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Monday, June 29, 2009
Crazy Pianos is the snobbiest place in town
I try to write upbeat and not put down businesses just for the sake of putting them down, but Crazy Pianos does not fit into the Grove and they probably never will. I had my own rude experience with them before they even opened and I never went back. Since the day they opened, (and even before), they have been quite rude to more people than not.
I have gotten many complaints about them during the Alfest bar crawl this past Saturday night and this was the last straw.
They actually made the bar crawlers wait outside because it was "dinner hour" and then only let in a few at a time. After 9 pm, if you had shorts or tank tops on, you were not allowed in. They basically just went through the motions. What type of bar crawl allows a person or two in, lets them have a beer and then shoves them out? What fun is that?
They were given the liquor to serve by the Alfest organizers, but refused to serve it all. They supposedly kept most of it for their own profit. Apparently the door staff was rude and so were the bartenders. The Alfest organizers received numerous phone calls with complaints.
Why sign up for the bar crawl if you don't want to participate? What's the point? To make yourself look good? Didn't work, you made yourself look bad. Screwing the charity and Grove patrons is not the way to gain friends and fit in with the village.
They were jerks the day I met them (the owner and staff), so I just turned the other cheek and walked away. I never stepped foot inside again and when people asked me my opinion of the place, I told them how I felt.
They got rid of Café Tu Tu Tango for this? The ironic part is that I don't think any of the artists or customers from the old Tu Tu Tango would be permitted in Crazy Pianos. They don't fit their demographic -- people with their noses up in the air and sticks up their asses, oh wait, that describes the owners and staff.
I have gotten many complaints about them during the Alfest bar crawl this past Saturday night and this was the last straw.
They actually made the bar crawlers wait outside because it was "dinner hour" and then only let in a few at a time. After 9 pm, if you had shorts or tank tops on, you were not allowed in. They basically just went through the motions. What type of bar crawl allows a person or two in, lets them have a beer and then shoves them out? What fun is that?
They were given the liquor to serve by the Alfest organizers, but refused to serve it all. They supposedly kept most of it for their own profit. Apparently the door staff was rude and so were the bartenders. The Alfest organizers received numerous phone calls with complaints.
Why sign up for the bar crawl if you don't want to participate? What's the point? To make yourself look good? Didn't work, you made yourself look bad. Screwing the charity and Grove patrons is not the way to gain friends and fit in with the village.
They were jerks the day I met them (the owner and staff), so I just turned the other cheek and walked away. I never stepped foot inside again and when people asked me my opinion of the place, I told them how I felt.
They got rid of Café Tu Tu Tango for this? The ironic part is that I don't think any of the artists or customers from the old Tu Tu Tango would be permitted in Crazy Pianos. They don't fit their demographic -- people with their noses up in the air and sticks up their asses, oh wait, that describes the owners and staff.
Color coded cars
Love when the cars match their background. Red on red and yellow on yellow on Commodore Plaza.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Gold Coast Mac Meet Up was at Science Museum
Once a month, the Gold Coast Macintosh User's Group meets at the Science Museum. The group met Wednesday night. The next meeting will be July 29, where they will be screening the film, "The Macintosh Way - TheDocumentary for the Rest of Us." They'll be giving away a DVD that the producers graciously donated as a door prize. There is also a beginner's class at 6:30 pm at the July meeting.
It's very informative, as they always share information regarding the latest applications for Macs. Last week they discussed Apple updates including the new iPhone 3. There are always presenters who have tried an app and then demo it to the rest of the group and the one part that is always looked forward to is a raffle with products that are given away.
From left, working to right and then back: André Perwin (President); Esver Camacho (Vice-President); Charlie Carlon (Vice-President); TJ Carlon (Treasurer); Dale LeCornu (Board Member); Yusty Saltzman (Board Member); Regular Members: Dennis Daley, Marian Wertalka, Carlisle Talbot, Bob Lasky, Mark Dresnic and John Burkowski
Photo by AnnaMaria Windisch-Hunt
Alfest is the best!
We are just hoping that we can do half as well with the Bed Race Pajama Pub Crawl in September as the Alfest Bar Crawl did last night. About 1000 people signed up to drink their way through the Grove! All in the name of charity.
Proceeds went to Camp Boggy Creek near Orlando. A great place for kids with cancer.
It all started at the Sandbar Grill and then extended to most of the other bars around the Grove.
A few new places that popped up in the Grove this year replaced some bars that dropped out and the participants had plenty of places to party.
Their favorites included Sandbar, the home of Alfest, and Cabana One. Of course the participants enjoyed Barracuda, Crazy Pianos, Mr. Moe's and the rest, too.
The totals are not all in yet, but if 1000 people signed up at $25.00 a head, you do the math. Not a bad haul for one night of drinking!
Perpetuating the myth
A couple just came up to me on Matilda Street, by the school. He asked if I knew the area well, I told him yes, he then asked if I knew where the cemetery was where the Michael Jackson video was filmed.
I didn't know how to respond. I didn't want to ruin their fun, so I gave them directions and told them that many believe it was a myth. They didn't care, they went off to the Grove's newest tourist attraction.
I didn't know how to respond. I didn't want to ruin their fun, so I gave them directions and told them that many believe it was a myth. They didn't care, they went off to the Grove's newest tourist attraction.
Old fashioned 4th of July is planned for Barnacle picnic
We are thrilled that the Rev. Wilifred Allen-Faiella has nothing to do with the Barnacle 3485 Main Highway), or that would probably not be standing now, she would have an outlet mall constructed on the spot of the old 1891 structure.
But luckily we still have this incredible piece of history. The Barnacle will be having its popular 4th of July picnic this year. The celebration is from 11 am to 4 pm and then of course the rest of the day will be all things Coconut Grove from the hot dog eating contest to the coconut scavenger hunt and ending with vendors and fireworks later in Peacock Park.
The Barnacle picnic is an old-fashioned picnic with lawn games, board games, knot tying, kite making and crafts. They will also have a scavenger hunt. Live music is on hand and the park will be decked out in red, white and blue.Bring a picnic basket or enjoy the hot dogs, veggie dogs, popcorn, soft drinks and other items which are available for purchase.
Admission to the park on the day of this event is $5.00; $2.00 for ages 6-12; children under 6 are free. The park opens at 9:00 am with activities from 11 am to 4 pm. The park closes at 5:00 pm Blankets or lawn chairs and picnics are welcome, but alcohol and fireworks are not permitted. For additional information call 305-442-6866 or visit http://www.thebarnacle.org/.
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