The Hot Spots
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There are what seems like a million sports bars in the naked city. Today, nearly all of them will be pouring beer at discount prices, serving various forms of seared animal flesh and raffling doodads such as football jerseys and commemorative glasses. Here is but a sampling:
* Bobby McGee’s
107 S. 1st St., Burbank
(818) 841-1935.
A Buffalo Bills’ hangout, so you’ll have plenty of sympathizers if your team loses. Drink specials. Raffling jerseys and an NFL football. Opens at 1 p.m.
* Casa di Pizza
7543 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills
(818) 884-5923.
If you don’t root for the Pack, don’t bother coming here. Drink and food specials. Opens at 10 a.m.
* Champs
1900 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
(805) 984-8015.
A tri-tip barbecue for the truly discriminating carnivore. Also a live band at halftime and after the game. Opens at 11 a.m.
* Coaches
43451 Gadston Ave., Lancaster
(805) 942-8919.
A hangout for Golden League high school coaches, so you might overhear some analysis. The $15 cover buys a lunch buffet and commemorative T-shirt. Opens at 1:30 p.m.
* McGinty’s
1795 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
(805) 658-7390.
For those who can’t wait until kickoff, this pub opens for breakfast at 8 a.m. Drink and food specials, T-shirt and hat giveaways and a deejay.
* Pineapple Hill
4454 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks
(818) 789-0679.
Used to be a Chicago Bears’ hangout but they came to their senses. Drink specials and three chili dogs for a dollar. Opens at 10 a.m.
* Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
5617 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills
(818) 707-7678.
Tailgate party with authentic bratwurst flown in from Wisconsin and happy-hour prices throughout the game. Opens at 11 a.m.
* Santa Clarita Brewing Co.
20655 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
(805) 298-5676.
The distinctive choice, a microbrewery that offers 10 varieties of its own beer. Drawings at the end of every quarter. Opens at 11 a.m.
* Stove Piper
19563 Parthenia, Northridge
(818) 886-2526.
Potluck dinner with customers bringing various dishes. “But you don’t have to bring anything because there will be plenty of food.” Opens at 10 a.m.
* Weber’s Place
19312 Vanowen St., Reseda
(818) 345-9800.
The rowdy regulars will be further hyped by a Bloody Mary buffet, halftime football throwing contest, raffles and food specials. Opens at 11:30 p.m.
* Yankee Doodles
21870 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills
(818) 883-3030.
Miller Lite girls will frolic amid 33 television screens, raffles and continuous food and drink specials. Opens at 11 a.m.
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