Showing posts with label cleveland basketball. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Cavs Fan Guide: The Case for The Q Watch Party


Cleeeevelaaand, if you haven’t been all in yet, now’s the time. As the Cleveland Cavaliers suit up and head into the NBA Finals to face the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, California, 9 p.m. tonight, the rally back in the Land is only just getting warmed up. Cavs hype-man and in-arena host, Ahmaad Crump, says there’s no better way to show that Believeland pride than dribbling over to The Q for a Cavs watch party. 

“It gives you a close to an authentic feel of watching a Cavaliers home basketball game while the players are on the road. We extend the opportunity out to Cavs fans from all over.

The atmosphere is unbelievable. Everything that goes on as far as excitement at a Cavaliers home game, it’s the same thing that goes on [at the watch party]. All the entertainment teams, all the introductions with the pyro. You want to watch the game around more passionate Cavs fans, to get a chance to experience 20,000 fans in the arena? If you’ve been in the Q before, if you haven’t, we treat everybody in here like it’s your first time. 

I’m excited [for the Finals] simply because of everything the city has been through, the Decision. I’m just excited to see the Cavs be in the Finals again. It’s been a long time coming and Cleveland is the butt of a lot of jokes out there. I love my city, I was born and raised here, and I really want this championship. And I think this’ll be the year that we actually do it.” — as told to Brielle Gregory

While the parties for tonight and June 7 are sold out, there may be a limited amount of tickets available in-person at The Q box office or by calling 888-894-9424 at 7 p.m. tonight or 6 p.m. June 7. Also, if a Game 5 and 7 are necessary, there will be watch parties June 14 and 19 respectively. 

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Cavs Fan Guide: 8 Bars to Watch the Finals

Around the Corner: Longtime Cavs fans won't want to miss the June 4 watch party featuring a special meet-and-greet with former Cavalier Larry Nance. Chow down on $0.49 wings and swig $3 Miller Lites while ESPN 850 Cleveland broadcasts. 18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-4413, atccafe.com


Becky's : Basketball know-it-alls can put their expertise to the test at Becky's Thursday trivia night, which takes on a Cavs theme this week. Bring friends and take advantage of game-day offer: $6 Labatt pitchers starting at 9:30 p.m. Another reason to go? Becky’s recently won our March Madness bar bracket. 1762 E. 18th St., Cleveland, 216-621-0055, beckysbar.com


Brew Kettle:
Knock back the All For One brew — a rye session IPA with a citrus flavor and spicy character. During the Cavs game, it's just $3.25 per glass. After the buzzer, you may want to take home a six-pack, it’s a limited release. 8377 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-239-8788, thebrewkettle.com


Brew Garden: Home of Timofey Mozgov’s favorite daytime bartender, Liz, from the incredibly awkward YouTube commercial that prompted Bleacher Report to famously dub the duo the next Bonnie and Clyde. Make sure you grab a Labatt draft priced at $2.23, after Kyrie Irving and LeBron James' respective jersey numbers. 18590  Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, 440-234-1001, brewgarden.com


Brindaliers Bar & Grill: Get ready to rally during the Cavs playoffs with 3-point-worthy specials from Brindaliers Bar & Grill. Drink up with $12 domestic buckets, $2 select beer specials, $3 bloody marys, $4 margaritas and $5 long islands. If you’re feeling a win, go for the slam-dunk with $3 LeBron James shots, a mix of Crown Royal, Sprite, pineapple and grenadine. For buzzer-beating nibblers during the playoffs, Brindaliers has buy one burger, get the second half off on Mondays; $4 boneless wing baskets on Tuesdays; $5 cheese pizzas on Wednesdays and $5 appetizers on Thursdays. 2749 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills, 440-278-4486, brindaliers.com


The Clevelander Bar and Grill: Enjoy a wine-and-gold libation in honor of Cavs superstar LeBron James at this go-to sports bar with more than 10 flat-screen, high-definition TVs only minutes from The Q. The $4 King shot features lemonade with Smirnoff ruby red grapefruit vodka. 834 Huron Road E, Cleveland, 216-771-3723, clevelanderbar.com


Flat Iron Cafe: Celebrate the Cavs first NBA Finals appearance in eight years with a five-beer Bud Light bucket for just $13. The cafe even offers a free shuttle to all home games, if you were lucky enough to score some coveted tickets. 1114 Center St., Cleveland, 216-696-6968, flatironcafe.com


Great Lakes Brewing Co.: Before watching the Chosen One dunk, eat his preferred pregrame protein and veggie combo with LeBron's Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, and then raise a glass of the Timofey Mozgov-named brew, a combination of Stoli vodka, peach schnapps, and Gosling's ginger beer. Bring a team of friends to enjoy the Big Three pork and ham sandwich, $5 mussels, $5 smoked chicken tacos, $3 Dortmunder Gold pints, $4 cabernets and home-game shuttles. 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-4404, greatlakesbrewing.com

By Brielle Gregory and Madeline Smanik