We created a quiz based on our 2001 issue that asked readers for their entries about what they believe makes Pensacola unique. Their entries needed to begin with “You are so Pensacola if…” We ran the contest again in 2002 and 2003.
The ‘You Are So Pensacola’ Quiz had five rounds. No prizes exist, but you can brag to your friends on social media.
Here are the answers and a few that you missed:
ROUND ONE: Name five stores – retail, restaurant, or bar in the two blocks of South Palafox Street – between Garden and Intendencia -that no longer exist. Must have at least one answer that closed in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.
Nick Zangari Sluggos, New York Nicks, Blazzues, Hopjacks, Distinctive Kitchens
Tristessa Osborne Bayfront music venue whatever that was called. Starbucks Billiards. Trader John’s. 600 Palafox bar at NWL. Restaurant 8-5-0.
Dox Dixon Koby’s Hobby Shop, Ginger Bender
Diane Mack Someplace Else, Frank Bennett’s
Karen J.J. Newberry, Subway, Tin Cow
Mary Ann Stearns Old NYN, Quiznos, Hopjacks
Kathy Summerlin Civil War Museum, Piccadilly, subway, Hopjacks, that Italian restaurant where tin cow was
Ryan Wiggins Piccadilly Deli. Hopjacks, New York Nicks
Anna Orbik Hopjacks, Subway, Tin Cow
A FEW MISSED: Breaktime Cafe, Palafox Trolley, Page & Palette, Sal’s Pizza, Jack & Ron’s, Dollarhide’s, SoHo Gallery
ROUND TWO Name six bars and night spots that no longer exist. Two must be in the Belmont-Devilliers neighborhood and none on Palafox.
Janice Baker Bunny Club, Sammy’s, Machine Gun Kelly’s
JoePensacola Abe’s 506, Chizuko, Nite Owl, Rumboogie, 2011, Robbie’s Yum Yum Tree
Ms-CoCo-Campus Sluggo’s, Cigar Brewery, Old Handlebar, Bunny Club, Days Inn Basement, Capt. Fun’s Downtown
Anna Orbik The Blocks, Hopjacks on Nine Mile, Chizuko
Dot Dixon Abes, the Bunny Club, 2001, Kevin’s en la playa, Big Daddys, Machine Gun Kelly’s
Amy Miller Savoy Ballroom, Abe’s 506, The Magnolia, Bedlam, The Office, Emerald City.
A FEW MISSED: Emerald City, Grand Central Station, Shirley’s Lounge, Tippy’s, The Office, and Ye Olde Beef & Ale House (also known as Beef & Tail)
ROUND THREE Fred Levin and Fred Vigodsky were college roommates at the University of Florida and best friends. They were also business partners. Name four businesses the two men owned together.
Janice Baker Chicks Barbecue, Blab, Sam’s Style Shop, Pensacola Bingo
Breezer Chick’s Barbecue, Sam’s Style Shop, Blab Television, Pensacola Bingo, not to be confused with a couple roulette wheels allegedly in their possession during the college days.
Amy Miller I only know two: Chick’s Barbecue, which was way before my time, but I remember hearing a TV interview Fred Levin did years ago where he talked about it, and, of course, BLAB-TV.
A FEW MISSED: Carpets by Lamar, American Ford
ROUND FOUR My newspaper has had seven different names over the past 25 years, and our offices have been in 10 different spots. Name five names we’ve used for this alt-weekly and seven of our office locations, exact addresses aren’t required, but don’t be too broad.
Janice Baker The Independent, 130 Palafox St, Florida Sun, The Independent Florida Sun, 130 Palafox, Independent News, 226 Palafox, IN Weekly, 226 Palafox
DanThe Independent, Florida Sun, The Independent Florida Sun, Independent News, IN Weekly
Missed Name: Independent Sun, IN
Missed Locations: Baybridge in Gulf Breeze, next to Jerry’s Drive In, Yoga Shop on Navy Blvd (after Hurricane Ivan), Storage room of Distinctive Kitchens (after Navy Blvd spot flooded)
ROUND FIVE Name 10 PNJ publishers, executive editors and regular columnists from July 1998-June 2024. You must name at least two in each category.
Our readers didn’t care enough to post any answers, so we will pass, too.
