WE'RE BACK!!
It's Monday, and after two long weeks filled with renovations and stuff, we're back and open for business! It's been interesting being around the neighborhood while the bar was closed. For starters, you get to see who really appreciates who you are. The number of people who came by the bar only to be disappointed (and in some cases, shocked and afraid) when they saw us closed was eye-opening. The dynamics of the neighborhood changed drastically when we were closed too. The corner of East 35th Street (where we are located) was very dark and quiet and had a "creepy" feel to it. I, personally, felt strangely sad and melancholy. When you're so used to being around people at night and you go from that to nothing, well, it's a strange feeling.
We don't have to worry about that anymore as we're back and ready to see our favorite patrons! Since opening up this morning, we've had a steady stream of regulars coming in and checking out the new look and the reviews have been generally positive. So if you happen to be in the neighborhood over the next few days, feel free to check us out and give us your review on the new look. We'd love to hear from you!
TONIGHT: "Mug Night Madness" (4pm-close). $2.00 Domestic Draft Mugs, $1.00 BUD/COORS/BUD LIGHT/COORS LIGHT all night long!!!!
TOMORROW- pics, pics, and more pics!!!
*thanks to HOWIE B for the temporary 'net hook-up!
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Showing posts with label renovations. Show all posts
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8.25.2008
8.23.2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
THANK GOD FOR GUY AND GALLARD!
I'm here at the local coffee shop getting my blog on; why do you ask? Why it's almost another holiday weekend, which usually means that something will go wrong with my cable/Internet service. It never fails. This time around, it's the Internet service that has gone to shit. I lost my connection out of the blue yesterday afternoon and it's nowhere to be found. Of course, when I contact Time-Warner to see what they could do about getting it up and running, the soonest they can get back to me is Wednesday (anyone have the number to Verizon FiOS?). In the meantime, I'm stuck without service until then. That means every time I need to blog or do any Internet-related work, I have to lug my rather large laptop to GUY and GALLARD to get my surf on.
Oh and to make matters worse- I have a Fantasy Football Draft on Tuesday night. WTF?
GRAND RE-OPENING
Well boys and girls- Renovations are almost complete and we are putting the finishing touches on the bar with our sights looking towards re-opening this Monday! It's been an interesting two weeks working on this project and I can honestly say while it was certainly worth the hard work, I'm just glad it's over. Now we can concentrate on getting back on track and getting ready for the fall football season. I hope that you guys like what we put into the place- all with you, the patron in mind. I think you'll be pleased with what we've done with it. Overall, it still retains it's "Third and Long" charm, just a more spruced up version.
Swing by and tell us what you think~
DON'T FORGET! This Wednesday (8/27), we're officially unveiling out AOL CITY'S BEST SPORTS BAR plaque! To commemorate the event, we will have $1.00 off ALL BEERS and Mixed Drinks from 6-10pm! This is our way of saying thanks for voting us the best among the best!
There will be a lot going on this week, so keep on top of things by checking out our blog and our website: www.thirdandlongnyc.com!
Nuff Said
I'm here at the local coffee shop getting my blog on; why do you ask? Why it's almost another holiday weekend, which usually means that something will go wrong with my cable/Internet service. It never fails. This time around, it's the Internet service that has gone to shit. I lost my connection out of the blue yesterday afternoon and it's nowhere to be found. Of course, when I contact Time-Warner to see what they could do about getting it up and running, the soonest they can get back to me is Wednesday (anyone have the number to Verizon FiOS?). In the meantime, I'm stuck without service until then. That means every time I need to blog or do any Internet-related work, I have to lug my rather large laptop to GUY and GALLARD to get my surf on.
Oh and to make matters worse- I have a Fantasy Football Draft on Tuesday night. WTF?
GRAND RE-OPENING
Well boys and girls- Renovations are almost complete and we are putting the finishing touches on the bar with our sights looking towards re-opening this Monday! It's been an interesting two weeks working on this project and I can honestly say while it was certainly worth the hard work, I'm just glad it's over. Now we can concentrate on getting back on track and getting ready for the fall football season. I hope that you guys like what we put into the place- all with you, the patron in mind. I think you'll be pleased with what we've done with it. Overall, it still retains it's "Third and Long" charm, just a more spruced up version.
Swing by and tell us what you think~
DON'T FORGET! This Wednesday (8/27), we're officially unveiling out AOL CITY'S BEST SPORTS BAR plaque! To commemorate the event, we will have $1.00 off ALL BEERS and Mixed Drinks from 6-10pm! This is our way of saying thanks for voting us the best among the best!
There will be a lot going on this week, so keep on top of things by checking out our blog and our website: www.thirdandlongnyc.com!
Nuff Said
8.21.2008
Thursday, April 21, 2008
MORE RENOVATIONS, FACEBOOK AND BROTHER JIMMY'S
Before going to bed, I figured I better pop in an entry now because Thursday figures to be a very busy day at the ranch. With renovations headed down the home stretch, the place will be flush with activity starting very early in the morning.
RENOVATIONS
One thing I have to say about all of the renovations, it's really thrown my sleeping patterns into a loop. It's bad enough that I'm used to going to bed at around 5am. Now I find myself home most nights by 9-10pm and after a light meal, ready to fall asleep almost immediately. You'd think that would allow for much-needed hours of sleep, right? WRONG. It seems that I am so used to being awake that I find myself sleeping LESS than before the renovations started. I'll fall asleep for maybe 1-2 hours, then wired and wide awake for most of the night, until my body falls into its normal pattern at around 5am.
Then with contractors arriving early in the morning to start their work (8-9am on most days), that means that I have to be up to let them in. Then the whole day starts all over again. Brutal.
The good news is that the light is at the end of the tunnel- we're almost there. Yay. Maybe I can finally get some real sleep!
FACEBOOK
It seems that my Facebook account has been blowing up with activity lately. I've gotten re-connected with former students, former college classmates and even a great buddy from high school! While I'm totally digging the concept that Facebook presents (more so than MySpace), eventually one negative aspect has to happen sooner or later: "What do you do when someone you didn't like in the past requests to be your friend?"
I'm sure all of you Facebook members have faced this dilemma yourselves at one point in time. I'm finding myself having to deal with this more and more. Some individuals I simply put on ignore- I dug through my mental rolodex and found that we never really connected back in the day or we just didn't like each other. But then what do you do with the ones with whom you don't remember that well? "Did you leave on good terms?" "Do you really know this person?" "Was this a past hook-up?" Questions like these begin zipping through your brain while you hesitate pressing the "Accept" button. Now this has become a stressful moment and Facebook wasn't meant to be a stressful activity. Or was it? What to do, what to do.
BROTHER JIMMY'S
It looks like Murray Hill has gotten even more crowded with the addition of NYC stalwart, BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ. An Upper East Side staple for many years, this honkey-tonk, ACC-lovin' bar/restaurant has found itself spreading its wings past few years. It has recently opened up in Grand Central Terminal, near Madison Square Garden, and now, here in Murray Hill. I find myself checking out the new outpost tonight (Thursday) as I've been invited to participate in the ESPN Radio FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PARTY. Apparently I will be drafting a fantasy football team with 99 other lucky participants with the hopes of fielding a team strong enough to get me a trip to the SUPER BOWL!
Not sure what I am looking forward to more: A chance at winning a trip to the Big Game, meeting some ex-football players and ESPN personalities, or the open bar. Hmmmmm.....
Gotta take time to thank MR. LOW-KEY for plying me with grub this week- it's keeping me from blowing cash at the take-out while the bar's closed for renovations. Though I am totally convinced that he's using me as a cullinary guinea pig, I ain't complaining. Giddy-up!
Nuff Said
Before going to bed, I figured I better pop in an entry now because Thursday figures to be a very busy day at the ranch. With renovations headed down the home stretch, the place will be flush with activity starting very early in the morning.
RENOVATIONS
One thing I have to say about all of the renovations, it's really thrown my sleeping patterns into a loop. It's bad enough that I'm used to going to bed at around 5am. Now I find myself home most nights by 9-10pm and after a light meal, ready to fall asleep almost immediately. You'd think that would allow for much-needed hours of sleep, right? WRONG. It seems that I am so used to being awake that I find myself sleeping LESS than before the renovations started. I'll fall asleep for maybe 1-2 hours, then wired and wide awake for most of the night, until my body falls into its normal pattern at around 5am.
Then with contractors arriving early in the morning to start their work (8-9am on most days), that means that I have to be up to let them in. Then the whole day starts all over again. Brutal.
The good news is that the light is at the end of the tunnel- we're almost there. Yay. Maybe I can finally get some real sleep!
It seems that my Facebook account has been blowing up with activity lately. I've gotten re-connected with former students, former college classmates and even a great buddy from high school! While I'm totally digging the concept that Facebook presents (more so than MySpace), eventually one negative aspect has to happen sooner or later: "What do you do when someone you didn't like in the past requests to be your friend?"
I'm sure all of you Facebook members have faced this dilemma yourselves at one point in time. I'm finding myself having to deal with this more and more. Some individuals I simply put on ignore- I dug through my mental rolodex and found that we never really connected back in the day or we just didn't like each other. But then what do you do with the ones with whom you don't remember that well? "Did you leave on good terms?" "Do you really know this person?" "Was this a past hook-up?" Questions like these begin zipping through your brain while you hesitate pressing the "Accept" button. Now this has become a stressful moment and Facebook wasn't meant to be a stressful activity. Or was it? What to do, what to do.
BROTHER JIMMY'S
It looks like Murray Hill has gotten even more crowded with the addition of NYC stalwart, BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ. An Upper East Side staple for many years, this honkey-tonk, ACC-lovin' bar/restaurant has found itself spreading its wings past few years. It has recently opened up in Grand Central Terminal, near Madison Square Garden, and now, here in Murray Hill. I find myself checking out the new outpost tonight (Thursday) as I've been invited to participate in the ESPN Radio FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PARTY. Apparently I will be drafting a fantasy football team with 99 other lucky participants with the hopes of fielding a team strong enough to get me a trip to the SUPER BOWL!
Not sure what I am looking forward to more: A chance at winning a trip to the Big Game, meeting some ex-football players and ESPN personalities, or the open bar. Hmmmmm.....
Gotta take time to thank MR. LOW-KEY for plying me with grub this week- it's keeping me from blowing cash at the take-out while the bar's closed for renovations. Though I am totally convinced that he's using me as a cullinary guinea pig, I ain't complaining. Giddy-up!
Nuff Said
8.11.2008
FLIP THIS BAR...
If anyone knows anything about me, one of my favorite reality TV shows is "Flip This House". It's a show that highlights the beginning-to-end DIY project involving the purchase, renovation and sale (or "flip") of a previously owned property. I've always been fascinated by what someone could recreate from something that already existed. The imagination and creativity that comes with pulling off such a feat. The whole process, from "demo" (tear down of the existing property) to build up to completion, intrigued me.
So when it came time to start our own little project (renovation of the bar), you can imagine the excitement I had. Little did I realize that what I saw on TV doesn't always equate to real life. First thing I realized that "Demo" work is friggin' hard work! I'm not in the best of shape in my best of days, so to try and break stuff down and lug bags of crap from point A to point B..... WTF!!!???? I tip my cap to anyone in the construction business. That is some real grunt work.
Now that I am sore all over and sweaty to boot, I look forward to the next few days of the project. There are a lot of things to do in a relatively small window of time, so the pressure to get things done right and done on time will be great. I'm eager to see if we're up to the task.
Will keep you posted throughout the process.
In the meantime, I am FINALLY taking a much-needed break next week. Yes boys and girls, I've finally booked my trip to Canada. Scheduled to fly out on Sunday, Aug. 17, I will land in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Drive up to Quebec City for two glorious days of R & R. Drive back down to Montreal for another two days of bliss, then return to reality on August 22. Hopefully this will be the trip I sorely needed to recharge the batteries and get back into the swing of things here. Really looking forward to it.
That's six days away, and there's a lot to be done between now and then. On that note......
And before I go, thanks to all of you who purchased an item from my Swandad store! Hope you're happy with your stuff!
Nuff Said
If anyone knows anything about me, one of my favorite reality TV shows is "Flip This House". It's a show that highlights the beginning-to-end DIY project involving the purchase, renovation and sale (or "flip") of a previously owned property. I've always been fascinated by what someone could recreate from something that already existed. The imagination and creativity that comes with pulling off such a feat. The whole process, from "demo" (tear down of the existing property) to build up to completion, intrigued me.
So when it came time to start our own little project (renovation of the bar), you can imagine the excitement I had. Little did I realize that what I saw on TV doesn't always equate to real life. First thing I realized that "Demo" work is friggin' hard work! I'm not in the best of shape in my best of days, so to try and break stuff down and lug bags of crap from point A to point B..... WTF!!!???? I tip my cap to anyone in the construction business. That is some real grunt work.
Now that I am sore all over and sweaty to boot, I look forward to the next few days of the project. There are a lot of things to do in a relatively small window of time, so the pressure to get things done right and done on time will be great. I'm eager to see if we're up to the task.
Will keep you posted throughout the process.
In the meantime, I am FINALLY taking a much-needed break next week. Yes boys and girls, I've finally booked my trip to Canada. Scheduled to fly out on Sunday, Aug. 17, I will land in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Drive up to Quebec City for two glorious days of R & R. Drive back down to Montreal for another two days of bliss, then return to reality on August 22. Hopefully this will be the trip I sorely needed to recharge the batteries and get back into the swing of things here. Really looking forward to it.
That's six days away, and there's a lot to be done between now and then. On that note......
And before I go, thanks to all of you who purchased an item from my Swandad store! Hope you're happy with your stuff!
Nuff Said
8.04.2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK.....
This is the last week that we'll be open before we take a "hiatus" for a couple of weeks for some "cosmetic touch-ups" to the bar. We haven't done anything of note with the place since the last set of renovations in 2000, so it's long overdue. We should be back up and running before the end of the month, so keep in touch via the blog for updates.
That being said, here's what's going this week:
TONIGHT: Mug Night Madness (4pm-close). With $2.00 Domestic mugs and $1.00 Bud/Bud Light mugs, tonight is the night to have some fun while giving your wallet a bit of a break after your spending frenzy at the Jersey Shore this past weekend.
TUESDAY: Dollar Draft Madness (4pm-close). With $1.00 Bud/Bud Light mugs flowing all night long, here's your chance to put those leftover singles from Mug Night Madness to use. A lot of the interns are wrapping up this week so I expect a full house. Get there early.
WEDNESDAY: Ladies Night (5pm-close). This night is for the girls of the neighborhood. $3.00 mixed well drinks for you and $1.00 off all imported beers for everyone in the house! And we'll throw in $5.00 Cosmos/Appletinis to boot.
THURSDAY: "Bucket 'o Lights"(5pm-10pm). This is for all of the bottled beer lovers in the house, with buckets of Miller Lite, Coors Light or Michelob Light, 5/$15.00! On top of that- it's a going-away party for our own BLONDE CHATTERBOX! We celebrate her many years of service as she makes the big move to the West Coast. Should be one hell of a party (if she has anything to say about it)!
FRIDAY (8-8-08): IT'S THAT SPECIAL DAY! 8-8-08 is one of those rare days on the calendar where the numbers match up. It's usually a sign of good luck and with the Summer Olympics starting on that day, our hopes are with Team USA! To celebrate the day, we are putting forth 24 hours worth of drink specials and give aways, beginning at 12 noon! Make sure you stop by for a full day of fun!
SATURDAY: Closing Night! The last night before we temporally shut down. You can expect more specials and giveaways so I expect to see you there!
That's it for now; I'm holding down the fort at the bar this afternoon, so you probably won't get another update until tomorrow. Until then....... Hasta la Pasta!
Nuff Said
This is the last week that we'll be open before we take a "hiatus" for a couple of weeks for some "cosmetic touch-ups" to the bar. We haven't done anything of note with the place since the last set of renovations in 2000, so it's long overdue. We should be back up and running before the end of the month, so keep in touch via the blog for updates.
That being said, here's what's going this week:
TONIGHT: Mug Night Madness (4pm-close). With $2.00 Domestic mugs and $1.00 Bud/Bud Light mugs, tonight is the night to have some fun while giving your wallet a bit of a break after your spending frenzy at the Jersey Shore this past weekend.
TUESDAY: Dollar Draft Madness (4pm-close). With $1.00 Bud/Bud Light mugs flowing all night long, here's your chance to put those leftover singles from Mug Night Madness to use. A lot of the interns are wrapping up this week so I expect a full house. Get there early.
WEDNESDAY: Ladies Night (5pm-close). This night is for the girls of the neighborhood. $3.00 mixed well drinks for you and $1.00 off all imported beers for everyone in the house! And we'll throw in $5.00 Cosmos/Appletinis to boot.
THURSDAY: "Bucket 'o Lights"(5pm-10pm). This is for all of the bottled beer lovers in the house, with buckets of Miller Lite, Coors Light or Michelob Light, 5/$15.00! On top of that- it's a going-away party for our own BLONDE CHATTERBOX! We celebrate her many years of service as she makes the big move to the West Coast. Should be one hell of a party (if she has anything to say about it)!
FRIDAY (8-8-08): IT'S THAT SPECIAL DAY! 8-8-08 is one of those rare days on the calendar where the numbers match up. It's usually a sign of good luck and with the Summer Olympics starting on that day, our hopes are with Team USA! To celebrate the day, we are putting forth 24 hours worth of drink specials and give aways, beginning at 12 noon! Make sure you stop by for a full day of fun!
SATURDAY: Closing Night! The last night before we temporally shut down. You can expect more specials and giveaways so I expect to see you there!
That's it for now; I'm holding down the fort at the bar this afternoon, so you probably won't get another update until tomorrow. Until then....... Hasta la Pasta!
Nuff Said
8.01.2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
READY FOR THE WEEKEND... I THINK.
It's late Thursday night and the evening seems to be winding down. The crowd tonight was pretty mellow for the most part; relatively busy but very laid back. Not sure if the muggy weather sapped out the energy from everyone but it's definitely a "blah" vibe.
BLONDE CHATTERBOX (r.) is leaving us for greener pastures of the West Coast. In fact, next Friday will be her last time behind the stick. So she's been "chatting" it up, so to speak, sharing details of her impending move. We were also talking about funny moments from the past (and trust me, with her, there's plenty). That being said, we're having a "FAREWELL STEPH" bash for her next Thursday night at the bar. Anyone who's had any experience with her (get your mind out of the gutter!) should make it a point to stop by and say your good-byes. I can safely say that it will be a memorable experience.
FASHION DISASTER ALERT! I know that I've harped on this in the past but the more I harp on it, the more I see it and the more vexed I get. This dress/leggings look that all of the Murray Hill fembots wear ad nausum drives me up the wall! Am I the only one that thinks that this look is terrible? Nothing redeeming about it. Either wear a dress or wear leggings. WTF? AAaaarrrgggh!
Sorry kids, simply just not feeling it. Call me crazy. Would it be PETA of me if I were to slap the next woman wearing this outfit with a banana peel? (I wouldn't really slap any woman with anything- I'd pay someone to do it for me)
BASEBALL TRADE DEADLINE COMES AND GOES. So the much-anticipated MLB trade deadline was yesterday and while there weren't many trades in general, there were a couple of doozy moves that affects the local teams. The NY Yankees made a move to shore up their catcher position by bringing on vet Ivan Rodriguez (via Detroit). I-Rod (or Pudge as he's affectionately known as), isn't a spring chicken, however he brings to the team experience, an established bat and a strong throwing arm. Tools that the Yankees can always use. Then to make things more interesting, the rival Boston Red Sox made a huge move, trading its disgruntled star, Manny Ramirez to the L.A. Dodgers for young, upcoming star, Jason Bay. Only time will tell how these deals will have an effect on these two rival teams. Stay tuned....
UPCOMING NEWS: Now that we're secure with a *five-year lease extension*, Third and Long will be closed after business hours next Saturday (August 9) for a couple of weeks, while we handle some "cosmetic changes" to the place. We should be open again by the end of the month. Once we're back up and running, look out for the "AOL Best Sports Bar in NYC" Victory Party on Wednesday, August 27. Look at it as our rebirth, so to speak. Should be a fun time! \\
FRIDAY NIGHT: "Weekend Kick-Off" (5-10pm), $4.00 All mixed well drinks and draft beers! Start the weekend out right!
SATURDAY NIGHT: "Kick the Keg Saturdays" (12pm-10pm); $2.00 mugs, ALL BEERS ON TAP!
Enjoy the weekend and keep your comments coming!
Nuff Said
It's late Thursday night and the evening seems to be winding down. The crowd tonight was pretty mellow for the most part; relatively busy but very laid back. Not sure if the muggy weather sapped out the energy from everyone but it's definitely a "blah" vibe.
BLONDE CHATTERBOX (r.) is leaving us for greener pastures of the West Coast. In fact, next Friday will be her last time behind the stick. So she's been "chatting" it up, so to speak, sharing details of her impending move. We were also talking about funny moments from the past (and trust me, with her, there's plenty). That being said, we're having a "FAREWELL STEPH" bash for her next Thursday night at the bar. Anyone who's had any experience with her (get your mind out of the gutter!) should make it a point to stop by and say your good-byes. I can safely say that it will be a memorable experience.
FASHION DISASTER ALERT! I know that I've harped on this in the past but the more I harp on it, the more I see it and the more vexed I get. This dress/leggings look that all of the Murray Hill fembots wear ad nausum drives me up the wall! Am I the only one that thinks that this look is terrible? Nothing redeeming about it. Either wear a dress or wear leggings. WTF? AAaaarrrgggh!Sorry kids, simply just not feeling it. Call me crazy. Would it be PETA of me if I were to slap the next woman wearing this outfit with a banana peel? (I wouldn't really slap any woman with anything- I'd pay someone to do it for me)
BASEBALL TRADE DEADLINE COMES AND GOES. So the much-anticipated MLB trade deadline was yesterday and while there weren't many trades in general, there were a couple of doozy moves that affects the local teams. The NY Yankees made a move to shore up their catcher position by bringing on vet Ivan Rodriguez (via Detroit). I-Rod (or Pudge as he's affectionately known as), isn't a spring chicken, however he brings to the team experience, an established bat and a strong throwing arm. Tools that the Yankees can always use. Then to make things more interesting, the rival Boston Red Sox made a huge move, trading its disgruntled star, Manny Ramirez to the L.A. Dodgers for young, upcoming star, Jason Bay. Only time will tell how these deals will have an effect on these two rival teams. Stay tuned....
UPCOMING NEWS: Now that we're secure with a *five-year lease extension*, Third and Long will be closed after business hours next Saturday (August 9) for a couple of weeks, while we handle some "cosmetic changes" to the place. We should be open again by the end of the month. Once we're back up and running, look out for the "AOL Best Sports Bar in NYC" Victory Party on Wednesday, August 27. Look at it as our rebirth, so to speak. Should be a fun time! \\
FRIDAY NIGHT: "Weekend Kick-Off" (5-10pm), $4.00 All mixed well drinks and draft beers! Start the weekend out right!
SATURDAY NIGHT: "Kick the Keg Saturdays" (12pm-10pm); $2.00 mugs, ALL BEERS ON TAP!
Enjoy the weekend and keep your comments coming!
Nuff Said
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