I joked with my good friend Rowan (one of my son Dylan’s best friends growing up) that I was routing for the Netherlands’ team because I had a past life in that country.  He, whose brother and his family live in Spain, thought differently on the matter.

It was my first time at the new Dogtown Pizza Roadhouse. We were there to meet my son Josh and his girlfriend Jaime who were in town from Asheville for Josh’s birthday dinner (and for  him to watch the finals with his homeboys). About 35 people gathered in the Winter Sun Hall (now an extension of the Dogtown restaurant and managed by the Dogtown crew) to watch while sipping some good brew.

I couldn’t help but flash a peace sign when I walked past the screen.  Everyone was so quiet, except for when they were erupting into cheers or jeers. At halftime it was hard to tell the difference between the spectators and commentators.

The restaurant part of the Roadhouse (that used to be Café del Sol) has been extended into the Sun Hall and a movable wall connecting the hall and the restaurant has been added. I was in Massachusetts for the Roadhouse’s Grand Opening and so missed it.  This was my first peek at the place. You can read co-owner Katy’s blog about the changes HERE and the Roadhouse’s event schedule HERE. Watch a video clip HERE.

Colleen Redman blogs daily at looleafnotes.com.