26 FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 9, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Where to watch the Big Game BY JAIME DEJESUS JDEJESUSBROOKLYNREPORTER.COM Hike! For local football fans who have gotten over the bitter, disappointing seasons of both New York football teams and are ready to watch the Big Game on Sunday, February 5 (and not obsess over hal ime performances and new commercials), Bay Ridge has great destinations where you can share your fandom for the sport with others. Lonestar Bar and Grill, 8703 Fi h Avenue, has quickly become a prime destination for Bay Ridge residents who are serious about their sporting events. During the evening, the watering hole will o er attendees allyou can-drink beer, wine, well drinks and soda. Make sure you bring your appetite as the party will also include all-you-can-eat food. You get the full experience for just $60. The evening of fun will begin at 5 p.m. and end when the new champion is crowned. There is limited availability and reservations are encouraged. For more information, call 718-833-5180 or visit Lonestar on Facebook. Looking for a great meal to go along with your great drinks? Head over to Bay Ridge fi xture Skinfl ints Restaurant, 7902 Fi h Avenue. You can’t go wrong with their menu, which features delicious wings, burgers, ribs and more. Couple that with a large beer selection and it’s a great place to hang and watch the game. If you’re a sports fanatic who enjoys big crowds and wants several huge high-def televisions at the bar with lots of drink selections and a delicious menu, Salty Dog, 7509 Third Avenue, is where you want to go. With more than 16 Flat Screen TVs, there’s not a bad seat in the house to watch what promises to be an exciting game. Want something a bit different? Lock Yard, 9221 Fi h Avenue, which features a selection of brews and eats, will be hosting its First Annual Chili Cook O from 1-4 p.m. Considered a pre-big game event, a $10 donation is suggested at the door with half of the proceeds going to Fisher House. So before the game starts, cast your vote for the best chili and enjoy some great THE BIG GAME brews to go along with it. For those looking for something a bit more inexpensive, The Pour House, 7901 Third Avenue, will be showing the game. With no cover charge, the festivities will begin at 3 p.m. as the venue hosts pre-game bingo with great prizes for the winners. There will also be free giveaways for attendees once the game starts. You can also expect several drink specials. Call 718-491-6658. If you’re looking for a traditional night at a bar without the bells and whistles, Three Jolly Pigeons, 6802 Third Avenue, has it. The same upscale ambiance, large bar and Fans watching the Big Game at local watering holes in past years. television sets will be a part of the night. Plus the food is top notch and the game will be aired. What more could you ask for? Call 718-745-9350 for more information. The Wicked Monk, 9510 Third Avenue, known for its big turnout during BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/ le photos football Sunday, will cater to regulars, but everyone is invited to join the fun. Fans can watch the two teams battle it out and enjoy free giveaways, t-shirts and a 55-inch HDTV rafle. Prizes will be given out every quarter. Call 347-497-5152. Touchdown! Liability on the line during the Big Game Mayhem likes more than just college football games – it can show up in many forms when someone hosts a watch party for the BIG game. So, if you’re planning to have a party for the big “51st” game coming up, you’ll want to have the following tips from Allstate and the Insurance Information Institute in your playbook: Make sure you understand your state laws. Before sending out party invitations, familiarize yourself with your state’s “social host liability” laws. These laws vary widely from state to state. Some states do not impose any liability on social hosts. Others limit liability to injuries that occur on the host’s premises. Some extend the host’s liability to injuries that occur anywhere a guest who has consumed alcohol goes. Many states have laws that pertain specifi cally to furnishing alcohol to minors. Consider venues other than your home for the party. Hosting your party at a restaurant or bar with a liquor license, rather than at your home, will help reduce liquor liability risks. Encourage guests to pick a designated driver who will refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages so that he or she can drive other guests home. Be a responsible host/hostess. Limit your own alcohol intake so that you will be better able to judge your guests’ sobriety. O er non-alcoholic beverages and always serve food. Eating and drinking plenty of water, or other non-alcoholic beverages, can help counter the e ects of alcohol. If guests drink too much or seem too tired to drive home, call a cab, arrange a ride with a sober guest or have them sleep at your home. Encourage all your guests to wear seatbelts as they drive home. Studies show that seatbelts save lives. Speak with your insurance agent or company representative about your homeowner’s coverage and any exclusions, conditions or limitations your policy might have for this kind of risk. Keeping these tips in mind as you plan for a party can help you make better decisions before the big game. Whether the party is large or small, any host will want to act responsibly to protect friends and family enjoying one the biggest sporting events of the year. Photo: Shutterstock
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