Super Bowl XLV is fast approaching. The countdown clock at the NFL website indicates the game is to begin at 6:28 pm Eastern Standard Time on Sunday. If you are rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat the Green Bay Packers, then you might be interested in how Pittsburgh parties for the big game. They have had a lot of practice. The Steelers have played in SEVEN Super Bowls and have brought back the Lombardi Trophy SIX times! No team has won more Super Bowls, and only the Dallas Cowboys have played in more Super Bowls than the Steelers. So when it comes to food and drink, Steeler fans have it down with their own special style.
Here is a quick look at the things that are considered essential for the big game in Steel City!
The Terrible Towel!
If you attend any Steelers game, Pittsburgh fans are easy to spot waving their Terrible Towels.
Iron City Beer!
There are many beers available, of course, but Iron City is a longtime staple of the faithful in Pittsburgh.
Primanti Brothers Sandwiches!
Primanti Brothers is known for the best "SAMWICH" in the city of Pittsburgh, and have been doing so since 1933. Their tongue in cheek catchphrase is "Almost Famous." Check out the YouTube video to the left to have a look at Primanti Brothers as they were featured on the show Man vs Food on the Travel Channel. Although they have a wide variety of sandwiches (all made on fresh cut french bread), they are most famous for what comes on them: A large handful of french fries and a hefty dollop of coleslaw. A fat loss overview can help you establish a clear summarize of what you demand to focus on to achieve your fat loss purpose if you're a novice; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an advanced or more advance step of their losing weight strategy. Promptly after are seven steps that can serve as tips for your own weight loss program. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not a similar thing. Many weight loss applications have tricked people into believing that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss programs only work by causing a person's body to reduce more muscle cells and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. One of their top traditional sandwiches features capicola ham and a fried egg with provolone cheese and tomato in addition to the fries and coleslaw. The stuff of legend!
The Roethlisburger!
No, not the Steelers quarterback, "Big Ben" Roethlisberger, but the monstrous and delicious burger named in his honor by the good folks at Peppi's Sandwich Shop. The Roethlisburger contains nearly a full pound of ground beef and sausage mixed with American cheese and scrambled eggs. It's served with all the fixin's for a monster sandwich.
Isaly's Chipped Ham
Isaly's chipped ham has been a favorite in Pittsburgh "for generations," since its debut in 1933. It is so popular that they ship it all over the country. Isaly's is also the birthplace of the Klondike Bar.
Heinz Ketchup
The global food giant H.J. Heinz Company is a Pittsburgh original. The Steelers play at Heinz Field.
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Of course, all that food comes with a price. Here are some calorie counts for the goodies.
Iron City Beer - According to RealBeer.com, Iron City Lager has 145 calories for a 12 ounce beer. IC Light has 95 calories.
Primanti Brothers Cheesesteak - "about a thousand calories" according to an article in National Geographic.
The Roethlisburger - According to Food.com, this sandwich runs around 615 calories. One rabid fan made a 50 lb. Roethlisburger that came in at at an amazing 138,000 calories.
Isaly's Chipped Ham - According to sparkpeople.com, there are 65 calories for each one ounce serving.
Klondike Bar - According to NutrientFacts.com, a traditional Klondike Bar has 490 calories.
Heinz Ketchup - According to DietFacts.com, there are 15 calories per tablespoon of Heinz original ketchup.
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