Draft Atlanta Restaurants into Play for Your Super Bowl LII Viewing and Chewing Team Feb. 4

What’s your Super Bowl LII game table and viewing plan for the big game on Sunday, Feb. 4? Home viewing flanked by catering or carry-out? Perhaps you’re envisioning one of Atlanta’s FAN-tastic restaurants as your game-day end zone for big screens, big cheers and a full roster of beers? Decide like the pros: hold a coin toss and honor the call. Unlike the gridiron showdown where either the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots will get rings and Super Bowl LII glory, this is a win-win situation.

Take-Away Specials
  Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland plans Super Bowl LII takeout platters to prepare your team for well-fueled viewing. Appetite-tackling options include creamy spinach and artichoke dip with chips ($30); fried “mac n’ cheese bites” ($35); bacon cheeseburger sliders ($30/dozen); brat burger sliders with caramelized onion, cheddar cheese, sauerkraut and stout mustard ($35/dozen); and Texas fried chicken sliders ($35/dozen). Atkins Park jumbo chicken wings rule the field. Get two dozen smoked on the Big Green Egg or confit with veggies and a choice of sweet chili garlic, spicy BBQ or Atkins Park’s classic wing sauce and ranch or blue cheese for $30. Place orders by noon on Feb. 3; pick-up time scheduled at time of order; call 404-876-7249.
  Babalu Tapas & Tacos offers multiple packages for groups ranging from intimate gatherings to full on football teams. Order the "Half Time Fiesta" for guacamole and a taco bar priced at $15 per person with a 10 person minimum. "1st and 10 Platters" include Baba wings ($5), torta Cubana bites ($5), mini Baba burgers ($7.50) and a dessert sampler ($2.50), priced per person with a 10 person minimum. Earn extra points for add-ons like pico de gallo ($7), hummus ($12), guacamole ($16), dulce de leche cheesecake bites ($2 each) and cayenne chocolate truffles ($2 each). Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. Pick up available on Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; call 404-900-9595.
Food 101 cheers on game-day nibblers with to-go wings that can be ordered in advance and picked up before 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4. Although closed for dinner Sunday evening, football fans can enjoy brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. before picking up orders. Call 404-497-9700 for details.

gusto! encourages fans to pick their favorite players for a “build your own gusto!” self-serve buffet. Choose two gusto! flavors, such as the wildly popular chipotle mango avocado and seasonal white chili pimiento, to go along with mixed greens, brown rice, grilled chicken, grilled portabella mushrooms and a boatload of house-made sweet potato chips. Vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free choices are available. Add drinks and desserts and you’re ready for kickoff. “Bowled orders” are available for small groups (under 20 guests). Free delivery with $100 order or stop by and get it to go. Contact Trey Strawn at the Peachtree location in Buckhead, 678-800-8372 or trey.strawn@whatsyourgusto.com; or Ryan Harrison on Ponce, 770-856-7417 or ryan.harrison@whatsyourgusto.com.

Henri’s Bakery & Café puts football-shaped and team-themed cookies into play. Pick up a few on Saturday at the new Henri’s Bakery Westside location or the Buckhead or Sandy Springs shops for tailgates or game-watching parties. All locations are closed on Sundays.

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails wallops game-day appetites with à la carte and package options. Choose Kentuckyaki, smoky medium or pickle-fried wings with celery and blue cheese dressing ($25/25 pieces); signature sundried tomato, spinach and artichoke or black-eyed pea hummus dips with house-made lavosh and crostini ($25 per quart, serves eight); and veggie or fruit platters with dipping sauce ($20, serves eight). The team’s ecstatic about assembling a package for your party. Family package satisfies eight guests with 25 wings, one dip and 10 chocolate chip cookies ($55); Party Package feeds 15 guests with 75 wings (25 each flavor), both signature dips, one veggie platter and 25 chocolate chip cookies. Place orders online by 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 and pick up Sunday, Feb. 4 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Questions? Call 770-817-0161.

Storico Fresco Alimentari scores big points for any party with their wide selection of meats and cheeses. Make your own platter at home, or have the retail shop create a custom antipasti platter for you. Even better, bring in your own platter and let the friendly faces behind the retail counter design one atop your favorite tailgating tray. Don’t forget to grab a tiramisu or burnt ricotta pie for the perfect game-day dessert! Questions? Call 404-500-2181 or email retailorders@storicofresco.com.
Taco Mac’s catering options are a win for fans of all ages. Place orders of wing party platters and pick up before 1 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday to earn a $10 bonus gift card for every 50-wing tray purchased. Make it home with plenty of time before kickoff, and be the MVP of the viewing party? Now that’s a win-win.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina catering touches down at home parties for big game FlexMex feasting. A taco buffet wins points, lining up a choice of meats, black beans, Jack cheese, lettuce, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, choice of sauce, and chips and salsa ($10/person). Stacked taco bar adds grilled onions and peppers, guac and rice ($12/person). For sideline action, add chicken tenders ($4/person), salad ($2.50/person), queso or guac ($1.50/person), bag of tortilla chips ($5/serves 10) and “The Grand Tinale,” fried tortillas tossed in cinnamon and sugar ($1/person). Tin Lizzy’s also can provide tea, lemonade, bottled water and disposable chafing dishes. Order takeout online, call 404-846-6011 or email catering@tinlizzyscantina.com
Restaurant In-House Viewing Specials

We can already hear football fans cheering for chili at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. During the game, both the Brookhaven and Midtown locations will run an $8 chili special and serve a pileup of chili fries for $9.50.

Hone in on great game views, those renowned wings and beers from a seemingly gridiron-long list at all Taco Mac locations. No matter which team you root for, you can still be on the Brewniversity team -- a champion choice for beer aficionados.

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Wings deserve special game table reverence on Super Bowl Sunday this year. Go, Atlanta Falcons! Gameday Raves & Faves runs long with other crowd-approved noshes and libations that leave one hand free for “Rise Up!” cheers. Dunk chips or crudité into hot corn dip or one disguised as a football field. Jalapeños are hot stuff in popper dip and grilled pepper poppers. Veer toward sideline snacks like Parmesan-crusted shrimp quesadillas, Maryland crab dip, spinach artichoke dip mini bread bowls, spicy Italian sandwiches and corn dog muffins. Irish coffee and Frito candy hit the sweet spot.

Atlanta Falcons Rise Up for Super Bowl Action Feb. 5. Strategize Take-Away and Game-Day Viewing Options Now

Super Bowl LI is only a few days away. With the Atlanta Falcons taking the field, fans will want to catch every great gridiron moment. What’s your game plan, as far as fan fare and viewing? Take the weight off of home or clubhouse party planning by ordering take-away wings, barbecue, sides and other nourishing noshes. And if the crew wants 50-yard line seats that are a lot closer to the bar, big screens and real food, well Atlanta restaurants soar with scores of game-day specials. Land a first down on our blog for details.

Delicious Maneuvers Tackle Game Day Appetites February 7

Watching the year’s biggest game, even sideline QBs, linemen and cheerleaders work up stadium-sized appetites. Atlanta restaurants conquer those cravings with food and drink specials, catering packages and pigskin parties that will put points on your scoreboard during the NFL championship on Sunday, February 7.
 
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland fields an MVP carry-out menu lining up two dozen jumbo chicken wings, confit or smoked in a Big Green Egg, with your choice of sweet chili, spicy BBQ or Atkins Park’s classic wing sauce (ranch, blue cheese and veggies included) for $30. Other winning plays include 12 pulled pork sliders; house-made guacamole, salsa and tortilla chips; and a vegetable crudité platter with ranch dressing, each $25. Call 404-876-7249.
 
FLIP burger boutique has drawn up a special to-go menu so you can order your favorite sliders ($37.50 for 10), including the classic stack, turkey or the rBQ with angus beef, pulled brisket and coleslaw. Don’t forget appetizing starters and sides like baked beans ($25 feeds four to six fans), braised brisket empanadas, FLIP chips and kale slaw ($20 for four to six). Call and order ahead of time to guarantee availability. FLIP will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, so pick up orders before 4:30 p.m.
 
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern posts a slate of “Super Sunday” specials for dine-in, to-go or delivery (viaGrubhub.com). Order 50 chicken wings for $49 and get 25 pretzels and beer cheese dip free. An order of 24 chicken tenders merits 12 free pretzels for $69, and HOBNOB’s party-size chili, which feeds 12 people for $79, also comes with 12 free pretzels. Place to-go orders at least 24 hours in advance, 404-968-2288.

Victory dance? Johnny’s Hideaway will broadcast the game in full house sound. A DJ spins Johnny’s signature mix of classics and contemporary dance hits immediately afterward.

If wings is your thing, Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails has the perfect to-go option to watch the big game at home. They're offering 50 smoked wings and white chocolate chip brownie bites for $50 plus tax. Flavors include traditional medium, espresso rubbed with pomegranate molasses or Kentuckyaki with sesame seeds. Order by February 5 at 5 p.m. Available for pick up on February 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. miltonscuisine.com 

Snap up Smokebelly BBQ game-day specials. Hosting at home? Through February 7, order two pounds of pulled pork, a one-quart side, one pint of sauce and a package of slider buns to feed four of your hungriest friends for $40 or field a platter of 25 wings with celery, carrots and sauce for $20 per platter. Smokebelly game viewing opens the door to specials such as 25 wings and a bucket of five beers for $35, $3 draft specials and $5 well drinks. Also through February 7, dine-in customers can register to win a 50” TV courtesy of American Born Moonshine. The winner will be announced during the third quarter of the big game and must be present to score the prize. Call 404-848-9100.
 
STATS offers the ultimate viewing party with more than 70 TVs. Watch with up to five of your friends (six people total) in the main dining area for $250 or enjoy delicious draft beer right at your fingertips at one of the restaurant’s tap tables (seats six to eight) for $500. For a VIP experience, kick back in one of four semi-private suites ($500 for up to 10 people) or super suites ($750 for up to 15). Ticket purchase includes reservation and food and beverage minimum for your desired section. To reserve a spot today, click here or call 404-885-1472.

Flex muscles, FlexMex. Tin Lizzy’s Cantina catering options include the taco bar ($9 per person), the stacked taco bar ($11 per person), chicken tender platters ($4 per person) and Tin Lizzy’s FlexMex salad ($2.50 per person). Order at least 24 hours in advance. Free delivery within a 10-mile radius; $100 minimum order for delivery. Email catering@tinlizzys.com for all catering inquiries.
 
Twin Smokers BBQ has a smokin’ hot package for February 7 that includes a choice of three meats (one pound each), three one-quart sides, cornbread, BBQ sauces and sweet tea or lemonade for $75. Drop-off catering for parties of 25 or more with 48-hour advance notice (delivery fee may apply). Call 404-698-4707. 

Run with Game-Day To-Go and Eat-In Specials, Now through the Super Bowl at Smokebelly BBQ

College bowl games are over, but there’s still plenty of pro football action to go, including the Super Bowl on February 7. That means heavy-duty viewing, noshing and the need for game-day grub to go and big-screen viewing to watch while dining in. Pass through Smokebelly BBQ in Buckhead and grab 25 wings, celery, carrots and sauce for $20 (order in 25-wing increments). Smart couch coaches will add two pounds of pulled pork, slider buns, one quart of a side item and a pint of sauce for $40 -- that’s plenty to feed four fans. Order more if there are some fullbacks in the house to fill up. This special to-go promotion is only available on game days through the Super Bowl. To place an order, call 404-848-9100. Those watching the playoffs and Super Bowl on Smokebelly’s big screens can tackle their 25-wing and five-beer bucket deal for $35 and quaff down $3 draft specials and $5 well drinks.

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Super Bowl Sensations pits healthy against hedonistic in a game-day snack table showdown. Our Pinterest picks meet in the middle to appease both factions. Toss out the double-dipping conundrum by layering dips in individual cups. Turn food into mini-footballs by adding "laces" using white chocolate on chocolate-dipped strawberries or chives on deviled eggs. Mix up Game Day Pep Corn. Perhaps the ultimate edible centerpiece is a pan-sized football field turfed with guac anchored by opposing queso and salsa end zones, all flanked by adoring tortilla chip fans. 

Atlanta Restaurants Have Your Back for Super Bowl Action and Home Viewing Parties

Now that we know the teams competing in NFL Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, the next tackle involves the real "bowl" game -- as in what's going to be on the game-day table for the 6 p.m. showdown and Katy Perry/Lenny Kravitz halftime glitz. Atlanta restaurants are kicking off a slew of game-night carryout options, so delish your guests will go running back to the table for seconds. Those drawn to a big fan base will find a full roster of viewing screens, cold drinks, appetizers and hearty eats right here in the ATL.

Draft a Super Bowl platter to carry out from Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland. Key players include Atkins Park jumbo chicken wings, two dozen either smoked on the Big Green Egg or confit with your choice of sweet chili, spicy BBQ or Atkins Park wing sauce and backed by veggies and ranch and blue cheese dressings ($30); two full slabs of Big Green Egg pork spare ribs with tomato BBQ sauce ($35); one dozen bacon cheeseburger sliders ($12); house-made guacamole, salsa and tortilla chips ($25); and a veggie crudité platter with ranch dressing ($25). Call 404-876-7249 to place your order before Thursday, January 29.

Go big and go home. The Sunday Big Game Package, available at all four Bantam + Biddy locations and Chick-A-Biddy in Atlantic Station, feeds 10 people for $95. Package brings on Sunday night fried chicken (a mix of gluten-free white and dark meat), 50 buffalo wings with blue cheese and celery; mac n' cheese, a dozen pieces of gluten-free jalapeño-cheddar cornbread and a quart each of hummus and pimento cheese with oven-baked pita wedges. Place your order at wecater@bantamandbiddy.com before 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 31 and pick up at the location of your choice on Sunday, February 1 by 2:30 p.m. Jump on this -- limited availability. 

Super Bowl XLIX will run on all TV screens and the big projection screens at G's Midtown and 10th & Piedmont. Game-day highlights at the two Midtown gathering places involve $2 sliders, $2 shorty cans of beer and $10 pitchers of Miller draft. 

It's wings between the uprights at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, i.e. wings are half-price all day for guests dining in the Midtown restaurant -- whether you're watching the game on their big screen or just want a wing-it Sunday. Team those wings up with $15 SweetWater pitchers and $2 shorties for an all-star experience. Home screening parties, HOBNOB's full menu also is up for grabs as to-go or catering options. For information, call 404-968-2288. 

Terminus City is offering chef Kevin Gillespie's award-winning Southern fare for game day grazing. The menu of traditional barbecue pork and chicken ($15 per pound), sandwiches ($8), Brunswick stew ($7) and sides ($5) will be available, as well as the restaurant's Lunch Boxes ($12 per box), which include choice of sandwich, one side and a sweet treat. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, January 28. For more information, please contact Gunshow at 404-380-1886 or email terminuscity@gunshowatl.com to place an order.

Catch the action from the ­50-yard line at your neighborhood Marlow's Tavern. Watch every pass (or fumble) on bar-area screens while filling up on game-day specials. Marlow's menu wins points for satisfying appetites, sweet petite to linebacker size, and for keeping a steady stream of cold brews and cocktails moving down the sidelines.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant in Midtown is in for the long haul, offering happy hour sushi and appetizer specials all day long to cover pre-game, kickoff and post-game conversations. Sushi platters to go score extra points for home teams and include salmon, yellowtail, tuna, and shrimp nigiri as well as a wide range of sushi rolls and vegetarian delights. Customized platters are available, and all platters are served with a full roster of wasabi, soy sauce, ginger and chopsticks. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours before pick up. For more information, call 404-267-0114.

Smokebelly in Buckhead fires up a Super Bowl to-go package that pits pulled pork lovers against smoked wing fans. Or maybe they'll compromise and share the two pounds of pulled pork (substitute turkey or brisket for an additional cost), 25 smoked wings (all flats or all drums add $3), three quarts of sides, 12 signature sandwich rolls and two pints of barbecue sauce ($99, serves seven to eight people). Call 404-848-9100 to place an order.

Pigskin action prep begins with a meaty lineup of Game Day and Family packages at The Pig & The Pearl in Atlantic Station. Game Day packages feed 10 fans and include two bags of pork skins with sauces. The Slider Pack ($65) features two quarts of pork, pulled smoked chicken or Sloppy Joe and 10 cookies. The Rib Pack ($90) lines up two full racks of St. Louis-style ribs, two quarts vinegar slaw and a half pan of mac and cheese. Smoked chicken pack ($75) has two and a half chickens, quartered, plus two quarts vinegar slaw and 12 deviled eggs. Wing Pack ($75) loads up 50 wings and two quarts each of vinegar slaw and Sea Island red pea "baked beans." Family packages are training table ready (24-hour notice, please) to feed four to six folks with four family style sides, cornbread and choice of meat. Choose whole smoked pork butt (5-7 lbs., $130), whole smoked brisket (11-13 lbs., $180) or whole smoked turkey breast (5 lbs., $140). Call 404-541-0930 to place your order.

Twin Smokers BBQ is providing double coverage for game-day get-togethers. The barbeque restaurant's call-ahead catering system is available for mouthwatering meats such as brisket, pulled pork or pork ribs, satisfying sides and delectable desserts. Guests who take advantage of call-ahead ordering (24-hour notice required) will receive $10 off every $100 spent - SCORE! Call 404-698-4707 to place an order.

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Let's be honest, hunger pangs can make football watching (and any other activity) not-so-super. We've racked up football-themed recipes and Super Bowl Snackers to prepare for the big day. Weather vegan appetizers are on the menu or chowing down on beer-candied bacon is the plan, grubbing on game day is a must!

Embrace ATL Restaurants for Valentine's Day Menus and Events

This weekend marks America's favorite Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday! Atlanta restaurants are right there with 50-yard-line views and menus packing winning fare to eat in their bowl or yours. After the Super Bowl, feel the love in Atlanta and make your plans for Valentine's Day. Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with a loved one, friends or you're looking to mingle, Atlanta has got your covered. Don't miss the Atlanta happenings in this week's Dish! 

Find Super Specials For The Super Bowl At Atlanta Restaurants

The Falcons ran a super season. Now the pressure’s off, and Atlantans can kick back and watch those other two teams duke it out and take in the illustrious commercials on Sunday, February 3. Atlanta restaurants are right there with 50-yard-line views and menus packing winning fare to eat in their bowl or yours!

Shareable meals and a plethora of beverage choices headline at 10th & Piedmont in Midtown. Fans glued to the numerous screens in the bar or the dining room big screen projector can chomp into queso fondido ($7) and blackened fish tacos ($9), along with $3 Miller Light Drafts. 404-602-5510.

Atlanta’s oldest, continuously licensed tavern, Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, has been scoring with fans longer than the Super Bowl itself. Let these pros tackle your Super Bowl Sunday party platters: 50 Big Green Egg smoked wings with spicy BBQ sauce or 50 Atkins Park confit wings with either sweet-chili garlic sauce or Atkins Park wing sauce and veggies, blue cheese and buttermilk ranch ($40); 20 grass-fed beef cheeseburger sliders ($40); 20 Big Green Egg smoked pork sliders with tomato BBQ sauce ($40); and a nacho platter with tortilla chips, black beans, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa and queso ($35). Virginia Highland info: 404-876-7249. Smyrna info: 770-435-1887.  

Futbol is really American Football on Super Bowl Sunday at one of Buckhead’s most well-known viewing spots, Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant. Numerous screens will be tuned in to the game, and guests will relish the wide selection of draught beers and hearty Irish pub fare. 404-841-0066.

A few downs away in Virginia Highland, The Original El Taco adds heat to the action with a variety of Mexican dishes sporting Tex-Mex flair. Dig into game-day classics like guacamole and queso dip and hydrate with cocktails such as margaritas, sangria and mojitos. Score a win on the prize wheel loaded with valuable prizes. 404-873-4656.

Gridiron grill enthusiasts can strengthen their core menu with red oak burger grilling planks from Fire & Flavor. The 100 percent natural wood planks used in this traditional Native American cooking method transform an ordinary burger into the MVP of game-day snacks. Get on board -- at retailers in 50 states and Canada or order online. 1-866-728-8332.

Hotter than a locker room sauna, the 600-degree hearth ovens at Hearth Pizza Tavern in Sandy Springs will turn out themed pizzas honoring the teams in the championship game on Super Bowl Sunday. Touchdown, to-go plan. 404-252-5378.

Half-priced wings on Super Bowl Sunday flag HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern as an ideal Midtown spot to pull up a chair and cheer. Alcoholic milkshakes are colder and more substantial than a Gatorade cooler bath. 404-968-2288.

Fans on both sides can come together at the long granite bar and central communal table at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub. Melting rivalries is the mutual approval of the award-winning Kaleidoscope burger, steak frites, Springer Mountain chicken wings, locally grown food and a few brews from a great selection of beer. 404-474-9600.

Classic American tavern fare at locations in neighborhoods all over town makes Marlow’s Tavern a winning game-day-viewing pick. The firecracker shrimp with cracklin’ spicy sauce will hit you like a linebacker on third down; the grilled turkey meatloaf and hot and sweet wings are equally powerful.

Turn your home into a sports pub with Ormsby’s game-day fare to go, such as Guinness-braised bratwurst, hand-dipped corn dogs, hot boiled peanuts and Guinness-dipped pretzels with stout mustard. Sounds like a good call. 404-968-2033.

“Tuna-in” and roll with to-go sushi platters from RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. The lineup includes salmon, yellowtail, tuna and shrimp nigiri as well as a wide range of sushi rolls and a fan-favorite vegetarian platter. Customized platters are available; all platters come with wasabi, soy sauce, ginger and chopsticks. 404-267-0114.

Having folks over? Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food has your back with their to-go Party Packs serving 3-20 people. Fajitas, enchiladas or tacos are available in chicken, beef or combinations packs. Appetizer Party Pack brings opposing teams together with chips, salsa, chile con queso and guacamole. 404-350-6767.

Bring two sustainable traditions together on February 3: White Oak Pastures grass-fed, hormone-free ground beef for your grill and those big, beefy Super Bowl football players. Okay, so maybe White Oak Pastures is kinder and gentler. Buy at Publix, Whole Foods Market and other local markets or online. 

Have No Fear, Smashburger's Coffee Shake is Here

Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect excuse to eat, drink and spend time with friends and family. Football rivalries are played out; TV commercials get more elaborate by the year; the half-time show always leaves us gasping and to top it all off, we get to eat and drink like it doesn’t count because it’s a “holiday.”

Reality check… Monday is a work-day! But have no fear folks, Smashburger always has our backs and have created the perfect pick-me-up, the coffee shake, to help us face the day. New to the menu on Monday, February 6, this java-nated treat is hand-spun using Häagen-Dazs ice cream and a jolt of the strong stuff. The $4.29 shake will be on the menu through March 25.

This time Atlanta-area Smashburger locations have outdone themselves. Not only have they created the perfect coffee shake, but they also have a great money-saving cling-on ad on the front page of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today. Any purchase more than $5 saves $2!

DIY: Uncle Julio's Pineapple Bacon Guac Recipe

Prepare to share. Fix Uncle Julio's pineapple bacon guacamole for Super Bowl Sunday, and you're sure to be bombarded with recipe requests for this playoff of fresh, sweet pineapple, crisp bacon and creamy/chunky avocados. Because Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café guacamole is a major ingredient, we've included the recipes for both.

Uncle Julio's Pineapple Bacon Guacamole

Ingredients:

1 cup Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café guacamole

2 tbsp. diced pineapple (¼" dice)

2 tbsp. chopped, cooked bacon (½" pieces)

½ tsp. diced red bell peppers

For Garnish:

1 piece green leaf lettuce

1 tbsp. chopped, cooked bacon (½" pieces)

2 tsp. queso fresco

1 tbsp. diced pineapple(¼" dice)

1 lemon wedge

Directions:

Place guacamole in mixing bowl. Add pineapple, bacon and red bell pepper and fold into guacamole carefully. To serve, top lettuce with guacamole, sprinkle with bacon and queso fresco and side dress with diced pineapple and a lemon wedge to squeeze on guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 2-3.

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café Guacamole
Yield:  6 cups

Ingredients:
6 Haas avocados
Guacamole oil ( ¼ cup olive oil infused with 1 peeled and minced clove of garlic)
Juice of 2 lemons

1 tsp. salt, to taste
½ cup tomato, chopped
¼ cup white onion, chopped

Directions:

Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocados using either a fork or potato masher, leaving them a bit chunky. Stir guacamole oil into avocado. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Salt to taste. Lay a piece of plastic wrap tight on any remaining guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate. To serve, scoop onto a green leaf lettuce leaf, sprinkle with ¼ oz. white and yellow cheese and garnish with a lemon wedge.

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Atlanta's Sweet Super Bowl Specials

This year, some of Atlanta’s restaurants and stores are making Super Bowl party planning really simple. From watching the game at the bar to taking a pizza pie to go, there are tons of options for all of Atlanta’s football fans.

Marlow’s Tavern is turning the game on at all six Atlanta area locations on Super Bowl Sunday. Guests can enjoy tasty tavern fare while watching their favorite football heroes fight for the title on one of the eight or more televisions. Marlow’s menu items range in price from $3.99 to $17.99. The restaurant also offers takeout and kid’s menus. Marlow's Tavern in Vinings is located at 2355 Cumberland Parkway, Ste.10; 770-432-2526. Marlow's Tavern in Alpharetta is located at 3719 Old Alabama Road, Bldg. 200, Suite H-I; 770-475-1800. Marlow’s Tavern in Midtown is located at 950 West Peachtree Street; 404-815-0323. Marlow’s Tavern in Kennesaw is located at 745 Chastain Road NW, Suite 1160; 770-425-8777. Marlow’s Tavern in Tucker is located at 4156 LaVista Road; 678-987-1197. Marlow’s Tavern in Duluth is located at 1950 Satellite Boulevard; 770-622-2033.

Pizza Fusion is offering some great Super Bowl specials for those watching the game in a group. On Super Bowl Sunday, if customers buy three specialty pizzas, they get one cheese pizza for free! This is the perfect deal for football fans with many mouths to feed. Some of their savory specialty pizzas include the shrimp and pesto pizza, BBQ chicken pizza and the fresh veggie medley pizza. Pizza Fusion is also offering a salad special on Super Bowl Sunday for those sticking to their healthy New Year’s resolution: buy one Fusion side salad and get one free! In addition to these specials, this earth-friendly pizzeria conveniently offers several gluten-free menu options for their customers who have food allergies, selective diets and digestive intolerances. Pizza Fusion is located at 2233 Peachtree Road. For more information, call 404-351-9334.

For those looking for to bring fresh football fare to their Super Bowl celebration, Whole Foods Market offers a variety of snacks, beverages and platters for a fantastic football feast. Some of their Atlanta area stores are offering samples of their football-friendly snacks that are perfect for any Super Bowl shindig. Place your party food order online or at in-store catering desks. Click here for Atlanta-area locations.