Ahhh, Super Bowl Sunday. The best day of the year for some, and the most heartbreaking for others. But no matter the team you’re rooting for, there’s one thing that everyone can agree to celebrate – the food. And if you’re hosting or attending a watch party, chances are you’ll be making or bringing a dish.
So this Sunday, we’re issuing you a game day challenge: go local with your dish to pass. We’ve created a list of products made right here in the 864 that will look good on your plate.
But first, a few quick facts to impress your squad –
○ This year’s game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs is at 6:30 p.m. At halftime: Shakira + Jennifer Lopez.
○ This is the first Super Bowl for the Chiefs since 1970. It breaks the longest drought between Super Bowls for any team.
○ The 49ers have five Super Bowl wins, which is tied for second all-time. A win against the Chiefs would give them six, which would tie them for most all-time along with the New England Patriots + the Pittsburgh Steelers.
○ The cost of a 30-second ad for Super Bowl LIV is as high as $5.6 million.
And, since it’s really all about the food, here’s what you need to know before you chow down –
○ Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption day of the year, with Thanksgiving being the largest.
○ Last year, 325.5 million gallons of beer were consumed for Super Bowl LIII.
○ The National Chicken Council reported that Americans consumed more than 1.38 billion chicken wings for last year’s game. DYK: If you placed all those wings in a line, it would stretch from L.A.’s Memorial Coliseum to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
Your game day menu
Now that you’re hungry, here are the picks y’all gave us on our Instagram post + in our inbox for using local food to help spice up your Super Bowl Party.
“@farmhousepizzashop chicken wings! 🔥🔥🔥” – @patrickcandrews
“Pitas and hummus from @pitahousesc just remember to pick them up Saturday!” – @itsmycatsbday
“Pizza rolls and wings from @habitapgvl” – @reneeboyett
“Cookie platter from @cookie.community” – @jessa_kindel
“Wings from @ltoburgersandbar 🍗✨” – @johnfahr
“Wings from the New York Butcher Shoppe. Better order in advance!” – Teresa C.
LTO Burger Bar, the Habitap, and Grill Marks will also all have special Super Bowl menus.
