You can make cute football shaped foods, and go all out with the decor for an awesome DIY Super Bowl party but when push comes to tackle, there are only two important things for a successful Super Bowl party:  a big tv & some tasty food and drinks.

If you live in the Boston area, you have some amazing choices.  Pick up a pack of fresh salsas, chips and margarita squeeze mix to bring to a party or enjoy your own party by picking up some of these amazing Super Bowl to go feasts.

Show up on football night  with a bag full of homemade salsas (Spicy grilled corn, salsa verde, tomato salsa, and guacamole), a jar of Margarita’s Squeeze mix (made with lemon and lime juice) and some chips ready to warm in the microwave and your host will be doing the touchdown dance.

Margaritas has three Super Bowl Packages that are a great deal.  I went to pick up the coin toss package for review and for $20.95, I was expecting a small bag of chips and some little dishes of salsas.  Instead I came home with enough for the whole neighborhood!

Coin Toss Package ($20.95)

• One pint of signature Squeeze margarita mix
• Salsa Sampler

First Down Package ($62.95)

• Take Home Kit: 
  • 1 Bag of fresh made Chips
  • 1 Pint of Salsa
  • 1 Half Pint of fresh made Guacamole
  • 1 Quart of Margaritas Squeeze
• Juan’s Wings (BBQ or Buffalo)
• Chicken Baby Chimis

Touch Down Package  ($83.95)

• Take Home Kit: 
  • 1 Bag of fresh made Chips
  • 1 Pint of Salsa
  • 1 Half Pint of fresh made Guacamole
  • 1 Quart of Margaritas Squeeze
• Hector’s Quesadillas
• Chicken Tenders (BBQ or Buffalo)
• Jalapeno Baby Chimis

Forage is preparing all kinds of game day goodies from snacks such as roasted olives, pickled veggies and spiced nuts to buffalo wings and garlicky bean dip.  Mains include beef brisket chili, mac ‘n cheese with Landaff, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and more.  For your cheese course and dessert there are blue cheese oreos, wild grape push pops and ice cream.  The full order form can be found here.

Craigie on Main has their Pig’s Head Package that feeds 4-6 people ($85)

Orders must be reserved by 2/3 and picked up between 12-5 on 2/5

• 1 half slow-roasted milk-fed pig’s head
  If you haven’t tried this you seriously do not know what you are missing.  It is tender and delicious.
• 16  chicken wings
• black beans, guacamole, two salsa, tortillas
• sweet potato and peanut salad
• cornbread
• Add ons are a full rack of ribs ($25) and/or 6 country pork sausages with sauerkraut and homemade mustards ($25)

Coppersmith is serving up the B(rady)BQ ($160) and the Hungry (Edel)Man Super Bowl  ($160) package. With a Georgia born chef cooking in New England on a Lang Smoker that Chef Heard brought up from Georgia, you will be able to taste the Super Bowl competition.  You can also order bbq à la carte for your Super Bowl party.

The B(rady)BQ 

• 3 Racks of St Louis Ribs
• 1 quart of Pit Beans Skillet
• 1 quart of homemade coleslaw
• 20 cheddar corn bites
• 1 quart of homemade BBQ sauce

The Hungry (Edel)Man  – $160.00

• 1 lb Brisket
• 1 lb Pulled Pork
• 1 Rack of St Louis Ribs
• 1 quart of Pickles
• 1 quart of pit beans skillet
• 1 quart of homemade coleslaw
• 20 Cheddar Corn Bites

Commonwealth has Super Bowl Party Packages ($300) to feed a group of 10.  Orders must be placed by 2/2 at 5 p.m. for pick up 2/5 between 12-2.  Call (617) 945-7030 or email  jennie@commonwealthcambridge.com.

• Buffalo Chicken Dip, Hand Cut Tortilla Chips, Blue Cheese, Celery
• Kale and Artichoke Dip, Grilled Flatbread, Feta
• Award Winning Beef and Black Bean Chili, Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Scallions
• Big Ass Italian Sub, Mortadella, Salami and Everything Else
• BBQ Pulled Pork, Snowflake Rolls, Slaw, Steinbones BBQ Sauce
• Mac N Cheese, Super Oozy and Gooey
• Build Yo’ Own Warm Brownie Sundae with Two Pints of Ice Cream (Your Choice), Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream

Bergamot is serving up BBQ on Saturday and you can order extra ribs to go for your Super Bowl LI party on Sunday.  Back door take-out down the alley is where you’ll go to pick up your ribs.  Ribs are $15 per rack and can be pre-ordered by email scottbrothersmeats@gmail.com or calling (617) 453-8580.

It’s cold and about to be snowy outside so maybe a nice Italian feast will fit the bill for your Super Bowl party.  It’s comfort food that everyone can enjoy.  With four days notice, chef Dante de Magistris will have your Italian Super Bowl feast ready for you.  Super Bowl Menus are available for small (6-8 people), medium (15-20 people), or large (25-30 people) parties. To place your Super Bowl order call Caroline at (617) 497-4219 or email events@restaurantdante.com.

Housemade Pasta
Tufoli, Radiatore, Stozzapretti, Gluten Free Pasta (not housemade)

• Sauces:
  Tomato Basil $36/$45/$85
• Puttanesca $42/$55/$95
• Ragu Bolognese $49/$59/$99

Housemade Lasagna

• Vegetarian 39/52/92
• Meat Ragu 42/59/98

Verde

• Broccoli Rabe 26/48/88
• Green Salad 22/42/82
• Polpette & Pollo
  10, 20 or 40 pieces
• Arancini 14/24/42
• Meatballs 16/29/58
• Chicken Scallopini 28/49/88
• Chicken Cutlet 28/49/88
• Whole Roasted Sicilian Chicken 16 each

Sweet Cheeks has you covered no matter what you’re craving for game day.  The problem is choosing what to order.  I really want it all.  The silver lining (I guess) is that some of these needed to be ordered a week in advance so mark your calendar for next year.

Superbowl Supper ($229 feeds 10-15 people)

• Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, BBQ Chopped Beef, Sausage Links AND a Slab of Pork Ribs
• Choice of Three Scoops
• Dozen Biscuits with Honey Butter

Sandwich Bar for 8 $149

• Pulled Pork AND Pulled Chicken
• Choice of One Hot AND One Cold Side
• Bulkie Rolls

Bonez for 4 $89

• Slab of Pork Ribs
• Dozen Chicken Wings
• Bucket Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Hawaiian Sliders ($39/dozen)

smoked pork belly, Kings Hawaiian rolls, charred pineapple, cherry glaze

5 Foot Pork Bomb Sub * $200 requires 7 days notice

house smoked fresh ham, pulled pork, cherry peppers, broccoli rabe, provolone, charred onion aioli 

Pastrami Mami * ($180 feeds 15-20 people) requires 7 days notice 

one whole pastrami, Iggys Rye, house spicy mustard, house sauerkraut, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, side of coleslaw

Bucket of Drumsticks ($29 feeds 6-10 people)

• Pick a Dip!
• Buttermilk Ranch
• Bleu Cheese
• BBQ
• Buffalo
• 911 Hot Sauce

D-I-Y Nachos ($29 feeds 8-10 people)

• House Tortilla Chips, Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Fire Roasted Salsa, Black Bean Crema
• Pulled Pork OR Pulled Chicken

Chicken Wings ($35 dozen)

• Includes celery & buttermilk ranch for dipping
• Choice of:
• Plain/Dry Rub
• Hot Shake
• BBQ
• Buffalo
• 911 hot sauce

ADD ONs

• bucket of biscuits with honey butter(4) 12
• salt & pepper potatoes 7
• giant nutter butter cookie 7
• butterscotch pudding 6
• key lime pie (whole pie) 29
• toasted bulkie roll 1.5

Vicki Lee’s is getting in on the game too.  Place your orders by this Wednesday 2/1 and pick up  on Saturday, February 4th (8:00am-6:00pm) or Super Bowl Sunday (9:00am-2:30pm). Call 617.489.5007 to reserve your plates.

• KICK OFF
  BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
  Pulled chicken mixed with celery, blue cheese, cream cheese, scallion & Siracha. Warm it up in our oven-ready tins. Great with our baguette crunchies. $15.00 lb – serves 4-5
• MEXICAN LAYER DIP
  Refried beans, pepperjack, cheddar, guacamole, sour cream, cumin, olives, & pico de gallo. Ready to warm in our oven-ready tins.$13.50 lb – serves 4-5
• BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
  Our fabulous chili complete with all the garnishes.$16.50 qt – serves 2-3
• JALAPEÑO POPPERS
  Jalapeño peppers, whipped chèvre, house-cured bacon. Breaded, deep fried & ready to pop (in the oven that is).$16.00 dz
• MINIATURE BEEF EMPANADAS
  A delicious cream cheese dough filled with spicy ground beef, chipotle & sour cream. Served with chipotle dipping sauce & ready to bake.$18.00 dz
• 1^ST AND GOAL
  vicki lee’s CALZONE
  House-made brioche dough, layers of sautéed veggies, meats, & cheese. Served with marinara, ready to heat & serve.$16.00 lb – serves 2-3 per lb
• FANCY PIGS IN A BLANKET
  Local Italian sausage wrapped in brioche dough served with a honey mustard sauce. Ready to heat.$10.50 lb – serves 2-3 per lb
• WINGS YOUR STYLE
  Enjoy any of our fabulous wings!
• Sriracha & sweet chili, sesame soy, or red curry & lime.
• 1 lb minimum$12.50 lb – serves 2-3 per lb
• 2 MINUTE DRILL
  LUZ’S SUGAR COOKIES
  Super Bowl themed football cookies. Yes we personalize!$2.75 EA
• DRUNKEN CUPCAKES
  Chocolate cupcakes with a stout buttercream topping & center.$3.75 EA
• 4^th AND SHORTBREAD
  Buttery shortbread, rich caramel, chocolate ganache & candied bacon.$3.50 EA

 If your house is a mess, your tv is too small, your couch only seats 2 people, or you just can’t deal with the post-party clean up, then head out to watch the game at …. 

Canary Square in Jamaica Plain where starting at 5 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday there will be an all you can eat buffet filled with tasty Super Bowl munchies for $20 per person.  There will also be an extraordinary “build it yourself” nacho bar, house smokedy baby back ribs, chicken tenders, garlic bread pizza, and pretzel pigs in a blanket.

On game day Coppersmith will also have Super B0wl LI playing and if you want to impress, shock and perhaps horrify your friends, you may need to order the “field of pulled pork nachos” delivered in a radio flyer wagon for $90.

In celebration of the first four rings, Wahlburgers will be cheering on the New England Patriots at their Boston, Hingham and Lynfield locations with the Four Ring Burger.  The Four Ring Burger is a 1/2 lb burger, Turkey Bacon, Sriracha Ketchup, White Cheddar Cheese topped with thick sliced tempura-battered onion rings and served on a potato bun. 

Over look Boston as you sip your Harpoon Pat’s Pale Ale and take in the game at Pier 6.  There will be signature cocktails as well as beef chili nachos, pulled pork sliders, steak and cheese rolls among other munchies.  Guests will be given a free square that enters them for giveaways throughout the evening as well.