Carrie is always teasing Mark about his big stack of notes written on guest checks. LOL That’s because there is always something going on at the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s.  One night we were between shows and Miss Joey Brooks was holding court on the end of the bar. A performer we will call Miss R…

Eat Like a Local

The Holidays are here! Don’t forget to treat yourself too! Try “Eating Like a Local.” The very first restaurant that pops into our head is the award winning restaurant  “The Laughing Cat Restaurant!”

The lunches here have been a favorite for locals since they opened over a decade ago. Every weekday 11 AM to 2:30 PM you will find one of the finest all you care to eat Italian buffets in Tampa. Start with homemade breads, a full cold table with salads, salmon, antipastos & surprises. On to the hot table you’ll find: fish, chicken, pork, beef, or seafood, always served with the Cat’s signature Vodka Pasta and ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ Franco’s homemade meat balls!

You Just Can Not Make This Up

The First time you had sex?

Carrie is always teasing Mark about his big stack of notes written on guest checks. LOL That’s because there is always something going on at the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s.  One night we were between shows and Miss Joey Brooks was holding court on the end of the bar. A performer we will call Miss R, who we will just say was FULL OF LIFE (Cocktailed), came out to the bar. Before we knew it she was on top of the bar “vogueing”. She laid out on the bar top & ordered a shot for everybody. She lifted the shot and said “Here’s to the first time we all had sex! I’m sure you all remember the first time!!!! I do it was at Miss Joey Brooks house!” You could have heard a pin drop as Miss Brooks actually put down her Goldschlager and said “OOOOO.” Miss R then announced: “Yes it was Fantastic, I was 18 and he was a much older man…21 years old! We were in your backyard waiting for you to get home from a show late one night and it was with …. (famous bartender) . The things you hear on Hamburger Mary’s balcony!!! LOL

GaYBOR Member of the Week

TECO Line Streetcar System

www.tecolinestreetcar.org

TECO Line Streetcar System is a proud member of the GaYBOR District Coalition. Did you know that the street cars and line are wet zoned for alcohol? You can actually have a private party in one of the cars. There is even a custom, built in bar that can be added! On special days you will find the open car “The Breezer Car” and the restored historical car “The Birney Car” in full operation. To advertise on the Street car & for more info contact: Steve Rosenstock rosenstocks@gohart.org“>rosenstocks@gohart.org

Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week

Daniel Harris: Actor – Bartender -Community Activist

 To say Daniel is “Full of Life” is an understatement!! We have loved Daniel since we first meet at the Sun Coast Resort. On one of Daniel many trips to perform in New York he actually brought us back an American Flag that was flying during 911. During the Republican National Convention in Tampa we proudly hung this flag over MC Film in GaYBOR!!! Many (((HUGS))) to a great guy!!

Mark And Carrie

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