Rudinos Sports Bars Origin

Rudinos Sports Bars Origin

Saturday, August 1st, 2015

When was the last time you thought of your favorite sports bar or pub as a community center?  If you are like most, you probably haven’t given it any thought other than it being a great place to retreat from the daily stresses and enjoy a good dinner with friends.

But the truth is that the origin of bars, in general, can be traced to its legacy of playing a role in history. Think back to the time of Colonial America when key leaders like George Washington and John Adams went to bars – or taverns as they called them – to vent about their frustrations and to hold pivotal conversations that eventually led to key events like the American Revolution.  The atmosphere in these taverns became a “public sphere” where people mingled and discussed issues common to individuals of all statuses.

The entertainment and sports element of bars evolved in the 18^th century when bars hosted live wrestling events.

So there you have it – a condensed version of how bars like our family-owned sports bar came to be. We have you covered whether you want to watch the latest in sports, hear live music, eat award-winning food, or cheer to daily specials and a legacy of great conversations over cold drinks – with many more to come!

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Rudinos Pizza Fun Facts

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Fun Facts About Rudinos Pizza

Did you know that the average American eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year, that the accompanying choice beverage is a cold beer, and that most assume we have Italy to thank for the creation of pizza?

While you may not find the first two facts surprising, you may be interested in knowing that this American staple food, only second to a hamburger, can be traced all the way back to the Greeks as they invented the foundational concept of baking large, round flatbreads and topping them with spices, oils, Dates, and herbs. The Greeks had the bread part down to a fine art, but the finishing touches and toppings continued to evolve across continents.

The Italians (specifically street vendors) during the 18^th century picked up where the Greeks left off by selling these flatbreads (without any toppings), which they officially named “Pizzas,”  to the poor as pizza was relatively cheap to make and was filling.

Rudinos Sports Bars Pizza

But the story doesn’t end here…keep reading to see how pizza literally became a meal fit for a Queen…  around 1889, Queen Margherita and her husband were taking a tour of her kingdom, and she noticed that peasants were eating this large flatbread and was intrigued.  The Queen ordered a guard to bring her some, and she loved it so much that she made this a tradition every time she was out amongst her people. Royalty looked down on the fact that she was eating a “peasant’s food,” but she didn’t let this stop her from enhancing this beloved flatbread. She ordered Chef Rafaelle Esposito to make pizza for her in her palace, and he honored the beloved queen with a Pizza topped with tomatoes, Mozarella Cheese, and fresh Basil (resembling the Italian flag: Red, white, and green). This became her favorite pizza, which made her even more well-regarded in her kingdom and was only the beginning of the Pizza Margherita tradition, which is one of the best-kept secrets that makes our award-winning pizza even better.

The concept of pizza in America didn’t really catch on until after World War II when American soldiers who were stationed in Italy grew accustomed to it and sought out Italian pizzerias when they returned to the United States. And yet another rendition of the pizza was invented with the introduction of the square “Sicilian Pizza,” which is so popular and considered an American invention.

As you can see, not any single country or individual can claim 100% recognition for the creation of pizza. It’s a collaborative affair. And the enhancements, modifications, and spinoffs keep on going. Whether you prefer your pizza with a little bit of oil and no sauce, or with tomato sauce like Queen Margherita, or Sicilian-style pizza, or anything in between, we encourage you to carry on the tradition of entrepreneurship and innovation at your local and family-owned Rudino’s Sports Bar and indulge in one of our specialty pizzas – or create your own – and take advantage of our daily drink specials and live music events!

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Rudinos Mascot Grilla Needs a Name!

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Rudinos Mascot Needs A Name

Interested in helping us choose a name for this loveable ape? This September we are having a contest to Name the Rudino’s Mascot*! To enter please click here… All you have to do is name this  “Grilla” and if your selection is chosen you could win FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR! So get creative and help us launch our new mascot! You can also enter at any of our 4 sports bars locations; The Rooftop in North Raleigh, the Sports Porch in Apex, the Sports Deck in Cary and the Sports Corner in Raleigh near the PNC Arena, home of the Carolina Hurricanes!

*A mascot name will be chosen on September 30th and then a drawing will be held for all entries that suggested the chosen mascot name for the grand prize of FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR! Only valid at our sports bar locations. One entry per person per location.

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