Food, fun and football--it's

what Super Bowl Sunday is all about.

Local fans in search of eats

and excitement have a variety of restaurants to choose from including

Fayetteville's newest gem, Ruby Tuesday, at the corner of Pine Trail and

Ga. Highway 85 south, across from the entrance to the Fayette Pavilion.

Patrons of the national chain

recognize the restaurant as an ideal place to enjoy a variety hamburgers

and sandwiches, or a special entree featuring sirloin, chicken or seafood.

A signature salad bar appointed with every imaginable ingredient can either

serve as a healthy meal, or complement any menu item. There are soups,

wonderful bread sticks, and a selection of diet-blowing desserts that

even the most calorie-conscious diner can't resist.

Ruby Tuesday's Peachtree City

location has been a longtime favorite of locals. The new Fayetteville

establishment borrows some of the nostalgic touches of all the Ruby Tuesday

restaurants, but is brighter, with a full bank of windows stretching across

the front of the building.

A young and eager staff is

trained and ready to take your order.

Kevin Brake, managing partner

of the Fayetteville Ruby Tuesday, pointed out the 19 televisions mounted

in strategic locations around the restaurant, ideal for football viewing.

The appetizer menu includes

a nice selection of starters and snacks for munching during the game,

such as spicy buffalo wings, spinach con queso, fried cheese sticks, potato

skins and chicken fajita quesadilla. The super sampler platter features

chicken tenderloins, potato skins and fried cheese sticks.

Beer and wine are available

every day except Sunday at the Fayetteville location, according to local

law.

For those of you who would

rather be armchair cheerleaders, game-watching munchies can be as simple

or special as you choose to make them. Potato chips and French onion dip

are always hands-down winners. Add a bowl of pretzels, and some drinks

instant party.

There are also many simple-to-prepare

recipes that will make big points with your guests. Try a few of the dips

in fanciful shapes listed below for a great late season finale.