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Catch the World Cup at Playground Bar & Lounge w/ special World Cup Menu

Catch the World Cup at Playground Bar & Lounge w/ special World Cup Menu

Jun 18, 20182 min read


Let’s face it – way more of your friends than you had originally suspected are big fans of the FIFA World Cup.

And there’s nothing wrong with that. But, with most games starting pretty early for 2018, at least in most American time zones, there’s a shortage of places showing the games, which take place in Russia this year.

One place that is indeed showing the game – almost all of them, in fact – is Playground Bar & Lounge. (Check Playground’s Facebook events section for the full list.)

This year, fresh from a huge remodel, Playground has rolled out a special World Cup Menu, too.

Games throughout the competition begin at various times, so keep an eye on Playground’s Facebook page or the events calendar on the Playground website.

Select World Cup at Playground menu specials
Select World Cup at Playground menu specials (Photo by Jackie Tran)

World Cup at Playground Menu Highlights

Download full PDF menu here

Sonoran Caesar – romaine, corn, avocado, pinto beans, pico, queso fresco, tortilla strips, creamy cilantro vinaigrette (add bacon, chicken, beef, or Salmon)

Buffalo Chicken Salad – hearts of romaine, grilled chicken, grape tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, wing sauce and ranch dressing

Plain Ol’ Cheeseburger – salad, tots, fries, or mac with yellow and white American cheese (*veggie patty available)

Grilled Chicken Sandwich – salad, tots, fries, or mac with avocado, bacon, arugula, onion, tomato, provolone with chipotle mayo

Tostitos Locos – choice of beef or chicken with salsa verde Tostitos chips, ranchero beans, shredded cabbage, topped with avocado crema, chipotle mayo, crema limon, red onion and cilantro

Carne Asada Fries – Grilled steak, verde cheese sauce, caramelized onion with pico, sour cream + cilantro

Playground Bar & Lounge is located at 278 E. Congress. For more World Cup at Playground information, visit playgroundtucson.com.

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