As the clock ticked closer to 8 p.m., restaurant pagers beeping for people to get their food punctuated the sound of wood sliding on wood. Two people stood at the front of a marquee under a tent, heads down as they frantically shuffled pieces around to put together a block puzzle. It wasn’t uncommon for a piece or two, or three to fly off the table.
One of them stopped, quickly scanning their work before throwing their hands up to indicate completion of the puzzle that made up the logo of the reality TV show “Survivor.” The emcee confirmed their win, and the puzzle was reset for the next pair of competitors.
Welcome to “Survivor” watch parties at PublicHouse…