JAKE DE PAUL: NEW TACOMA SPORTS BAR >>>

Since, with each passing year, I become less and less a fan of televised sports (dumb commercials, dumb commentary, dumb overpaid players and owners), the announcement of the Game On Sports Grille grand opening celebration on Sixth Avenue Nov. 5-7 doesn't exactly score with me.

I know I'm in the minority.

The Game On Sports Grille will offer the following:

• Private dining facilities
• Two lounges â€" a Sports Bar and a cozy Retro Lounge â€" with pool tables and games; all surrounded by HD TVs and a state of the art sound system
• A diverse menu including steamed Northwest clams, Puget Sound ciopinno, char grilled steaks and seafood as well as gourmet burgers
• Italian and Mexican fare prepared Chef Michael Dietz (Las Vegas) scratch kitchen Happy Hours 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to Midnight every day

Game On's grand opening weekend will include two for one dinners, all day happy hour, giveaways and more.

[Game On Sports Grille, 6409 Sixth Ave. S., Tacoma, 253.460.1400]