OK SINGLE FOLKS... YOU KNOW WHAT DAY IT IS...

For lovely couples, today is Valentine's Day.  A day to "cherish" one another by lavishing gifts and flowers on one another.  And of course, if you're single, this is the one most annoying day of the year.  You get to see the couples get lovey-dovey and sappy and think to yourself "What the f***"?.  And every year, we try to ease the pain of having to deal with the day by throwing a party to make mockery of the whole notion of Valentine's Day.

And guess what?  We're doing it again tonight!  Look, we're not knocking the notion of what Valentine's Day should be about- But why should single folks have to suffer?

No pressures, no pretenses. Just single folks hanging out away from the hype and bullshit that comes with Valentine's Day.  That's how it should be.  It's always a good time and tonight should be no different.

And there's also the Rangers/Bruins game and NY Knicks/Raptors game to help take your mind off of Valentine's Day (Hey, we're pulling out all of the stops here).

In any case, now you got options on Valentine's Night.  You can sit at home and feel sorry for yourself while watching "Glee", or you can come out and join us for a fun time and let your hitched up friends be jealous of you for a change.

Choose wisely.


Cheers!

SUDDEN TRAGEDY

The past weekend was a pretty good one at the bar, with both Friday and Saturday nights showing some nice "pop" to it, which was much-welcomed, especially for a slow winter month, as February usually is.  However, the weekend was not all about happy times. .The entertainment world got startling news about the passing of one of their own: Whitney Houston, the diva with the golden throat, passed away suddenly on Saturday night,  ironically enough, the weekend of the Grammy Awards.

Here was a starlet with mounds of talent that no one could deny, yet was troubled by demons as large as life.  We watched her grow up and rocket to the top of her field of entertainment, only to watch her make that marked decline that many stars and athletes make when they get caught up in the fast life.  And unfortunately, she wasn't strong enough to combat those demons and the fast life ended up taking this talented diva's life much too soon.

What I will remember best about her is her spine-tingling performance at the 1991 Super Bowl, which lifted up the spirits of our country when we needed it the most:



So say what you will about Whitney Houston, she and that wonderful voice of hers will be missed.  Rest In Peace.

JEREMY LIN: THE NEW VICTOR CRUZ?

Just as quickly as we make it through the NY Giants Super Bowl victory and the antics of Victor Cruz, we find ourselves dealing with another phenomenon: JEREMY LIN of the NY Knicks.  Plucked out of obscurity (and off of his brother's couch, apparently), this young man has taken Manhattan by storm, with three magnificent games in a row.  Now he's the "Flavor of the Week" and NY fans are going bonkers over him.

How long can his impressive streak of games continue?  There's still a ton of games left in the NBA season and I'm sure that eventually he'll cool down. But in the meantime, you do what any practical New Yorker would do: Ride the wave!

That being said, join us tonight as we showcase Mr. Lin and the Knicks as they face off vs the LA Lakers and Kobe Bryant (8pm, w/ audio); We'll really get to see what the new phenom has to offer.

TOMORROW: Six Nations Rugby continues with IRELAND vs FRANCE (3pm) and we'll carry the match live.  Also join us for the NY Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers (1pm) NY Islanders vs LA Kings and NJ Devils vs Florida Panthers (also 1pm)!  Then check out Toronto vs Montreal (7pm) and enjoy $4 Molson, Labatt Blue & Alexander Keith's (7pm-11pm).



Cheers!

MSG NETWORKS STILL LOCKED OUT

Over the past few weeks I've noticed that we're getting more and more new faces to the bar to watch basketball and hockey games.  While that's great for the bar, it must be frustrating for you, the consumer who pay already outrageous prices for digital cable TV, only to have your hoops and hockey fix stonewalled by Time Warner.

If you've been hiding under a rock for the last month or so, cable provider Time Warner and Madison Square Garden Network (home of the NY Knicks, Rangers,  Islanders and NJ Devils) have been at a stalemate over carrier fees.  As a result, unless you had DirecTV or find yourself at your local watering hole, you haven't been able to watch your teams in the comfort of your home.  And from the looks of things, the stalemate will continue for the foreseeable future.

So, if you are dying to watch the Rangers, Knicks, Devils and yes, the Islanders, you can count on us having your games on here at Third and Long.  You won't be deprived here and you may even make some new friends with fellow displaced NY sports fans.

TONIGHT: NY Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, NY Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens, NJ Devils vs St. Louis Blues (7pm), L.A. Lakers vs Boston Celtics (8pm)


$4 Molson Canadian, Alexander Keith's (drafts),  and Labatt Blue (bottles) are up for grabs during our weekly "Hockeymania" special (5pm -10pm)!



AND FINALLY: It's National Bagel & Lox Day. To celebrate, I think you should bring me one.


Cheers!

LIFE AFTER THE NFL...

Now that the football season is officially over, it's time to move forward with a new focus on the winter sports scene.  NCAA Hoops kicks into high gear, as well as the NBA and NHL seasons.  NASCAR begins it's long season in the next few weeks and very shortly, the familiar call for pitchers and catchers to report to MLB Spring Training.  Can't wait for that!

Along with that, it's time to look at the new beer offerings we have on tap for the current winter season. And since February usually means Mardi Gras season, we're following suit with a special "Party in a Bucket" Theme for the season.  The unique offering features beers from Louisiana to commemorate the Mardi Gras season.  In our "Party Bucket" you'll find:

Abita Purple Haze (Fruit/Vegetable Beer, 4.2% ABV)

Abita Restoration Ale (American Pale Ale, 5% ABV)

Abita Amber Ale (Vienna Lager, 4.5% ABV)

Dixie Lager (American Adj. Lager, 4.6% ABV)

Dixie Blackened Voodoo (Schwarzbier, 5.0% ABV)

Now you'll be able to sample all five beers in one sitting for only $25 per bucket (while supplies last). By the way, in case you were wondering, ABV means Alcohol By Volume.

In the meantime, don't forget to check out our February Beer of the Month: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter (American Porter, 4.7% ABV) A dark, yet smooth drinking porter with a strong, yet subtle hint of vanilla beans. I've heard patrons refer to it as a beer disguised as a vanilla shake. Not a bad comparison! And for the month of February, you can enjoy it at a very reasonably priced $4/pint!  


TONIGHT: PUB TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS
Our hugely popular weekly event is back for another edition, with a $45 bar tab up for grabs for the winning team!  As always, it's free to play and teams of 1-6 people per team are eligible to play.  Fun starts at 8pm but we always recommend you arrive early to get a prime seating spot for you and your teammates.  Get a headstart on the competition by checking out our Third and Long Trivia Page on Facebook on Wednesday mornings to see what the week's theme is.

And for you sports fans, don't forget:  We carry the MSG Networks, which is important if you're locked out of those channels due to the Time-Warner/MSG stalemate.  We also have the NHL Center Ice package for all of your hockey needs.

Once again, congratulations to the NY Giants, Super Bowl XLVI Champions!


Cheers!