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“Got Super Bowl Sunday Plans? You Do Now!”

The Super Bowl is here, a time for serious advertising, half-time Madge, copious amounts of beer, and equally shameful amounts of food that may not actually contain any ingredients found in nature, oh, and I think there's a football game on too? Yes, yes, Tom Brady is taking on Eli Manning, again. Since my husband Craig was born in Boston, we all know what's going on in my house. My daughter has been outfitted in head-to-toe Pats gear, and runs around the house going Go Patriots! They're in the Super Bowl!" My husband has taken about 73 videos (just a rough estimate) of her shouting this while skipping around our living room. He's quite the proud Patriots papa.

In any case, while many of you may be watching at home or with friends, if you decide you want to venture out, or have your meal brought in by those who cook for a living, here's a roundup of restaurants and bars offering specials for the evening's game.

Go Patriots!

Free Shots for Every Giants Touchdown at La Esquina

Cafe de La Esquina Super Bowl Party - the team is planning to bring in viewing screens to show the game. Festivities will begin at 6pm, and will include happy hour beverage offerings throughout the game ($3 Tacates, $5 Tecate + shot, and $5 House Margaritas), along with free shots every time the Giants score. Chef Akhtar will also prepare a few special dishes that will be offered in addition to the full menu.

And, if you're watching at home, La Esquina has created a great menu, including a selection of tasty tacos, tortas and sharable plates. Orders are available in both larger and smaller quantities, depending on the size of the party! Delivery service is offered throughout Manhattan and BK, and orders less than $50 are available for pick-up. All catering packages are complete with utensils, condiments, paper boats and napkins. For inquires and orders, contact catering@esquinanyc.com

Four at Yotel: Unlimited Food, Drink and Private Cabins

Enjoy a menu of spare ribs, sliders, crispy chicken wings, fries and free flowing draft beer, margaritas and sangria ($49 per person) in your choice of two festive spaces. Join the crowd in the Studiyo (pool tables, big screens, and really comfy seats), or bring your own party (8 person minimum, 20 person max) in your own private cabin. To book call Leah at 646-449-7784. Doors open at 5:30. Four at the Yotel is located at 570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street.

British Fare at Jones Wood Foundry

If you'd like to have dinner with friends while watching the game and are looking for a place that's more civilized than a frat house, the restaurant Jones Wood Foundry is installing two 8 ft by 8ft screens in each of its dining rooms (one has a fun communal table). So you can comfortably dine on the restaurant's British fare (two kinds of fish and chips, Myers of Keswick Bangers & Mash, crispy duck leg confit with Bubble and Squeak), or enjoy the JWF made from a custom DeBragga Dry Aged Blend, while watching the all-American annual match-up. Jones Wood Foundry is located at 401 E. 76th, between 1st & York, 212-249-2700. http://www.joneswoodfoundry.com/

Loreley Beer Bash

Giants fans will want to head down to Loreley. Both locations (Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten, 67 Rivington Street, LES, 212-253-7077 & Loreley Williamsburg, 64 Frost Street, Williamsburg, 718-599-0025; http://www.loreleynyc.com/) will air the game on large screens and offer beer specials.

During the game, you'll get $1 off any 1 liter size beers for each touchdown scored by the Giants - e.g. 2 touchdowns = $2 off. Also, they will offer a special on a Gaffel Kranz tray (11 x .3L beers) for only $30 including an order of six German-style hotwings, which are delicious chicken wings with Loreley's housemade curry and mustard sauces.

Blue Ribbon to Go

Blue Ribbon Bakery Market is serving subs and party platters for the big game. Subs are available in 2 feet ($60), 4 Feet ($120) or 6 Feet ($180) with options like the Belly Buster (Assorted Meats & Cheeses with Oil and Vinegar), the Veggie Buster (Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Mozzarella with Oil and Vinegar ), and Roast Turkey (Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion). Party Platters include one rack of smoked BBQ Pork Ribs with BBQ sauce on the side ($26, to be reheated), a Smoked Fish Platter ($15 per person, Min 10 people), a Cheese Platter ($10 per person, Min 10 people), Hummus & Veg Platter ($9 per person, Min 10 people) and Potted Meats by "Eat This" ($20) Venison, Pork and Chicken Liver with Sliced Baguette. Add ons include Blue Ribbon Hot Sauce ($5), and a package of one dozen chocolate chip cookies ($9). Blue Ribbon Bakery Market is located at 14 Bedford Street. To order call (212) 647-0408.

David Burke to GoChef David Burke is a huge Giants fan, so he's offering a special Superbowl to-go package from David Burke at Bloomingdale's. The package includes 8 dishes for a complete at-home tailgating party, such as house made bar mix, "pigs in comforters," beef chili and pulled pork sandwiches. The full menu, priced at $139, is included below.

To order, email evan@davidburke.com or call David Burke at Bloomingdale's at 212.705.3800 by Friday, February 3rd at 10am. Pick-up is on Sunday, February 5th from 11am-6pm.

Superbowl Package

10 pieces of fried mac and cheese

1 quart of the General Manager Evan's family recipe scrumptious bar mix

1 pound of buffalo chicken and blue cheese meatballs

1 dozen pig in comforter with fresh mozzarella

Old school deli mustard dipping sauce

1 quart beef chili over dirty rice

1 pounds of pulled pork for sandwiches

1 dozen potato slider mini rolls

1 pound of panko crusted chicken tenders

With honey mustard dipping sauce

I quart of caramel corn

David Burke at Bloomingdale's is located at 150 East 59th Street, 212.705.3800, http://www.burkeinthebox.com/.

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