The New England Patriots head to their zillionth Super Bowl on Sunday to see if the Eagles' strong offense can exploit the Pats' defensive weaknesses, or if Brady will once again hoist the Lombardi trophy.

The home team's appearance in the game means there will be plenty of options for parties on the evening of February 4th. The big question is whether to hit up the Crock-pot buffet at your neighbor's house or relive the joy that is high-fiving strangers in a sports bar?

If you choose the latter, big screen TVs and pitchers of light lagers reign supreme, but good food can be harder to find. Here's 12 spots around the state where the food is more than an afterthought, perfect for both the casual viewer and the ardent fan.

Note: points are ordered south to north.