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Tennis Anywhere???
Thu Jul 02 18:58:03 -0700 2009
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Does anyone know of any bars or restaurants that will be airing Wimbledon over the weekend. Preferably not tourist traps.
Thu Jul 02 18:58:03 -0700 2009
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being that the finals are billed as "Breakfast at Wimbledon" - 9 a.m. NYC time, I doubt that any bars will be open at that time. Best bet might be a diner with televisions...like Vynl.
Thu Jul 02 19:54:05 -0700 2009
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Oh, you'd be shocked. I have friends who wake up at 6 a.m. on a Saturday to go to a sports bar to watch certain round football and rugby matches available only over some expensive, rare satellite feed. A lot of pubs charge admission to these; some just make you buy breakfast ... and/or a beer.
AC, according to this website (generally a good resource for this kind of question), it's being broadcast at the Playwright on W. 35th: http://www.wherewewatch.com/events/2009-wimbledon/
Thu Jul 02 20:08:36 -0700 2009
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cimui
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While that may be true for Saturday, on Sunday, NYC law prohibits the serving of alcoholic beverages in restaurants before noon.
Thu Jul 02 20:14:00 -0700 2009
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Right. I won't ask how you know that. ;)
Thu Jul 02 20:23:01 -0700 2009
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cimui
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cimui,
I don't drink. I'm just aware of the law.
Fri Jul 03 08:09:02 -0700 2009
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That law is routinely ignored. I've had very few problems getting a bloody mary with my pre-noon Sunday brunch.
Fri Jul 03 05:51:21 -0700 2009
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Thanks pb
I should have been more specific. I am more interested for tomorow's semis 12-5 NYC time.
Also thanks cimui interesting link.
Thu Jul 02 20:41:41 -0700 2009
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Opia Restaurant, on the second floor of the renaissance hotel on 57th and lex, shows the matches and serves mimosas etc w/ breakfast. I only know this because my wife had family in town and we met over there for some pancakes (really good BTW) and they had the matches on a big screen - a nice diversion as I don't speak Flemish, and my wife's family does not speak English...
Just saw your 12-5 - - Opia, still a good place.
Fri Jul 03 07:31:18 -0700 2009
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tbear