Posts from — February 2008

UPDATE: Tom and Natasha are headed to Vegas! They earned the trip and entry to the APA National Jack and Jill Tournament by defeating Frank and Kathleen 4 games to 2. Great play by both teams! Good luck to Tom and Natasha!

Kathleen Durand and Frank Rich bested Jen Oliver and Fred Giovannetti in the February 9 Jack and Jill Scotch Doubles Tournament at Diamond Eight, to advance to the big playoff match against Natasha Singletary and Tom Acciavatti, who had won the December “Phase 1” tournament. The winner of that match will advance to the APA National Jack and Jill Championship, to be held at the Riveria Casino in Las Vegas in April. Good luck to both teams, all of whom play in leagues at Diamond Eight. A few pics from the day are posted.

The Scotch Doubles format is a lot of fun to play; it features partners alternating shots, not turns. For example, player A breaks and pockets a ball, player B takes the next shot, etc. Future APA partners tournaments will be announced soon.

After a second-round loss to Mike Yudin, Kevin Ketz blitzed Kevin Castle 8-0 to win Diamond Eight’s Superbowl 9-Ball tournament. The tournament finished up just in time for the players to join all the other spectators who watched the New York Giants upset the New England Patriots. Photos from the Superbowl Party and Tournament are now available.

You guessed it! In addition to spinning you some great karaoke, Mark the Shark hosts Diamond Eight’s Trivia contest, every Monday night!

The trivia kicks off at 9:30pm, with cool prizes after each round. Up to 4 people per team! There is no entry fee, and 1st prize gets a Diamond Eight gift card (and bragging rights for the week)! Come on down and test your trivia knowledge - the rules are easy and gives everyone a chance to win! Then sing your heart out to today’s biggest karaoke hits! The fun continues!

Congratulations Danielle! Longtime Diamond Eight bartender Danielle had her “Fruit Roll-up” drink accepted by Bartender Magazine and the recipe will be printed in an upcoming issue. Danielle’s drink (now on the Diamond Eight menu as “Danielle’s Fruit Roll-up”) is an original concoction containing Barcardi Razz, Limon, Ohranj, Grand Melon, Big Apple and then some sour mix and cranberry juice. Delicious! A scan of the magazine will be added once the issue is delivered! Awesome!