I met Mr. Sherwood several times in the ’70’s. I would go there after church & one of my church friends knew him. I also heard that the Village Inn on Dale Mabry was the site of sit-ins in the 1960’s. A member of First United Church of Tampa (UCC) told me she was a member of the ‘PIE’ Ladies (People for Integrated Eating). Black & White women would sit together at tables at the Village Inn. While they were served coffee, the restaurant refused to serve the PIE Ladies food.
Village Inn
Over the past 30+ years we have seen the Village Inn on Dale Mabry go thru many changes. It has just been re decorated and renovated to a retro 1960’s looks. All freshly decorated in new tones, orange & browns with chrome accents.
Talk about a full circle. I love the pancakes there!
Years ago the owner, Dow Sherwood would walk up to tables and tell very racy jokes. He really was a very personable man. The first time on a visit there, he did this. We thought who is that old guy?
Who else have memorable experiences with Mr. Dow?http://dowsherwood.com/about-us.html