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02/01/2021 11:00 PMIt can be easy to get into a rut when it comes to takeout.
For Super Bowl Sunday, maybe it’s time to try something new. Here are some of our favorites from North Haven and New Haven, down to East Haven, over to Old Saybrook, and up to Chester, Deep River, and Essex.
While many of these places are open and will be serving a full menu on game day, for the best shot at specials and the best selection, order as far in advance as possible.
If you have one you’d like to add that is in that area, email me with the details before Friday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m., at p.mcnerney@shorepublishing.com, put Super Bowl in the message field, and we’ll try to get it in.
New Haven
Camacho Garage, 36 Fountain Street New Haven. Tacos and oh so much more, including contemporary Mexican street food. http://www.camachogarage.com. Phone: 203-691-1969
Claire's Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel St New Haven. Delicious vegan and vegetarian fare. Be sure to check the soup specials, the bread is amazing, and the desserts even more so. http://www.clairescornercopia.com. Phone: 203-562-3888.
Haven Hot Chicken, 21 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. Chicken handhelds, including Hot Chicken and Not Chicken made your way, crispy, crunchy, juicy, or spicy. http://havenhotchicken.com. Phone: 203-691-7617
Jordon's Hot Dogs and Mac, 970 State St New Haven. Up your game day food game with Jordon's Mac Dog, a foot-long Hummel Bros all beef-dog, topped with baked mac and cheese, served on a toasted bun. And you can't go wrong with sweet buffalo wings, or the cheese fries. http://www.jordanshotdog.com. Phone: 203-789-2244
Lalibella's Ethiopian Restaurant, 176 Temple St., New Haven. Differently delicious and healthy too, check out the rosemary chicken, the rosemary garlicky shrimp, and the yemisir wot, lentils in a berbere sauce. http://lalibelarestaurantct.com. Phone: 203-789-1232
Rhythm Brewing Co., 32 Barnett Street, New Haven. Why drink the same-old, same-old when you can check out some of this New Haven-based company's unfiltered lager. You can pick it up there, or delivery is offered to some areas. http://rhythmbrewingco.com. Phone: 203-809-2431.
Sandra's Next Generation, 636 Congress Ave., New Haven. Family style, southern cuisine includes fried chicken, mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, and soul rolls. http://www.SandrasNextGeneration.com. Phone: 203-787-4123
North Haven
Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market, 322 State Street, North Haven. Definitely check out the deli counter and the cheese case for the makings for a cheese and charcuterie board. Be sure to include some Moliterno Black Truffle Pecorino. https://www.liuzzimarket.com Phone: 203-248-4356.
Bellini's Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 2 Broadway, North Haven. Meatballs, clams casino, stuffed shrimp, stuffed breads, and delicious chicken cutlets. https://bellinisnorthhaven.com. Phone: 203-234-2221.
JRoos, 243 State Street, North Haven. Wings and things. https://www.jroosrestaurant.com. Phone: 203-281-5411.
Hard Hats, 65 Old Broadway E., North Haven. Steaks, burgers, nachos, wings, and more. http://www.hardhatcafect.com. Phone: 203-234-9857.
Giulio's Pizza and Restaurant. 126 Middletown Ave., North Haven. Nine different kinds of stuffed breads, and more. Phone: 203-239-3515
East Haven
Brazzas and Grill, 430 Main St., East Haven. Grilled meats, grilled chicken, grilled seafood, yuca fries, and tostones too. http://www.brazzasandgrill.com. Phone: 203-891-6550
Papa's Wings & Seafood, 420 Main St. East Haven. So many different kinds of wings, so little time. Buffalo, honey mustard, honey barbecue, sweet teriyaki, mango habanero, dry garlic parm, sweet chili, Jamaican jerk, cajun, jalapeno cheddar, orange pepper, dry ranch, and Papa's own wing sauce. Papa's Po' Boys get good reviews, too. https://www.papaswingsandseafoodtogo.com. Phone: 203-691-5277
Petonito's Pastry and Cupcake Shoppe, 190 Main St, East Haven. Cannolis that look like footballs, baked goods with your football team's colors on them, and dessert tables. http://www.petonitospastry.com. Phone: 203-469-1817.
The Rib House Restaurant, 198 Main St., East Haven. Trays of wings, trays of tenders. Be sure to order before game day for best selection. http://www.theribhouse.com. Phone: 203-468-6695
Branford
Home Restaurant of Branford, 1114 Main St Branford. Trays of mac and cheese, plain, meatball, or spicy buffalo chicken. Chicken wings. Stuffed breads. Trays of bbq pulled pork sliders. http://www.HomeRestaurantCT.com. Phone: 203-483-5896.
Coffee Con Cannella, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford. Super Bowl special includes chicken wings, nachos, stuffed bread, garlic bread, and more. https://coffeeconcannella.wixsite.com/home. Phone: 203-208-4106.
Northford
Giovanni's Pizzeria and Ristorante, 855 Forest Rd Northford. New Haven-style thin crust pizza, including the Steak Bomb Pizza, and The Works ("everything but the kitchen sink"). https://giovannisct.com. Phone: 203-484-4535.
Guilford
KCs Pub and KC's To Go, 725 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Game day platters include wings, mac and cheese, pulled pork, chili, bbq ribs, buffalo chicken dip, and more. http://www.kcspubct.com. Phone: 203-453-0771.
Pasta Avest, 680 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. When it comes to stuffed breads, it doesn't get any better than this. Soups, salads, pasta, and pizza too, including a Nutella pizza for dessert. http://www.pastaavest.com. Phone: 203-453-8779
Three Girls Vegan Creamery: Apizzas, including Buffalo 'Chicken' Apizza with TGV Buffalo Sauce, 'Chicken' Cutlet, layered with four vegan cheeses. Also lasagna, and more. http://www.threegirlsvegancreamery.com. Phone: 203-896-0411
Madison
Madison Cheese Shop & Cafe, 119 Sampson Rock Drive, Madison: the makings for a cheese and charcuterie board. Favorites include the fennel soppressata, the Italian Prosciutto di Parma, and the Serrano ham from Spain, along with a triple creme (ask the cheesemonger which one is ready to eat), the five-year gouda, and the Piave Vecchio. Check out some of the other options by going to their website, http://www.madisoncheese.com and clicking on "charcuterie" and "cheeses."
Moxie, 52 Wall St., Madison. Orders for Super Bowl specials, which include trays of wings, sliders, mac and cheese, nachos, and more, must be in by Wednesday, Feb. 3. Or, order off of the menu after that. http://www.moxie-bar.com. Phone: 203-421-6963.
Cafe Allegre, 725 Boston Post Rd, Madison Full menu plus food trays available. http://www.cafeallegre.com. Phone: 203-245-7773
RJ Cafe and Bistro, 768 Boston Post Rd Madison. Savory spinach artichoke dip, hot soups, sandwiches, and fabulous desserts. And get a book from the bookstore on the side. http://www.rjcafebistro.com. Phone: 203-318-8008.
Portofino Pizza, 497 Old Toll Road, Madison. Check out the special pizzas including Anthony's Five Cheese, The Mancuso, and, of course, the Portofino. http://www.portofinopizzeria.com. Phone: 203-421-5252.
Robert's Food Center, 514 Old Toll Rd Madison. Left everything until the last minute? You can't go wrong by going to Robert's. Check out their deli counter and their Robert's In A Rush specials. http://robertsfoodcenter.com. Phone: 203-421-3577.
What's Cooking, 78 Boston Post Rd Madison. Lots of great stuff to go, and don't forget the chicken wings, original or spicy. http://www.whatscookingayle.com. Phone: 203-245-1771.
Killingworth
La Foresta, 163 Route 81, Killingworth. Now offering family meals to go in addition to their regular menu. We recommend the Bolognese. http://www.laforestarestaurant.com. Phone: 860-663-1155.
Clinton
Chow Food & Beverage Co., 36 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Pizza, barbeque, and a taco truck in the parking lot. http://www.chowfoodandbeverage.com. Phone: 860-669-6200.
Pica Chica Tacos, 36 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, in the parking lot of Chow. Shredded Guajillo Beef Tacos, Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Chica Seasoned Chicken Tacos, and more. https://picachicatacos.com. Phone: 860-552-6916
Westbrook
Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Check out the Point Judith-style calamari with jalapeño, olives, and garlic; The Russian Oysters with cavier, sour cream, horseradish, and red onion; or the roasted prime rib, king's cut or queen's cut. http://www.billsseafood.com. Phone: 860-399-7224
Cafe Routier, Bistro & Lounge, 1353 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Sure, it's a French restaurant, but these guys can cook anything. They are planning some specials for Super Bowl Sunday, but check out the regular menu, too. http://www.caferoutier.com. Phone: 860-399-8700
Haywire Burger Bar, 730 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. So many different kinds of burgers, but also mac and cheese, fish tacos, and falafel too. And, milk shakes, virgin or spiked. http://haywireburgerbar.com. Phone: 860-391-8479.
Old Saybrook
Fromage Fine Food & Coffees, 873 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Wide range of cheese, charcuterie, and other food. https://www.facebook.com/fromagefinefoods. Phone: 860-388-5750.
Fenwick 'N Chicken at The Tea Kettle Restaurant, 1395 Boston Post Rd, Suite A, Old Saybrook. Gastropub handheld chicken sandwiches, with so many fabulous choices, and now serving wings too. http://fenwicknchicken.com. Phone: 860-339-3988.
La Marea, 732 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook. Family-style trays of lasagna, rigatoni and meatballs, chicken piccata and very special this year, chicken parmesan. Plan ahead, pick-up will be the Saturday before the big game for Super Bowl specials. http://www.lamareact.com. Phone: 860-391-8614
Deep River
Adams Hometown Market, 193 Main St., Deep River. The bakery here punches way about its weight class for desserts. Great cakes, cupcakes, cookies. Bagels and bread, too. And pizza dough, if you want to have some fun making your own at home. https://www.adamshometownmarkets.com/click-to-cart/deep-river. Phone: 860-526-2807.
High Nine Brewery, 6 Winter Ave., Ste. 7 Deep River. The tap list here varies, but can include Bourbon Barrel Aged Double Joe, Spoke+Spy Cider, Purple Beer, Hop Glop, and Triple Wow Double Juicy. Save the Bud for another day. http://www.highninebrewing.com. Phone: 860-322-4179
Red House, 158 Main St., Deep River. We love the TLPP Nachos (tri-colored tortilla chips, BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, black beans, chipotle sauce). The jalapeño-bacon mac n cheese is also pretty epic. http://www.redhousect.com. Phone: 860-526-2600
Chester
Grano Arso, 6 Main St., Chester. This is closed most Sundays, so order a day in advance if you want something from here. Load up on the pork meatballs in marinara, the Bolognese, and the fresh semolina spaghetti from the Grano Pantry and Cook at Home menu, and you'll be ready for a feast come Sunday. http://www.granoct.com. Phone: 860-322-3143
Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St., Chester. Stopping by for curbside pickup here is never a mistake. Check out their show-stopper, Substantial Snack, a team effort with Eight Mile Meadow Bakery in Deep River. http://www.littlehousebrewing.com. Phone: 860-322-4153
River Tavern, 23 Main St., Chester. Chef Matthew Wick and crew, working with local farms and suppliers, come up with inventive dishes daily, so check that out. But their made-to-order guac never disappoints and we can also give a confident recommendation for toshi's baked-to-order date pudding with caramel-run sauce and whipped cream. http://RiverTavernRestaurant.com. Phone: 860-526-9417
Essex
Brickside Pizza, 104 Main Street Ivoryton. Hankering for pizza? Don't leave anyone out. Brickside offers gluten free and cauliflower crusts, along with their fabulous traditional thin crust. Special pizzas include a meatball gouda, chicken bacon ranch, and a shrimp scampi. http://www.bricksidepizzact.com. Phone: 860-767-2555.
Cheese Shop of Centerbrook, 33 Main St., Centerbrook. If you like fondue, you can serve it as an appetizer or a meal with help from these folks. Just add wine, cruditees, and bread and you're set to go. http://cheesect.com/. Phone: 860-767-8500
Los Charros, 30 Main St., Centerbrook, in the rear. Authentic Mexican street food and so much more. The folks here have created five micro restaurants, including Los Charros Taqueria, Proof Pizza and Meatball Shop, Umami Noodle Shop and Bao Buns, The Joint Fried Chicken and Burgers, and The Creamery Gelato & Milkshakes, http://Loscharroscantina.com. Phone: 860-237-4266
Savour Cafe and Bakery, 90 Main St., Centerbrook. Mexican street corn dip, caramelized onion dip, bbq en croute must be ordered by Thursday, Feb. 4. Grab and go specials available by pre-order or first come first served in the case include tailgate chili, Buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and turtle brownies. http://www.thesavourcafe.com. Phone: 860-662-4438.