Vol. 6, Issue 11, November 2017
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This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place
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Looking for a special gift this holiday season? Let the gift experts at August Stephenson help you find the perfect present for your loved one. Located at 3670 Tampa Road in Oldsmar, August Stephenson carries a broad range of jewelry from many different popular designers, as well as some unique designers that you might not be able to find anywhere else in Tampa Bay. With a full selection of necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and watches, they have something for every style and budget plus fun holiday events and giveaways that will make your holiday shopping a breeze. Shop Local This Holiday Season: The first event to kick off the holiday shopping extravaganza at August Stephenson will be amazing See “Jeweler” on page 12.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor Carla Selby.............................5 Community Calendar & News Briefs........................6-7 Citrus Park Billiards - The Man Cave Warehouse......10-11 Gulfside Windows, Doors and More.......................18-19
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If you love fresh flavors, innovative seasonal cuisine and an atmosphere where you are greeted like a member of the family, then Mother’s Restaurant is the place for you. Nestled in the heart of Westchase in Tampa, Florida, Mother’s Restaurant is your new home away from home. Mother's Restaurant, ran by Joseph Busicchia and business partners Joel Olinski and Brad Spoor, has a
relaxed home-away-from-home atmosphere consistent with their philosophy to approachable, affordable dining. The team at Mother's understands that the right restaurant experience can turn the ritual of going out to eat into a celebration of good food, good friends and good living. Mother's Restaurant owner, Joseph Busicchia, says "We are committed to providing your family with a combination of well thought
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From The Editor Carla Selby As the name denotes, Thanksgiving is a holiday dedicated to the focus of being Thankful. This time of the year gives us that warm, fuzzy feeling. We have a few days where we feel generally thankful and grateful for the wonderful things in our lives. The Oxford Dictionary defines the work "grateful" as "showing an appreciation of kindness." This where the difference lies; being thankful is more of a feeling. Being grateful is an action. It's easy for us to look around the Thanksgiving dinner table and say that we are thankful. Family, friends, and food surround us. In that time, we're currently experiencing that fuzzy feeling that comes with a holiday gathering. We wait for that one time a year in which we can focus on that thankful feeling. But where is the practice of that thankfulness? Thankfulness is the first step. We have to have that initial feeling to build upon, and we build upon it by redirecting our focus onto making gratefulness a steady part of our lives, 365 days a year. But our lives are busy. They distract us from remembering the
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important things. We get so caught up in our schoolwork, our day job(s), our relationship issues, our bills, and our responsibilities that we forget to shift our perspective on a regular basis. I know that there aren't many of us who each day dwell on how blessed and lucky we are to have the lives that we do. So how do we actually gain that perspective and keep it all year round? The key is keeping gratitude at the forefront of our lives. It's not just thinking about how thankful we are to have what we do. It's about living out that gratitude through the simple things we do every day. When we gear our minds towards focusing on how truly blessed we are, it makes it easier for us to want to bless the other people in our lives. Gratitude is what prompts you to pay for a stranger's meal because you recognize your own financial blessings. Because you see that you can help another person out, which in turns redirects the tone of their day. It's what prompts you to remind your loved ones how important they are to you. It's what encourages you at the end of a long, hard day, because you
know that it's actually been a far better day than you've made it out to be. For me, there is no better feeling than that of giving, so I want to take this opportunity to encourage and invite all of you to spread your gratitude with random acts of kindness, no matter how small, and not just during the Holidays but every chance you get. The smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. Last but not least, in the spirit of gratefulness, I would like to use this media to personally thank my mother, Berardina Tedeschi, for her incredible courage, unconditional love, never ending support and impressive emotional AND physical strength. We recently and unexpectedly lost my father, Julio, her husband of over 35 years. Yet somehow, she continues to be the super loving mom, (and grandmother) she’s always been. I do not know how she does it, but her strength is admirable. Somewhere inside of her lies resilience we never thought possible. I want to thank you mom, and dad up there in heaven, for being my biggest reason to feel thankful, not just during the holidays, but every day of my life. Thank you for reading, have a wonderful November.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Keep it Local Westchase Presents Crime Prevention Tips Nov. 9, 11:45am - 1:00pm at Sushi Alive 13234 Racetrack Road, Tampa, FL 33626 Everyone is welcome for this special event. Crime increases during the holidays. Don't be a statistic. Topics covered will included tips for being safe in your home, car, and online. Keep It Local Westchase is a one seat networking group comprised of fabulous local business professionals in the Westchase Area.
2 Year Anniversary & Testing Nov. 11 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase 11693 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635 We are celebrating with testing, demonstrations, seminar & pot luck. It's going to be a fantastic day. Come out support and celebrate.Everyone is welcome.
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Sam’s 1500 and Wills 500 Party Sunday, November 12 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm World of Beer - Westchase 9524 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626 Dear Friends, Please come and celebrate Sam Dorseys 1500 and Will Wendts 500 Beers Party! We worked hard drinking 500 different beers and what better way to celebrate than drinks some more! There will be some food (still working on the details of which pizza? or snacks? or pot luck? ) so dont worry about being starved! Party starts at 2PM so plenty of time for you to recover if you ran the DC 5K the night before. Party ends when the tab runs out.
Tighten the Drag Foundation Winter Golf Classic November 18th 1:00pm — 6:00pm Westchase Golf Club
11602 Westchase Golf Dr, Tampa, Florida 33626 Come out and SUPPORT the SPINAL CORD INJURED by playing 18 holes with your best buddies and make a difference! Lots of fun, prizes, games and contests. Registration includes dinner fand Golfer Swag Bag for Players. $360 Team *Early Bird Registration $350 before 10/1/17. Enter the Golf Ball Drop Raffle for $10 or 3 chances for $25! Purchase online or at event. Sponsored by GTE Financial Purchase tickets www.tightenthedragfoundation.org
LuBECK Live & Acoustic Irish 31 Westchase, FL Nov. 24, 7:00pm
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The Venue: At Irish 31 Pub & Eatery, we believe that every neighborhood deserves a local Irish pub that becomes an entire community’s home away from home. A warm, intimate, gathering place where the people are family,
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the food is familiar, and the guest’s voice is always heard. We are “The People’s Pub.” irish31.com The Tunes: LuBECK Live: Well-crafted originals, a fresh, progressive take on classic and hard rock, a helping of today's alternative, plus deep cuts and your favorite hits. For more information, including rates, events and booking, contact Anastasia at LifeIC Entertainment: 219.678.3699
Open House at Westchase Colonics! Sat Dec 2, 2017 - 11am to 5pm Delicious food and beverages, amazing health education, discounts, take home gifts, beautiful holiday gift certificates available, and more! Happy 10 year anniversary to Missy Belmonte, Colon Therapist of Westchase Colonics! Help her celebrate by joining her at this wonderful opportunity to understand how the body works to heal itself when given the right tools and knowledge. "I have such a passion for helping those ready to
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start or continue their journey to better health, joy, and awareness" says Missy who has been working in natural health for over 20 years. "It is an honor to be able to witness people go from fatigue and even brain fog to vitality, with renewed focus and energy." Colon Hydrotheray, the practice of removing lbs of toxic colon waste, benefitting the entire body through gentle flow of purified water has been around since early Egyptian times. The All inclusive Program, 3 full Detox Far infrared sessions, 3 full Closed System Colon Hydrotherapy sessions with individualized cleansing diets, and more for only $237.00 .......If you are ready to regain full exuberance and knowledge of how the body works to eliminate toxins on all levels call and come to the Open House Party! 813-749-0858 westchasecolonics.com 12513 Bassbrook Lane Tampa, Florida 33626 off Countryway & Racetrack behind Starbucks & Aveda Salon
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Citrus Park Billiards - The Man Cave Warehouse Build Your Man Cave, Game Room and Billiards Bar Here! By Katie Cammardella Citrus Park Billiards, also known as The Man Cave Warehouse has been serving our community with everything you need to complete a game room that will bring years of entertainment for over eighteen years! From decor, lighting and furniture to a huge selection of billiards tables and indoor games - The Man Cave Warehouse has everything to furnish your game room, man cave or sheshed for a great price and they even offer delivery and setup to make it easy for you. The game room starts here! Family owned and operated by the Klopf family since they opened the store in 1999, The Man Cave Warehouse delivers and sets up all over the state of Florida. “My son’s store may well be the largest in the Southeast United States,” said Al Klopf, Sr., who is semi-retired but still works part-time at The Man Cave Warehouse in Odessa. It is possible to meet three generations of the Klopf family at the family-ran business. Al Klopf Jr. and his wife Jeroline own and oversee operations at the Odessa location, and their sons Carson, Cody and Canyon have grown up learning the business and helping customers. Candy is an employee whose hard work and knowledge are valued by the family and their customers. Al and Jeroline’s oldest son Carson is now the owner/operator of The Man Cave Warehouse in Orlando, which features a 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom. If you are looking for quality, white glove delivery and competitive prices, The Man Cave Warehouse is the place to shop. The Man Cave Warehouse in Odessa is located at 8811 North Gunn Highway in a large warehouse
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type building that has a treasure trove of finds to browse. The family will be moving their warehouse and showroom to a new and bigger building boasting over 10,000 sq. ft. right next door to their current location in November. The new warehouse allows the Klopf family to expand business and inventory offering you more options and selections for all your game room needs! The Man Cave Warehouse offers billiard l tables in many different styles, including rustic farmhouse looks, classic, ornate and more. Many of the billiard tables and game room furnishings offer cool hidden features including benches for the dining/billiards tables that provide storage for cues and racks and billiards tables with hidden storage underneath for everything needed for the game, keeping your living space uncluttered. Some brands offered include Legacy Billiards, Presidential Billiards, Olhausen Billiards, California House, Outdoor Billiards and Excaliber Billiards. Legacy Billiards has awarded The Man Cave Warehouse with its “Diamond Dealer” award for the past five years and running. There are gaming tables of every kind, including multipurpose dining/billiards tables that enable homeowners to transform their elegant dining room into an elegant billiards room, or if you’d prefer a dining/poker/craps table, you’ll find it at The Man Cave Warehouse! Al Sr. says, “ All of The Man Cave Warehouses pool tables include free introductory accessory kit and free color choice pool table cloth. At The Man Cave Warehouse, we believe in exceeding expectation when you are
seeking to buy discount pool table entertainment. With our unique combination of craftsmanship and strong, durable materials, our pool tables direct from the leading billiard table manufacturers (in 7 foot, 8 foot and even 9 foot sizes!) set the industry standard for excellence in quality and dependability. Each pool table is designed from the ground up using patented construction techniques to ensure a lifetime of billiards tables
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enjoyment.” In addition to carrying the finest billiards tables in the world, The Man Cave Warehouse offers indoor and outdoor lighting, bars and barstools, high-end ceiling fans and custom fans, dart boards and accessories, and décor for your game room. Bar signs run the gamut from neon, to classic, funny, and sports themed. The store is stocked for fun times! Al Sr. showed me the first all-electronic pinball machine, which
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boasts 426 different games! You can also find a ton of fun indoor games at The Man Cave Warehouse. Check out their selection of Shuffleboard Tables, Foosball Tables, Air Hockey Tables, Dartboards, Dartboard Cabinets, Arcade Games and all the accessories you need to go with your games. The Best Reviews in the State from Happy Man Cave Customers! The customers of The Man Cave Warehouse say it best. With five star reviews across the board for customer service and quality product - The Man Cave Warehouse is Florida’s top choice for all things man cave! Chris Fehling says, “I live in Melbourne and found Man Cave Warehouse on craigslist. After looking at decent local used tables going for $800-$1200, I factored in breaking the table down, moving it, and setting it up again at my home. The cost and inconvenience of this just wasn't worth it. I contacted Carson at Man Cave Warehouse and he hooked me up with a beautiful American Made Kasson brand table (all solid wood). For $1500, they re-felted it with the color of my choice, delivered it to Melbourne and set it up. It is awesome and Joey did a great job on Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
the felt. Super pleased. Highly recommend these guys!!” Another happy customer, John Davis, says, “Just had a new Olhausen pool table installed by the man cave in Tampa. They came out to Lakeland and had it installed and ready to use in no time. The staff at the store really know their stuff and was a great experience. Highly recommend them to anyone. They have a ton of other stuff besides pool tables as well! Definitely worth checking out.” One of the best aspects of The Man Cave Warehouse is that it's truly a family-run business that helps bring families together for memories that will be shared for years. Steve Shaffer says, “I just bought my son his first cue (which should be every Dad's proudest moment!). The entire staff was Awesome, the showroom is beautiful, great selection and the prices are great. Family owned and operated, our experience was wonderful.” Build Your Game Room and Man Cave Today! The Klopf family knows that playing pool, throwing darts, gathering at the card table is more than just fun and games; it’s a way to build personal skill, challenge your
buddies, and most importantly, to bond with family and friends. Al Sr. says, “We understand that after a hard day of work, you want to spend your hard earned cash wisely. Ask around and you will find that all Man Cave Warehouse’s pool tables are a wise investment and an outstanding addition to your game room. Pool tables direct from the manufacturer means that you save! Our billiards tables, ranging from classic to contemporary styling, exhibit a great value! Our pool tables for sale are the class of the field.” Start building your dream room now! Check out The Man Cave Warehouse’s online room designer to begin measuring the space needed for your game room. A visit is a must
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when it comes to The Man Cave Warehouse - it’s a fun day trip for the whole family! With two convenient locations in Florida, delivery and setup - The Man Cave Warehouse makes it easy to obtain the game room and man cave you’ve always wanted! The Man Cave Warehouse is located in Orlando and Odessa. The Odessa location is open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Keep your eyes open for their move to a bigger location next door to current location at at 8811 N. Gunn Hwy. in Odessa. Please call 813-7929256 or log on to www.themancavewarehouse.com for more information. NOVEMBER 2017
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“Jeweler” Continued from page 1 Black Friday Specials on all your favorite jewelry by designers like Imperial Pearls, Frederic Duclos, Charles Garnier and more. August Stephenson even offers custom made pieces for those who want something truly original and unique. They find gemstones from all over the world and craft them into incredibly beautiful works of art made just for you. After Black Friday, the deals and discounts will continue with Small Business Saturday. August Stephenson has been locally owned and family operated for more than 30 years always giving their customers the best prices available. Run by four siblings and their families who are proud to call this area home, at August Stephenson they pride themselves on their quality, service, selection and, most importantly, their value. Originally founded as a wholesaler, August Stephenson has kept that same mentality as they transitioned into a retail setting, keeping their prices low and affordable, while still maintaining
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exceptional quality jewelry. “We have a great reputation in the community,” said Christopher. One of the sons of August Stephenson founder, Christopher and his sister Michelle continue their parents tradition of treating clients like family and offering them the best prices available. “We don’t do television or radio advertising,” says Christopher, “much of our business comes from word of mouth.” Because they are able to keep their overhead low at August Stephenson, they are able to pass along those savings to you.
Visit August Stephenson for Gifts and Savings all Season. The August Stephenson Family has special games, giveaways and events all season long. Visit the store, go to their website and sign up for their newsletter or visit their Facebook page for more details and to find out how you can participate in the festivities. The 12 Days of Christmas – we all know no one wants a partridge in a pear tree and eleven lords leaping around your house would just be annoying. You probably don’t even need 5 golden rings – but one sure
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would be nice. During the first 12 days of December August Stephenson will be giving away a free gift every day. All you have to do is visit their showroom, their Facebook page, or call to register to win. Zoom Ball – Every day from Black Friday to Christmas Eve you can play zoom ball at August Stephenson. Line up 6 red balls and you’ll win a $25,000 shopping spree or 5 red balls and you’ll win a $5,000 shopping spree. “Every person that comes in can play,” says Christopher. “We want to make shopping fun during the holidays for our clients.” Another fun tradition that the August Stephenson family is bringing back is their Annual Holiday Party December 2, 6 – 10 p.m. Visit the store during regular business hours, go to their website and subscribe to their newsletter or check out their Facebook page to find out how you can get an invitation to this fun, festive event where you can enjoy nighttime shopping and holiday music while noshing on hors d’oeuvres and sipping cocktails. “Buying jewelry should be a personal experience,” says Christopher. “If you have a good relationship with your jeweler they’ll know your taste.” While August Stephenson can help you pick out a piece of jewelry you’ll love for a lifetime, even better, they can help your significant other pick out something you’ll love. And if you don’t want to leave anything to chance, you can put together a Wish List in store so they’ll know exactly
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what you want in your stocking. Ready to Pop the Question? Visit August Stephenson First. Christopher and his sister Michelle have had extensive training at the Gemological Institute of American as well as growing up around jewelry their whole lives. They can help guide you in your quest to find the perfect engagement ring and are sure to offer you the best price you’ll find in the Tampa area. August Stephenson is located at 3670 Tampa Road in Oldsmar. They are open Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. During the holidays they offer extended hours. For more information please call (813) 9250555 or visit www.AugustStephenson.com or their Facebook page.
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“Mother’s” Continued from page 1 out, simply-prepared food and energetic family-friendly atmosphere that maintains the highest quality standards."
What makes Mother’s Restaurant different? "Experience. Our team has over 96 years of restaurant experience and we are committed to bringing you the freshest, seasonal food at affordable prices," says Joseph. "Our scratch kitchen, lead by Chef Primo Amicucci, has cultivated long-standing relationships with local farmers and food purveyors in the area enabling him to create signature, mouthwatering dishes that are unique and delicious." So whether you are going for brunch, lunch or dinner, be ready to be wowed by Chef Primo's culinary skills. If you're stopping for lunch, make sure to order a few of their "shareables," to enjoy with coworkers or friends on any given day. Like the mac and cheese bites, made with truffle oil, smoked chipotle gouda, served with cheese dipping sauce, or the Mom's Potachos. This shareable favorite consists of smashed yukon gold potatoes, flash fried, white cheddar, chopped bacon, diced red onion, tomatoes, smoked chipotle gouda cheese sauce and sour cream. And, if you're a seafood lover, like me, you will absolutely love the Smoked Fish Tacos. Slow smoked fish spread, pickled jalapeños and cabbage, served on the most amazing malanga root shells. This is a dish you will not want to pass on. Julie Neppel says this about her experience at Mothers; "Just awesome!!! The cocktails are great, food was excellent and the staff too! Gives you a neighborhood feel. Loved it. Had a blast. No complaints at all! Definitely going to be a regular spot for us. My mouth is still watering from the mac n cheese bites!!! Mmmmm. Support these guys!" Mother's dinner menu offers some of the same lunch favorites and shareables, but it is enhanced with a larger variety of sandwiches, including several types of juicy burgers, as well as multiple salad and flatbread options. But they definitely take it to another level with their main courses, like their braised skirt steak risotto; slow braised skirt steak, traditional cacao e peppe
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risotto and mushrooms. Another dinner dishes worth mentioning are the braised pork shank served with garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, celery, shallots and flash fried parsnips, and the chicken saltimbocca, served with garlic, prosciutto, sage, provolone cheese, house made saltimbocca sauce, fire roasted artichoke hearts, capers and tomatoes atop angel hair pasta. Make sure to enjoy your food with a crafted cocktail or a glass wine. Mother's bar is headed by business partner and one of the top mixologist in Tampa Bay, Joel Olinski. The bar boasts a drink menu of handcrafted, custom cocktails that incorporates only the finest ingredients combined in creative ways. “The Drunken Piggy” is one of their signature drinks, and it consists of bourbon, apple simple syrup, plum bitters and walnut bitters served in a smoked glass, topped with a slice of candied-peppered bacon and a filthy cherry. Gin S. from Tampa says; “Three of us ordered the Drunken Piggy craft cocktail and three ordered Moscow Mules. The ladies with the Drunken Piggy raved it was simply the perfect drink…fantastically perfect. We ended the night sharing the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and followed Joel’s recommendations to add a few filthy cherries we strongarmed from him, and OMG!!! Delicious!!! It was an amazing night, with amazing food and amazing service. By the time we left we felt like we had visited with long known friends at a neighborhood restaurant we had been going to for years! We already have plans to make this our go to hangout!” Another popular drink is Mother’s famous “Poptini,” which is a martini with a twist, as it is served with a frozen colorful Popsicle inside the most delicious concoction. They are not only a pleasure to see but also to sip. And only at Mother’s you’ll be able to enjoy a “Mamarita,” which is Mother’s version of the traditional Margarita, but what makes it truly unique, it is the fact that comes served with watermelon ice cubes. In addition to an extensive wine list, Mother's proudly serves their own private label wine, vinted especially for them in Italy.
Don’t leave without trying their home made desserts! There’s always room for dessert at Mother’s. Especially when the options include a very unique orange mocha
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Salmon Picatta crème brulino, the traditional and always delicious bananas foster, a moist four-layer chocolate cake, a chocolate bread pudding with Jameson whisky sauce or a gingerspiced carrot cake, all served with a side of vanilla ice cream. Yum!
Weekly Specials, Live Entertainment and Family Friendly Events On Mondays, let someone else do the cooking and cleaning and head to Mother’s for their incredible 7dollar Sloppy Joes and Chicken Pot pies. On Tuesday’s let Mother’s take care of your kids! All kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Get over the hump and head to Mother’s on Wednesdays for 5-dollar flat breads and Poptinis. Thursday nights have a more classic and romantic vibe with half off bottles of their finest wine selections. The second Thursday of every month is for adults only. Mother’s restaurant invites you and your friends to LOL at their comedy night. Come
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enjoy a shareable and your favorite drink while laughing out loud at some of the funniest local comedians. Mother's Restaurant kicks it up a notch on the weekends and features live music on Friday and Saturday nights. They also host fun parties and community events. Everyone and their ‘Mothers’ are invited. Pun partially intended. In addition, they have a daily late-night menu to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Saturday and Sunday Mother’s restaurant offers brunch from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The brunch features bottomless mimosas, bloody mary's and sangrias for only $12.99 per person! Enjoy your drink of choice with a twist on a classic and get yourself some Crab Eggs Benedict. They also offer classic omelets, a variety of quiches, chicken and waffles and their French toast sliders that is to die for. If you have little ones, there's something for them as well! With delicious and affordable kid's breakfast options like "wakey wake eggs and bakey," your kids will be happy and so will you. Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
Poptini Joseph Busicchia says "It is our number one goal to build excellent, long-standing relationships with our guests so that we can continue to serve you and your family again and again. We welcome you to our table!" Mother's Restaurant is located at 12227 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626. Reservations are encouraged. Please log on to mothersfl.com for more information or call 813-814-1533.
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Gulfside Windows, Doors and More; Cut Your Energy Bill and Protect Your Home From Hurricanes and Severe Weather By Carla Selby Gulfside is your one stop shop when it comes to windows, doors & more. Gulfside Windows, Doors and More, is a licensed and insured building contractor with more than 20 years of experience in commercial and residential renovations, window and doors replacement and new construction. They specialize in the supply, installation and replacement of all types of windows and doors, but they also offer full construction and remodeling services as well. With over 30 years of experience in the window and door business, Gulfside’s owner Aaron Shoham’s mission is to exceed customer’s expectations in friendly customer service, innovation, precision and timeliness with a positive attitude. “All our employees are on a company payroll, this includes our installers and sales staff,” says Aaron. “We measure to the inch and price to the penny. Every client is treated like family and we have a price match
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guarantee plus 5%.” Located at 420 Roberts Rd in Oldsmar, FL, Gulfside Windows, Doors and More occupies a welldecorated 10,000 square feet building with a fantastic showroom where you can find hundreds of attractive potential options for your home, all displayed for your viewing purpose. Enhance your customer experience by admiring the product details and let the staff assist you in making an educated decision before making a purchase. “Customers are invited to walk in or request an in home consultation, which is always free,” Aaron says. Windows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation, but they can also negatively impact a home’s energy efficiency. Specially in Florida, where the lovely, yet unpredictable weather, surprises us with either extreme high or extreme low temperatures. And let’s not forget the occasional hurricanes and tropical storms. You can either continue to get
over charged by your electric company and boarding up your windows every time there’s a hurricane warning, or you can reduce energy costs and increase home security by installing energy-efficient windows in your home. Gulfside windows and doors are optimized to save you money on your heating and cooling bill through better insulation.
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Shawn S. says “Great experience all around. I had all my windows and doors replaced, six weeks from placing order everything was delivered and installed, pass inspection the next day. My house is much cooler now and we can finally sleep at night due to the amazing noise reduction. I would recommend Gulfside to all my friends and neighbors.”
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Hurricane Protection And Energy Savings “We recommend our clients replacing their existing builder grade windows with hurricane rated ones which will provide 24/7 security, storm protection, energy savings and a great curb appeal,” says Aaron. “Our hurricane windows are built with a PVB interlayer sealed in between two
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layers of glass to keep you safe. Let us help you secure your home.”
Residential or Commercial Gulfside Windows, Doors and More got your needs covered: From residential remodels, to commercial damage repairs and everything in between. “Don’t hesitate to ask us a question or inquire as to why a
certain process has to take place,” Aaron says. “All of our staff are friendly and knowledgeable because we know what it’s like to be in your shoes. We want you to know just how special you and your project are to us, so we do our very best to ensure that you and your needs always come first.” With an overall 4.7 out of 5 rating in Home Advisor, Gulfside Windows, Doors & More is proud to have received hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied clients. Jack K. from Sarasota, Fl says “The installation team was excellent. They worked efficiently and conscientiously cleaned up. They let us know what was going on and involved us with many decisions that had to be made. We highly recommend them.” Sharon C. from Davenport, FL says “Great customer service. They did a great job installing my windows. Great prices. You can’t go wrong with Gulfside.”
Specials Gulfside is currently running a Buy 2 get 1 FREE special, and a FREE ENTRY DOOR with a purchase of 8 windows or more.
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Gulfside Windows, Doors & More is Located at 420 Roberts Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677. Please call (727) 754-6648 or (941) 7775511 today to get your FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE. For more information please log on to www.gulfsidefl.house
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