The Review

The Black Brimmer American Bar & Grill Review

On the biggest bar night of the year, the night before Thanksgiving, it might be a good idea to get to the bar early in order to avoid the cover charge and the crowds. Avoiding the half hour wait in the freezing cold, check. Avoiding the coverage charge for that crappy band, not so much. Apparently, the Brimmer management is also aware that it is the biggest bar night of the year and decided to start a cover charge before nine, weak, but touché. A good start to the night is the discovery of a coat check, this is very crucial. Coats left unattended are frequently stolen at bars and the chances of me remembering where I left my coat at the end of the night are slim to none.
The next order of business is the most important bar none, drinks and their prices. A beer will set you back $3.75, which isn’t bad considering the occasion. A mixed drink is the way to go though; a rum and coke or a gin and tonic is only a $1.25 more with twice the alcohol percentage. The bar service is average, it’s tough to get a drink at any bar when it’s really crowded. The food from what I sampled was well above average. The nacho platter was well worth the affordable price of $6, considering it was big enough for a meal for three adults. The seated sections of the bar had waitresses who were prompt, friendly, and cute which is always a plus.
The band, which was not worth a $5 cover charge to see, started playing way too early and were too loud in comparison to the number of people in the bar at the time. Having a conversation required yelling and lip reading, as well as an occasional hand gesture. The band, who is jamming out hard at this point, made it somewhat awkward to get a drink because in order to do so, you had to walk across the huge dance floor in front of the stage which was completely empty seeing as though there was no more than thirty people in the entire bar. The downstairs had another dance floor and a DJ. The music selection was good, but not great and the massive amount of people made it difficult to get to and from the bar. The bathrooms were also located downstairs. The men’s room never had a line for more than ten seconds and the women’s room, well you can imagine. On the busiest night of the year I give the Black Brimmer a B+ for their good atmosphere, decently priced drinks, and good service.

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Stack's Sports Bar and Grill One Year Anniversary

Join us in celebrating Stack’s Sports Bar & Grill’s one-year anniversary on Friday, November 12 at 80 Lansdowne Street Boston, MA. Simply present your college ID at the door and receive half off all drinks. As always, appetizers will be free at the start of the Celtics game while supplies last. For more information about our daily deals and events, visit our website at www.SSB&G.com or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

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      Stephen King's, "On Writing", is a fun and quick read full of humor and wit.  The honesty and sincerity King writes with is refreshing and shows how much he cares about the subject.  There are many how to books, but there are none quite like this.  King's interesting and humor filled take on grammar entertains the reader, while feeding them a wealth of knowledge and helpful tips.

      King describes the basic rules of grammar and lays the ground work for good solid writing.  His wisdom and insights are truly helpful no matter what level of writing you are at.  The sincere and friendly tone of "On Writing" clearly are instrumental to not discouraging inexperienced writers, such as myself.  Before I read the book my perceived judgment was of Stephen King ripping other writers' bad habits and writing flaws apart and talking in frustration about the simple never correctly used rules of grammar, but this simply is not the case.  I enjoyed reading King's "On Writing" and would recommend it to any student planning on attending college.

       

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Stack’s Sports Bar and Grill officially opens its doors to Bostonians and sports fans alike on the Celtics season opener
Stack’s Sports Bar and Grill hopes to draw in a crowd for its Grand Opening

After much anticipation, the Grand Opening of Stack’s Sports Bar and Grill will be held on October 26^th, at 80 Lansdowne Street, Boston Massachusetts. Special guest and fellow Bostonian Mark Wahlberg will be in attendance to help celebrate and cheer on the Celtics.  The season opener for the Celtics should be a thriller since it is the NBA opener and it is against the newly rebuilt and rejuvenated Miami Heat

Kevin Lewis, of Jamaica Plains Boston says, “My friends and I have been waiting for a Boston sports bar to open up for a while now, we’re excited to finally have some where to watch the games with other New England fans.”

Come enjoy great food, drinks, and a fun sports filled atmosphere. Doors will open promptly at 6pm and free appetizers will be served at the start of the game until supplies run out. The first fifty guests will receive free t-shirts and two free drink coupons. Visit our website at www.SSB&G.com to check all of our amazing deals.

Stack's Sports Bar and Grill

         The Grand Opening of Stack’s Sports Bar and Grill, located at 80 Lansdowne Street Boston Massachusetts, will be on October 26^th, 2010. Come cheer on your Boston Celtics as they take on the Miami Heat in this historic match up of the old big three versus the new big three in the much anticipated NBA opener.   
        First fifty guests will receive a free t-shirt and two free drink coupons.  During all Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins games all domestic drafts and well drinks will be $2 as well as $5 Coors Light or Bud Light pitchers.  Free appetizers will be served at the start of the game until supplies run out, so get here early!  Visit our website at www.SSB&G.com to check out our daily deals.