The Famous Bar

The Famous Bar

154 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale CA 91204
(818) 241-2888
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About The Famous Bar

The Famous craft cocktail lounge is located in Glendale's historic Huntley-Evans building, directly across the street from the Americana at Brand. It follows an eclectic and rich pedigree of establishments that have called this building home in the last century, most notably the early Glendale landmark, The Famous Department Store. The Famous, true to its heritage, embraces the classic art of fine craft cocktail creation, invented in the United States in 1856, using bitters, juices, syrups, and infusions, prepared in-house using fresh ingredients from local markets and growers. Cocktails served at The Famous are identical to those served nearly 100 years ago when the building was constructed.

QUIZ RECAP

Thu May 17 2018
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dom-i-nance ['dam*n*ns] - NOUN
power and influence over others.
"the worldwide dominance of Hollywood"
synonyms: supremacy; superiority; ascendancy; preeminence; predominance; domination; dominion; mastery; power; authority; rule; command; control; sway; leverage; influence...

Are we witnessing the beginning of a dynasty? Perhaps. For the second straight week, the youthful, fresh-faced, innocent looking duo Bad News Barristers (photo #1 both this week and last) had some very bad news indeed for their competitors. They showed no mercy, racking up an impressive 77 points to take the win.

Now, it's not like the competition rolled over for 'em. Oh no! Hawaiian Time was anything but lei'd back, scoring an impressive 67 to take 2nd. And Super Harvard entered the Ivy League of top-three finishers with 62.

On the other end of the spectrum, Boats & Hoes ended up in last place, but they didn't mind at all, having won the drinking round! (After winning the drinking round, Boats & Hoes' answer sheets got a lot harder to read. Coincidence? I think not!)

Come make a name for yourself at The Famous in Glendale. The paparazzi will gather again next Thursday. See ya then.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10296 Bad News Barristers 77 9 1.000
2 Hawaiian Time 67 8 0.889
3 11050 Super Harvard 62 7 0.778
4 10347 Electric Moustache 60 6 0.667
5 The Interms 58 5 0.556
6 TBD 57 4 0.444
7 QLC (Quarter-Life Crisis) 49 3 0.333
8 Backstreet's Back! 41 2 0.222
9 Wonder Women 26 1 0.111
10 Boats & Hoes 25 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Thu May 10 2018
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An impressive come-from-behind win for The Barristers this week at The Famous in Glendale! (It was mostly due to Devan's good brain, right Richie!? - that's them there in photo #1. Can you believe how smug Devan looks!? Sheesh!!)

Formidable foes Because Jeopardy Won't Let Us Drink finished just one point behind with 64, and Electric Mayhem rounded out our top three with 61.

See ya next week.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10296 Bad News Barristers 65 5 1.000
2 10643 Because Jeopardy Won't Let Us Drink 64 4 0.800
3 The Electric Mayhem 61 3 0.600
4 12995 Triviasaurus Rex 49 2 0.400
5 10347 Electric Moustache 43 1 0.200
6 The Interns 42 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Thu May 3 2018
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Ya gotta hand it to the clever folks of Our Smart Friend Bailed. That team name is an effective way to lower expectations, right? But no! Their smart friend didn't bail! Their smart friend was each of them, and they managed to smart their way into second place this week at The Famous in Glendale.

The smart friends put up a good fight, certainly, but couldn't quite unseat frequent 1st Place finisher (and tough Tournament of Champions participant) Because Jeopardy Won't Let Us Drink, who led all scoring with a robust 85.

Yer a Quizard Harry rounded out our top three, with The Bad News Barristers underperforming (we know what you're capable of!!) this week to take 4th with 60.

Your faithful quizmaster spent the whole evening looking for a leprechaun - it's a long story - but he was a no-show, and can kiss my shillelagh! *grin*

See ya next week!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 10643 Because Jeopardy Won't Let Us Drink 85 9 1.000
2 12995 Our Smart Friend Bailed 66 8 0.889
3 10663 Yer a Quizard Harry 62 7 0.778
4 10296 Bad News Barristers 60 6 0.667
5 Team Krampus 48 5 0.556
6 Fill In The Blankenship 44 3 0.389
6 Carol Crew 44 3 0.389
8 Three Blind Mice 43 2 0.222
9 GryffindorWhores 37 1 0.111
10 D.O.G.G. 27 0 0.000
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