Watching the Pats is Where It's At

The hype is over. Let the game begin.

Today is the long-awaited AFC East Division playoff game where the Patriots take on the Jets once again. And several Grafton establishments will be open so you can catch the game with a cold one _ and a crowd.

The Jets will be seeking revenge on the Pats for their 45-3 crushing on Dec. 6. Over the past  five weeks, a lot of back talking has been going on between the two teams players and coaches, but today, all that matters is that New England holds onto their 14-win division lead.

Pubs and restaurants around town have prepared some enticing specials for game viewers.

(1 Ray St.) is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chef Eric Jolin will be making tailgate specials, throughout the game, priced from $4.99 to $7.99.

Budweiser and Bud Light 16-ounce drafts will be on tap for $1.99.

"There are 10, brand new, 50-inch flat screen TV’s here. It will be a fantastic place to watch the game,'' said restaurant manager Amy Verdolino.

(25 Grafton Common) will be open from noon to 8 p.m.  The inn will have Patriots appetizer specials for $2.99 and, as always, there will be free snacks at the bar. The game will be showing on two TV’s.

(75 Worcester St.) is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is offering quesadilla specials along with endless, free tortilla chips and salsa. Catch the action of the game on one of their 6 flat-screen TVs.

(10 Bridge St.) will be open for business from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and has two game specials. Choose from a large mac and cheese pizza for  $12.99 or a chicken tender platter (plain, Buffalo or teriyaki) for $19.99, and watch the game on their big flat-screen TV.

Any other business offering game specials? Feel free to include them in the comments section.