Last night, 1834 Bar & Burger held their grand opening on 62 Pearl Street in the Financial District, the former home of the French bar and restaurant Perle. Boasting four TV screens in the upstairs dining area and 15 monitors in the downstairs lounge, it is absolutely possible to get a glimpse of MLB Spring Training highlights, catch a hockey game, stay updated on March Madness games and brackets, keep tabs on the NBA, and get a little rowdy watching some futbol all at the same time (Isn't March a great month for sports lovers?). While there, choose from a tasty array of burgers on the menu, prepared by celebrity chef Diane Dimeo, a winner of the Food Network's weekly food competition Chopped. Also be sure to take advantage of 1834's truly outrageous March Madness deal of a burger and a beer for only $5 after 5 p.m. until April 1.

If you're not too distracted watching Lebron James dominate the NBA (watch out Kobe!), patrons in the dining area will appreciate the red and white checkered tablecloths that lend the upstairs area a nostalgic soda-pop feel invoked by the '50s style décor, such as old brand advertisements and black and white photographs of former star athletes. The lounge downstairs has a more modern influence with a single wall of shelves dotted with a collection of imported beers. The lounge area can fit a party of 100 comfortably and features a more intimate VIP room in the back, if desired.

While visiting 1834, here's a tip: If looking for a delicious treat at the bar, ask for "a vodka, and make it delicious." The random concoction I was surprised with was Absolut Mango, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and "a little bit of love" garnished with a cherry. It definitely sounds like a girly drink, but I'm sure it's not the only amazing cocktail 1834 bar staff has up their sleeves. You could try asking for "a whiskey, and make it manly." Maybe they'll add bourbon?

Visit www.1834nyc.com for more information, or e-mail events@1834nyc.com for event inquiries.