Rumors is my new favorite place. I have to agree with ALL of the comments above about Rumors, Stalking Mildred AND Karaoke!On weekdays it's very "Cheers" . . . the place "where everybody knows your name." The owner and staff are friendly and entertaining.On weekends, it really heats up with local rock-n-roll and house-DJ Jimmy Dream spinning old school and current dance music.There is live music Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat.The drive from Kendall is infinitely easier than heading to the Grove, Gables or So. Beach!DON'T MISS:1. KARAOKE Wednesdays - take it from a vet - C-Money hosts the best karaoke show anywhere!2. The FOOD - the menu is amazing, parts of it are pure evil!3. House band Stalking Mildred on- at least - Thurs (check www.rumorscutlerbay.com for band schedules).4. The owner's nightly shot creations.Seriously, do yourself a favor and GET TO RUMORS!
Comments (0) Best Neighborhood Bar/South - 2006
Rodbenders Rawbar and Grill
Readers' Choice: Fox's Sherron Inn
A raw bar is the best kind of bar, and Rodbenders is the best kind of raw bar: a friendly joint with verve, a happy vibe, and ambiance swimming with things nautical. "This is a home," says owner Kathy McMillan. "It's comfortable. It's a real neighborhood bar, especially for guys who like to fish. We have a fishing atmosphere." The walls are covered with rods, photos of customers with their catches, and mounted fish, including the ladies' world record mutton snapper, a 23.3 pound specimen caught by McMillan six years ago. Rodbenders even sponsors its own dolphin tournament (taking place June 24) and supports other local competitions. The servers' stand that greets customers is a representation of the center console of a boat. When Budweiser brought in a new blond ale, McMillan allowed her customers to name it: Reel Crazy, reads the label. Drink prices range from $3 to $7, and the seafood is delish, especially shrimp, dolphin, and the shrimp egg rolls. Oddly, though, the prime item happens to be the chicken wings ($4.95 for ten) served with a hot sauce or a honey blackened sauce. "They're good, aren't they? Our wings are reason enough to come down," chirps one waitress. When you do, give McMillan a photo of yourself with one of your catches. "We'll be glad to hang it on the wall," she says. Happy hours are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, but this is a place to get happy any time.




























