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Tasty snacks are a must

Are you ready for some football food? Takeout specials sure to score big on Super Bowl Sunday

Marcy de Luna
Marcy de Luna
Feb 2, 2013 | 10:00 am

Super Bowl XLVII is about the Baltimore Ravens facing off against the San Francisco 49ers. It's also about the Beyoncé halftime show, the $4 million per 30-second ads and the game day party. More specifically, the game day eats.

Tasty snacks are a must at any at-home Super Bowl bash; you can't afford to fumble the fare in front of a rowdy crowd of football fans. Seek help with your menu from some local restaurants and bakeries instead. Here are 10 options sure to be a hit at your Super Bowl Sunday blowout.

AMERICAS
What's a football game without wings? The Big Game Special at Americas feeds 10 and includes a package of plantain chips, 12 empanadas and 36 angel wings all for $75. Add Americas delectable tres leches cake for an extra $20. For an over-the-top eating extravaganza, inquire about a paella stand or whole roast pig.

THE COUNTER
Go big this Sunday with The Counter's Custom Built Burger Bar. Place your order in advance for pick-up, or let The Counter deliver and set everything up. Choose your proteins, cheeses, toppings, sauces, buns, and any sides, salads or beverages, or let the experts at The Counter make the call and create an assorted menu of burgers and toppings for you.

An 8 person minimum is required for each option and prices start at $9.50 per person. For orders greater than 30 people, 24 hour advance notice is needed.

BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL
Renowned tamales and fish tacos: Berryhill’s party bites are sure to score extra points with the crowd. Choose from several catering packages ranging from $6.00 to $10.50 per person.

FUDDRUCKERS
Kick off your football party with an assortment of burgers from Fuddruckers. Order and pick up a party pack for 12 complete with burgers, fries or chips and toppings for $99.95. For parties of 12 or more, punt and let Fuddruckers do the work. Fuddruckers can set up a buffet-style spread with burgers and/or salads, toppings and sides, and desserts and beverages.

Relax and watch the game without the kitchen duty hassles with game day grub from Fuddruckers’ mobile kitchen. This catering option includes on-site grilling, set-up/clean up and dining supplies. For more information and pricing, call your local Fuddruckers or email at catering@fuddruckers.com.

RA SUSHI
It may not be your typical football fare, but fans of any team will enjoy RA Sushi’s take-out sushi platters. Choose from the Basic for $60, Vegetarian Combo for $50, Maki Maki for $70, Tsukiji Combo for $100, or Harajuku Combo for $120. All trays are served with wasabi, ginger, soy sauce and chopsticks. Customized platters are also available. To order, call your nearest RA Sushi location.

GOODE COMPANY
Gather the gang around the television and nosh on some mouthwatering BBQ from Goode Company. Party packs (10% off until February 17) feature tasty meats and divine sides at around $12 per person. Call to place your order.

HAVEN
Tailgate-to-go with Haven’s Wild Boar Chili Frito Pie Kit. It comes with a half-gallon of Chef Evans’ housemade Hill County Wild Boar Chili, jalapeno cheddar cheese sauce, diced onions, and individual Frito bags. The kit, $50, serves 10.

Also available for order: free range deviled eggs, pulled pork sliders, Evans’ signature shrimp corn dogs, mole chicken lollipops, chicken and andouille gumbo, shrimp boudin balls, and a complete family-style chicken dinner. For pricing and more information, click here.

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE
The Houston Texans Grille is offering curbside service for all to-go orders this Super Bowl Sunday. Perfect for your gathering, order the chicken wings, “Bigger Than the Great State of Texas” nachos, bacon-wrapped jalapeños, deep fried pretzels, flatbreads, burgers, or any other menu item. For the full menu and pricing, click here.

3 BROTHERS BAKERY
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a party platter of assorted treats, sweets and breads from 3 Brothers Bakery. It’s sure to leave your guests smiling regardless of the outcome of the game. Pricing starts at just $19.95.

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES
Whether you're rooting for the 49ers or the Ravens, Sprinkles Super Sunday boxes will score a touchdown at your viewing party. A box, priced at $49, comes with 6 red velvet and 6 vanilla cupcakes each adorned with football sugar decorations or your favorite team's name.

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What's Eric Eating Episodes 569 and 570

Meet the man behind Houston's affordable new Chinese restaurant

CultureMap Staff
Jul 17, 2026 | 4:57 pm
Fortune Eight restaurant food spread
Photo by Clay Grier
Fortune Eight's menu includes dishes such beef with broccoli and mapo tofu.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” CultureMap editor Eric Sandler talks to Allen Lin about Fortune Eight, his recently opened Chinese restaurant on Washington Avenue.



The conversation begins with Lin explaining how Covid restrictions and political turmoil in Hong Kong prompted him to close his four restaurants and relocate to Texas. Whereas his Hong Kong restaurants were full service, Fortune Eight is an affordable, fast casual concept.

“If I could do Chinese restaurants all over again, how could I streamline it so I wouldn’t have to be faced with so many inconsistencies in how we produce the food. I started looking at Chinese restaurants across America. Why is there only one restaurant that’s been able to do it on a wide basis? It’s Panda Express,” Lin says.

“I wondered if I could modernize Chinese food but make it with better ingredients. I wanted to create something that’s comfortable and familiar, but I want to elevate it a bit to make it taste better. You don’t feel so bloated and greasy afterwards. That’s what we’ve tried to focus and lean in on to create that consistency and taste.”

Towards that end, Fortune Eight uses automated cooking tools to saute the meats and vegetables in some of its dishes. Not only do these methods help Lin achieve the consistency he’s aiming for, they allow him to charge almost fast food level prices for Fortune Eight’s dishes. Diners can expect to pay about $13 for an entree, drink, and tax.

The tidy menu includes a greatest hits-style menu of Chinese and Chinese American fare, including Mongolian beef, beef with broccoli, walnut shrimp, sauteed green beans, chow mein, and, of course, General Tso’s chicken.

Listen to the full episode to hear more about Lin’s time in China. He also discusses his plans for marketing the restaurant and adding additional locations.

In this week’s other episode, Sandler and co-host Felice Sloan discuss the news of the week. Their topics include chef Justin Yu’s plans to open House of Louie in Montrose, Barnaby’s Cafe opening a new location in Garden Oaks, and Uptown Italian restaurant Tavola closing just shy of its three-year anniversary.



In the restaurant of the week segment, Sloan and Sandler share first impressions of Galaxy Pizza, chef Anthony Calleo’s neighborhood pizzeria in Spring. Both of them find a lot to like about the casual eatery, including its crispy crust and plentiful toppings.

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