The time: 6:45 PM
The watch: Breitling Avenger Chronograph GMT 45
When was the last time you played pickleball, devoured wings, and sipped a local craft beer, all without leaving the building? Smash Park isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a high-octane playground for grown-ups with a hunger for both flavor and fun. With games, lounges, and enough TVs to rival a Vegas sportsbook, it’s the kind of place where you come for the vibe and stay for the surprises, starting with the food. Recently, I flew to Nebraska to visit this amazing entertainment facility with the America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow. Since I was traveling for this adventure, I decided to bring my Breitling Avenger Chronograph GMT 45. And, to be honest, I didn’t think I’d be impressed with the food. Well….I was wrong, but that’s a good thing.
We began with an order of Smoked Wings, brined for 24 hours, then rubbed, smoked, and flash-fried to order. The Jerk Rub was a bold move, fiery, earthy, and unforgettable, playing against a creamy ranch dip and vibrant rainbow carrots that offered a cool crunch. It’s a rugged, no-nonsense dish that mirrors the Avenger’s muscular case design and high-impact utility. Just like the watch’s 45mm diameter commands attention, these wings don’t whisper, they roar.
The Bao Birds came next, each fluffy steamed bun hugging a slab of crispy and juicy, 24-hour brined chicken topped with Korean BBQ sauce, sesame ginger, fresh cabbage, and green onions. I absolutely loved this dish. These bao strike a balance between softness and spice, much like the Avenger’s ability to blend aggressive performance with refined Swiss engineering.
And then came the crown jewel: The Big A$$ Nacho. It’s not just a name, it’s a massive challenge. Hand-cut tortilla chips buried under shredded cheddar, molten cheese sauce, and crowned with three meats: smoked chicken, drunken braised beef, and Al Pastor pork. Add avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, and the one-two punch of red and verde salsa, and you’ve got yourself a mountain of madness worthy of a group, or a very ambitious solo effort. It’s maximalist and unapologetically loud, just like the Avenger’s multi-timezone functionality and high-contrast dial. You’re not wearing this watch (or ordering this nacho) to blend in.
The Pairing
To match this bold, playful energy, we’ve strapped on the Breitling Avenger Chronograph GMT 45, a watch as fearless as the flavors at Smash Park. Built with pilots and adventurers in mind, the Avenger doesn’t just tell time, it announces it with military precision. The black dial with stenciled numerals, ultra-legible chronograph layout, and a second timezone function makes this timepiece perfect for those who live life in the fast lane, on the court, in the air, or at the bar.
The 45mm stainless steel case feels impressive on the wrist, and the red-tipped GMT hand adds a flash of style, like a pop of Korean BBQ on a bao bun. And the professional-level water resistance, rugged construction, and no-nonsense design echo the grit behind a place that brines its wings for an entire day before smoking them to perfection.
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