CINCINNATI — Enterprise house owners throughout the realm can’t watch for the Bengals to kickoff a brand new season. For them, the ball crossing the aim line is a rating for his or her backside line.
At Kitty’s Sports activities Grill on the Banks, the warmth is on. Proprietor Billy Watson fired up about 400 hen wings at his sports activities bar immediately throughout the road from Paycor Stadium.
“We’ll promote numerous meals,” he stated. “The Bengals doing so nicely has made our weekends within the fall large.”
Distant work has left most of the downtown workplace buildings surrounding Watson’s institution empty throughout the week.
“Our weekday enterprise has undoubtedly suffered since Covid,” he stated.
That makes the financial influence of game-day much more vital. Whereas the sports activities bar is at all times packed for residence video games, the group’s latest success has introduced individuals in to look at the away recreation.
The joy isn’t simply on the Banks. At Rally Home in Norwood, retailer supervisor Ben Woeste stated you possibly can really feel the thrill.
“It makes it actually thrilling to return to work,” he stated.
Joe Burrow signing a brand new 5-year deal means extra safety for followers shopping for a brand new jersey.
“A variety of instances when individuals are available, that is their largest fear,” Woeste stated. “‘I purchase this man, after which he is traded subsequent yr.’”
Again at Kitty Sports activities Grill, Watson is anticipating large issues from the Bengals: “I have been rooting for the Bengals Since yr one–I used to be a little bit child—and I am simply ready for a Tremendous Bowl.”
