Extol Sports October 2017 | Page 24

KENTUCKIANA’S BEST SPORTS SPOT BEARNO’S SOUTHERN INDIANA Congratulations to Bearno’s Southern Indiana, Kentuckiana’s Best Sports Spot – as voted on by you. Sure, the pizza is amazing and award winning, but what makes Bearno’s Southern Indiana Kentuckiana’s Best Sports Spot? According to many of you it’s the atmosphere, staff and your fellow patrons. But that’s not all. There’s live music in the warmer months and plenty of TVs for your viewing pleasure. When you frequent one of the three locations on the sunny side of the river, you’ll find great drink specials, beer specials and locals who make each respective locale their spot – but welcome newbies to join. “I don’t want to say we’re like Cheers,” said owner/operator Kirk Johnson with a half smile, “but we’re kind of like Cheers. Anyone is welcome here.” That also includes families and youngsters. “We do a lot with kids and schools, lots of Little League and also basketball,” said Johnson. And, “any kid wearing their (sports team) uniform gets a free six-inch cheese pizza.” Each location also has a lunch buffet featuring all-you-can eat soda, salad, pasta, pizza and 22 EXTOL SPORTS / OCTOBER 2017