Boston Sports Fans Gear Up for Playoffs: Local Businesses Prepare for Busy Weekend
As both the Bruins and Celtics are starting their playoff runs in Boston, businesses near TD Garden are gearing up for a busy weekend. Todd Bengtson, a Boston sports fan from Florida, expressed his excitement for the games as he has tickets for both of them.
Boston is known for its passionate sports fans who live and breathe sports, unlike other towns with less dedicated fan bases. The bars and restaurants in the area are anticipating large crowds and are prepared to serve plenty of food and drinks to the fans. Nick Moniz, the general manager of Banners Kitchen and Tap, is expecting to go through hundreds of kegs and thousands of orders of chicken wings over the weekend.
Halftime Pizza is also expecting big crowds, especially after the games are over. Although they couldn’t provide an exact number, they anticipate selling more than 100 pizzas. In response to the increased foot traffic near the Garden during the playoffs, Boston Mayor Michell Wu announced the return of the Playoff Hub on Canal Street. This area will transform into a pedestrian zone before and during home playoff games, allowing fans to gather safely and support local businesses.
