Yet another UConn Husky season is upon us! I love this time of year. Lots of excitement over what the season might bring, undefeated records, and big match ups! Last year we had a lot of fun going to Parlor Sports to watch the games. They even saved the day during the second game of March Madness when ESPN changed the coverage to a channel we don't get. I still remember racing over to Parlor Sports, probably the furthest restaurant from us, as fast as possible. We rushed in, out of breath, with a UConn emergency and they happily put the channel on for us!
We decided to watch the first televised UConn game at Parlor Sports to celebrate the season. We got decked up in our UConn gear and upon entering the bar was greeted with a "Go UConn."
I love this place because it embodies everything that is great about Inman Square! Fun, funky restaurants with neighborhood charm. This is the kind of place where everyone knows your name! The head bartender came over and talked Husky basketball with us while we cheered on our team. We even got free drinks to celebrate the early season win which was really nice.
We went back to watch another UConn game and got similar treatment. I always think it's really nice that this small sports bar will put on a women's basketball game for us. The place started filling in because a Celtics game was starting and some guys sitting at the table next to us asked to have our tv switched. They were greeted with a, "Not till that UConn game is over" from the waiter. That's loyalty for you!
I've been thinking a lot lately about what I will miss most about Inman Square if we have to move and I think Parlor Sports and Trina's will at or very near the top of the list because of the neighborhood love they show. If we have to move to a new neighborhood I hope we get the same Husky love Inman shows us!
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