Enjoy The Pats' Playoff Game — Home Or Away

Thanks to the excellent play of the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos last week, we've got another playoff game to watch this weekend — what are you going to do?

One great idea — which doesn't involve cooking, shopping, or the postgame clean-up — is bowling at on Atwood Avenue.

There are lots of flatscreen TVs right above the lanes, so you can watch while you bowl. Plus, with the great grub at the Memory Lane Lounge [link goes to lounge web page], you'll have something tasty to eat.

If you're planning a more conventional party — either hosting or going to a local bar — we've also collected this list of places in Johnston to help you get ready for the big game.

Supermarkets:

• Super Stop & Shop, 11 Commerce Way
• BJ's Wholesale Club, 200 Stonehill Drive

Liquor Stores:

• Johnston Fine Wine, 2951 Hartford Ave.
• Knights Liquors, 1380 Hartford Ave.
• Market Fine Wine & Spirits, 1412 Atwood Ave.

Clubs & Bars:

• Atwood Grill, 1413 Atwood Ave.
• Bar 101, 1478 Atwood Ave.
• Ball’s Sports Bar and Grille 198 Putnam Pike
• Corner Pocket, 1478 Hartford Ave.
• Crown & Anchor Tavern (formerly RI Alehouse), 1200 Hartford Ave.
• Ribs & Company, 1381 Atwood Ave.

We also have dozens of local restaurants that offer take-out and delivery — click here for a full list of take-out places in Johnston.

About The Game:

Who: The New England Patriots (13-3, 1-0 playoffs) host the Baltimore Ravens (12-4, 1-0 in playoffs).

What: The AFC finals, with the winner proceeding to the Super Bowl in two weeks.

Where: Foxboro, MA. Televised on CBS (Channel 12).

When: Sunday, Jan. 22. Pre-game begins at 2, with kickoff set for 3 p.m.

History: New England ripped apart the Broncos — and their much-hyped QB, Tim Tebow — by a score of 45-10 last week. Pats' QB Tom Brady threw a record-tying six touchdowns on the way to the win for the top-seeded AFC team.

Baltimore, which finished #2 in the AFC after the regular season, and its quick-strike defense held off the Houston Texans last week, 20-13, to earn the match-up against the Pats in Foxboro.

Future: The winner of the 3 p.m. contest awaits the winner of tomorrow night's San Francisco-New York Giants NFC divisional final for the right to play in Super Bowl XLVI.