The Great Super Bowl Dilemma: In or Out?

When it’s your team competing for the ultimate in pigskin honor, it’s completely understandable that the only acceptable place to watch it on the big screen at home, remote poised for replays and no line for the bathroom.

While chips and dip may be fine for an appetizer, the big game deserves no less than a fine feast. Whether you’re a wing man or a chili filly, there’s no lack of fine establishments who will take the burden of cooking off your hands.

Touted by lifelong fans as “the best wings in town,” Buffalo Joe’s does not disappoint, and is a carryout powerhouse. Choose your sauce: mild, spicy, suicide or bbq, and remember to order the waffle fries; cheddar fries if you’re feeling especially naughty.

Buffalo Joe’s
812 Clark St., Evanston
847.328.5525

If subs and chili are what you are looking for, check out Captain Nemo’s catering menu. They offer subs by the foot; Italian beef sandwiches; amazing homemade chili in beef, turkey or vegetarian varieties; a bevy of sides and homemade cookies.

Captain Nemo’s
38 Greenbay Rd., Winnetka
847.446.6406

Clucker’s celebrates all things chicken: offering a variety of yummy preparations. For the family in which half the folks are still on their New Year’s resolution diet, split the difference between healthy and decadent with a combo of rotisserie chicken and spicy wings. The sides include original items like rosemary reds and peanut slaw, as well as traditional ones like sweet potato fries and mac ‘n cheese. Chicken chili is another Clucker’s specialty.

Clucker’s
760 Sheridan Rd., Highwood
847.432.2582

For the ultimate deli tray, look no further than Kaufman’s in Skokie. You can please meat eaters and vegetarians alike with their bounty of sandwich meats, fish trays, salads and sides. Don’t forget the bagels; they’re the real deal and won’t harm people or TVs when “accidentally” tossed.

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen
4905 W Dempster St., Skokie
847.677.6190

Having the Italian cousins over for the game? Order up a couple of trays of lasagna and few garbage salads from Stash’s in Highland Park. Don’t forget the homemade meatballs!

Stash's - Guido's Pastaria
610 Central (Port Clinton Square), Highland Park
847.432.6550

Next week... the Insider scoop on festive and fun spots to watch the big game.

Laura Folkl

The Great Super Bowl Dilemma: In or Out?

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