With the Super Bowl getting closer and closer, the hunt is on to figure out where exactly to watch the Giants defeat the Patriots. Many will stake out a good seat at NYC's dozens of great sports bars. ESPN Zone, for instance, is expecting dedicated fans to start lining up the night before. But that doesn't mean there isn't another way. You can enjoy a great party at your home (or at a friend's) by having a top-notch restaurant cater the event. Here are a few noteworthy offerings:
If you're looking to serve your guests something with foodie cred, the beloved Momofuku Ssäm Bar is offering to stuff your party on bo ssäm, chicken wings, kewpie cole slaw and desserts ($30 per person; call 212-254-3500x109 to order).
For something really different, Trestle on Tenth is cooking crispy duck necks. Braised, fried with bread crumbs and served with a garlic-and-anchovy sauce, necks are certainly a departure from the usual buffalo wings that show up on game day (12 necks for $16; available for pick-up from noon until 8 PM; 212-645-5659).
If a top-toque catered affair is more up your alley, David Burke at Bloomingdale's is offering a wide range of his signature party dishes, including "CheeseBurker" sliders, "Burke in the Box" thin-crust pizzas, smoked-ham mac 'n' cheese fritters and much more (212-705-3800).
All three outposts of Rosa Mexicano are selling "guac to go" kits. Including homemade tortilla chips, jars of Rosa Mexicano salsas, and of course their well-known guacamole, this package should be an easy crowd pleaser ($36.95 for five guests, $109.95 for 20; 212-533-3350).
And if BBQ is your thing, well, you've got a lot of options. Blue Smoke, Daisy May's BBQ USA, Georgia’s Eastside BBQ, Rack & Soul, Smoke Joint and Virgil’s Real Barbecue are all offering home catering deals. Check with each restaurant for more information.