As only the fiercest of competitors know, the element of surprise is the best play in the playbook (other than the fumblerooski, of course). So bypass the obvious game-day haunts for these six off-the-football-radar spots. Face paint is definitely optional.
It might be in the heart of Union Square, but Burger Bar is currently taking reservations for its nine booths—each equipped with its own flat-screen. Slide in right before the game, order from the list of 75 beers, build your own foie gras burger, and if you feel like channel surfing, your secret is safe with us.
This Sunday, expect a little pigskin... in your mouth. You’ll have the good people at Andalu to thank, as they’re roasting a pig for the big day. It’ll be a feast of pork carnitas, pulled-pork sliders and Coca-Cola ribs—with margaritas and beer by the pitcher. Much better than eating a football.
If you’re looking for a meatball sub for 10, look no further than the Slice House. Tony will be doing a mega-size melted mozzarella, marinara and parmesan Meatball Superhero. And while it’s technically to-go, you should know that the bar at Tony’s has two big-screen TVs...
You could follow the game by the cheers from Greens and Shanghai Kelly’s (the Steelers bar of Steelers bars). So your own booth at Nick’s in front of six big-screens will be neutral territory for hefty platters of Nick’s best—one pregame and another at halftime. The pitchers of beer and margaritas, however, will keep flowing.
When brunch flows right into happy hour, you know it’s a good day. Start with Roast Beef Hash on the patio, then grab seats at Quiver Bar upstairs in front of the two big-screen TVs, and let the cocktails and beer commence. It’s only a matter of time before happy hour flows into late night...
Sometimes it’s better to stay in and have everyone come to you. We’ve found surefire bait in Sneaky’s Kurobuta pork belly, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, baby back ribs, and mac and cheese by the pint. And by the pint, we mean don’t stop at one.
