Wednesday, November 3, 2010

NY MARATHON COUNTDOWN....

We are into the first week of November and that means two things here in NYC: Election Day and the New York City Marathon.  Yesterday was Election Day and it was a pretty nice day to go out and vote.  I personally enjoy exercising my right to vote, as it makes me feel like I am part of a process that helps determines the direction our government should take.  The results of the election brought us many changes both locally and nationally, including the election of a new governor of the State of New York.  Though I'm not happy with all of the results from the election, it should be interesting to see how our newly formed government handles the daunting task of fixing the current mess we're in, both locally and nationally.  Stay tuned.

It's also NYC Marathon Week and Runner's World Magazine hosted a "Shoe Summit" at our bar, featuring runners, experts and writers from all over the world.  It was pretty cool to see all of these people in one room, discussing the upcoming race and sharing stories.  They were also there in support of MATT LONG's book, "The Long Run".  Throughout the week you'll begin to see tourists arriving in NYC for the big race, either as participants or supporters and that's always cool to see.

The lovely young ladies of RODALE INC. (publisher of magazines and books) who helped put the "Shoe Summit" together!

 Vittorio Nava (Vice-Editor of Runner's World, Italy) and Marco Marchei (Editor in Chief, Runner's World, Italy), who also twice competed in the Summer Olympics (1980, 1984) for Italy!

I'm equally excited for our Annual Marathon Party, when many of these same people get together to unwind, blow off steam and celebrate the achievements of completing one hell of a race.  And these runners, once the race is over, sure like to party!  If you're around this Sunday evening, make sure to join us for the festivities; it's a damn good time!

 OMMEGANG ABBEY ALE TASTING PARTY TONIGHT!  Join us after work as we host a tasting party for one of our premier beers, the Ommegang Abbey Ale. An American take on a Belgian Dubbel beer, it's consistantly ranked as one of the top beers in the world.  And at a whopping 8.5% ABV, it's a subtle beer that packs a mean punch!  Purchase a pint during the tasting party and yyou get to keep the cool pint glass it comes with!  Not to be missed!  (6-8pm)

Don't forget about Pub Trivia Wednesdays, where your knowledge of pop culture could win you and your team (1-6 members) a lot of cool prizes and bragging rights of being the Kings of Pop Trivia!  Free to play and the fun starts at 8pm!


That's It.  That's All I Got.