When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, few would argue that you can slack on the essentials: great friends, great food and a great game. With the New York Giants and New England Patriots matchup just days away, have you finalized your plans on what you’ll be eating?
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The event revolves around food as much as what happens on the field, so make sure you’ve got the perfect place to catch the game.
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Swamp Restaurant
1642 W. University Ave.
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HC Recommends: The great thing about Swamp, besides all the Gator memorabilia, is the gems you don’t see on other sport bar’s menus. The Asian Potstickers ($9) and the Spicy Tuna Bowl ($14) will give you a different taste of what you’ve come to expect as bar food. Not that there’s anything wrong with a great burger, which the restaurant provides perfectly with their Swamp “Pick-It” Fence Burger selections (starting at $9).
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Mother’s Bar and Grill
1017 W. University Ave.
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HC Recommends: When you’re at Mother’s, you can’t pass up the hot wings ($7.99) served with fresh carrots, celery and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese. If you can make it past a couple baskets of those fiery wings, there are also classics like Pat’s Hot Sloppy Joe ($5.99) and the Guinness Burger ($7.99).
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Endzone
1209 W. University Ave.
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HC Recommends: The Tailgate Party Wings ($7.95) for starters, followed by the Jumpin’ Jack’s Pulled Pork Sandwich ($8.95) or one of the Belly Buster Hot Dogs like the Philly Dog ($7.95) and the Towering Milky Way cake for dessert.
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Gator City Sports Grill
1728 W. University Ave.
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HC Recommends: The Ultimate Gator City Nachos ($9.99) are a great way to start off the game, but don’t overlook the Fried Dill Pickles ($5.99) either. For those not counting calories, try the Bacon Cheeseburger ($8.49) or the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich ($8.99).