The Southside of Cambridge Region

#1 The Long Branch versus #8 Howdy’s

The Match-up:

Look for The Long Branch to beat Howdy’s with a long branch
better known as the Ugly Stick. The pride of East Cambridge goes into
the tournament as the overall number two seed, and is a heavy
favorite against the bar famous for its proximity to the Long John Silvers.

What the Blogosphere says:

On Cambridgedining.com, curlyrunsthecity@marathon.com wrote:

“Howdy’s was like an alcoholic’s Hardee’s.”





#4 Phil’s Seafood versus #5 Creekside Café

The Match-up:

Scrod battles Brown Trout in another great #4 versus #5 showdown.
The menu at Phil’s includes a mean dish of crayfish, lobsters delivered
daily from Maine, and the kind of crabs that are harder to find
around Zanesville. Creekside used to be Brighton’s Ice Cream Parlor.
Gone are the Root Beer floats and the busloads of elderly
Jesus-freaks bound for The Living Word.

What the Blogosphere says:

On Midwestliving.com, 50dollartip@oldoperahousebar.com wrote:

“If Brighton’s can turn itself into a bar, what’s next?
The Frosty Treat Old Absinthe House and Cigar Bar?”




#3 Spirit Lounge versus #6 The Doctor’s Lounge

The Match-up:

The Spirit Lounge’s Wednesday night $2 Creamed Chicken
Sandwiches were a reason to miss South Park.
But this classic Cambridge institution should have
its hands full in this first round match-up.
The Doctor’s Lounge is like Optimus Prime’s sleazy uncle
(and actually, wasn’t one of the Decepticons named ‘Blackout’?)
Doc’s can transform itself from a bar into a pizza parlor,
and then morph into a Gentleman’s Club.

What the Blogosphere says:

On Visitohio.com, slowhandinthevan@thinwhiteduke.com wrote:

“The Doctor’s Lounge?
This must be where B.V. drinks B.V. and Dr. Max
pounds Kingfishers with Dr. Sock-it-to-YA!”





#2 Park Circle versus #7 The Rocking Horse

The Match-up:

Two bars, zero windows.
The Rocking Horse may have a balcony,
but it’s a long way from Bourbon Street.
The saloon’s stock rose after Stacey van Dyne’s
Christmas party rocked Wheeling Avenue’s
monkey ass like Gorilla’s in the Mist Part Deux.
But the Rocking Horse faces stiff first round competition;
Park Circle might just be the best kept secret in Cambridge

What the Blogosphere says:

On Pleasantcity.citysearch.com, drunktank@stormville.com wrote:

“The Park Circle’s ninety cent PBR in a frosty mug was the
single greatest thing to ever happen to Cambridge, Ohio
since Hop-a-long Cassidy waxed his chest”

“An Elite 8
match-up between
The Long Branch
and Park Circle
might cause riots
in East Cambridge.
I wouldn’t be surprised
if an angry mob
storms Riesbeck’s
like it was the
fucking Bastille!