Super Bowl XLIV pits the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts. The showdown takes place at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, but Taiwan-based fans of American football can catch the game live at several spots in the capital early Monday morning. No desire to wake up early? The following bars and restaurants will also replay the game in the evening.
Want to make sure you have a sharp view of every first down and fumble? The Tavern will broadcast the game live on 70 TV screens. An all-you-can-eat buffet starts at 6:30am, with scrambled eggs, sausage and other American-style fare. The NT$450 plus 10 percent service charge for the buffet also includes unlimited coffee and tea. Not hungry? You don’t have to order
the buffet, but the minimum charge per customer is NT$500,
which you can make up with Bloody Marys, beer and other
drinks. A repeat of the game will be shown at 7pm. Address: 415, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (台北市信義路四段415號). On the Net: www.tavern.com.tw. Tel: (02) 8789-0892.
Don’t feel like watching the game in a sports bar? Check out Capone’s Italian Dinnerhouse, which is run by the same owners as the Tavern. The restaurant will broadcast the game on a 120-inch screen at 6am. Like the Tavern, Capone’s will serve an American-style breakfast buffet with free coffee and tea refills. The price is NT$450 plus a 10 percent service charge, with an NFL commemorative mug included. The restaurant will replay the game at 7pm. Address: 312, Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (台北市忠孝東路四段312號). On the Net: www.capones.com.tw. Tel: (02) 2773-3782.
Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill is encouraging audience participation with drawings and other games. Prizes include NFL-branded merchandise, such as footballs, and Dan Ryan’s gift certificates. Doors open at 6am. All guests must order a plated breakfast for NT$450 with a 10 percent service charge. Options include a choice of scrambled eggs or two different types of omelet and ham, sausage or bacon. Bloody Marys are NT$100 a glass. Call ahead to confirm when Dan Ryan’s will replay the game. Address: 8 Dunhua N Rd, Taipei City (台北市敦化北路8號). On the Net: www.danryans.com.
Tel: (02) 2778-8800.
Brass Monkey’s Super Bowl broadcast starts at 6:30am. Seats are NT$300, and most are already reserved. Standing room is still available for NT$150 per person. The sports pub will host a draw for T-shirts, sports towels and bags. Drink specials include Heinekens, Coronas and Bloody Marys for NT$100 each. Breakfast items, such as sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes and scones, are also available. The Brass Monkey will show a repeat of the game at 8pm on Monday evening. Address: 3F, 8, Nanjing E Rd Sec 5, Taipei City (台北市南京東路五段8號3樓). On the Net: www.brassmonkeytaipei.com. Tel: (02) 2547-5050.
Carnegie’s Super Bowl event begins at 6:30am. Breakfast items and NT$100 Bloody Marys and Budweisers will be served. Drawings for prizes and the usual dance-on-the-bar showgirls are part of the festivities. There is no minimum service charge.
Call ahead to confirm when Carnegie’s will replay the game. Address: 100, Anhe Rd Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市安和路二段100號). On the
Net: www.carnegies.net.
Tel: (02) 2325-4433.
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