The Super Bowl is a time to watch America's great game,brsocialize with friends and — of course — eat your favorite tailgating treats.
When it comes to choosing the right game day munchies, thebrobvious go-to food is pizza.
Interestingly, Dominos and Pizza Hut will sell 29 millionbrslices of pizza this Sunday, according to WalletHub.
Additionally, game viewers will consumer more than 50% ofbrpizza on Super Bowl Sunday compared to any other Sunday. Overall, 18% ofbrAmericans will consume a slice of pie on Super Bowl Sunday, according to NPDbrGroup.
“While wings are the most “seasonal” product, increasingbrmore than 3 times on Super Bowl Sunday than any other Sunday, only 6% ofbrAmericans will eat wings on that day,” says NPD'S Food Industry Expert HarrybrBalzer, “Pizza however, will be consumed by more of us, 18% of Americans … butbr“only” a 50% increase over a typical Sunday.”
In Southlake, there are multiple options when it comes tobrwhat type of pizza is available. Whether is a slice from Armend's Restaurant, Mellow Mushroom or I Fratteli, the options — and toppings — arebrendless.
To add some spice to your Super Bowl Sunday, why not findbrthat perfect beverage that compliments your pie?
Coal Vinesco-owner Paul Padro gave us the secret tips to pairing your pizza with thatbrperfect glass of wine.
The truth of the matter is that there's no wrong answerbrhere. Everyone enjoys what wine they like with what food they consume. However,brthere are a few tricks to properly pairing wine and pizza.
At Coal Vines, Padro and his partner designed a wine menu tobrtry and satisfy all palettes and pocketbooks.
“Wine should be pleasing to the individual by taste andbrnot cost,” Padro says. “Drink what you like and don't worry so much aboutbrconception. Don't be afraid to try something new, just like in life you justbrmight surprise yourself and that always goes down nicely.”
Pizza and WinebrPairings Suggested by Coal Vines
Margarita Pizza:brThe combination of olive oil, fresh garlic and fresh basil marries well with abrnice crisp, Pinot Grigio such as Maso Canali or a Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc.
Sausage & RoastedbrPepper Bolognese: For those taste buds calling for something a littlebrspicy, a nice Cabernet like Silver Palm, Hess or Silver Oak Napa is a goodbrchoice.
Pepperoni Pizza:brFor those who enjoy the classics, indulge in a nice blend of Cabernet/Merlotbrsuch as Goosebump or Cain Concept.