Getting to know your local bartender: Teresa Vicchione
In addition to pouring cold beverages and making change for juke boxes, local bartenders are privy to stories of days gone bye and topics concerning current events. They listen intently as we vent our frustrations and share in our victories, but how much to we know about these special men and women? This week meet Teresa Vicchione also known as T, from Al and Barb’s Mulletville in Matlacha. T was raised in West Palm Beach and is the mother of three children who are all attending school out of the area. She now resides in Matlacha.
“I just love this bar, it’s like home to me and the people are wonderful,” T said.
The following are T’s answers to the Eagle bartender questionaire:
1. Astrological sign: Pisces
2. Birth place: Dayton, Ohio, but grew up in West Palm Beach
3. How long have you been working here: Since April 2008
4. Vanilla or chocolate: Vanilla
5. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up: Vet
6. What’s your drink of choice: Miller Lite or Mt. Dew
7. Do you have a collection or hobby: Love motorcycles and sports cars
8. Who would you want to play the role of you in a movie: Sandra Bullock
9. Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Alive
10. Who was your celebrity crush on in high school: Elvis
11. What is your absolute biggest pet peeve: Men that hit women
12. What’s your favorite pastime: Barrel racing horses
13. Which cartoon character do you most relate to: Lucy from Peanuts
14. If you were a wild animal, what would you be: Tiger
15. If you were on a deserted island, what one thing would you want with you: A boat
16. Who has been the biggest influence in your life: My father, may he rest in peace
17. What is your favorite sport to watch: Barrel racing and motorcycle racing
18. What is your favorite TV show: “Two and a Half Men”
19. Do you have any pets: Cat
20. Describe yourself in one word: Adventurous
Al and Barb’s Mulletville is located on Pine Island Road in the heart of Matlacha and is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offering guests live music on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 283-5151.