Game On!

Basketball fans wait every year for the tradition, excitement and upsets that make up the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. Get ready for another month of March Madness in 2009 starting with Selection Sunday scheduled this year on March 15 when top college teams are paired-off in the battle for the NCAA Championship. Opening round tips off March 17.

Are you in charge of the Madness pool for your group of friends or office? A printable bracket is available at: http://www.chiff.com/recreation/sports/printable-bracket.htm.

If you want all of the action of the games without the ticket price and airfare, check out these local establishments with big TVs and even bigger savings on your favorite adult beverages.

Bar Louie
1520 Sherman, Evanston
Buy a Bud Mug for $8 and get refills for $3.00 on Bud and Bud Light

Davis Street Fish Market
501 Davis Street Evanston
Think about it 6 TV’s!

The Alley,
210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
Phone: 847.433.0304
The Alley will show all games on their 17 TVs, featuring daily drink specials including $5 domestic pitchers on Saturday, and $3 Bloody Marys and Screw Drivers on Sunday.

Trax Tavern & Grill,
833 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
Phone: 847.236.0203
Trax offers daily drink specials including $6 domestic pitchers and $7 import pitchers on Thursday, $4.50 Absolute drinks on Saturday, and16 oz draft Lites on Sunday.

Champps,
134 Old Orchard Center,
Skokie
Phone 847.673.4778

Champps offers a special March Mania menu of special appetizers and sandwiches, featuring its seasonal Newcastle Brown Ale. Monday – Friday, Champps offers specials including $2 Amberboch pints and $4 Sailor Jerry Rum you-call-its.

Also:

Little Ricky’s
540 Lincoln
Winnetka

De Pescara
Northbrook Court

Washington Gardens
256 Green Bay Road
Highwood

New York Slices
1843 Second Ave
Highland Park

Michael’s Hot Dogs
1879 Second Ave
Highland Park

Players Grill
1855 Deerfield Road

Bridie McKenna’s
254 Green Bay Road
Highwood

Looking for a family friendly place to watch games? Campus Colors in Highland Park will be broadcasting games, so you can browse the latest in official sweatshirts, jerseys and other athletic ware and not miss a shot.

Campus Colors
1860 First Street, Highland Park
Phone: 847-433-2300
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 4 p.m.

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Good Luck with your picks!

Laura Fokl

Game On!

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