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Best places to watch a sports game: Our official review

By Ava Belli, Justin Misher, Brooke Cheifetz, Ava DeRose and Carly Levitt • February 21, 2025

Atmosphere: Entertaining and loud sports vibe
Food: Flavorful food — especially their Sweet BBQ wings
Service: Decent, but not a fast meal
Address: 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ
Website buffalowildwings.com

Atmosphere: Casual yet upbeat
Food: Amazing variety — get the pretzels for an appetizer
Service: Quick and friendly
Address: 811 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, N.J.
Website: https://brooktaphouse.com/

Atmosphere: Relaxed environment with many TVs
Food: Savory bites with different types of cuisines
Service: Friendly staff — but slow-moving
Address: 320 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, N.J.
Website: yardhouse.com

Atmosphere: Excellent entertainment and good vibes
Food: Tasty finger foods to share with friends
Service: Excellent service and nice workers
Address: 410 Route-46, Fairfield, N.J.
Website: theclubhousenj.com

Behind the Bylines

Ava Belli, Sports Editor

Ava Belli is a 2024-2025 Sports Section Editor for the Wessex Wire. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her friends and family and watch her favorite Disney Channel throwback shows. She spends her summers in Lavallette, N.J., where you can find her favorite ice cream spot, Iceberg.

Justin Misher, Sports Editor

Justin Misher is a 2023-2024 Sports Section Editor for the Wessex Wire. He enjoys watching the Knicks, Giants and Mets, hanging out with friends and going down the shore. His favorite food is steak and his favorite TV show is Friends.

Brooke Cheifetz, Visual Media Editor

Brooke Cheifetz is a 2024-2025 Visual Media Editor for the Wessex Wire. She enjoys playing soccer, watching the New York Yankees and New York Jets, and spending time with her friends. She loves listening to music, especially Luke Combs, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.

Ava DeRose, Opinion Editor

Ava DeRose is an Opinion Section Editor for the 2024-2025 Wessex Wire. She enjoys going to the beach, watching shows and listening to music, especially country. She loves anything to do with summer, pumpkin spice and the holiday season. On the weekends, you can find her hanging out with friends and family or going out to eat!

Carly Levitt, Sports Editor

Carly Levitt is the Wessex Wire’s 2024-2025 Sports Section Editor. She enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and rooting for the New York Giants, Rangers, and Knicks. Carly enjoys listening to music, baking, and spending summers at camp!

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