TEQUILA REPORT--FOR AFI-ERS DOING GASPARILLA--BERNINIS--READ ON

Hope I am not too late in getting this out to all of you doing Gasparilla this weekend. In Ybor City where I live is a great restaurant that does $2 martinis from 11 am-7pm daily. They also do 50% off all entree prices from 4-7 pm daily. The restaurant is called Berninis. It is one block from my house on 17th street and 7th avenue, which is the main drag in Ybor.

Jason Fernandez the owner has been running this recession-fighter deal for almost two years now. Any drink made with Finlandia vodka is only $2 from 11am-7pm daily. It can be a martini, a screwdriver, a Black Russian, if Finlandia is in it it is only $2.

This is a primo high end Italian restaurant that does everything perfect and yummy. So, all entrees and pastas are half price from 4-7 pm daily.

For instance, you can get a veal chop for $14 instead of $28. A filet would be $14, a pork ossobuco is cheaper than that. You can't go wrong with this place, and they take reservations.

Just thought this might be a great place for some of you. Ellen and I eat lunch there three times a week.

Oh, by the way, I just got a call to do the show this weekend. Gee no golf tomorrow. Boo hoo.

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MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK March 4, 2011 at 2:03pm

I'll back Nels on Berninis! I went into there, not knowing a thing about dining in Ybor City. It was a quiet and warm afternoon. I liked the wine list, had a glass, a second one. Decided food is a good thing on an empty stomache. Had excellent appetizers, then a meal. It was still a quiet afternoon, so the barkeep and I chatted about a lot of stuff. Then HE bought me a glass of wine! Well, when this happens, the tip goes way up, as it should.

Do not pass this place up if you're doing Gasaparilla, or being touristy in Ybor City, or whatever. Maybe give Nels a jingle and see if he'll join you there!
Connie Mettler March 4, 2011 at 1:57pm

We will have to have a "foodie fest" - Travis vs. Nels. Location? Indianapolis, St. Joe, AA?? or maybe the two of you in Fort Worth. I'll have to fly in to moderate.
geri a. wegner March 4, 2011 at 11:32am

Travis, I'll be sure to stop by. I remember your Mexico posts and they were appetizing. Wish I could recommend restaurants in Ft Lauderdale but we don't eat there, too many good places in Miami to make the drive I guess. (art festivals-that is a whole other story) Pretty breezy weather predicted but no rain till late Sunday. riptides should keep people off the beach and at the festival.
S. Travis Lindenbaum March 4, 2011 at 11:12am

Geri - I tried to send you a message, but we re not "friends". We will be at Las Olas, booth #33 in front of the Riverside Hotel. (Steven*David Jewelry) Do stop by and say "Hi". I love your informative posts. If you search my old posts, you will find that I am AS focused on food as Nels. My Mexico Crafts post will definitely make you hungry.
Bill Sargent March 4, 2011 at 9:09am

Hey Nels

Tell the nice folks how you really got into the show.

..just kidding.
lori kay March 4, 2011 at 8:50am

Nels thanks for the heads up on the specials, I haven't eaten there in years and I only live five minutes away. Perhaps we can have a local artist happy hour one day. Good luck with Gasparilla this weekend, I'll be doing Howard Alans Venice show, a great show for me.
phillip hall March 4, 2011 at 8:38am

We'll give it a try, maybe see you there Nels.
Barry Bernstein March 3, 2011 at 9:35pm

I've been emailing them all week letting them know I am close by and available.

Nels, I didn't know you lived in Ybor. Very cool!!
Nels Johnson March 3, 2011 at 9:34pm

Thanks Geri. We gotta do sushi at the place I blogged about last summer near Wilbat.
geri a. wegner March 3, 2011 at 8:20pm

You write the only posts that leave my mouth watering. Wish I lived close enough to indulge.

Have a fantastic show this weekend. I'll think of you as I cruise through Las Olas on Saturday.