Trivia Guy

In the movie “Closer”, Jude Law’s character says at the beginning of the movie that he is an obituary writer in London.  He says that he uses the word “convivial” as a euphemism for what?

I’ve been running a trivia night (the trivia night) in Cambridge for the past few years, as most of you know. Recently, for unclear reasons, the management at John Harvard’s has decided to discontinue Trivia Night. Despite my best efforts to relocate to another venue, I have not met with success. Tomorrow night will be the last Trivia Night at John Harvard’s for the foreseeable future, and possibly ever… Certainly the last time I will be hosting a trivia night in the Cambridge area. It’s a very sad thing for me.

I’d like to invite everyone to come out on the final night for some trivia (9pm – 11pm) and post-trivia beers if you feel so inclined. Post-trivia beers will occur most likely at Charlie’s Kitchen down the street. Thanks, hope to see many of you.

Cheers,
Dan

Which team was utterly embarrassed by the Patriots yesterday in the AFC championship? Hint: They are from San Diego…a city that hasn’t won anything in…I don’t know how many years.

Someone asked me what sports bar I would recommend….It sort of depends on what’s important to you. I will list some spots I enjoy with pros and cons.

Boston Beerworks – Kenmore Sq.
Sub-par beer, mediocre food, usually a fun crowd though.

Cornwall’s – Kenmore Sq.
Not technically a sports bar but they do have 2 large plasmas at the bar and one in the back. Outstanding beer menu, sub-par food. They do have darts, pooltable and…Board Games! I like this spot for pre or post sox games, darts and scrabble. Rarely crowded.

Fritz’s Sports Bar – South Boston
“Boston’s Gay Sports Bar”, Fun and friendly place.

Cask ‘ Flagon – Kenmore Sq.
Ever since they renovated, it feels too “trendy” but the sheer number of TV’s is great. Food and Beer = average.

Game On – Kenmore Sq.
Same review as above.

The Sports Depot – Allston
Awesome number and quality of TV’s. Crowd is questionable, food and beer = average.

Spirit Bar – Porter Sq.
Small, decent beer & food.

Charlies Kitchen
Again not a sports bar, but I love 3.00 Narragansetts and many of their other higher quality beers. Also, the double cheeseburger for $4.95 is hard to beat.

The Stadium – South Boston
Have not been here but I have heard great things. Just a little too much out of the way for me.

Champions Sports Bar – Downtown
Larger, inside a hotel… Haven’t been in a while.

Thirsty Scholar – Somerville
Not a bad spot for a game… everything is average.

So there you go. It sort of depends on what’s important to you… A crowd? Beer selection? Abundance of TV’s?

Someone last night was talking to me about a different venue…You took my contact info. Who are you? Get in touch…

To everyone in general, thanks for the support.  If JH “stays the course” and kills Trivia Night, an alternate plan (still in Harvard Square) is in the works and might work out.   I will keep you posted.