Tampa Florida
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Tiny 3 table room in St Pete. Called Flamingos. Tons of action history. 1 GC and 2 bar tables. Like a time warp, old and worn. Perfect...
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Capone's in Spring Hill. Just north of Tampa. http://cometocapones.com/
You will be at the best pool room, Strokers. Get the Freddie shrimp, it's the best. Sponge docks in Tarpon springs has good Greek food and little shops. Clearwater beach is close. Honeymoon island state park is beautiful.
Thank you very much
Wow...that brings back memories.
I was there in 1977 and watched a guy do trick shots.
That was the first I saw the "blind man spot shot."
I won a tournament there the same day. Great times!
Lived in Tampa in 1977. Learned how to play one handed from a guy named Brett.
That was at the 420 Bar on McDill. So many bars with pool tables in Tampa!
For good pizza I used to go to Godmother's or might of been Godfather's...LOL.
So long ago I just know it was about the best pizza I've ever had. I believe that was in Noth Tampa.
For poolrooms it was Varsity and Baker's. I miss my old life.....
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Wow...that brings back memories.
I was there in 1977 and watched a guy do trick shots.
That was the first I saw the "blind man spot shot."
I won a tournament there the same day. Great times!
I remember CJ said he played Cigar Tom at Flamingos down in FL back in the day.
I guess if you consider an HOUR ride to be "just north of Tampa" Capones is a nice room. Much closer is Strokers in Palm Harbor and Crooked Cue in Clearwater! Both are right on Hwy 19N. Like Dave said, the food is great at Strokers. Also, one place not to miss is the Crabby Bill's seafood restaurant in Indian Rocks (go to the end of Ulmerton at the beach, turn left)...fantastic seafood at reasonable prices.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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I disagree...Frenchy's, any of them, are far more expensive than Crabby Bills. Good food, but no better than Crabby Bills.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
No seafood in Tampa is great, they don't know how to do it down here
where do they do it better??
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Some of the best LOCAL seafood, Goto Johns Pass--
Across the bridge from Gators--fun place to see lots of tourists and young tale, is a Awesome small restaurant for food--its called--WALTZs', Walt and his wife run the place and every morning they goto the local seafood market and local fisherman and get the days catch, they have a menu each day and once the supply is gone, then they mark off the menu item. Crab cakes are Awesome and all the carribean style rice and veggies are great too, just a bit of Spice.
Also, lots of good places to play pool that have already been mentioned,
Have a great trip and have Fun!!
Respectfully
Mike 'acedonkeyace' kennedy
Also, If you are a collector or are looking for some nice Pool cues or custom cases or collectibles items, I have about 70 cues setup at SidePockets--1970's to 1990's lots of New Old STock--Becker, Joss, Pechauer, Gulyassey, JW, Porper, Tad, Sailor, Helmstetter,Adam, Huebler, Huebler Custom-- on and on and on. Also, they have a good, handicapped tourney, 8-ball on winners side and 9 ball on losers side on Friday night, starts at 8pm. Also, I am there with an on-site Cuesmith Lathe and have the largest selection of tips in Florida to choose from, if you need any work done I would be happy to help you out.
Take care,:thumbup:
Across the bridge from Gators--fun place to see lots of tourists and young tale, is a Awesome small restaurant for food--its called--WALTZs', Walt and his wife run the place and every morning they goto the local seafood market and local fisherman and get the days catch, they have a menu each day and once the supply is gone, then they mark off the menu item. Crab cakes are Awesome and all the carribean style rice and veggies are great too, just a bit of Spice.
Also, lots of good places to play pool that have already been mentioned,
Have a great trip and have Fun!!
Respectfully
Mike 'acedonkeyace' kennedy
Also, If you are a collector or are looking for some nice Pool cues or custom cases or collectibles items, I have about 70 cues setup at SidePockets--1970's to 1990's lots of New Old STock--Becker, Joss, Pechauer, Gulyassey, JW, Porper, Tad, Sailor, Helmstetter,Adam, Huebler, Huebler Custom-- on and on and on. Also, they have a good, handicapped tourney, 8-ball on winners side and 9 ball on losers side on Friday night, starts at 8pm. Also, I am there with an on-site Cuesmith Lathe and have the largest selection of tips in Florida to choose from, if you need any work done I would be happy to help you out.
Take care,:thumbup:
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Is there any place not a hour away? Traffic in that town is horrendous.
Just got back, met a friend in Baluka’s in Brandon, traveling from St. Pete. I thought I was in Los Angeles.
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Be glad it wasn't in March.
