The Ania duo, who hit near-celebrity status in the last year, are the perfect mother-daughter bartending team. Ania Sr. is the talker — stand at the bar for even a second after you’ve gotten your change and you’re in for the long haul. Ania Jr. tends to keep to herself, but will always shoot you a smile as you belly up. Both blondes with heavy Polish accents, the Anias wear the same clothes and dance to the same crappy music that blasts night after night. Uptown’s beer prices may fluctuate on occasion, but Ania and Ania are consistently charming. 658 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-463-0567.
This article appears in Sep 14-20, 2005.