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Patch Picks: March Madness

The field of 64 is set to tip-off Thursday morning. Here are some spots to watch the games and enjoy food and drink.

March Madness is upon us.

Whether you're rooting for the Aztecs, the Trojans, the Bruins or any of the 61 other school teams set to begin play Thursday, we've got you covered for great places to watch the games and enjoy some good food and drink.

1. SAN JUAN HILLS BAR AND GRILL

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If your team wins, so do you! The bar and grill at the   is hosting a contest for patrons to submit a bracket for a chance to win one of 10 prizes—the grand prize is a $100 gift certificate that can be used at the restaurant or the club's pro shop. 

2. BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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Don't miss a game. Make the short trip to Mission Viejo to Buffalo Wild Wings at the , where there are more than 50 TVs that will be showing the weekend's games.

3. SUNSET BAR AND GRILL

If you're looking to take advantage of a nice view between games, head over to Capo Beach and grab a seat at Sunset Bar and Grill, at 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy. Employees told Patch they'll be offering food and drink specials but hadn't yet finalized the menu for the games.

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Farther south, in San Clemente, , at 204 S. El Camino Real, is having a tournament special that includes deals on Guinness and more during all of the games. Additionally, it's opening at 9 a.m. for the early games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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