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Super Bowl Freebies, Deals & More

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The Super Bowl has grown beyond just a match; it’s a cultural phenomenon that attracts millions of viewers. It’s not only about football—it’s one of the biggest events of the year, celebrated with friends, food, and snacks. Here are the best freebies and deals for your Sunday celebration!

  • Applebee’s – Applebee’s is giving away 20 free Boneless Wings with any $40 online order on February 9, 2025, to celebrate Super Bowl LIX. Use promo code SBWINGS25 for To Go or delivery orders. Plus, get six free wings on February 10 if a Pick Six occurs during the game with a $10 minimum purchase. The offer is available for dine-in, just mention “Applebee’s Pick 6 Monday” to your server or use promo code PICK6 at checkout when ordering online.
  • Arby’s: In honor of the big game, you can sign up for Arby’s Rewards through February 9 to get 50% off your order.
  • Auntie Anne’s – On Feb. 9,  rewards members score a $5 reward when you buy a Football Bucket online or in-app. You must redeem your reward in-app within 14 days of receiving it.
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Take advantage of the MVP Bundle at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. For just $55, you can get a large deep dish pizza and 30 classic wings.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings – Buffalo Wild Wings is offering six free wings if the Big Game goes into overtime. The offer is available on February 24, from 2-5 p.m. local time, for dine-in and takeout.
  • Burger King – On Sunday, February 9, Royal Perks members can score a Buy One Get One Free Whopper and $0 delivery when ordering through the BK App. To kick-off the Big Game fun BK is bringing the BK Aim Game, an interactive game available to the BK App. From February 3-9, users can participate in a football toss-like game where they can hit targets to maximize their score. Each day will have new incentives such as Crowns, offers and the chance to win Burger King merch.
  • Chipotle – Up to 50,000 FREE entrees during the Big Game! When “extra” events happen (like a 2-point conversion or extra point), Chipotle will share a story on Instagram (@Chipotle) and a text-to-claim code on X (@ChipotleTweets). The first fans to text the code to 888-222 will get a free entree. Plus, on Feb. 10, rewards members get FREE Guac and Queso Blanco with any online/in-app purchase using code EXTRA25.
  • Chuck E. Cheese – Celebrate the Big Game & National Pizza Day with a week-long BOGO large 1-topping pizza deal from Feb. 3 – 9. Chuck E. Cheese locations in Philadelphia and Kansas City are betting on the Big Game. The losing city will rename its locations to Chuck “Eagles” Cheese or Chuck E. “Chiefs” for a week.
  • Cicis Pizza – Cicis Pizza is ready for The Big Game with the 64-slice Piezilla and five Value Packs, perfect for any watch party! From January 27 to February 19, get a Piezilla starting at $49.99 or choose from combo deals starting at $20.99. Order for pickup or delivery at Cicis Game Day Deals.
  • City Barbecue – Free deliveryv when you use promo code FEB at checkout online or in-app.
  • Fazoli’s – Celebrate the Big Game and National Pizza Day (both on Feb. 9), you can grab 8 slices of Fazoli’s pizza and 10 boneless wings for $18.99 when you use promo code Football25, both online and in-store. Offer valid Feb. 7 – 9.
  • Hooters – Hooters has Big Game deals for February 9, 2025:
    • Post-Season Pick: 10 wings, curly fries, and a Pepsi or Bud Light for $16.99 (dine-in only).
    • HootClub Rewards: Save $20 on orders of $90+ with code KICKOFF20 online or in-app.
    • Football Party Pack: 75 boneless wings for $70 or bone-in for $90 (2 sauces, 7 dressings).
    • Quarterback Sack: 50 boneless and 50 bone-in wings for $100 (2 sauces, 10 dressings).
  • Loose Ends Brewing’s pre-order party packs!
    Pizza & Beer – $35, Wings or Crab Rangoon & Beer – $30, Party-Size Wings or Crab Rangoon & Beer – $45
     Pre-order by Feb. 5 & get a FREE 4-pack of beer!  Pickup: Sunday, Feb. 9 | 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Marco’s Pizza – Marco’s Big Game Bundle (1-topping pizza, Cheezybread, Cinnasquares) for $19.99 with code MEGAMEAL.
  • McAlister’s Deli – Rewards members can get $5 off a delivery order of $25 or more at McAlister’s Deli from Feb. 7 – 9.
  • Noodles & Company – Through Feb. 9, you can score a catering dessert tray when you buy one catering pan at Noodles & Company and use promo code GAMECHANGER2025 during checkout online or in-app.
  • Outback Steakhouse – To celebrate Super Bowl 59, on February 9th, enjoy 59 wings for $59.
  • Papa Johns – Enjoy an XL NY Style Pizza for $11.99 on Feb. 9 at Papa Johns. You can also grab an $11.99 heart-shaped pizza at Papa Johns on Feb. 9.
  • Pizza Hut – Celebrate National Pizza Day and Super Bowl Sunday with Pizza Hut’s Ultimate Hut Bundle, featuring 2 Medium Pizzas, 8 Boneless Wings, and Breadsticks with Dips, starting at just $24.99—your perfect game day feast!
  • Popeyes – Popeyes Rewards Members can get a 12pc Wings (Boneless or Bone-in) or 12pc Chicken Tenders for $10 (excluding taxes & fees).
    • Popeyes and Tequila Don Julio are teaming up for a limited-time menu ahead of the Big Game, featuring the new Concha Chicken Sandwich, Louisiana Garlic Wings, and a Spicy Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade Mocktail. Customers 21+ can try the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Championship Lineup starting January 31st, with a special preview in select cities.
    • Plus, get a buy-one-get-one-free Chicken Sandwich on UberEats and a $5 Tequila Don Julio code from 1/29–2/9.
  • Sonic: You can get a Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger for just $1.99.
  • White Castle – Save $2 on a case of Sliders for the National Championship with this coupon, valid through Feb. 16. One per person.
  • Wingstop: Be sure to pre-order your wings at Wingstop. The chain has a number of food deals, including the 30-Piece Crew Pack and the 50-Piece Party Pack that comes with fries.

Doritos® Super Bowl Ticket Giveaway

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Doritos® is taking its triangle-shaped brand icon to Another Level® once again by encouraging fans to display their bold self-expression in the form of a triangular haircut and to #NameThatTriangle.

In addition to weekly prizes, one lucky winner could win tickets to Super Bowl LVII

Inspired by Buffalo Bills linebacker, 2x Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl 50 Most Valuable Player Von Miller and his own triangular haircut, which caught viewers’ attention earlier this football season, #NameThatTriangle is a national social contest that champions the power of triangles and rewards fans who adopt the style and come up with a clever label for their new ‘do. Plus, Miller is someone who understands that the triangle is a shape that goes beyond the connection of three lines and becomes a symbol of strength, change and uninhibited expression.

“Triangles have always represented a path to enlightenment and revelation to me, and it’s no secret Doritos are the ultimate triangles,” said Von Miller. “As a symbol that directs energy and power, the crunch, the shape, and the taste of Doritos gives me, and people everywhere, that extra boost to be bold.”

“Doritos is known for elevating far beyond the snack aisle and into cultural moments, and we’re privileged that snackers think of Doritos when they encounter triangles everywhere,” said Stacy Taffet, senior vice president of marketing at Frito-Lay North America. “When Von debuted his daring and personalized triangle hairstyle, it inspired us to further connect with football fans and encourage them to take on the swagger that comes with the iconic style.”

Now through January 15, 2023 those with a triangle-inspired haircut can simply submit a photo or video of their new hairstyle along with their proposed name of the haircut using #NameThatTriangle and #Entry on Twitter or Instagram for the chance to score two tickets to the Super Bowl LVII.

Additionally, every week during the contest, Doritos will also select the top entry from that week to be featured on Doritos’ Instagram. The five weekly winners could also win an autographed Von Miller helmet and a Triangle Hair Kit to help maintain their cut.

Food Adventures Share SUPER BOWL Chili Recipes

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Tex Mex Chili Recipe

In our monthly Recipe Feature, The Food Adventure Crew tries to warm you up this chilled time of year.  Not to mention, just in time for the big football game, The Super Bowl.

Speaking of bowl, how about a nice bowl of chili?  Today, the Big Ragu shares his 2 favorite recipes for a hearty bowl of goodness.

One recipe uses Fritos and the other uses Esther Price Candy.

One recipe is a TEX MEX CHILI and the second is his SUPER SECRET CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI RECIPE.

Grab a spoon and maybe even a local beer and welcome to your next home-made Food Adventure.

Chili today, Hot Tamale!

Stovetop or Crockpot method works for this Tex Mex recipe.

RECIPE #1 –
TEX MEX CHILI topped with FRITOS:
(Serves 6 hungry foodies)
You can cook this in crock pot or the stove method. Either way it comes out a winner.
Ingredients
1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion Chopped
1 (8 ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
1 (14 ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
1 (Green Pepper, Diced
1 (15 ounce) Can Red Kidney Beans
1 Package Taco Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Bag Fritos Corn Chip
6 TBS Sour Cream
Your favorite Hot Sauce
Jar of cooked jalapeno rings

Large Batches of these chilis are easy to make

Instructions option 1 – Crockpot method
Put all ingredients except cheese, sour cream, fritos and hot sauce into a crock pot, stir and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Ladle into a bowl, top with a dollop of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, fritos and hot sauce. Add a jalapeno ring.(optional)
Instructions option 2 – Stovetop method
Brown meat with a little oil in a large soup pot.
add tomato sauce, green pepper and onion. Then add diced tomatoes, chili beans, chili seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook 3-4 hours on medium heat stirring occasionally, lower heat if necessary to avoid splashing or heavy boiling.  Scoop into a bowl, top with a dollop of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, fritos and hot sauce. Add a jalapeno ring.(optional)

 

Now that was a pretty straightforward recipe … this one however is a bit more intense…

 

Big Ragu’s Cinicnnati Chili Recipe includes Esther Price Candies

You can make Cincinnati Style chili like this at home !

RECIPE #2 –
BIG RAGU’s SECRET CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI RECIPE: (uses Esther Price Candy option)
(Serves 8 hungry foodies)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 ½ cup chicken broth
Kosher salt
1  six-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
4 pieces of ESTHER PRICE CANDY or 2 tablespoons chopped unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pinches Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cooked spaghetti
1 nineteen-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:
Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add half the chopped onions and the garlic and cook until soft, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, allspice, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, red pepper and cloves. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the beef and cook the mixture, about 5 minutes stirring, and chopping the beef pieces down to crumbles, until the beef is no longer pink,. Add 1 tablespoon salt.

Brown that ground chuck , baby and stir chop it into crumbles !

Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf and 1 1/2 chicken broth ; simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thicker. Add the chocolate, beans, vinegar and Worcestershire and cook until the mixture is thickened but still soupy, about 15 more minutes.
Discard the bay leaf and season the chili with the freshly ground pepper.
Divide the spaghetti among bowls and top with the chili, remaining diced onion and cheddar. – you now have a 5 way !
Serve with oyster crackers and your favorite hot sauce.

Alright Food Adventure fans – that’s your chili lesson of the day.
We hope you enjoy these recipes for years to come. They are perfect for parties or cold nights indoors, so WARM IT UP !!

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The Cincinnati Chili recipe when finished and loaded has beans, chii, spaghetti, onions, cheese, and hot sauce on top. Serve with oyster crackers

The Tex Mex recipe is an easy one – slow and low is the key !

DAYTON’s BEST SUPER BOWL FOOD & TRIVIA

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Wings and Rings is the Best place watch a super Bowl in Dayton

This Sunday is a favorite day for the Food Adventure Crew because it involves some of our favorite things… Parties, Foods and Drinks!

Super Bowl Sunday is this week,  and many people will find themselves enjoying, or being dragged to a party of some sort.  Others will stay home, and yet more will go do something entirely unrelated to the big game.

But this traditional weekend has developed more and more into a food fest.

So let’s say you have decided to venture out and about Dayton for the big game.

Considering comfortably, food, crowds and TV locations, we have come up with a few of the BEST places to eat and watch the game …..

 

Lock 27 – a whole brewery at your fingertips

THE 10 BEST RESTAURANTS IN DAYTON TO WATCH THE SUPERBOWL:

1) WINGS & RINGS in CENTERVILLE:
The place has the best TV’s, incredible hand breaded chicken tenders, and is NEVER crowded. This is a PERFECT secret place to watch the game. We don’t understand why this place isn’t packed constantly. Prices are lower than BW3 and the craft beer choices are great. This is THE biggest secret in where to watch sporting events in the Dayton area.
894 S. Main Street, C, Centerville, OH 45458

 

2) LOCK 27 BREWING COMPANY – CENTERVILLE:
Again, sit at the bar and you have the HUGE HD TV’S practically to yourself… oh and you have an entire brewing facility at your fingertips with the gastro-pub food that makes this place so special. Good Eats, Good drinks, Big TV’s and not wall to wall crowds of screaming fans. Try the smoked wings and cheese plate, with a Whipple Tree Beer.
1035 S Main St, Centerville, OH 45458

 

Half of a Super Duper Cheesesteak at Submarine House

3) SUBMARINE HOUSE in BEAVERCREEK:
The Beavercreek location has all the TV’s you need, but not an overfilled atmosphere. The food and beer selection is top notch. Get an Ohio beer and a half Super Duper Cheesesteak with the works. This should hold you ’til halftime.
3195 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434

 

4) ELSA’S BAR DINING AREA in CENTERVILLE:
In the bar area, there is a big projection screen and a half-dozen flat screens around. Time for some Bad Juan’s and Jamaica Jerk Wings. Try the crunchy beef tacos too. Endless popcorn with endless nacho chips.. you will be in football heaven.
6318 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459

 

Chips & Salsa are endless at Elsa’s

5) BENNETT’S PUBLICAL in MIAMISBURG:
Perfect spot for good TV views and great food. They have a nice craft beer selection too. This place is a well-kept secret, that the people of Miamisburg know about. It is time other cities know how good food and fun is. Get yourself an Ohio brewed beer and a gorgonzola encrusted filet mignon steak. Or go for the Beer Battered Fish ! Either way it is a touchdown.
67 S Main St, Miamisburg, OH 45342

 

6) MILANO’S ATLANTIC CITY SUBMARINES in BEAVERCREEK:
You can get a light crowd on this night and get one of the HD TVs to yourself. Best bet here is a sub or some pizza. The beers on tap are a decent list, always. Good stuff near the Fairfield Commons mall.
2260 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45431

 

El Rancho has some good food and big TV’s on McEwen Rd

7) EL RANCHO GRANDE on 725:
Right near the bar are a few TV’s in this place that is a perfect escape to watch the game. The menu is nice and reasonably priced.  Let us recommend some Corona Lights and the Del Mar Trio.  Get some Chile Rellenos as well.
1020 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Township, OH 45459

 

8) BUNKERS in VANDALIA:
No frills sports bar with enough elbow room, that maybe the crowd wont be so bad. Get wings, because the sauces are great. – Get burgers, they are delicious. Scan the beer menu for some good craft beers. They have a good selection here and
893 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377

 

Spinoza’s Margherita PIzza in Beavercreek

9) SPINOZA’S in BEAVERCREEK:
They have some TV’s by certain tables and not many would think of coming here for Super Bowl Sunday. This is a perfect time for yet another great beer selection and some of the best pizza in town. We would suggest a pepperoni, onion, green pepper and mushroom pizza with a local brew. The salads are great too.
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431

 

10) ARCHER’S KETTERING, INDOOR PATIO AREA:
The most versatile menu of the bunch. The secret here is to get a seat on the indoor patio by one of the huge HD flat screen TV’s. Once you do that, tune into the game and get a burger. If you try the sweet and sexy wings, you can’t go wrong. In the mood for pizza? They are surprisingly great here.
2030 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45420

 

Again, realize the above list is because we believe these places will not be uncomfortably packed and you wont be fighting for a TV spots or tables. Plus the food, drink and TV situation is good.

 

We like Kettering Archers Indoor Patio for Game Options.

Wanna get food “to go” to watch on your own TV ???

 

***BEST 5 DAYTON TAKEOUT PLACES FOR THE SUPER BOWL***

BENJAMIN THE BURGER MASTER in DAYTON:
The best place in town for BBQ wings, you can even pick them up  at the drive thru.
1000 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405

 

Roast Turkey from City Barbeque

ROCKY’S PIZZA RING in BEAVERCREEK:
Some of the most underrated pizza in town. You wont have to wait in swamped kitchens or busy phone lines. People don’t know about this great place. Get a good pizza from a local mom and pop shop.
3273 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430

 

CITY BARBEQUE:
Get pulled chicken and roast turkey to go with all the sides and sauces. This is the good stuff. Cater it up my friend.
5 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459 and in Beavercreek

 

CHOP SUEY CARRYOUT:
Dayton’s oldest Chinese place is ready for you on Superbowl Sunday. They wont be busy, so you will great service. Get the Shrimp Chop Suey and the Shrimp Chow Mein.
1465 E Dorothy Ln, Dayton, OH 45429

 

Centerville Pizza and BBQ’s Zombie Pizza uses white sauce

CENTERVILLE PIZZA and BBQ:
Broasted wings are the best, and the pulled pork and BBQ sauces are terrific. If you get a pizza , use their white sauce for a change and be blown away. This often overlooked place even DELIVERS !
9470 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton, OH 45458

 

What will you be doing this Gameday? Jax says she traditionally stays home and makes Soft pretzels  with homemade beer cheese!  Hungry Jax also loves Heluva Good French onion dip! Company originated in Sodus, NY!

Big Ragu is going to a Cassano’s Pizza party with friends.

Whether you are headed to a potluck party or a fully catered or cooked gig, chances are you are headed to your own Food Adventure !

HERE’S THE SKINNY THIS YEAR:  PHILADELPHIA vs NEW ENGLAND

Philadelphia –
—Known for Cheesesteaks.
—This city invented Stromboli, Hoagies, Soft Pretzels, Cheese whiz , and sodas like Root Beer.
—Home to the “WING BOWL,” an eating contest that draws 20,000 people.
—The largest cheesesteak ever assembled was in Philadelphia and was the length of a football field.
—The first cream cheese is made in New York in 1880.  Philadelphia is adopted as the brand name because Philadelphia was considered at the time to be the home of top quality food.

New England:
— Known for Clambakes and Chowder
—New England is also known for Lobster, Cod, Cranberries, Maple Syrup and Baked Beans
— When a New Englander says “Creemee” they are referring to soft serve ice cream.
— The sprinkles over the ice cream cones are called “Jimmies” in New England

A Meatball Sub from Milanos is in order

THANK GOODNESS YOU ARE NOT AT THE GAME !!

A soda and pretzel combo costs $17 at the super bowl.  A hot dog is $8.  A 16oz Bud Light is $12.

Good luck, and may the best team win ….

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Bunkers Bacon Duble Cheeseburger

LOCK 27 wings

Shrimp Chop suey from Chop Suey Carryout

Rockys Pizza Locally Owned

Rocky’s Pizza

Chicken Sandwich at Archers

Pulled Pork from Centerville Pizza and BBQ

Archer’s Sweet and Sexy wings