festival in the GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City.
The Festival Expo & Diversity Parade has always sold out early, so get your applications in early.
Information and applications are available now at www.TampaPride.org.
* Sponsorship opportunities at sponsorship@tampapride.org,
* Parade info at paradeinfo@tampapride.org,
* Volunteer Groups or Individuals at Volunteerinfo@tampapride.org
* or contact Carrie West at c.west@tampapride.org
Festive Floats
Reserve your floats NOW for Tampa PRIDE
Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival
The Ybor City Wine Bar Proudly Presents
Our Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival
A Valentines Sip & Shop Event
Sunday, February 11th, 2018 from 4 pm – 7 pm
The Ybor City Wine Bar’s Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival will take place on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 from 4 pm – 7 pm. This event will be held at our Ybor City Location.
Admission to the Wine & Chocolate Festival is $45 and includes 75 wines to sample, plus a variety of gourmet chocolates, cheeses, and desserts.
In addition to savoring the wonderful wines, we can also take care of all of your Valentines shopping needs. Wine makes the perfect gift! Enjoy a 25% discount on all wines, baskets, and holiday items purchased during the event. We will have complimentary gift bags, tissue and wrap to get you all set.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (813) 999-4966 or email us at YborCityWineBar@aol.com
The Ybor City Wine Bar is located on the 1st floor of The Centro Ybor Complex in the heart of the Ybor City Historic District – 1600 E 7th Ave – Ybor City (Tampa) – Florida – 33605
Tickets are available at our Ybor City Location as well as our Seminole Heights location or can be purchased online. –
yborcitywinechocolatefestival2018.eventbrite.com
Save the Date
Fiesta Day 2018
Ybor City 1970’s
Just to the left in this photo is Hamburger Mary’s today. The vertical Casino sign today says Carnes and you can see in the back ground the present day 7 11 building. We remember toss coins into this fountain for good luck. Wonder where the fountain is today? One of the guys in the photo looks like a young Vince Pardo too. Hum???
