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Friends, Fun and Football: Celebrating the Super Bowl, Babylon Village-Style
Whether you're rooting for the Packers, the Steelers, or just a good time, you can have a super day at these Super Bowl celebrations in Babylon Village.
It’s tough to forecast the winner or the weather, but one thing’s for sure: Babylon Village is the place for fun if you want to watch Super Bowl XLV.
While the largest TV screen in the world--the 60-yard-wide wonder in Cowboys Stadium--hangs in Arlington, Texas, you’ll still find plenty of excellent screens right here in the village.
And while Super Bowl ticket holders may wake to a dusting of Sunday snow, the following local venues offer high spirits and warm interiors in which to catch the game.
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Post Office Cafe: Lots of TVs and two fireplaces add to the fun here. During-the-game specials include $5 orders of wings; Miller Lite $2.50 pints and $8.00 pitchers; Samuel Adams/Seasonal $3 pints and $11 pitchers; and Bud Light bottles $3. Or try the delicious Lessings Local Ale. The Post Office has Super Bowl Takeout Specials: “Wings to Fly” (Full tray, 10 pounds, $70; Half tray, 5 pounds, $45); and “Tailgate Package” (Feeds 15. Tray of Wings, Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Tortilla Chips and Grilled Pita, Tray of Penne a la Vodka, $129).130 West Main Street/669-9224.
Mary Carroll’s Irish Pub: This pub boasts a 6-foot flat-screen high-def TV inside, and an 8-foot outdoor screen (with hanging heaters nearby). This Sunday, complimentary wings are provided during the game. Bud Light pints are $2.50 and pitchers are $7.50. 121 Deer Park Avenue/587-6181.
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Twisted Shamrock: The Shamrock has multiple TVs for game viewing. From noon-6 p.m., the Shamrock offers two-fers. Gametime specials, from 6-10 p.m., include Endless Bud/Bud Light tap for $12; or, Endless Domestic Bottles, all tap, rack and call (excluding shots) for $25. Half-price appetizers and 25-cent wings all day. Pay as you go is also an option. 11 Railroad Avenue/661-9527.
Lily Flanagan’s Pub: Lily Flanagan’s has 16 hi-def TVs to watch the touchdowns. A Super Bowl All-Inclusive Special is featured: For $40, you get an open bar and a Halftime Buffet with chef’s choice meals including Shepherd’s Pie, Penne a la Paddy, and Monahan Chicken. Great giveaways during the game include snowboards, coolers, gift certificates and a mountain bike. Regular menu favorites such as chili, chicken nachos, sliders and wings can be ordered, as well as $5 pitchers, $4 tall boys, $3 small boys and $3 domestic bottles. 345 Deer Park Avenue/539-0816.
Cooper Street Restaurant: This restaurant has a large accommodating bar with several TVs, as well as TVs in the dining areas. Super Bowl specials include 10-cent wings, $3 bottles of Bud, Miller Lite and Coors Lite, and $2.75 well drinks. Once the 30-seat bar fills up, all specials will be honored at the restaurant’s tables. 217 E. Main Street/587-0159.
Wherever you choose to see it, and whoever you pick to win, you’ll be a winner at any of these village spots for friends, fun and football. And, you'll probably be lots warmer than the fans in Texas!
