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| - I decided to try to catch the Celtics-Cavalier game last night, and drove by the Versus Sports Grill. I hadn't noticed it before, but it had a large banner saying it was open, so I thought I would give it a try. Apparently it hadn't been open long, and obviously they were still working out some kinks.
I wasn't there to eat but to have a couple of beers. During half time, I decided to get some chips. They were described as tri-color with salsa and for $1.00 extra, a side of guacamole. I hadn't had dinner yet, so I thought I would try some, and it would tide me over until the game was over. Bad decision - the chips were not home-made but obviously came from a bag; the salsa was dry, and not very appetizing; and the guacamole was, I think, the worst I have ever had. That was the downside.
They had a number of pluses. The service people were great. Although there was obviously some teaching going on, the servers, bartenders and supervisors were obviously trying to do a good job. A sports bar requires, first and foremost good TV's, and their's were great. They had a large number of good quality flat screen TV's that were well situated so that no matter where you sat, you had a screen you could easily see. They also had an adjacent area with three or four pool tables and games, apart from the bar and eating area. It is a nice division, and seems to work well. And, of course, they had a wide variety of beers, and the standard bar drinks.
Although I did not have any food other than the chips, I did notice food being delivered. It looked appetizing, and well made. And people seemed to enjoy it, but without trying it, I have no idea how it tasted.
I think it shows promise as a sports bar - but the appetizers- chips, salsa, guacamole, etc. need to be freshly made. Otherwise people will drift to where the food is better, or at least, eatable.
I will be back to see if there are improvements - because the employees seem to care, and are obviously giving it a real effort.
I hope they succeed!!
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