The Rack in South Tampa
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Hours: Open daily from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Cover: None
What to wear: Dress shoes or sandals, T-shirts or ties, anything goes at this upscale pool hall. Put forth a little effort like you're dressing for a date, and you'll fit in nicely.
Signature drink: The Tomarita (named after co-owner Tom Golden), which is a jacked-up version of the margarita. If a shot is what you're looking for, ask for Seth's Roncos Trash. But don't ask what's in it, Seth the bartender won't tell.
The scene: The Rack's sports bar/pool hall/sushi bar theme makes it unique. It's a trendy spot, but still a place where you'll feel at home.
The crowd: You'll find doctors and lawyers mingling after work, bikers and artists playing pool, and locals enjoying good conversation and a beer with friends.
The specials: Monday is $10 for all-you-can-drink call brands and drafts. Tuesday is two-for-one drafts, call brands and house wines. Ladies night is Wednesday, with two-for-one cocktails and appetizers plus $3 New Castle Brown Ales. Thursday is $6 martini night. There's a happy hour party on Friday - the more people you bring, the more you take off your bar tab. And finally, Saturday offers $10 buckets of domestic beer.
The scoop: The Rack opened in October 2002 as a gourmet pool hall and quickly added a sushi bar. It's a match that has been a success story ever since.By blending two seemingly divergent worlds, The Rack has taken the neighborhood bar to completelythe next level. It's a place where you can prep for a night of clubbing, play pool with friends, or relax on the front deck and eat sushi.
Locals like the comfortable atmosphere and jukebox,impeccable style found at this trendy establishment.
By Doug Van Sant
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