Hamburger Marys Tampa Opening Soon!

Ive know for a while that there was a Hamburger Mary's restaurant and bar due to open in Tampa, but now its official. A friend of mine, with his business partners, will be opening this very fun establishment in Ybor City, on the 2nd floor of the Centro Ybor Complex off 7th Avenue.

There are several of these throughout the country, Ive visited the West Hollywood, Denver, Orlando and Chicago, and now looking forward to having fun at the Tampa one this fall.

Onto other things, I cant believe its been almost a month since ive posted. Life has been busy, but a very very good busy. Lately emails have stressed that you all have missed my posts, so I promise to be back in action at least weekly. I want to try to be sure I cover the unique places, things, and people I come across in Tampa, and not repeat places ive been already.

Ever been to Dade City? Amazing that only 45 minutes north of Tampa is a quaint little town with a Historic main street, but even better, are it all takes places in Rolling Hills..yes, big rolling hills. My buddy has a 5 acre ranch with horses on top of one of these hills, and the views are amazing, you'd never think you were in Florida.

My annual Chicago trip was a blast this year, staying downtown this year instead of friends was a treat. I had about a dozen or so good friends from Tampa join me this year, and I think my annual trip will now include staying downtown, as opposed to the neighborhoods..there is so much to see and do in this beautiful city...in the summers!!

Back from Chi-Town; Off to Denver

Got back from an incredible four day weekend in Chicago..both the White Sox and Cubs were in town, Market Days, the mid west's largest outdoor street festival, and a relief from the Florida heat..temps were mostly in the upper 70's. with blue skies, reminded me of what Florida weather is from mid October to Mid May!! Was great seeing lots of friends and familiar faces, this was my 7th trip during this same weekend each year. Highlights also included a concert by Powder, Annual Rooftop party overlooking Wrigley Field in Wrigleyville, Great Eats at Uncommon Ground in LakeView and Athenian in Greek Town, and the 4am stop at the Golden Nugget near my buddies house in Andersonville.

Took a buddy to dinner this eve to my fav Southwest/Tex-mex type place, Red Mesa, in St. pete on 4th street. Again the Sangria was at its best, and large portions of delicious food, the best service.

Now its off to Denver Wednesday morning for work and Play, and see my brothers and there families in Golden and Colorado Springs.