The World Cup is a HUGE deal here in NYC - due to the fact that there are so many people from so many different countries living here. In my new neighborhood there are Greek, Mexican and Italian flags flying from houses in support of those teams. And everyone, it seems, is wearing his or her country's colors...
But it's in the bars and restaurants of NYC where people can really enjoy the action. When Italy plays, crowds descend upon Little Italy. When South Korea plays, the bars and restaurants of Koreatown get packed. Etc...
Bar/restaurant owners are LOVING this extra business - and many have created elaborate specials for patrons watching the games.
My feelings about the World Cup, however, can be summed up thusly...
