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Super Bowl 50 is Feb. 7.
Super Bowl 50 is Feb. 7.
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Super Bowl Food PSA: Chicago Restaurants With Killer Takeout Options

Put those stale chips away and save that party with some quality take out.

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Super Bowl 50 is Feb. 7.
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The most devastating blow on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, won't necessarily come from a helmet-to-helmet hit, or the fact that the Bears are sitting this game out for the ninth-straight year. Instead it could come from party guests after they deliver a nasty critique of that miserable spread left out on that coffee table. Don't fret, party people, for Chicago's restaurants are more than adequately prepared for some football parties, offering several tantalizing takeout options. Don't fumble this opportunity and check out this list of 18 great Super Bowl takeout specials.

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Ada Street

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Ada Street's got two options: A $150 package for 10 to 15 people and a $200 option for 20 to 25. Check out the crispy chicken wings (hot sauce or soy-ginger glaze), the crudite platter with shallot/dill dip, spinach and artichoke dip and spicy guacamole. Call or email jstachon@dmkrestaurants.com.

Barn & Company

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Barn & Co. went through 900 pounds of wings last Super Bowl. This year they're offering Gary Wiviott's special wings in orders of 75 for $100 and 36 for $50. There's also a $150 package that feeds 10: pulled pork sandwiches, wings, mac and cheese, cole slaw, veggie tray and soda. A $400 package that feeds 25 adds brisket to the previous one.

Big Star

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Big Star's DIY taco bar can be had for home use. This comes with taco fillings, tortillas and garnishes packaged separately for buffet usage. They've also got specials like the Big Star taco dip, a Poblano cheese dip with black beans, jalapeño, pico de gallo, chihuahua and aged cheddar cheese and cilantro. There's also queso fundido with chorizo and Big Star's classic margarita and michelada mixes. Call catering or email catering@bigstarchicago.com.

Bub City

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Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City offers barbecue wings, slow-smoked St. Louis ribs, hickory-smoked pork shoulder, fried chicken and more. Call to order.

The reborn Carriage House now offers take out. That includes their meal deal, an eight-piece whole bird, pint of macaroni and cheese, collards, broccoli slaw and four biscuits for $42.

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County Barbeque

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County Barbeque is bringing the thunder with whole pork butts plus a half pan of two side orders (corn pudding, mac and cheese and garlic fries, plus others) that costs $185. Call or visit the website.

The Duck Inn

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Have a pun-tastic Sunday thanks to The Duck Inn's "Super Fowl" party packs. Bring home that legendary duck fat hot dog complemented by duck wings. Packs cost $60 to $150, call for details, or order through Postmates.com.

The Florentine

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This is for the lighter side of football fandom. The Florentine offers party baskets at $15 per person (four minimum) that are filled with artisan meats, cheese, house-made bread, crostini, marinated olives and more. There's also Blood Mary mix and celery bitters.

The Florentine

Frontier

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Chef Brian Jupiter's restaurant is offering pulled boar sliders, sausage platters, wings, mac and cheese and more. Email Emily@PioneerTavernGroup.com for more info.

The Goddess And Grocer

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Pick up or delivery is offered at any of G&G's three locations. They've got sliders, wings, soups and salads available. Email catering@goddessandgrocer.com or call for more info.

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Green Street Smoked Meats

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Green Street's brisket, pastrami and other meats are available by the half-pound. The order deadline is Feb. 5, email contact@greenstmeats.com for more info.

Honey 1 BBQ

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Bronzeville's Honey 1 BBQ doesn't need specials, because every day their menu is a special at this gem. Enjoy baby backs and the regular smoked fare.

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

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HBFC is prepping a limited amount (50) of party packs. That's 20 pieces of chicken, corn muffins, an original fried chicken sandwich party sub, 20 honey buffalo wings, fusilli pasta salad, smoked baked beans and 10 chocolate toffee cookies. Call or email catering@honeybutter.com.

Latinicity

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Taco Sunday, sports fans! For $100, the massive Latin food hall is offering a taco pack with with chips, guac, salsa, as well as tortillas and a choice of two taco fillings (carne asada, chicken tinga, al pastor, barbacoa, poblano peppers/corn). It also includes a dessert platter, and you can add on the michelada kit for $20. Call or email chicagoevents@richardsandoval.com.

Lillie's Q

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Lillie's Q is pushing their fried chicken buckets this year, but their barbecued meats are available as well. Call the restaurant to make your order.

Parson's Chicken & Fish

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Parson’s special Buffalo wings are available for Super Bowl Sunday only in 1-, 3- and 5-pound options, along with house-made ranch or blue cheese. Hush puppies and fritters are available via party pack, as are grilled and fried chicken and fish. For more info, click here.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

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This isn't an orthodox Super Bowl special, but the game just happens to fall in the window when Stephanie Izard's special Duck Duck Goat pizza (Szechwan pork sausage, pixian bean sauce, chives, Szechuan peppercorns, cheddar, mozzarella, red sauce) will be available. And 10 percent of sales will benefit the Pilot Light charity. Also, while you're there grab some beer in growlers. Possibly the special collaboration Cerveza da Cabra, "beer of the goat," made with help from Izard's husband, Gary Valentine.

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Publican Quality Meats

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Pick a sandwich or salad from Publican Quality Meats' menu, as well as charcuterie and cheese platters, along with homemade bread. Those Avec dates with piquillo sauce can be had, too. Call or email jessica@publicanqualitymeats.com for orders.

Shake Shack

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At all three Shake Shacks, they're offering the Big Game SnackPack through preorder. This includes 10 ShackBurgers, two pints of custard and a limited-edition Shack mini-football for $50.

Smoke Daddy

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Smoke Daddy always brings the fire on game day with their traditional Super Bowl catering menu. Order up baby backs, St. Louis-style ribs, rib rips, rotisserie chicken and more. They also have drink options. Email catering@4srg.com or call.

Neil Burger

Rick Bayless' fast-casual spot (also in Wicker Park) is offering his famous loaded guacamole to go for $35, which is perfect for those who don't want to mash avocados. The full catering menu is also available, which can be seen here.

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Ada Street

Ada Street's got two options: A $150 package for 10 to 15 people and a $200 option for 20 to 25. Check out the crispy chicken wings (hot sauce or soy-ginger glaze), the crudite platter with shallot/dill dip, spinach and artichoke dip and spicy guacamole. Call or email jstachon@dmkrestaurants.com.

Barn & Company

Barn & Co. went through 900 pounds of wings last Super Bowl. This year they're offering Gary Wiviott's special wings in orders of 75 for $100 and 36 for $50. There's also a $150 package that feeds 10: pulled pork sandwiches, wings, mac and cheese, cole slaw, veggie tray and soda. A $400 package that feeds 25 adds brisket to the previous one.

Big Star

Big Star's DIY taco bar can be had for home use. This comes with taco fillings, tortillas and garnishes packaged separately for buffet usage. They've also got specials like the Big Star taco dip, a Poblano cheese dip with black beans, jalapeño, pico de gallo, chihuahua and aged cheddar cheese and cilantro. There's also queso fundido with chorizo and Big Star's classic margarita and michelada mixes. Call catering or email catering@bigstarchicago.com.

Bub City

Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City offers barbecue wings, slow-smoked St. Louis ribs, hickory-smoked pork shoulder, fried chicken and more. Call to order.

Buck's

The reborn Carriage House now offers take out. That includes their meal deal, an eight-piece whole bird, pint of macaroni and cheese, collards, broccoli slaw and four biscuits for $42.

Courtesy of Buck's

County Barbeque

County Barbeque is bringing the thunder with whole pork butts plus a half pan of two side orders (corn pudding, mac and cheese and garlic fries, plus others) that costs $185. Call or visit the website.

The Duck Inn

Have a pun-tastic Sunday thanks to The Duck Inn's "Super Fowl" party packs. Bring home that legendary duck fat hot dog complemented by duck wings. Packs cost $60 to $150, call for details, or order through Postmates.com.

The Florentine

This is for the lighter side of football fandom. The Florentine offers party baskets at $15 per person (four minimum) that are filled with artisan meats, cheese, house-made bread, crostini, marinated olives and more. There's also Blood Mary mix and celery bitters.

The Florentine

Frontier

Chef Brian Jupiter's restaurant is offering pulled boar sliders, sausage platters, wings, mac and cheese and more. Email Emily@PioneerTavernGroup.com for more info.

The Goddess And Grocer

Pick up or delivery is offered at any of G&G's three locations. They've got sliders, wings, soups and salads available. Email catering@goddessandgrocer.com or call for more info.

The Goddess And Grocer

Green Street Smoked Meats

Green Street's brisket, pastrami and other meats are available by the half-pound. The order deadline is Feb. 5, email contact@greenstmeats.com for more info.

Honey 1 BBQ

Bronzeville's Honey 1 BBQ doesn't need specials, because every day their menu is a special at this gem. Enjoy baby backs and the regular smoked fare.

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

HBFC is prepping a limited amount (50) of party packs. That's 20 pieces of chicken, corn muffins, an original fried chicken sandwich party sub, 20 honey buffalo wings, fusilli pasta salad, smoked baked beans and 10 chocolate toffee cookies. Call or email catering@honeybutter.com.

Latinicity

Taco Sunday, sports fans! For $100, the massive Latin food hall is offering a taco pack with with chips, guac, salsa, as well as tortillas and a choice of two taco fillings (carne asada, chicken tinga, al pastor, barbacoa, poblano peppers/corn). It also includes a dessert platter, and you can add on the michelada kit for $20. Call or email chicagoevents@richardsandoval.com.