THE DISH: Make an end run on Super Bowl snacks

Feb. 10—Not only is today the big game day, it's the big eating day.

With at least 4 in 5 people planning to tune in and 74 percent of those people planning to make food at home, there's more planning going on for home cooks than Nick Sirianni and his Eagles.

According to a poll by BidOnEquipment.com — an online equipment sales site — 70 percent of viewers plan to skip entrees and stick to appetizers during the big game. Although meatballs rated as the No. 1 Super Bowl food for this year, the top result for those polled in California was nachos, not surprising for us nacho lovers.

After meatballs, the top foods for the U.S. were, in order, guacamole, chips and salsa, tater tots, and chili.

Wings ranked sixth in the poll, with 2 in 5 Americans planning to eat Buffalo wings on game day.

And what's worse than your team losing the game? According to Frito-Lay, the biggest party foul is running out of snacks.

Nearly half of those polled (49 percent) said running out of snacks is worse than their team losing the Super Bowl, with 3 in 5 guests (62 percent) preferring to make a snack refill run during commercials rather than miss any game time

The poll also found that people are ready for pregame snacking with nearly a quarter of respondents saying the party should start at lunch or earlier, with millennials (36 percent) and Gen Z (26 percent) most eager for an early kickoff.

Some local deals include:

Kern River Brewing Co. (13415 Sierra Way, Kernville): Staring at 3 p.m., the brewpub will have TVs tuned in ready for kickoff at 3:30 p.m. along with beer and snacks on the menu including tri-tip nachos, guacamole or elote dip with tortilla chips, and chicken wings in your choice of flavor: classic, lemon pepper or honey barbecue.

Prime Time BBQ Meats & Deli (1927 20th St.): The downtown butcher shop is offering a big game package ($129.95), which feeds 10 people with tri-tip, chicken, chili beans, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Call 661-325-3354 to order.

Martin's Meats and Deli: The downtown shop has a number of specials available to pick up on game day.

The barbecue special ($100, feeds eight to 12 people) includes a tri-tip, rack of ribs (naked or sauced), chicken, six hot links, 32 ounces each of chili beans and rice, a dozen rolls and 16 ounces of salsa.

The slider set-up ($90, feeds 12 to 15 people) includes 2 pounds each of deep-pit beef and pulled pork along with two dozen rolls, 32 ounces of chili beans, 1 pound each of potato salad and salsa and 8 ounces of barbecue sauce.

For the Super Bowl 57 special ($57), enjoy 2 pounds of tri-tip, a chicken, 16 ounces each of chili beans, rice and potato salad, six rolls and 16 ounces of salsa.

Text your order to 661-742-3611. Be sure to include your name, phone number, order and pickup time. Preorder and prepay must be completed by 4 p.m. Friday.

Pickup is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haggin Oaks Farmers Market, 8800 Ming Ave.

Casa Munoz (1736 Union Ave.): The Mexican restaurant is offering platters for preorder including the party platter (quesadillas, mini tacos, nachos and flautas) that feeds 12-14 people and the nacho platter (with chorizo, chile verde and carne asada nachos) that feeds five to six people. Call 661-861-1625 for more information.

And for those looking to save a little dough while planning their spread can take advantage of these discounts compiled by coupon online marketplace RetailMeNot. Check with locations to confirm participation.

7-Eleven: Order through the 7NOW delivery app to get a free large pizza today. You can choose an extreme meat, cheese, pepperoni or breakfast pizza.

Applebee's: Score 20 free boneless wings with any delivery or to-go order over $40 today. Pick from one of six sauces: classic or extra hot Buffalo, honey barbecue, sweet Asian chile, garlic parmesan and honey pepper. Use the code BIGGAME23 at checkout when ordering online or through the Applebee's app.

Arby's: Get two menu items for just $6, choosing from the crispy fish sandwich, classic beef n' cheddar, white cheddar mac and cheese, or premium nine-piece chicken nuggets.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: The chain is offering five happy hour deals for customers who dine in: domestic bottles and chips for $3, signature handcrafted beers for $5, margaritas for $6, guest draft beers at $1 off, and half-off mini deep-dish pizzas.

Blaze Pizza: Snag a $9.95 deal for a large one-topping pizza, applicable to online orders for both delivery or takeout.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Pre-order a big game pickup order of over $25 to get six free traditional or boneless wings on your next visit. You must be a Blazin' Rewards Member to get this deal, which is only available at participating locations. Orders must be placed by Saturday to apply.

Additionally, the chain will offer one free order of six boneless or traditional wings for everyone in America if the game goes into overtime.

(This year marks the first time that both teams will get the ball in OT, ensuring a fair chance for more football and wings for everyone.)

If the game goes into OT, dine-in or in-person takeout guests can redeem the offer on Monday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. local time.

Vsit BuffaloWildWings.com for more information.

Chipotle: Now through Sunday, free queso blanco on an entree or a small side with entree purchase. Order online or through the app with code QUESO23.

Dave & Busters: The chain is offering pints of Miller Lite, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Coors Light for $2.99 on Sunday.

The Habit Grill: Grubhub+ members will get 30 percent off purchases over $25 now through Sunday.

Hungry Howie's: Today, enjoy two one-topping large pizzas and Howie Bread for $23.99. Or opt for the $6.99 mix-and-match deal, where you can combine foods like pizzas and salad.

KFC: Grubhub+ members can get $7 off orders of $25 or more now through Sunday.

Little Caesar's: Preorder your pizza from Little Caesar's for exclusive perks and sweet food deals. Order one hour before the game, and you'll get 30 percent off NFLShop.com. Your order will also unlock $2 off Caesar Wings and Classic Pepperoni Pizza with your purchase, plus 99-cent Crazy Bread.

Papa John's: Now through March 5, get Papa John's limited ultimate meats pizza with original or pan crust for $11. If you need a bread appetizer (or dessert depending on how you feel about bread), spend an extra $6 on the also limited bacon cheddar and Wisconsin cheese stuffed cheesesticks.

Pizza Hut: This pizza chain has plenty of deals for the big game. Get pizza melts with toppings and cheese for $6.99 or opt for the Big Dinner Box ($26.99), which comes with two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and your choice of pasta or wings; you can switch out the sides for a third medium one-topping pizza, too.

Pieology: Get $5 off orders of $30 or $10 off orders of $50 or more with the code BIGGAME5OFF or BIGGAME10OFF, respectively. The discount is available online through Sunday.

McDonald's: Get a free 20-piece nugget added to a purchase of $15 more when you order McDonald's through DoorDash for delivery through Friday through Monday — just use the code KICKOFF.

Round Table Pizza: Pick up a $21.99 deal (dine-in, takeout and delivery) for a large double play pizza.

Sonic: From now through Tuesday, buy an entree at Sonic and get one free when ordering through the app.

Subway: Today only, get a free footlong when you spend $25 or more at Subway on orders made through DoorDash.

Taco Bell: For the day after the game, Taco Bell is offering a free Bell Breakfast Box on orders of $15 made through Grubhub. The add-on will be automatically discounted at checkout. You can choose from three options: grande toasted breakfast burrito with sausage, grande toasted breakfast burrito with steak and the grande toasted breakfast burrito with bacon. Plus, you'll get hash browns, a drink and two Cinnabon delights.

Wendy's: Now through Sunday, get two of anything for just $6 — hamburgers, nuggets, drinks, etc. Users can get $4 off any Wendy's DoorDash delivery order of over $20. Postgame, from Monday through Thursday, DashPass members who purchase Coke Zero will get $5 off orders over $20 ($3 off for nonmembers).

Stefani Dias can be reached at 661-395-7488. Follow her on Twitter at @realstefanidias.