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So we opened up Tabu and realized that people wanted something more than a sports bar. So I decided that we’re just going to open up our own sports bar. I had asked, personally as the commissioner of the gay softball league in town, every bar owner to start showing games and nobody wanted to. We then opened it up as Tabu with the hope that a sports bar would find its legs in the gayborhood. Our liquor attorney represented the building owner at what was once Sal’s back at 200 S. We looked for about a year for a space and we ended up opening up Mikey’s Bar & Grill up in West Philly next to Drexel University. JS Back in 2004/2005, my brother who is a caterer in New York City had just opened a wine bar in Ingelwood, NJ and suggested that we look at something down here because it was much less expensive for rent. PBP What did the transition look like moving into being part owner of Tabu? JS I moved to Philly Februfor a job at a law firm. PBP After doing a little digging, I’ve seen on your Facebook profile that you’re originally from Newburgh, New York. I enjoyed the sports bar ambiance and an informative conversation about Tabu’s owner, what makes Tabu special, and the new event with Philly Black Pride. I didn’t get to enjoy the beautiful temperature of a sunny day as much as I would have liked, but I was received warmly by the staff and Sotland, himself. Seven minutes after our scheduled time, I finally arrived. Thanks to a backed-up train, I was running late to a meeting with Jeffrey Sotland of Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar to talk about Philly Black Pride’s upcoming event, Black Friday. I’m learning that Septa is good for screwing with your plans.