Super Specials for Game Day 2023

By Katie McFadden

Sunday’s the day! Super Bowl LVII is on Sunday, February 12, and whether you’re watching the big game or opting for the Puppy Bowl, there are plenty of local options for those game day snacks.

The big game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on FOX. This year, the matchup is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Arizona.  Besides the game, there will be commercials galore, a halftime performance by Rihanna, and plenty of snack breaks. Our advertisers are offering big deals for the big game made for parties of all sizes.

At Beach 116th deli Bagel & Barista Station, it’s all about party heroes, wings and beer! Get a three-foot chicken cutlet hero, three pounds of side salads, a half tray of wings (buffalo, bbq or General Tso’s) and a 12 pack of Bud or Bud Light for $125 or a six-foot chicken cutlet hero, six pounds of side salads, a full tray of wings and a 12 pack of Bud or Bud Light for $250. In store pickup only. Order in advance by calling 718-318-0828.

Bishops Barn in Roxbury has all your catering favorites like meats, wings and pastas, and things you didn’t even think about like baby back ribs and a variety of unique egg rolls such as Irish, Philly cheesesteak and buffalo. Order online by February 11 at www.BishopsBarnCatering.com.

Caterer A & S at the Harbor has everything you can dream of with a variety of appetizer, pasta or meat trays. They also have three package choices starting with the big $395 package featuring a two-foot chicken cutlet, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella hero, a two-foot roast beef hero with caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and Peter Luger Sauce, a half tray of wings, mac and cheese, spareribs, rice balls and potato coquettes, plus a choice of two: potato salad, macaroni salad or cole slaw. Their $275 special includes a three-foot Peter Luger sandwich, a full sampler tray, a half tray of buffalo wings and a choice of two: potato salad, macaroni salad or cole slaw. Their smaller $220 package includes a three-foot chicken cutlet hero, and a half tray of buffalo wings, rice balls and croquettes, plus a choice of two side salads. Pickup only at 533 Beach 126th Street. To order, call 718-634-4939 by February 10.

Perhaps nothing goes better with football than pizza. La Sorrentina on Beach 129th is offering a package that includes a large regular pie, five wings and five garlic knots for $24.95. Call 718-474-1775 to order.

Over the bridge in Broad Channel, Delio’s Food Truck (18-17 Cross Bay Blvd.) has the Half Time Four package with your choice of four sandwiches, four orders of fries, two orders of mozzarella sticks, one order of corn fritters and four sodas for $69.99 (using the coupon on Page 10). Call 917-733-5102 to order.

Italian eatery Rocco’s of Roc Beach (115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is offering catering specials including 15-piece heroes, half trays of appetizers, salads and pastas and of course pizza. Plus, they have packages including heroes, appetizers, salads and pizza, ranging from $159 to $499, depending on how many mouths you need to feed. To order, call 718-799-5050 by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 10.

If you’re looking for big heroes, 101 Deli (101-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) has sandwich packages for 12 people. Opt for a three-foot Italian or American hero, a half tray of buffalo wings and chips with salsa and guac for $129.99 plus tax; or a three-foot chicken cutlet, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella hero, or a three-foot roast beef, mozzarella and gravy on garlic bread, half tray of wings and chips with salsa and guac for $149.99 plus tax. Call 718-474-7607 to order.

Sorrentino’s Market (99-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is also offering some nice packages including the First Down featuring a three-foot Italian or American hero, two side salads and a pickle tray for $79.95, the field goal package with three half trays of wings, Italian meatballs, pigs in a blanket, stuffed mushrooms or fried ravioli for $159.95, plus bigger packages. Call 718-843-9800 for more info or to order.

Happy Jack’s (108-13 Rockaway Beach Drive) has a sweet deal of a bucket of wings, six bacon cheeseburger sliders, tortilla chips with queso, and a two-foot chicken cutlet and bacon hero for $80, enough to feed four people. Extras can be added.  Email orders to happyjacksbb@gmail.com by February 9.

If you’re in the mood for Mexican, PICO on Beach 129th has packages featuring guac, pico de gallo and queso with homemade chips, wings, tacos and more fit for parties of six to eight, to 18 to 20 people. Email: picorbny@gmail.com for info and to order by February 10.

The MeatUp Grill on Beach 116th Street has specials on onion ring and fry boxes, chicken tenders, wings, sliders and mac and cheese, ranging from $38 to $46. Pre-order online at TheMeatUpGrill.com or call 718-210-2506.