Are You Ready for NFL Football Season?
Are you ready for some football? Who isn’t?! For some what’s served to eat and drink is just as important as the game. And, tailgating is an art form! According to Webster, tailgating is a social gathering in which food and drinks are served at or near the back end of a parked vehicle that occurs in a parking lot before a football game (or concert). Or you could pretend, and “tailgate” anywhere you want. Let’s get that ball in play:
FOOTBALL GAME DEALS, DRINKS AND EATS:
Saint Ex: Saint Ex is bringing in happy hour deals for you to enjoy during NFL game days. Deals include a $10 old-fashioned, Whisky & Fireball $8, $8 wines, $5 Miller Lite, Old Time lager, Modelo, Dogfish Citrus Squall, Fat Tire & Sam Seasonal ale. 1847 14st NW; cafesaint-ex.com
District E: DC sports fans can now watch NFL games at District E located next to the Capital One Arena. NFL Sunday deal offerings include $5 draft beer, $6 Domestic can beer, $7 Craft canned beer, $16 Domestic beer buckets- 5 beers per bucket, and $22 Mix Buckets. 701 7th Street NW; districtedc.com
Taffer's Tavern: Get ready to tackle football season at Taffer's Tavern DC. Starting. Try the new lineup of game day dishes like the wings, all-american cheeseburger, spinach artichoke dip and more. 700 6th ST NW, Washington, DC; tafferstavern.com
The Tombs: The Tombs is sharing happy hour deals including $10 Busch Light Pitchers and $15 Tombs Ale Pitchers along with $6 rail drinks during game days. Game day favorites are also available including Mac & Cheese Bites, Loaded Potato Wedges, and Buffalo Chicken Wings. 1226 36th street; tombs.com
All Set: This football season, All Set is offering an extended Happy Hour deal on gamedays in addition to their regular Happy Hour seven days a week. During the Football With Friends promotion, you can get one free Happy Hour drink with the purchase of food. This deal runs from 3PM-9PM Mondays and Thursdays, and 1PM-10PM Saturdays and Sundays. 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza, 5; allsetrestaurant.com
Little Hot Chicken: Little Hot Chicken is turning up the heat this football season with their new seasonal lineup of dishes. If you like a little competition you can try the at-home Little Hot Chicken wing challenge with $2 Wings. Other football night favorites include the Taki Munchwrap, a crunchy, zesty snack, the beloved Birria Steak + Cheese Taco and the NachoBox. 1110 Congress St NE, Washington DC; littlehotchicken.com
WHERE TO WATCH FOOTBALL:
Thirsty Crow: Thirsty Crow is hosting an all-night happy hour on Sundays during NFL game days. Try menu items like the Chef’s Bowl with Beef Rendang, or happy hour offerings like Fried Gansa Hot Chicken Sandwich as well as House-cut Kennebec French Fries. 3400 11th street NW; Thirstycrowdc.com
Immigrant Food: Immigrant Food’s new location in Ballston will be showing football all throughout this Fall so you can watch the game on the big screen. Executive Chef Ben Murray is stocked up with gameday favorites, including Greek Wings (Lemon, Mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip), Tamarind BBQ Ribs (Toasted sesame, green onion, chili), and Crab Beignets with Greek Goddess sauce. 925 13th St. NW; immigrantfood.com
Theismann's: You can watch the big games at Theismann’s in their 40-seat bar. The football-themed interior features soft brown leather banquettes, turf green walls, and a display of autographed jerseys and footballs. With TVs around the bar and a new island bar offering 20 draft lines, you can't go wrong. 1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314; theismanns.com
OTHER PLACES TO GET YOUR FOOTBALL:
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