After a long exciting season only two professional football teams remain to compete in the biggest game of the year to determine who will be the NFL champion for 2013.
Sunday, Feb. 2 the Denver Broncos will compete against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff scheduled for 6:25 p.m. EST.
Even if you are not a football fan, chances are you will watch the highly anticipated television commercials during the game. You may also host or attend a party for the big game, complete with great party foods.
Party planners can visit Best Bib and Tucker’s Handmade Market (located behind Hartville Chocolate Factory at 127A Mill St. in historic downtown Hartville) to find a helpful Great Starts and Fabulous Finishes appetizer and dessert cookbook, as well as colorful handcrafted bowl covers to conveniently preserve your food in bowls! They are made from a vinyl (parachute) type material that is machine washable and can be wiped clean!
Next, treat yourself at Sarah’s Grille and The Lunch Box located at the Hartville MarketPlace Saturday, Feb. 1. There you can sample new hot, tasty, handcrafted soups being introduced in honor of the big game as part of their “Soup & Roll XLVIII” promotion. Enjoy free soup samples and take advantage of soup specials!
While at the MarketPlace, also stop at the Pierogi Lady shop, where Autumn’s amazing food choices will elevate your party to the next level! Her special menu in honor of XLVIII includes six different delicious dips by the pint, including the ever popular Buffalo Chicken Dip and Guacamole. Also available are seven different appetizers by the dozen, including Chicken Wings, Mini Reubens, and Mini Crab Cakes, and five different fresh salads serving 12-15 people, including a Caprese Salad, Yukon Gold Potato Salad, and Pesto Pasta.
And of course, you can order Autumn’s famous Pierogis in Mini Pierogi Platters – a mini platter gives you 120 mini mouth watering pierogis of your choice for only $45! Among her most popular pierogi flavors from more than 100 varieties are Buffalo Chicken, Crab Rangoon, Potato Cheddar, and Potato Bacon Cheddar. This offer excludes fruit varieties.
Please note – four days notice is required to order from The Pierogi Lady’s special menu for this weekend’s game!! Contact the shop by calling 330-690-2129, or visit her website at www.mypierogilady.com
Other great food ideas – stop in at Romeo’s Pizza in Edison Park Plaza and enjoy their Super Party Pack which includes a large one-topping pizza, eight boneless wings, and super loaded breadsticks, all for $20!! Limit three per order.
Nearby Grinder’s Restaurant is also offering half priced appetizers with the purchase of a regular priced entree Sunday, Feb. 2 from 4 p.m. to close. View their menu online at Grinders.net
Find ideal desserts to compliment the big game day at Baby Cakes Bake Shoppe located at 1138 W. Maple St. (State Route 619) in Hartville. In honor of the Super Bowl Shawna is currently offering delicious football-shaped iced sugar cookies, football field-iced sugar cookies, numerous varieties of cupcakes and cakes, pepperoni rolls, and more. Order your dessert platters by calling the Shoppe at 330-877-9161 or 330-244-9344.
OR, do you totally want to forget about the upcoming big game? Then go to the HeartVille Boutique located at 111 W. Maple St. on game day Sunday, Feb. 2. Owner Chi Chi will be offering crochet classes to those interested in having fun learning this classic yarn craft and creating a keepsake. For more info call the Boutique at 330-587-4356.
Find everything you need to celebrate and enjoy an XLVIII party – or briefly escape from all the football hype – in Hartville and Lake Township!
