by Ainslie Campbell
Pantry not prepared for the onslaught of football fans bearing down on your house for Super Bowl 50? Skip the hassle and gather at any of these places, or order carry-out, to watch the Super Bowl and indulge in some food that isn’t made by you for once.
20789 Great Falls Plaza, Sterling
Take the party home with you and get 10 percent off your Super Bowl party order if you order before Wednesday, Feb. 3.
3059 Nutley St., Fairfax
Go crazy at the Super Bowl Buffet, loaded with a fajita bar, mac and cheese, wings and more. $25/person.
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
Drink a pint of local craft beer and watch the game at Courthaus Social.
2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse will be playing the game on the big screens with free admission, while offering their regular table side service, full menu, and full bar service.
220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
The State Theatre will be interrupting its regularly scheduled showing of music and films to bring you Super Bowl 50 on their big screens. Food and drink specials will be available at 5:30, and admission is free.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Order ahead to take advantage of Astro’s Super Bowl deal: a 24 wings and six football-shaped doughnuts for $45.
480 King St., Alexandria
For 12 people, $300 will cover more ribs, brisket and pork than you can eat, plus mac and cheese, coleslaw, biscuits and barbecue sauce. Call and order by Feb. 1 to pick up on game day.
Smokehouse Live
1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg
Take advantage of the deals offered at Smokehouse Live, such as three different carry-out packages including a dozen Jumbo Pit Wings, a Pulled Pork Tailgate package that feeds 10 and a Pork & Brisket Combo, also for 10. Pre-order and schedule pick-up.