Are you ready for some football? That annual celebration of sports, advertising and television, the Super Bowl, is almost here, with the Giants and the Patriots facing-off in Arizona on February 3rd. But where to catch the game this year? Instead of staying at home and pretending you aren't watching, or going to your friend's house and being crowded off the couch, why not consider these options?
Invite the gang to your place, but skip the cooking. Luna Park is making sure Super Bowl fans don’t have to worry about any kitchen malfunctions. On game day, the popular Mission haunt will offer home delivery of a special "Tailgate Platter" that will include Niman Ranch BBQ chicken and ribs, coleslaw, french fries, beans and mashed potatoes. Packages can also be picked up from 2 PM until the end of the game ($29.99 for two people, $49.99 for four; order online at www.lunaparksf.com or over the phone at 415-553-8584).
Or you could attach your party to a bigger one. North Beach's Enrico’s Sidewalk Café is inviting football fans to sit back and enjoy the big game, Frank Sinatra–style. The venue, partnering with Level Vodka, will host “Club Level,” a sophisticated make-shift tailgate party. Groups of six to 20 can reserve a couch inside or out, where they can watch the game on several big-screen TVs while drinking and nibbling on chef Seamus Cronin’s take on an array of traditional Super Bowl dishes (doors open at 11:30 AM, live music follows the game; minimum charge is $250 for drinks and food for the first six people; 415-982-6223).