Carrollwood - Vol. 4, Issue 3, March 2016

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene & Avila

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Maloney’s Local Irish Pub.........................................3

Community Calendar/ News Briefs..................4-5

Sound Exchange...............................................8-9

Medical Weight Loss, LLC............................12-13

Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail-N-Bail............................14

Plantation Animal Hospital...........................16-17

Old McMicky’s Farm ‘Mission I Do’.............18-19

Holy Hog Barbecue......................................22-23

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Your neighborhood. Your magazine. Vol. 4, Issue 3, March 2016®

by Alexis Selby

Recently celebrating their oneyear anniversary, Simply Pho Viet-namese restaurant has brought awhole different experience to the Car-rollwood community. Born in Viet-nam, owners and brothers AnthonyPham and Thai Bao Pham had adream of sharing their love of Viet-namese food and culture with the restthe world and decided to start righthere in Carrollwood. And, for the pastyear they have experienced an over-

whelming support from the commu-nity, acquiring quite a loyal followingof customers who absolutely love theflavorful creations and unique optionson their menu.

As Anthony was recently de-ployed overseas in the Air Force, I hadthe pleasure of speaking with his wifeLoann Nguyen. “My husband and hisbrother had this vision of introducingauthentic Vietnamese food to the Car-rollwood community,” says Anthony’s

By Alexis Selby

Creating a true sense of commu-nity in the Tampa Bay area, Pose byPose Yoga is helping people to growemotionally, physically and mentally ina supportive, encouraging atmospherewhere they can unwind and let loosefrom the outside world.

Building this location from theground up, owner Jennifer Leavy spe-cially designed her studio with yoga in

mind, creating a place where memberscould feel welcome, and relaxed, as ifthey were walking into their ownhome. She says, “The difference in ourstudio is that we are not a place thatwas modified for yoga, we are a studiothat was specifically designed aroundwhat would work best for our goals.We built a library for our instructors tocontinue to educate themselves andrelax; a 500 square foot lobby andmade room for a couch so our guests

could sit; a place for a break roomwhere instructors and members couldenjoy tea and snacks.”

Although this is her first yoga stu-dio, Jennifer has been teaching yogatraining for over 15 years. A certifiedYoga Alliance instructor, Jennifer has awealth of knowledge in all facets andapplications and is able to expertlyguide her yogis and help them to getthe most out of their practice,

Pose by Pose Yoga - Building aCommunity, One Class at a Time!

Simply Pho VietnameseNoodles & Grill

See “Simply Pho” on page 28.

See “Pose by Pose” on page 24.

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Maloney’s Local Irish Pub Comes to Carrollwood! By Alexis Selby

With a brand new location at12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Maloney’sLocal Irish Pub is excited to announceits expansion to the Carrollwood com-munity. With established locations inSouth Tampa and Westchase, Mal-oney’s has been a favorite hangoutamongst local patrons for years, andnow with its newest location openingjust over a month ago on the corner ofSouth Village Dr and Dale MabryHwy, the fun, festive atmosphere thatMaloney’s is well know for, has beenbrought right here to Carrollwood.

Quickly gaining regulars, sinceopening, many locals have alreadymade Maloney’s their go-to spot for agood time and great company. “Mal-oney’s is your neighborhood bar, it’slike a Cheers; you come in and every-body knows you,” says co-ownerTodd Wingard. “That’s what we aretrying to establish here in Carroll-wood. We want to be known as yourlocal bar.”

Opening the first Maloney’s inWestchase over 6 1/2 years ago, own-ers Todd Wingard and Brian Pfeifferhad a vision to create a cozy, homeyplace where guests can unwind and letloose. “We want you to think of us asyour second home; where you cancome to hang out and relax, whetherit’s just for a beer after work or fordinner,” says Brian.

Taking over the location whereWorld of Beer used to be, Maloney’sin Carrollwood features a spaciousopen patio, with big barrel tables thatcan accommodate parties and groupsof all sizes. Walking inside, you willfind a long bar top, where you can sitand chat with your friendly bartenderas you sip on your favorite libationfrom their full liquor bar, whether it

be one of their great craft beer selec-tions or famous signature cocktails.Not wanting to sit at the bar? No wor-ries, they have plenty of tabletopswhere you can sit and mingle withfriends. And, with 22 flat screen TVsshowing your favorite sporting events,there is no reason not to come to Mal-oney’s to root for your team!

Serving a delicious fusion of tradi-tional Irish fare and gourmet pubfood, it’s ok to come hungry at Mal-oney’s Irish Pub. Enjoy a feast foryour eyes when you order off theirtantalizing food menu, which has a va-riety of great options to choose from,including some Irish favorites, such asfish n’ chips, shepherds pie, bangersand Mash, herb crusted salmon andstout chicken. They also have a greatselection of gourmet burgers, Euro-pean flatbread pizzas, sandwiches,wraps and salads. Oh, and did I men-tion their famous wings? "We have thebest wings in town,” says Brian. Theirfresh, never frozen, jumbo wingscome in your choice of one of their 10signature sauces.

With live music Friday and Satur-

day nights, and different food anddrink specials throughout the week,there’s always something fun happen-ing at Maloney’s. Their next bigevent…. St. Patrick’s Day of course!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day AtMaloney’s Irish Pub

If you’re looking for a rockin’ StPatrick’s Day party, Maloney’s in Car-rollwood is the place to be on March17! With live Irish music all day, in-cluding the Fickle Souls from 1 p.m. -4 p.m., Pat McGroin from 5 p.m. - 9p.m. and Keegan Ritz and the Woods-man from 10 p.m. - 3 p.m., you candance the night away as you drinkgreen beer and jam out to some greatvibes! They will have some excellentpromotions all day long, as well asplenty of giveaways and specials. Mal-oney's has insane lunch specials allweek, anchored by their famousWednesday $6 Burger day!

So, come experience a bit of Ire-land in Tampa’s own backyard at Mal-oney’s Local Irish Pub! Todd says,"Wedo it better than everybody else. Wehave great service, a comfortable envi-

ronment and a nice covered patio.Maloney’s Local Irish Pub is an awe-some place to hang out and meetfriends.” Make sure you ask for CliffDenny, the Proprietor, and mentionthis article for a special surprise!

Maloney’s Local Irish Pub inCarrollwood is located at 12904N Dale Mabry Hwy. They areopen Mon. - Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.For additional information pleasecall (813) 252-5526, visitwww.MaloneysLocalIrishPub.com or like them on Facebook atMaloney’s Local Irish Pub -Carrollwood.


Community Calendar & News BriefsFor more information or to

purchase tickets please call (813)265-4000 or visit Carrollwood-Players-Theatre.ticketleap.com/in-ishmaan.

FREE Community EasterEggstravaganza

Sat., March 19th, 3 p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3714W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa

Bring your Easter Basket andcome celebrate on Saturday, March19th, on the front lawn of the church.They’ll have games, crafts, stories, re-freshments, a photo with the EasterBunny and an Easter Egg Hunt.Come and join in the fun! All are wel-come! Call (813) 961-8747 formore information.

Thriving and Survivingin 2016

Wed. March 23 from 12 p.m. -1:30 p.m. at Jimmie B Keel RegionalLibrary

Senior Information Resources willpresent “Thriving and Surviving in2016” at the Jimmie B Keel RegionalLibrary located at 2902 W Bearss Av-enue in Tampa on Wednesday, March

23, from noon-1:30 pmPanel members will discuss ways

to protect assets, must-have legal doc-umentation, social security payout op-tions, tax saving tips, and more.Questions from the audience will beaddressed with time permitting.

This is a FREE lunch and learnevent that is open to the public.Community resource material will beavailable.

A box lunch will be provided byHorizon Bay Lutz.

Seating is limited. Reserve bycalling (813) 949-0752.

Tampa Carrollwood RotaryCharity Golf Tournament

The Tampa Carrollwood RotaryClub is pleased to announce their33rd Charity Golf Classic Tournamentheld on Friday, April 1, at East LakeWoodlands Golf and Country Club.

The Tampa Carrollwood RotaryClub is a volunteer service organiza-tion made up of local business lead-ers. They appreciate the considerationand support they have received thepast 32 years for their charitable ef-forts. “Our success is only assuredwith the support we receive from

8th Annual Caspers CompanySporting Clays Challenge -Benefiting the Children'sCancer Center

Friday, March 4, from 10:00 AMto 2:00 PM at Tampa Bay SportingClays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, LandO’Lakes

The Sporting Clays Challengehas grown into one of the fastestgrowing fundraisers in Tampa Bay.This is a unique event for novicesand experts shooters alike to enjoy arecreational and competitive activity,as they network and raise funds forthe Children’s Cancer Center. Thisevent was launched in 2009 by agroup of Bay area friends who areoutdoor and shooting enthusiastsand continue to support the eventeach year on the committee. For thepast three years Caspers Companyhas been the title sponsor.

This year’s Sporting Clay Chal-lenge will again take place at theTampa Bay Sporting Clays in LandO’Lakes on Friday, March 4th, withregistration at 9:00am and a shotgunstart at 10:00am.

Lunch will be served followingthe event at12:30 p.m., with an

awards ceremony taking place at 1pm.For additional information

please visitchildrenscancercenter.org/sporting-clays-challenge/

The Cripple of Inishmaan -Staged Reading at the BlackBox Theater at CarrollwoodPlayers

Saturday March 5, at 8 pm andSunday March 6, at 3pm at Carroll-wood Players Theatre, located at 4335Gunn Hwy, Tampa

Set on a remote island off thewest coast of Ireland in 1934, this veryIrish play is a strange comic tale in thegreat tradition of Irish storytelling. Asword arrives on Inishmaan that theHollywood director Robert Flaherty iscoming to the neighboring island ofInishmore to film MAN OF ARAN,the one person who wants to be in thefilm more than anybody is youngCripple Billy, if only to break awayfrom the bitter tedium of his daily life.Meet a bevy of unforgettable Irishcharacters in this staged reading that issure to inspire your Irish spirit just intime for St. Patrick's Day. Adult lan-guage. General admission is $10.


you,” says Tournament CommitteeMember Robert Weisman.

Their most important charitysponsorship each year is “Hugs forKids”, a weekend camp for childrenwith cancer or other blood disordersand their siblings held the first week-end of December for 80 – 120 chil-dren at Rotary Camp Florida inBrandon. In 2015 they celebrated their13th anniversary of camp sponsorship.

At this time, the Tampa Carroll-wood Rotary Club is asking for yoursupport in the form of a door prize,gift certificate, auction or raffle item tobe awarded at their Golf Tournament.All individuals and companies support-ing their Charity Golf Classic Tourna-ment will receive recognition in theirTournament Program.

Please send any prizes or gift cer-tificates to the address below or call andthey will gladly pick them up. Pleasebe sure to include a business card sothey can give you proper recognition intheir Tournament Program. Your sup-port is greatly appreciated.

In total there is only space avail-able for 120 golfers, so if you are in-terested in joining in the tournamentas a single, or foursome, or want tobecome a sponsor, contact RobertWeisman at (813) 485-8111 or onhis cell at (813) 265-1372.

CBA Presents AndyHamilton with Award

The Carrollwood Bar Associa-tion(CBA), with local attorneys serv-ing Carrollwood and the NorthHillsborough County communities,recently presented to Andy Hamilton,left, the Brian Weakland Award forHamilton’s outstanding leadership asPresident of CBA in 2015. The awardwas presented by Joe Kalish, right, afounding director and past presidentof CBA. Established in 2000, CBA hasa luncheon on the second Thursday ofeach month at the Carrollwood Coun-try Club, with continuing legal edu-cation speakers. CBA membersinclude attorneys with a wide varietyof specialties and non-attorneys who

support CBA’s goalsand values. Attorneymembers have a listservand a monthly round-table of attorneys,which allows the attor-neys to share theirknowledge and experi-ence with other attor-neys. CBA’s mission isto serve its membersand the residents ofCarrollwood and sur-rounding areas by fos-tering respect for the

law; advancing the competent, colle-gial, and ethical practice of the legalprofession; and providing programsand services to members that will en-hance the quality of their legal servicesfor those in need of legal services.

For more information on CBA,its members and their specialties,go to the CBA website atwww.carrollwoodbar.com.

Cheddar’s Scratch KitchenOpens Its Newest Locationin Carrollwood

The doors to Cheddar’s ScratchKitchen’s new Carrollwood location,opened February 1st at 11 a.m. Therestaurant at 11004 N. Dale Mabry isover 8,000 square feet, seats approxi-

mately 285 guests, employs approxi-mately 200 employees and features ascratch-made menu, including fa-vorites like hand-battered onion rings,house-smoked baby back ribs, savorySanta Fe Spinach Dip and Cheddar’sLegendary Monster Cookie. So, if youare looking for a yummy made-from-scratch meal, I recommend you gocheck them out!

For more information pleasecall (813) 964-5300 or visitwww.Cheddars.com.

Mary Jo's Performing ArtsSummer Camps

15906 Mapledale Blvd., Tampa,(813) 969-0240, mjpaa.com/summer

Experience a summer of fun andexcitement in the performing arts!Keep active all summer in dance, act-ing, musical theater, voice and musicfor ages 2 1/2 & older. The weeklythemes include Frozen Fun, Fairy &Fantasy, Be a Rock Star, Princess & Pi-rates, Broadway & More! Take thestage this summer and perform in awide variety of styles and venues.

Mary Jo’s Performing Arts islocated at 15906 Mapledale Blvd.,Tampa. Classes fill quickly so regis-ter online now atwww.MJPAA.com/summer or bycalling (813) 969-0240.




By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

With locations in Tampa, Bran-don, and Pinellas Park, Sound Ex-change is easily accessible to those inthe South Tampa community. Thestores are home to tens of thousandsof CDs, vinyl records, and movies.Whether you’re searching for a heavymetal album or a classic film on Blu-Ray, you’re likely to find it here.

And it’s not only music andmovies on the shelves: you’ll find aselection of freshly serviced turnta-bles, reel-to-reel tape decks, andother vintage stereo equipment.Comics, music and pop culturebooks, and collectible figures roundout the inventory.

This place is an entertainmentlover’s dream.

Erin Stoy, Marketing Directorand Vinyl Buyer, said that Sound Ex-change purchases all of its used itemsfrom the public. Staff stays busy pur-chasing items every day - from a sellerwho brings in a handful of CDs totrade towards new items, to a collec-tor ready to part with his completemusic collection.

“Customers have the option totake cash or store credit,” said Erin.“The store credit option is a 10%bonus over the cash offer. Many cus-tomers have been selling to use foryears because they know when theycome here, they will get a fair price.”Sound Exchange uses sales historydata, current market conditions, anddecades of experience to identify the

appropriate offer for an item.They regularly purchase items

from individuals liquidating the estateof a family member who has passedaway. Music and stereo equipmentthat might normally be discarded canfind a new, appreciative audience.

Sound Exchange regularly seeksvintage hi-fi. “We buy turntables frommost eras – anywhere from the late1960s to recently manufacturedturntables of good quality,” she said.They also purchase reel-to-reel players,amplifiers, receivers, and stereo speak-ers, especially from the “golden era”

of the 1970s. And if you have stereoequipment that you’d like to use but isnot working properly, Sound Ex-change can even repair it for you.

Each location boasts its own per-sonality. “All three stores have aslightly different flavor and clientele,”said Stoy. “There’s commonality, of

course, but because we buy so manyused items over the counter, the selec-tion in each store is different based onwhat people bring us.” She reportsthat many customers shop at all threestores, because there is different inven-tory in each one.

The Sound Exchange inventory is

Sound Exchange Is thePlace to Go to Sell CDs,

Records, and More


Sound Exchange in Tampa islocated at 14246 N. Nebraska Ave.and can be reached at (813) 978-9316, hours are Mon. - Sat. 11am –9pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm; Bran-don at 805 W. Bloomingdale Ave.,(813) 651- 9316, hours are Mon. -Thurs. 11am – 8pm, Fri. -Sat.11am – 9pm, and Sun. noon –6pm; and Pinellas Park at 7688

46th St North, (727) 545-0042,hours are Mon. - Thurs. 11am –8pm, Fri. - Sat. 10am – 8pm, andSun. noon – 6pm.

For more information pleasevisit their website atwww.SoundExchangeTampaBay.comor their Facebook page atFacebook.com/SoundExchange-TampaBay.

searchable in real-time on the com-pany’s web site. New and used CDs,DVDs, Blu-Rays, stereo equipment,and new vinyl records are all listedthere. If a customer wants an itemavailable at a location not convenientfor him, he can make an online reser-vation and have it delivered to his clos-est Sound Exchange.

Customers can also visit Facebook

to see new arrivals in all Sound Ex-change stores. “Our Facebook pagealways has daily photos of new and in-teresting items,” said Stoy. “We arenot a niche-market kind of store. Wecarry all kinds of music and movies,whatever we believe will interest ourvaried customers. Having three loca-tions enables us to buy a lot of goodquality used product from the public.”




anyone over weightdeserved to be over-weight because theywere ‘eating chips infront of the televi-sion,’ etc.” Whenthe unexplainedweight gain hap-pened to her, shewas then convincedthat other factorswere involved. Shewanted an answer.

Determined tolearn more, Dr.Jachimek joined theASBP (AmericanSociety of BariatricPhysicians) and wentto their symposiumsfor further educa-tion and tools. She discovered thatthere are many contributing factors toweight gain - not just your diet.

Some of the major contributingfactors included hormonal imbal-ances, thyroid issues, environmentaltoxins, autoimmune disease, type 2diabetes, etc. It was then that she,opened the clinic to help people deal-

ing with the same frustrating weight-gain situation she had faced. Theyhave since opened 3 more clinics inFlorida and Wisconsin.

“At Medical Weight Loss, wehave an internal medicine MD, as wellas an endocrinologist MD, that havebeen treating our patients so that theroot cause of these problems can beaddressed. Our registered nurses and

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

For many people, losing weightis at the top of their bucket list. Forothers, it is the only way to become,and feel healthy again. Many of ushave tried yo-yo diets, or buy the ex-pensive celebrity promoted trends,that pop up in social media and TVand radio commercial hype. Thefailed weight loss remains, and peo-ple are discouraged.

However, Medical Weight Loss,LLC at (813) 269-SLIM has beenproving for years, that weight loss,whether 10 pounds or 120 pounds, canbe done, safely and affordably!

Many different diseases, such asdiabetes, auto-immune problems andheart disease, are linked to beingoverweight. We know about thesethings. Weight loss is not just a mat-ter of looking good, but, is a medicalprogram of improving your healthand reducing your risks. Feeling bet-ter, is also a great by-product of slim-ming down.

Medical Weight Loss, LLC (269-SLIM), opened in 2007, and isheaded by Dr. Gail Jachimek. The

main clinic is located at 5111 EhrlichRoad. Their other clinics are in Wes-ley Chapel, FL., Lake Geneva, andWaukesha, Wisconsin. Their priceshave not increased since they beganthe medical weight loss practice.

Their program combines pharma-ceutical appetite suppressant medica-tion, fat burning injections and pills,and a clinically proven diet with med-ical doctor and nursing support andcounseling to help their patients reachtheir “target” weight goals.

This physician supervised pro-gram helps those who have beforetried and failed to lose unwantedpounds. Dr. Gail says, “We openedthe clinic because I was enteringmenopause and gaining weight. WhenI asked my primary physician, as wellas my doctor friends, for help, I gotextremely rude responses. I was toldto “push away from the table”.

Dr. Gail does not want her pa-tients to go through the same degrad-ing experience.

At the time, Dr. Gail was livingon chicken and salad, and practicinglevel 3 kickboxing. She says, “I had al-ways been thin, so I also assumed that

Medical Weight Loss, LLC, Helps Make Losing Weight a Reality

Medical Weight Loss, LLC has been proving for years,that weight loss, whether 10 pounds or 120 pounds, can

be done, safely and affordably!


supportive staff are therefor you to help you everystep of the way.”

Medical weight lossplans are not new, andmany, are similar, but thoseprograms usually involvesignificant upcharges andhidden fees. Dr.Jachimek’s 269-SLIM pro-gram is different. Her pro-gram is focused on thelong-term results, meaning,not only will the processsafely take off your weightduring the active phase ofthe program, but also pre-vent the pounds from re-turning during the“maintenancephase”...(which is free)!

This is no diet trend –This is looking at yourmedical history, evaluatingyour EKG, bloodwork and lifestyle.Then, their doctors propose a plan foryou, and prescribe appropriate phar-maceutical appetite suppressants, fatburning injections, vitamin therapyand fat burning supplements.

“The program is simple, inex-pensive and easy to follow. We give

you a large list of foods tobuy/choose from,” says Dr.Jachimek. “The program is easy, be-cause it is food bought in the grocerystore, (no special foods to order) justregular meats, fruits and vegetableson our list. This factor also makes itmore affordable, because you don’t

have to buy special foods, or cookseparate dinners if you have a family.”

Under the supervision of theirmedical doctors, patients can drop 20to 30 pounds in the first month. Dr.Jachimek said that it is common to see5-10 pounds dropped in the firstweek. “We have had patients thathave lost 17 pounds in their first week,as well as patients that have lost over ahundred pounds on our program”,says Dr. Jachimek.

Accountability is also a major partof the program. Keeping the patientssafe and on track, nurses evaluate, andtreat them weekly to provide supportand give suggestions on how to main-tain a proper diet.

Dr. Jachimek stresses that thereare no price surprises at MedicalWeight Loss, 269-SLIM. The initialvisit is $195 and weekly visits are just$55. That’s it! This may be what youhave been waiting for.

As their slogan says, “With 269-SLIM (MEDICALWEIGHTLOSS-LLC.COM) there are no hidden

fees…just pounds gone”. Medical Weight Loss LLC is lo-

cated at 5111 Ehrlich Road, Suite128 in Tampa, 33624. For more in-formation or to set up an appoint-ment, call (813)-239-SLIM (7546).Or visit their website atwww.medicalweightlossllc.com.Their staff and nurses will be gladto answer your questions!

Dr. Gail Jachimek

Medical Weight Loss LLC is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road,Suite 128 in Tampa


By Amy Paterson

Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a local 501(C) 3 organization, is dedicated to im-proving the lives of children with physi-cal disabilities by providing wheelchairs,home and vehicle modifications as wellas assistive and therapeutic equipmentat no charge to the families.

Many children in the UnitedStates faced with living with physicaldisabilities are in wheelchairs that aretoo small, in disrepair, or do not fit theneeds of the child. Children outgrowtheir wheelchairs before governmentor insurance programs will allow for areplacement. Not only is it unsafe fora child to be in a chair that is inade-quate for their needs; it can impacttheir health in numerous ways includ-ing scoliosis, respiratory problems andpressure sores. In addition, families arefaced with trying to care for their spe-cial needs children in homes that havenot been modified to meet their spe-cific circumstances. Wheelchairs 4 Kidsis working hard to address this neg-lected need. We hope that you willtake a moment to visit our website atwww.wheelchairs4kids.org and become

a fan of our Facebook page. You’ll beable to follow what we are up to! Youcan also see a several videos of ourwork on our YouTube channel.

Do a Little Time! Wheelchairs 4 Kids is holding its

5th Annual Jail-N-Bail, and we arelooking for community leaders to “doa little time” for a GREAT cause forour annual Jail-N-Bail fundraiser! Jail-N-Bail will be held at Charley’s SteakHouse on April 29, 2016. “Felons”will be asked to raise $3,000 - $5,000in bail! It is a great way to help usgive these kids the independence theyso deserve!

Wheelchairs 4 Kids will be “ar-resting” prominent citizens in theTampa Bay Area for various chargessuch as insider trading (retired NFLplayers using connections to get ahead

in Fantasy Football), to impersonatingan actor (local businessowners/lawyers appearing in commer-cials). The sillier the crime, the better!Of course, your charges and bail arenegotiable. You can even split the bailwith a co-conspirator!

On April 29th, Jail-N-Bail “In-mates” will turn themselves in atCharley’s Steak House (AKA The BigHouse) where they will be pho-tographed, issued prison garb, hand-cuffed and held in a holding cell withall of the other “felons.” I understandthat the prison guards are notoriousfor sneaking in food and beverages!Those arrested will be ordered to ap-pear before Judge Julie and JudgeSteve Weintraub (owners of Gold &Diamond Source) to answer tocharges. Raise bail or be locked up inthe Wheelchairs 4 Kids “jail” for one

hour, and once bail is met, the guiltywill be released with great fanfare.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ Jail-N-Bail isnot only a way to help local childrenwho need wheelchairs and handicapmodifications, but it also is fun andgreat exposure for your business.“Jailbirds” will receive several copiesof their “Wanted” poster, and willhave a page on Wheelchairs 4 Kids’website with a personal wanted posterand charges. Bail can be met on eachinmate’s personal webpage, wheresupporters can make a secure, onlinedonation toward bail in advance.Wheelchairs 4 Kids will design custome-mail blasts that “inmates” may sendto friends and post on social mediasites such as Facebook, Twitter andLinkedIn. Collect bail in advance –you never know what will happen inthe jail. A riot may break out and youdon’t want to miss the fun!

If you are able, please helpWheelchairs 4 Kids in its effort to helplocal children in need. If you havequestions, suggestions, comments, orwould like to find out how you canhelp, please contact Wheelchairs 4Kids at 727-946-0963.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids, 501 (C) 3organization, is located at 1976 S.Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL34689. Log on towheelchairs4kids.org for more info.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail-N-Bail – A Fun Wayto Help Tampa Bay Area Kids Gain Mobility!



By Matt Selby

Pets are so much more than justanimals; they are family! They are al-ways there to provide affection andsupport and love you unconditionally,no matter what. So, when it comes totheir health, as a loving parent, it is upto you to find them a doctor who willtreat them the way you would; provid-ing them with the most compassion-ate, comprehensive care in welcoming,relaxing environment. You will find allthis and more at Plantation AnimalHospital, where doctors RhondaJohnson, DVM, and Ellen Bishai,DVM along with their wonderfulstaff, will care for your furry friendwith knowledge, professionalism andabove all – love! In addition to catsand dogs, Plantation Animal Hospitaltreats the occasional ferret, gerbil, andmany other smaller animals.

At Plantation Animal Hospital thedoctors are extremely knowledgeable

regarding the various facets of veteri-nary medicine and together have manyyears of experience working as Veteri-narians in the Tampa Bay Area. Dr.Johnson and Dr. Bishai are very pas-sionate about what they do and theirlevel of expertise is perfectly comple-mented by their love for animals.Adding to the friendly atmosphere atPlantation Animal Hospital is the ex-ceptional staff, which will assist you inproviding quality, customized care forthe individual needs of you and yourpet(s). Customized care at PlantationAnimal Hospital includes working withthe budget of each client. Vet bills canget expensive and the Doctors under-stand this. You and your family will al-ways be at the forefront of everydecision. No other veterinarian thatI’ve ever came across cares more aboutkeeping costs down for their clients.“Everything is a case by case basis, wealways do what’s best for the pet andowner.” says Dr. Johnson.

Dr. JohnsonGrowing up in California, Dr.

Johnson attended the University ofCalifornia at Davis for her undergrad-uate studies. Later attending IowaState University in 1995, she gradu-ated with honors with a Doctorate ofVeterinary Medicine and a Masters de-gree in Immunology and Microbiol-ogy and was the recipient of manyacademic awards and scholarships.After graduation, Dr. Johnson movedback to her husband’s home state ofFlorida and has lived in the Tampa Bayarea since. She has practiced in St. Pe-tersburg and Tampa for nearly 20years and currently lives in Carroll-wood and loves having a practice soclose to home. Dr. Johnson strives tobe a lifelong learner and loves all as-pects of small animal medicine andsurgery. She is especially interested inchronic ear issues and dental health.

Dr. BishaiRecently joining Plantation Ani-

mal Hospital this past October, Dr.Bishai completed her undergraduatestudies at the University of SouthFlorida, earning her BS in Biology anda minor in music history. Prior to en-rolling in veterinary school, she at-tended the University of Florida,where she completed a doctorate de-

gree in Cellular Microbiology in 2007.Upon graduation, Dr. Bishai decidedto fulfill her lifelong dream and en-rolled in veterinary school, and com-pleted her veterinary degree from theUniversity of Pennsylvania in 2012.Graduating from veterinary school,she returned home to Tampa. Dr.Bishai loves all aspects of veterinarymedicine (but admits she has a softspot for kitties) and is always strivingto learn more and she stays up to dateon the most current therapies. Sheenjoys volunteering for spay andneuter days at local shelters and catrescues whenever she can. In additionto spending time with her own furryfeline friends – Fuzzy Man, Rogue,and Chimera – she also enjoys playingand listening to live music and cur-rently plays the Viola in the Universityof Tampa Orchestra.

“I enjoy working here a lot,”says Dr. Bishai. “Everyone here istruly invested in taking care of theanimals, not just in a medical capac-ity, but in supporting the family.Everyone cares about everyone. Thatmakes a huge difference!”

The doctors and staff truly careabout the wellbeing of their patientsand believe that properly educatingthe pet owners is key to having ahealthy pet. Dr. Johnson says, “Good

which is why they tailor each service toyour pet’s individual needs and workhard with you to develop a uniqueprogram just for them. “Everythingfrom early detection blood work all theway down to how often we recom-mend dentals, is greatly dependant onthe type, breed and lifestyle of thepet,” says Dr. Johnson.

Plantation Animal Hospital offersa wide range of services, includingfull, comprehensive surgical services,diagnostic imaging, cytology, a widerange of dental services (both anes-thetic and non-anesthetic), 1 year and3 year vaccines, boarding (for theirclients only), annual and bi annualwellness programs, microchip place-ment with registration included, andprescription diet plans. They alsocarry a variety of flea and heartwormprevention products and have a fullpharmacy in the clinic, as well as an inhouse laboratory. Plantation AnimalHospital offers cold laser therapy,which very few clinics in the areaoffer. A relatively new technology,cold laser therapy is a noninvasive pro-cedure that uses lasers to stimulate cellregeneration and increase blood circu-lation, which in turn promotes woundhealing and helps to reduce inflamma-tion. It is also used to treat dogs witharthritis and soft tissue injuries.

For all of their surgical proce-dures, the doctors use multistage anes-thesia and insert IV catheters to ensureyour pet is getting all the necessaryfluids. During the procedure your petis monitored closely, and a technicianis always present, whose sole purposeis to monitor blood pressure, EKGtrace, heart rate, temperature and sat-urated oxygen. They also use the BearHugger external warming blanket –the same type of warming system thatis used in human medicine – to ensureyour pet is comfortable the entiretime. As you can see, at Plantation An-imal Hospital your pet is truly treatedas one of the family!

Dr. Johnson says, “There isn’t asingle member of my staff that doesn’ttreat these pets as if they were theirown. Our favorite part about what wedo is working with the animals andhelping them; when we actually seesuccess and say ‘wow, what we didmade a huge difference’.”

Plantation Animal Hospital islocated at 4585 Gunn Hwy. inTampa. Their hours are Mon.,Tues. Thurs. and Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6p.m.; Wed. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 12p.m. For more information pleasecall (813) 968-3393 or visitwww.PlantationPetVet.com.


communication is super important be-cause we are dealing with pets thatcan’t express themselves and it is upto us to figure out what is wrong andhow we can help them. We try reallyhard to educate “parents” to the bestof our ability. We currently give out apuppy/kitty educational package andare working on putting together anew client hand-out folder, so when-ever a new client comes in we can ed-ucate them on what they should doabout heartworms and other illnesses,as well as what we offer, how to selecta good food for your pet and otherimportant things that every pet ownershould know.”

Dr. Bishai stresses the impor-tance of heartworm prevention, innot just dogs but cats as well. She

says, “All of your animals need to beon heartworm prevention in the stateof Florida, even cats.” Heartwormsare spread by contact with mosqui-toes; therefore cats are just as suscep-tible as dogs, especially if you have anoutside cat. She adds “Fleas may beannoying, but heartworms can befatal. It is a lot easier and much lessexpensive to prevent heartwormsthan it is to treat them.” Although, ifyour dog or cat does have a case ofheartworms, the doctors have thenecessary medicine and expertise totackle just about any case and will doall they can to save your pet andbring them back to full health.

At Plantation Animal Hospital thedoctors understand that not everythingis going to be the same for every pet,


Old McMicky’s Farm $30,000 ‘Mission I Do’ Military DreamWedding Winners Sam and Chris Married in FebruaryBrides amputee brother who was saved by the groom acted as best man

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Over 100 guests gathered at OldMcMicky's Farm to witness the wed-ding of a loving and deserving cou-ple, Samantha Dilberian &Christopher St Onge. Sam and Chrisare the winners of the 3rd "Mission IDo" $30k Dream Wedding Give-away. The Farm received dozens ofentries from local deserving militarycouples and narrowed the entries to4 worthy couples. In November, vot-ing was opened to the public andover 65,000 votes were received.

Samantha Dilberian & Christo-pher St Onge have a story strait outof a Hollywood movie. In 2010,Samantha’s brother Bryan graduatedbasic training and was stationed inFort Drum, NY. He showed Saman-tha’s picture to Sgt. Christopher St.Onge in an effort to get himself outof doing pushups. It must haveworked because Samantha soon got a

friend request on Facebook. Bryan and Chris deployed to-

gether to Afghanistan in March 2011.Just a few months later, on July 1,2011 their squad was hit by an I.E.D.killing SPC Waters, and woundingSamantha’s brother, Bryan. Saman-tha’s family was told Bryan had lostboth legs and left arm and a lot ofblood, but was stable. Samantha re-ceived message after message filledwith support, love prayers, shouldersto lean on, but then a familiar namecame through her inbox. It was Chris,checking in on Bryan’s progress. Howgood it was to see his name. Someonethat was there with Bryan, someonewho helped save his life.

Chris and Samantha often spoke.He checked in on Bryan, she askedhow the rest of their deployment wasgoing. Little conversations thatbrought Samantha the most comfortshe had felt in months. After Bryanhealed, he could not wait to get back

to his unit in Fort Drum. Samanthamade the trip with him, and of coursegot to spend some time with Chris.Chris and Samantha started dating,but could only see each other onweekends due to their work schedulesand the long distance. It was a 6-hourdrive from Brooklyn to Fort Drum,

but they made the trip almost everyweekend.

In December 2012, Chris got re-cruiting orders to Tampa and askedSamantha to join him. She had toleave her family and her life, but therewas no hesitation. She knew Chris wasthe one for her, and she knew it was


time for them to start our lives to-gether. This past August, on their 3-year anniversary, Chris proposed. Afew weeks later, Chris received an e-mail announcing a dream weddinggiveaway from Old McMicky’s farm inOdessa, FL. It couldn’t have beenmore perfect timing. Chris is a truehero, a bronze star recipient. There isno one more deserving.

“This wedding gift is in apprecia-tion of the service and sacrifice ofthose who currently serve or haveserved in our military. It is my firm be-

lief that everyone who serves in ourmilitary is helping to keep our familiessafe, so we thought one way to showour appreciation is to help them tostart families of their own.” said RalphZuckerman.

Old McMicky’s Farm is thankfulfor the generosity of all of our vendorpartners and media partners who helpmake ‘Mission I Do’ a reality. For a filllist of all partners - go tohttps://www.oldmcmickys.com/community-giving/mission-i-do/. TheFarm also thanks Brigadier General

Gary Brown, USMC retired and Vin-cent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Bucca-neers for making the PSA videoannouncing “Mission I Do’, and aspecial thanks to Blue Skies Events fordonating wedding coordination at theFarm for all four couples.

About Old McMicky’s Farm:Old McMicky’s Farm, located on theHistoric grounds of Camp Keystone(Established in 1946), is part of acherished 70 year-old Tampa Bay tra-dition. The Children’s EducationalFarm is dedicated to providing fun,educational and hands-on guidedtours to groups, the general publicand kids birthday parties. This uniquefarm is nestled on a beautiful 40-acrelake and is both rustic and elegant.The Farm also hosts special eventssuch as Barn Weddings, Company Pic-nics, Corporate Events, CharityEvents, and Private Parties to supporttheir educational programming andcommunity giving. Everyone at theFarm is dedicated to continuing thiswonderful tradition for kids and fami-lies in our Tampa Bay community.

OMF is dedicated to giving backto the community in many ways. TheFarm’s “1000 Kids” Program’s goalis to host 1,000 kids a year in theTampa Bay area who are facing seri-ous challenges for an awesome, edu-cational and fun day at the Farm, atNo Charge. The Farm was honored

to host 1276 kids in 2014 under the“1000 Kids” program in its introduc-tory year, and in 2015 the farm wel-comed and additional 1036 kidsfacing challenges for a great dayunder the program.

The Farm’s “Mission I Do” pro-gram provides Free, All-InclusiveDream Weddings to Veteran’s and isnow open to all active military in theTampa Bay area. The third free “Mis-sion I Do” wedding is coming up inFebruary 2016.

The Old McMicky’s Farm ChildAdoption Education Day brings moreprospective adoptive parents in to theprocess to find more families for ourlocal children in foster care. Over 450people came out to the event to learnmore about adoption, making it oneof the largest child adoption educationevents in the nation. For more infor-mation about the Children AdoptionEducation Day go to: www.oldm-cmickys.com/child-adoption-educa-tion-day/

More information about thefarms community giving programscan be found at www.oldm-cmickys.com/community-giving/.To learn more about OldMcMicky’s Farm please visitwww.OldMcMickys.com or call813-920-1948. Follow us on FB atwww.facebook.com/OldMcMickys-Farm.



By Matthew Selby

Holy Hog Barbecue has quicklybecome a local favorite in the Carroll-wood community since opening theirnewest location in the same plaza asCarrabba's and Pet Supermarket.Owner/operator and lifelong Tamparesident Danny Hernandez says, “Wewant to be known as the hometownsmokehouse of Carrollwood.” IfDanny’s name sounds familiar to you,it’s because he and his family havebeen serving the community some ofthe best Cuban food around since1979 with their restaurant (the origi-nal) Pipos’ Cafe.

Danny has taken his passion forcooking award winning food from the

Cuban kitchen and transferred his tal-ent into the BB-Q world, also winningawards for his unique, one-of-a-kindbarbecue recipes. “Our recipes are oursall the way down to the sauces, ribrubs and butt rubs. We created themand that means our flavor is unique toanything else you’ve tried,” says Oper-ations Manager Matt Strickland.

The unique flavor is absolutelydelicious, from their mouth wateringmeats, which are smoked in the pit-master’s smoker, all the way to theiryummy sides. Many restaurants skimpon their sides in terms of flavor, butyou wont find any of that at HolyHog! Their sides are highly decoratedand well thought out. In fact, thejalapeño mac n’ cheese has won the


Mayor’s ‘Mac n’ Cheese Throwdownfor the past 2 years! I’ve personallybought this side in bulk for my officeas a special treat. The pan size thatnormally feeds 25 people was de-voured in full by 15 people in aboutan hour if that gives you any indica-tion of how amazing this stuff is. It’ssmothered in cheese and has just theright amount of spicy kick to really setoff the full flavor.

In addition to their famousjalapeño mac n’ cheese, the menu isfilled with a huge variety of otherhomemade sides, including fresh,never frozen, collard greens, and otherdelectable favorites such as cowboybaked beans, corn fritters, homemade

mashed potatoes, black eyed peas andfried okra to name a few.

MEATS FROM THESMOKER

Holy Hog offers a fabulous selec-tion of seasonal menus - the holidayversion is set to release right aroundthe time you’re reading this article.The pulled pork was the first thing Itried on my first-ever visit to HolyHog almost a year ago and it’s been aconstant craving for me ever since.The sandwich is piled high enough toput you in a relaxed state of “foodcoma”, so the only problem youmight have with this sandwich is figur-ing out if you want to go back to work


or take a nap. On my next visit I tried the

smoked chicken, and being a south-ern boy myself, I know the differencebetween a good smoked chicken andthe dry tasteless meat all too manyrestaurants end up serving instead.Holy Hog’s smoked chicken is ab-solute perfection, from the crispyouter skin to the juicy meat, all theway through to the bones. Drizzle onsome of their famous BBQ sauce andit’s the perfect smoked chicken that issure to satisfy your craving for deli-cious food!

The Texas style brisket is an-other excellent choice from their ex-

tensive menu and is very popularamongst Holy Hog customers. Brisketisn’t something that can be takenlightly either - when it comes tobrisket I tend to be very critical andonly expect the best; Holy Hog is yetto disappoint. I have tried their brisketmany times, and out of everything onthe menu, this is my favorite! If youhave never been to Holy Hog before,this is my recommendation for you, asI can assure you that you'll take onebite and fall in love.

Tender, juicy and delicious, ifyou’re in the mood for a sweet meat,the burnt ends are for you. Dubbed‘BBQ candy’ by the pitmasters them-

selves, nothing beats this meat interms of sweet, tangy flavor! Theburnt ends sandwich is something mywife has to get at least once a month -and this is someone who eats obses-sively healthy on a daily basis.

Saving one of the best for last, theSt. Louis Ribs are fall off the bonefantastic! These St.Louis (meaty) styleribs are mouth watering with any of allthree of their sauces - sweet, spicy andmustard-based. But if you're like I am,I don't use sauce on these smokeyribs, the flavor alone is spot on and thedry rub that they are cooked/smokedwith is all they need, in my opinion.

CATERINGIn addition to their location in

Carrollwood, Holy Hog has three

other locations in theBay area, as well as afood truck, and twounits inside AmalieArena. (The Down-town location justunveiled their South-ern Kitchen Break-fast.) So no matterwhere your nextevent takes place,there’s a convenientlocation within driv-

ing distance that can provide catering- a sure way to make a memorableimpression on your guests. Givethem a call and have them cater yournext work or family function. Youand your guests will be in for a realtreat. Remember, if you want to addsome Cuban or American food tothat order, it’s an easy addition. Theywill customize your order to whatever it is you need because it is allabout the customer.

Holy Hog Carrollwood is lo-cated at 11417 N Dale Mabry Hwy.in Tampa. Their hours are Mon. -Sat. 11 a.m. - p.m. and Sun. 11a.m. - 8 p.m. For more informationor to find out about other loca-tions, please call (813) 961-4464 orvisit www.HolyHogBbq.com.


whatever it is they wish to accomplish. From the physical benefits to the

emotional benefits to the mental bene-fits, there are many different reasonswhy people choose to take up yoga.Whether you are looking for a stressrelief from your daily life, to recoverfrom an injury, help with depressionor anxiety, add a boost to your normalworkout routine, or simply want totake up a new hobby and meet newpeople, practicing yoga is a great foun-dation that can help you in nearlyevery aspect of your life.

Jennifer knows first hand the ben-efits of yoga. She says, “Yoga com-pletely changed my life. I was sufferingfrom a major stomach issue. I went tothe doctor and she said they only wayto fix the problem would be to get onmedication… for the rest of my life! Iasked if there was another alternativeand she said, ‘well there is one otherthing - it’s called yoga’. So I triedyoga, and within three classes myproblems were gone! The combina-tion of low-impact exercise and stressrelief was the key for me. Yoga trulyhelped me, and I realized that what I

did, other people could do too!”Pose by Pose yoga offers a wide

variety of classes throughout the week,including Fit Club- Stretch and Tone;Meditative Flow - Amrit Yoga; Yoga101; Mindful Yoga and Meditation;Align and Refine; Release and Relax;Energy Flow; and Flow and Let Go.Partnering with USF, Pose by Posealso offers an Adults over 50 class.

Recently adding kids yoga to theirlist of offerings, with the help of herJennifer’s eight year old daughterMegan, this class has really began toflourish. A born natural, Megan quiteoften assists her mother in teachingthe classes and is able to bring ayouthful perspective to yoga.

Jennifer says, “Our program isbased on the premise that ‘yoga istherapy’. We understand that everybody is different and that the ‘one sizefits all’ mentality has no place in yoga.We cultivate and adapt our yogaclasses for the people in the room.Each class is specially designed to meetthe needs of our members.”

Cathy says, “It’s just nice andhomey and warm and friendly. This ismy fourth class, I’m just trying themall to see where I can fit in. I recentlytook a class with Emi - it’s like sheread my mind. My shoulder and hips

felt so relaxed and I felt 4 inches tallerwhen I left here. After my class I feelmyself smiling all day long, that’s whatyoga does.”

Pose by Pose Yoga is much more

than just a studio.They are also a fullyoga training facility, and teach thosewho wish to become yoga certified.They are a Yoga Alliance Registeredstudio and on the International Asso-ciation of Yoga Therapists. Offering200, 300, Prenatal , as well as CEUrenewal classes for those who wish to

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Pose by Pose Yoga’s Jennifer Leavyand her daughter Megan


maintain their certification, Pose byPose provides you with everything youneed to help you pursue your dreamsof becoming a yoga instructor.

Pose by Pose also offers the follow-ing advanced specialty trainingclasses:

Prenatal ProgramStarting in late February Pose by

Pose will begin offering a prenataltraining program for 200 hour certi-fied yoga instructors. This will be anintentionally small group of individu-als, so contact Jennifer at (813) 501-4987 for more information or toreserve your spot today. You can alsostay tuned by visiting their website,www.posebyposeyoga.com, or Face-book page.

Teaching SeniorsThe population of seniors look-

ing to do yoga has grown signifi-cantly over the past few years. Thereare senior’s classes in most studios aswell as assisted living homes. The

challenge to a yoga teacher is thatseniors come in all shapes, sizes andabilities. The Teaching Seniors classeswill focus on a few stages of life, re-membering that these stages can hap-pen at all different ages.

This class is offered in conjunc-tion with an opportunity to intern inthe USF OLLI Program, a yoga pro-gram for Adults over 50.

Each class will focus on teachingyou the best way to deliver the bene-fits of yoga (asana and pranayama) ap-propriate to the student’s ability andcomfort level. The actual structure ofthe classes may vary based on the stu-dent base, but a gentle class focusedon increasing mobility, functionality aswell as becoming comfortable in ayoga class is the main focus.

Pose by Pose also offers monthlyworkshops, including workshops inmeditation, chakra, heart opening,and various styles of yoga. Former in-formation or a list of upcoming work-shops please visitwww.PoseByPoseYoga.com.

This month, Pose by Pose will be

opening up a small shop within theirstudio, where guests can buy yoga-re-lated items such as blocks and otherprops, mats, apparel, bracelets and ac-cessories.

Jennifer says, “We are a familyand a community. We want you to feelwelcome, which is why we offer you aplace to sit, allowing you to relax be-fore and after class. We have a breakarea where you can enjoy some hot teabefore or after your yoga session. Wedon’t stack classes on top of eachother because we want you to be ableto take your time. Our teachers comeearly and stay late to make you feelcomfortable.”

“We come early and leave latenot because we have to but becausewe want to,” adds instructor Emil-ianna. “This is our house as well. Iwant people to come in and feel thewarmth, so our students can have theexperience that this is what yoga really

is. It’s about having support and form-ing a community.”

Giving back to the community isvery important to Jennifer, and whenshe is not busy at the studio, she andMegan volunteer at local preschooland elementary schools teaching thefundamentals of yoga to the students.Together they have taught at StThomas Aquinas, Genesis, and severalother local schools. They have alsovolunteered at the Joshua House andThe Spring. “It’s about being part ofthe community,” says Jennifer. “It’sabout supporting the community thatsupports us.”

Pose by Pose Yoga is located at17761 Hunting Bow Circle in Lutz.For more information please call(813) 501-4987, email [email protected], or visit their web-site at www.PoseByPoseYoga.com orfollow them on Facebook.




wife Loann. “A place where peoplecan get healthy options and uniquefood at a great price. We want tothank our customers for their supportover the past year and for so graciouslywelcoming us into their community.”

Using fresh, all-natural ingredi-ents, Simply Pho’s menu is an excel-lent representation of Vietnamesecuisine, offering flavorful dishes thatnot only taste great, but are good foryou as well. Healthy is a word thatcame up numerous times throughoutmy interview with Loann. She says,“Vietnamese food is in itself veryhealthy. From the herbs and spices tothe fresh ingredients, our menu givesyou many different healthy options tochoose from.”

As their name indicates, Pho istheir specialty. A Vietnamese delicacy,Pho is a staple in the Vietnamese dietand is loaded with nutrients and min-erals that come from the beef-basedbroth. “Pho is a main meal in Viet-nam; many eat it daily - some even eatit three times a day, seven days aweek,” says Loann. The broth is madeout of beef stock, that is simmered for25 hours. This allows it to absorb allthe proteins, minerals and nutrientsfrom the beef. Then we add noodlesand your choice of protein, such aschicken, beef or seafood, with the op-tion to upgrade to filet mignon orKobe beef. For those who are vegetar-ians, we also offer a vegetable-basedbroth and you can add other vegeta-bles to your Pho.”

Loann says, “A lot of times whennew customers come and read themenu description about Pho, theydon’t really know that it’s actually afull meal. Even though it’s a noodlesoup, it’s a big portion. Most new cus-tomers are surprised when the bowlcomes out and they realize how much

food there is.” Seeing as how this is their spe-

cialty, there was no way I was leavingwithout first trying some of their Pho.Loann recommended the beef Pho.Loann was right - the portion size washuge! Loaded with rice noodles, andtender, juicy beef, and served in a fla-vorful, yummy broth, from the firstbite I was hooked!

Served alongside the Pho is a va-riety of herbs and vegetables, includ-ing basil, bean sprouts and jalapeños,depending on the flavors you want toadd. Sitting down with me, Loannguided me on the proper way to eatPho. She says, “What I tell my cus-tomers, is to always try the broth firstto make sure it is to your liking. EveryVietnamese restaurant has their ownway of creating the broth. If you wantit sweeter, add Hoisin sauce; if youwant it spicier add Sriracha. Thosetwo main sauces always go with Pho.If our both is to your liking leave itthe way it is.”

In my case the broth was perfect- no need to change a thing!

Loann continued, “Next you stirup the broth to mix the noodles andprotein and add whatever herbs andvegetables you want; I usually squeezea little lime in there as well.”

Taking her advice, I added somebean sprouts and basil and squeezed alittle lime into it. The result was amaz-ing! A lot of times when you havehealthy food, you sacrifice flavor andtaste, this is not the case with theirPho! For as healthy as it is, the flavorwas incredible!

Feeling a little sick or under theweather? Pho is the perfect remedy!

“Because of all the minerals andnutrients, there are many health bene-fits from eating Pho,” says Loann. “Itcan help to get rid of headaches, andhelps to boost the immune system anddigestive system, as well as aiding inthe regulation of the body. On the

weekends many of our customers willcome in here after a night out to helpthem feel better.”

Not in the mood for Pho? Not toworry, there are many other tantaliz-ing options that are sure to get yourtaste buds excited! Taking traditionalVietnamese recipes and adding theirown special touch, the Pham brothershave created uniquely delicious selec-tions for every taste and preference.With a huge selection of gluten-freeand Vegetarian options, their menufeatures a fantastic variety of dishes, in-cluding appetizers such as their fried

or steamed dumplings, crab rangoon,roasted quails, spring rolls and eggrolls, as well as a few Vietnamese sal-ads to choose from.

The rest of their menu is just asdiverse, with a whole section devotedto a variety of noodle preparations;with your choice of soft VermicelliNoodles or Vietnamese Angel HairNoodles topped with their mouth wa-tering marinated grilled meats andserved with lettuce, bean sprouts,sliced cucumber, crushed peanuts andaccompanied by a house fish sauce.There is also a section for stir-fried

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noodles, rice platters, and chef’s spe-cials, which include Shaking BeefSteak and Braised Duck. New to themenu is their Beef Short Ribs Platter -which is sure to satisfy!

They have also recently intro-duced the Salmon Rice Platter, whichis set to be on their menu thisMarch. Served in a teriyaki sauce andtopped with onions and cilantro, thisgenerous portion of salmon is grilledto perfection and accompanied by aside of steamed vegetables andsteamed rice - yum!

Simply Pho also serves beer, wine

and sake, so you can always choose toadd a refreshing libation to perfectlyaccompany your meal.

At Simply Pho the presentation ofthe food, is just as important as thefood itself, allowing you to eat withyour eyes before you even take thefirst bite. Then as you smell the allur-ing aroma of the spices and herbs, youare instantly drawn in and before youeven take the first bite, you have al-ready begun the experience. Andthat’s just it - at Simply Pho, it’s aboutthe whole experience; from when youinitially walk in and are warmly

greeted by a smiling face, to the ele-gantly welcoming atmosphere and ex-ceptional service, to the incrediblepresentation and authentic quality ofthe food. At Simply Pho you get thefull Vietnamese experience!

“I used to live in New York andhave had Vietnamese food from manydifferent places,” says server Sam, “Ibelieve in their food so much that Idrive all the way from Riverview justto work here. The food speaks for it-self. I am a true believer that if thefood is good, everything else will fallinto place in a restaurant. I love it

here. From the ambiance to the serv-ice to the food, we have the wholepackage!”

Simply Pho is located in thePalms of Carrollwood on the NEcorner of Fletcher and Dale Mabryat 13149 N Dale Mabry Hwy inTampa. They are open Sun. -Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Fri.and Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Formore information please call (813)960- 5678, visit their website atwww.SimplyPhoTampa.com or likethem on Facebook at Simply Pho &Grill.




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