2009 Kentucky Derby
Dust off your seersucker suits, flowery dresses and ridiculous hats -- it's Kentucky Derby time again!
Can't make it to Louisville for the Run of the Roses this year? The Kentucky Derby is called the most exciting two minutes in sports -- and we don't want you to miss out on the action. Where We Watch's brand-new Kentucky Derby Edition offers the city's best guide to the Derby.
It's not quite the Churchill Downs infield. But then again, the view is better, the weather is better... and you never actually have to step foot in Kentucky.
Why We're Watching
28 Horse Racing Terms To Know
Posted by Ted on Thu, April 30, 2009 - 3:09pm EDTYou don't know what certain horse and/or betting terms mean? Here's 28 for ya. Read More
A Derby Montage: 20 Years of Down The Stretch They Come
Posted by Ted on Wed, April 29, 2009 - 11:47am EDTYou want to see the "down the stretch they come" moment of every Kentucky Derby from 1987 to 2006? We've got you covered. Read More
Drink Discussions: The Five Best Sporting Days of the Year
Posted by Ted on Tue, April 21, 2009 - 3:00pm EDTThe Kentucky Derby, as far as single-days-on-the-sporting-calendar goes, is pretty sweet. Where would it rank on a list of the top five, though? Read More
How To (Moderately) Survive Your First Trip To An OTB
Posted by Ted on Mon, April 20, 2009 - 8:07am EDTIf you have what the ancient Incans referred to as "self-respect," chances are you don't spend much time inside of Off-Track Betting venues. However, on Belmont Saturday, it becomes a necessary hazard. (We wish we could quote some percentage uptick in OTB business for that day, because surely there is one, but research isn't our forte.) How will you survive the establishment? Here's five quick tips. Read More
The Lyrics (and Some Versions) of “My Old Kentucky Home”
Posted by Ted on Thu, April 16, 2009 - 2:29pm EDTWith the exception of New Year's Eve and "Auld Lang Syne," there might not be another day of the year linked to one song than Derby Saturday and "My Old Kentucky Home." Want to know what the heck is going on when your bar spontaneously breaks out into song before and after the race? Here's the lyrics - and two versions of videos on it. Read More
Where We're Watching
Galway Hooker
7 East 36th StreetGalway Hooker has something for everyone. Not only is it spacious, but it offers plenty of bar space to try to secure that all important beverage. True to its Irish roots, Galway Hooker usually ... Read More
Hill Country
30 West 26th StreetIn the spirit of full disclosure, we must admit that we are Hill Country regulars. And why wouldn't we be? The restaurant boasts finger lickin' bbq, cheap beer, great live music and a convenient ... Read More
Johnny Utah’s
25 West 51st StreetWe all know someone who has drunkenly embraced humiliation on a mechanical bull. I've done it and admit I wasn't very good. The best place in NYC to practice your bull riding skills: Johnny Utah's, ... Read More
Lucky Jack’s
129 Orchard StreetLucky Jack's is the Dirk Diggler of Loisaida's drinking establishments. At over 50 feet long, Jack's copper-topped beauty of a bar spans almost the entire length of the narrow, block-long space. ... Read More
Manny’s on Second
1770 Second AvenueKnown to the masses as "the old Blondie's", Manny's has all the features of your standard Upper East side sports bar. With 40 HD TVs and wings galore, this is the one-stop shop for any sports fan. ... Read More
Playwright Irish Pub
27 West 35th StreetThere are a lot of reasons why the Where We Watch team loves Playwright Irish Pub. Besides being a go-to location for some of our favorite sporting events, including Champions League Finals and the
Southern Hospitality
1460 Second AveThe place formerly known as "Justin Timberlake's restaurant" is full of real southern charm, so where better to enjoy game day? Southern Hospitality, the ultimate Memphis BBQ joint, opens early and ... Read More
The Crowe’s Nest
1804 Second AvenueCoolest thing about this place, maybe: it's a Seattle Seahawks bar in Manhattan. (You don't find a lot of those.) In a northern Second Avenue area populated with dives, some more beer-pong driven ... Read More
Wogie’s Bar and Grill
39 Greenwich AvenueThe sweet smell wafting down Greenwich Avenue in the West Village is Wogie's, our favorite neighborhood hangout. Often misrepresented as the "bar near Fiddlesticks," Wogie's (pronounced woah-geez) ... Read More
