It’s all anyone can talk about – the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil on June 12. Get a flavor of the competing nations while you watch them in the World Cup with our guide on where to watch, eat and drink in the USA.
West Coast
· La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant, Paso Robles, CA – Centering on the flavors of Spain and Latin America, La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant in Paso Robles is preparing to mark the occasion by offering authentic Brazilian dishes paired with Brazilian cocktails in honor of the home country. Additionally, starting during the quarter finals, fans can order cocktails inspired by the country for which they are cheering. (www.lacosechabr.com)
La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant in Paso Robles is the bold creation of celebrated chef, Santos MacDonal. After establishing Paso Robles Italian favorite, Il Cortile Ristorante, Chef Santos was inspired by his own Honduran heritage and the abundance of fresh Central Coast ingredients to bring La Cosecha to life. Along with his brother and longtime collaborator, Jorge MacDonal, and wife and Managing Partner, Carole MacDonal, Chef Santos developed La Cosecha’s menu to be fiercely local while also making use of specialty herbs and spices specific to regional Latin cuisine for a taste that’s both completely authentic and totally unique. Open late, La Cosecha also features a craft cocktail menu designed to make use of garden-fresh ingredients and artisanal spirits. La Cosecha Restaurant is located at 835 12th Street, Suite A, on Paso Robles’ famed City Park.
· The Red Lion, Los Angeles, CA – With Germany as a front runner for this year’s Cup, this German bar and restaurant will be filled with Brats, schnitzel, and face-painted, flag-waving Germans with pints in hand. You can watch games at three of the tavern’s bars, including one on the outdoor patio. (www.redliontavern.net)
East Coast
· Bongos Cuban Café, Orlando, FL – Best known for superstar owners Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Bongos Cuban Café (also in Hollywood, CA) will feature FIFA games in a setting with the tropical sizzle of South Beach glamour as they serve traditional dishes along with daily specials like Cuban-style peppered steak. (www.bongoscubancafe.com/orlando.html)
· Grotta Azzurra, New York, NY – Located in New York City’s Little Italy, Grotta Azzura will no doubt be the stomping ground for fans of green, white and red. Watch all World Cup games live on strategically placed TVs and projectors or grab a slice of pizza and spill out onto the streets and celebrate with all. (www.bluegrotta.com)
Midwest
· Black Bull, Chicago, IL – Cheer on another front runner in the Cup, Spain, at this Wicker Park establishment, celebrated for its Spanish Tapas menu. Daily food and drink specials are available 7 days a week during the FIFA games. (www.blackbullchicago.com)
· Claddaugh Irish Pub, Columbus, OH – For those cheering on Ireland, you don’t want to be anywhere else but Claddaugh in Columbus. Known for its rowdy World Cup viewings and authentic Irish faire, FIFA fans will surely have a good time late into the night. (www.claddaghirishpubs.com)
