Local restaurants helping you homegate like a pro for the big game

The Super Bowl is happening February 7th which is right around the corner. Whether your team made it or not, we all know the spotlight is really on the food. Before you order the same old spread as past years, check out a handful of Birmingham spots helping you homegate like a pro.

First things first—small bites + appetizers

Whether you’re completely committed to the game and tend to snack when you’re nervous or don’t care at all and are just there for the food, these Birmingham spots are serving up the small bites that pack a big punch.

Avondale Common House

• What: Loaded Totchos (crispy tots, bacon, green onion, queso and sour cream)
• Location: 4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
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El ZunZun

• What: House-made chicharrones cooked with chili, lime seasoning and fresh pico de gallo
• Location: 4105 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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Bobby Carl’s Table

• What: Conecuh Corn Dogs
• Location: 2031 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
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You’re going to need to wash that down with your favorite local beer

As soon as kick-off happens, it’s time to pour a cold one. Head to your favorite local brewery to stock up before the game because it just wouldn’t be a homegate without a good brew.

Beer Hog

Beer Hog’s main focus is local craft brews. In their retail store, they carry over 300 additional varieties of beer from all over the world that you can take home in either cans or bottles.

• Location: 112 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124
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Hop City Birmingham

Hop City is what I’d like to consider the mecca of local beers and wine. Find your favorite brew and they’ll have your growler ready to take home.

• Location: 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Back 40 Brewing Co.

Want a growler, but don’t want to take off your pajamas? Back 40 Brewing will bring as many growlers as you need for the big game right up to your window. Just make sure to have your I.D. ready.

• Location: 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
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Wings because…DUH

Moving right along to my personal favorite—wings. Whether you like ’em mild, spicy, dry or dripping in sauce, these places know a thing or two about making great wings.

Saw’s BBQ

• What: Wings with white BBQ sauce
• Location: Southside | Homewood | Saw’s Juke Joint—Crestline | Saw’s Soul Kitchen—Avondale
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Slice

• What: Fire baked wings marinated, grilled and finished in the oven in a cast iron skillet until crisp + served with ranch or blue cheese dressing
• Location: 725 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | 3104 Timberlake Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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EZ Street Wings

• What: 50 piece wings with your choice of flavors
• Location: 5005 Jefferson Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35221
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Ribs because BBQ is always a touchdown

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q

• Location: 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
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Dreamland BBQ

• Location: 1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 | 101 Inverness Cors, Meadowbrook, AL 35242
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Miss Myra’s Pit Bar B Q

• Location: 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
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For those who want a ~pizza~ the action

Iron City Pizza

• What: The Vulcan Veggie piled high with onions, mushrooms, baby tomatoes, olives, eggplant, peppers, basil and olive oil drizzle
• Location: 2012 Magnolia Ave S r3, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Pizzeria G.M.

• What: Cacio e Pepe pizza (Finocchiona, cacio di roma cheese, arugula and black pepper)
• Location: 600 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
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Pazzo Big Slice Pizza

• What: A giant cheese pizza
• Location: 1678 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
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