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| - I've spent a lot of time at Tommy's recently and will spend a whole lot more this next year. Initially, my increased patronage had to do with the documentary I am filming with Jaime (he works there). But now, it's because it is one of, if not the only, TRUE dive bar left in this city. In the time I've become a regular I've already met and befriended some of the most interesting individuals... especially the old timers.
This is a true, working-man's watering hole which doubles as a NASCAR ad-hoc museum. Everyone in here, from Jim, to Jaime to the family members of obscure racing legend Buddy Shuman, will talk to you candidly about NASCAR or anything els that happens to be thrown across the bar.
The impromptu open mic nearly every day kicks ass. Musicians just go in and start playing. The vibe is incredibly awesome and friendly. Everyone is welcomed, everyone belongs.
If you're a beer snob, stay clear. Guinness is your highest end beer but liquor and spirits abound.
Let's just hope the hipsters & echo boomers don't fuck it up like they've done with the rest of Plaza-Midwood. (oooh! yes, I went there!)
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