We’ll argue that the Superbowl is just as much about the food as it is the football (or halftime show). Wondering how to hook up a football party pronto? Check out our Superbowl Game Plan here:
Warm up with wings from Tito’s Burritos and Wings in Ridgewood, who offers theirs by the “heat factor”- everything from “mellow” (not spicy at all) to their “wings of death” which will be ready for pickup on gameday ($49.95 for 60 wings, (201)666-9682, 166 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, 201-857-4619). And if you’re up for a ride to Jersey City for the “best wings in New Jersey” pickup from Ace’s Wings in Jersey City, where chef Jericho cooks out of his own kitchen, serving up flavors like Roasted Garlic Parmesan (a crowd favorite), Soy Honey Garlic and Sweet Thai Chili (starting at $40 trays (30 wings/ 2 flavors),(863) 397-0977, 22 Williams Ave. Jersey City, must call ahead to order.
Kickoff with Pigs in Blankets, Beef and Stilton Pastie or Spicy Nuts from Balthazar Bakery (214 S. Dean Street, Englewood, 201-503-9717) or pickup insanely delish Stuffed Bread from Maria’s Biscotti and Gourmet Edibles at the Ramsey Indoor Farmers Market on Sunday morning- varieties include her “Memphis” (slow cooked BBQ pulled pork with sharp cheddar) and “Philadelphia” which is like your favorite Philly Cheese steak in stuffed bread form.
Feed Your Team with Oink and Moo’s BBQ. The food-truck sensation has just opened doors at it’s new digs in Florham Park- and is serving up crowd-pleasers like Pulled Pork Sliders and BBQ Brisket (54 Broadway, Florham Park, (973) 845-6101). Or order up one of Market Basket’s 3-6 Foot Heroes with your favorite combination of meats, cheeses and veggies (813 Franklin Lake Rd, Franklin Lakes, 201-891-2000)
Score Big with Carlo’s Bakery’s Super Bowl Cakes available for pickup at their Ridgewood location (call ahead to order (201) 962-9080, pricing starts at $34.95/cake) or score mini cupcakes from Kara-Kakes newly minted Franklin Lakes location, perfect for little mouths and mess-control. (799 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, 201-485-8889)
