Big Charlie's Saloon, a small bar in South Philadelphia, serves a unique mix of Eagles and Chiefs fans, showcasing local camaraderie despite intense rivalry during the Super Bowl LIX. Owner Paul Staico recalls challenges of catering to fans outside his community after a previous event’s media coverage cast the bar in a negative light. For safety, Staico opts to limit access to friends and family during high-stakes games, highlighting the importance of the neighborhood over profit and crowd chaos.
"This is our neighborhood, and it works because we're neighborhood guys," said Paul Staico, who owns the establishment five blocks from Lincoln Financial Field.
"Last time around, a couple of different TV stations kind of made us look like the bad guy," he said. "I felt like we've been here so long they shouldn't have put a spin like that on it."
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