Tom’s Watch Bar
By LORRETTA RUGGIERO
Tom's Watch Bar, 1201 Caroline, will have its grand opening October 29 starting at 11 a.m. at Greenstreet in downtown Houston. It's the first Texas location for the sports bar brand which promises "All the Sports, All the Time." With its central over-sized "stadium" screen and hundreds of surrounding high-def screens, it delivers a 360-degree viewing and allows guests to immerse themselves in the world of game viewing.
It has a calendar of watch parties for special events and local teams. President and COO of Tom's Watch Bar is also a native Texan and is thrilled to be opening a location in Houston. He said, "Our goal is to create a unique experience for hyper-sports enthusiasts. We can't wait to open our doors and contribute to the excitement in Houston."
All of those hyper-sports enthusiasts need refreshment as well and Tom's Watch Bar offers dozens of taps with domestic, imported, craft and local microbrews. Hale and hearty customers can even enjoy their tapped tipple from its signature two-handled 40-ounce steins. There is a wine list, too, along with an array of signature cocktails.
Game watching can make a person stress eat and Tom's has plenty of snacks and dishes to fill that need. Deep Dish Nachos, Pan Seared Potstickers and Crispy Dill Pickles are just a few of the starters and there's a selection of five different wings as well. The Tom's Famous Prime Dip is, well, famous and there are a number of other burger, taco and sandwich choices to indulge in. Those who like chicken and waffles might want to try Tom's Crispy Chicken and Cornbread Pancake for a similar flavor combination.
The grand opening is just in time for the Houston Rockets home opener against the Golden State Warriors. We will just forget about this week's season opener against Orlando, like a bad dream.