18 FEBRUARY 2025 By Kylie de Best In just nine days, friends and families will gather around the television to watch the annual Super Bowl. If you’re looking for a new vibe for this year’s commercials and music – and, okay, football – check out a few options for venues, eats and watch parties happening around the Valley. The Phoenician Tavern (6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) is welcoming guests that are cheering for both teams, with 12 televisions available for prime viewing. Happy Hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and includes drink specials such as $3 off specialty cocktails, $8 draft beers, and $10 mules or Spiked Phoenician Iced Tea. Food specials range from $8 to $12 and include items like Kobe beef sliders, chicken wings, and BBQ chicken nachos. thephoenician.com Hash Kitchen (4315 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is focusing on the halftime show with their specials this year. There will be a special Kendrick Lamar-themed brunch and team-themed shots to cheer on your favorite contenders. DJs will spin Kendrick tracks and more fun will be announced in the coming week. hashkitchen.com The Vig (4041 N. 40th St., Phoenix) is offering a game day spread so you can focus on the fun. The takeaway special includes chips, queso, sliders, wings, dips, veggies and more for up to 10 people. Cost is $300 and orders should be placed 24 hours in advance. thevig.us The Hot Chick (4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale) and Boondocks (4341 N. 75th St., Scottsdale) are joining forces to bring fans an epic block party of football, food and fun. Jumbo LED screens will show the game and DJs will have music going throughout the entire weekend. There is also an option for a VIP bottle service. thehotchickaz.com On February 9 starting at 4 p.m., Roaring Fork (4800 N. Scottsdale Road) will offer its popular “Dinner on Us” buy one entree, get one free promotion on the eatery’s signature wood-fired favorites, like the shrimp and grits, burger, bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, rainbow trout, rotisserie chicken and more. roaringfork.com DraftKings Sportsbook (8129 E. Bell Road) is hosting a big game watch party at TPC Scottsdale on February 9. Guests 21 and over can experience the game on 2,700+ square feet of video screens and enjoy an elevated menu including a seafood bar, signature pizzas, smoked grilled items and caviar toast. draftkingssportsbook.tpc.com Twin Peaks (2135 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is setting up the perfect viewing location with more than 100 TVs, and fans can enjoy a free chips and queso with a $25 purchase. twinpeaksrestaurant.com Skysill Rooftop Lounge (11 E. 7th St., Tempe) will host a rooftop watch party and football bingo games on February 9 from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Fans can snack on themed favorites from the tailgate menu like $4 buffalo chicken sliders and enjoy drink specials like $6 draft beers. skysillrooftop.com Using the code football , customers can get $10 off Fiesta Platters at Someburros (5115 N. 7th St., Phoenix). Platters include 30 mini chimis (green, red and bean) and 10 taquitos (beef and chicken). The order also comes with a large bag of chips, a pint of signature hot sauce, and half a pint of guacamole. Platters should be ordered by February 8. someburros.com  Verizon’s Super Bowl LIX FanFest is the largest first- ever simultaneous Super Bowl party across 30 cities – the Cardinals Stadium in Glendale included! From 2:30 to 8 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to meet former running back David Johnson, Cardinals cheerleaders and other football legends. Food, music and games will also be available before the game starts. verizonfanfest.com Lakeside Bar & Grill (9980 W. Happy Valley Pkwy., Peoria) will open its doors at 10 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, with breakfast served until noon. There will be discounted drinks like $2 celebration shots, a $5 Bloody Mary and Bloody Maria bar and $20 mimosa bubbly specials. Food specials include $12 sliders, $2 fried ribs (minimum six) and $1 wings (minimum six). lakesidebarandgrillaz.com Moe’s Southwest Grill (15611 W. McDowell Road) is offering an early bird special of 15 percent off on orders of $250 or more (plus free chips and salsa) for catering reservations made before February 7 at 7 p.m. Orders placed by February 8 will receive a $25 Moe’s e-gift card with any order of $500 or more, plus free chips and salsa. moes.com ‘Super’ spots to hang for the big game

19 FEBRUARY 2025 By Mark Hays O . H . S . O . Brewery, award- winning chef Mark Tarbell, and Arizona- ba s e d Bel l Bank teamed up this winter for the “Pay it Forward with Pints” initiative to benefit the Careers through the Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), a nonprofit that connects high schoolers with opportunities in the hospitality industry while providing them with essential skills and scholarships. According to Tarbell, who’s been involved with the organization for years, the inspiration behind the Pay It Forward campaign came from “knowing Barb Colleary, a trailblazer for children’s programs who introduced C-CAP to Arizona in 1994.” “She was a major driving force for good and all things that benefited children,” Tarbell said. “She asked me to be involved in this new, innovative way to support high school students. The program was based in the culinary arts but gave each kid skills and opportunities beyond the stove.” The 2024 initiative features two custom beers crafted by O.H.S.O. Brewery: Slice and Dice Rice Lager and Yes, Chef! Amber Lager. The specially designed cans show colorful graphics, “fun facts,” and images of a smiling Tarbell. The brews are available at O.H.S.O. and $2 from every pint ordered is donated to C-CAP. “We worked hard to find the right choices and were unanimous in the final selection. The rice beer is my favorite. Besides my goofy picture, the graphics are great, and I love the names,’” Tarbell said. “What’s in the can is tasty and is a great way to raise money for a great organization.” The custom c a n s a l s o feat u re QR codes leading to C-CAP’s website, where supporters can learn more and make donations. Proceeds from the initiative directly support Arizona students participating in C-CAP, their competitions, in-class support, and higher education scholarships. Kyle Kennedy, Bell Bank’s Phoenix president, was excited about the impact of the collaboration. “Bell has teamed up with O.H.S.O. for the past several years to brand ‘Pay It Forward’ beers, with both businesses donating to a selected local charity for each pint sold. This fun, annual collaboration is echoed in other markets with businesses to benefit charity,” Kennedy said. This year’s collaboration took on an added dimension when Bell featured several ‘Bell Champions’ – respected individuals who partner with the company to pay it forward to help others. For Tarbell, the initiative is an effortless way for everyone to make a difference. “Do good and have a little fun along the way,” he said. “O.H.S.O., Bell Bank, Tarbell’s, and Tarbell’s Wine Store are all supporters, but we also want to thank our amazing communities for the support they give.” ohsobrewery.com Yes, chef! Diners encouraged to pay it forward with pints Each pint of Slice and Dice and Yes, Chef! sold donates $2 to C-CAP. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEN PARKS-STURGEON Kyle Kennedy Mark Tarbell