New “Fab” Chocolatier in Hyde Park

Ashworth Artisan Chocolates in Old Hyde Park Village has a unique array of freshly handmade chocolates. I love a great handmade caramel chocolates. Yes, I grew up on Fannie Mae Famous Chocolates! The fancy morsels often called petite aphrodisiacs were delicious. The caramels offered were GREAT! The glass chocolate showcase has all your favorites right in the front of you. Yes, ah=gain I was a kid in a candy store. Steven Ashworth is the talented proprietor of the neighborhood chocolate factory on Hyde Park’s Snow Ave .
He gave me a viand of one of his original works, Dark Chocolate Cayenne Pepper Brittle. A hint of heat with the deep rich chocolate. Wow a tidbit of surprise! Other unique visual flavors are Cocoa Chai Spice for a worldly taste, Key Lime Sunset for Florida’s wild zesty flavor, and fifty varieties of dark, white and milk chocolate sweets. Most are a combination of his trial and precise combos of imagination. The culinary chocolatier also has a full line of sugar free chocolates as well.
I then went out to see the wonderful sidewalk chalk art drawing beginnings throughout Old Hyde Park Village for the Annual HP Sidewalk Chalk Art Show.

Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant Opening in Ybor City

Ybor City has had a slew of new opening restaurants at a rate of 1 a month. It is great to see new cultures coming to the historic landmark city. Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant (old Full Moon Saloon) on 7th Ave next to the other recently opened restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings.
On having a lunch there this week we were greeted by the manager, Michael Perry. He told us that, ” a full menu will be available in 2 weeks. They are on a soft opening basis.” Tacos, burritos and nachos are on the lunch menu and full list of tasty margaritas. The bright colorful Mexican village charm sets the ambience to your eating experience. Live entertainment on weekends. www.Tequilasybor.com

You can not make this Stuff Up!!!

Body Shots
Tea Cup was working with a very hot chiseled 22 year old straight guy, who we will call Lil’ Mike. There were 2 very hot 22 year old girls in the club who Mike was all about. What better way to meet young sexy girls than doing body shots!!! RIGHT!!!… Mike took his shirt off and layed down on the bar top. Tea Cup grabbed a bottle of tequila, put a hand full of limes on his crotch and yelled…. “Who wants a body shot?” Mike has a huge smile on his face and was all into it. Just then 3 Grandmothers ran up. The look on Mike’s face went from joyous to horrified. The Granny’s were all into it yelling, “More salt on his nipples!” then licked his chest, sucked out Tequila in his belly button and bit a piece of lime. After the Grannys came over to Tea Cup and said, “I think we had him turned on” With a big cheesy smile Tea Cup lied thru his teeth and said “Yes, you Naughty ladies sure did!!!” You Can Not make this Up.

GaYBOR Member of the Week

Amy DeMilo
Amy is one who promotes, directs and entertains. A popular show director weekends at Honey Pot, G. Bar and yells out B I N G O at Hamburger Mary’s every Wednesday night! The ever so loudly performing ” I’m Goorgeeouuus” illusionist. When not performing Amy is taking pictures for Hotspots Magazine or performing at or planning a new pageant somewhere. She has a list of pageants she has won. Miss East Coast All American Goddess, Miss Florida FI 2000, Miss Gay Florida USofA 2010 and Miss GaYBOR 2010.
Amy is heading to compete in Dallas for the Miss Gay America Pageant. Amy is also a proud founding member of GaYBOR District Coalition.
Always a happy smile on her face Amy DeMilo is GaYBOR’s choice for Member of the Week. facebook.com/Amy DeMilo

Mark & Carrie Nephew/Niece of the Week

Tyler Redden
From the very first time we met Tyler is was friendship right away!!! A College Party Boy who now works at UF. How very cool is that!?!?!? Tylers own description form Facebook.
“Be who you are, and say what you feel, for those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
-Dr. Seuss

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I’m a work in progress.. I learn more things about myself each day and I’m loving it. I absolutely love, adore and cherish my family and friends because they are and always have been, there for me… I appreciate those who have come into my life for a brief season and are no longer apart of it today.. Without you, I would not have been able to accomplish the enormous amount of self growth. I have God, my family and my best friends.. And that’s all I need.

Oh yeah, I love Broadway musicals, choirs, pretty much listening to music in all it’s many forms. I’m a passionate person and really like to surround myself with other passionate people.. The conversations tend to be more in depth and intriguing..

I recently started focusing more on my health and eating habits. I try to work out at least twice a week. Sometimes I work out more than that.

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