What to Eat & Drink in San Diego During Football Season
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Whether you plan to watch the games at home or you are ready to put on your favorite jersey and head to the bars, everyone knows that when it comes to watching football, the food and drink are arguably just as important as the game itself. We’ve put together a handy list of some San Diego-based sips and eats to give you some ideas of what to indulge in while cheering on your favorite team this year (from wherever you choose to be).
Sips
Saint Archer
If you’re a traditionalist and your go-to game day drink of choice is beer, you’re going to want to be sipping on Saint Archer’s creative variety of craft brews. Their most popular beers include Saint Archer’s Blonde Ale and IPA, as well as other fan favorites like the Hazy IPA and Tropical IPA, and lighter choices like their Peach Gose and Punch Bowl Sparkler, a fruited sparkling ale brewed with real passion fruit, blood orange, and mango, blurring the line between beer and seltzer. If beer isn’t your thing, Saint Archer also offers a vodka soda available in two flavors, Lime and Grapefruit & Blood Orange, that has only 100 calories, zero sugar, and is gluten free. You can find Saint Archer in grocery stores across the nation using their store locator, or order it for delivery online.
Bambucha
Although beer is arguably the drink of football season, Bambucha Hard Kombucha is a flavorful, healthy and lighter alternative. Organic, chef-crafted and teeming with probiotics that benefit gut health, Bambucha Hard Kombucha comes in three delicious tropical flavors that are guaranteed to transport your taste buds to the tropics, including Blueberry Vanilla, Tropical Guava, and Hawaiian Hibiscus. If you want to get creative, they also make for great drink mixers! You can find Bambucha Hard Kombucha in grocery stores across Southern California or order it for delivery online via their website.
619 Spirits
If you really want to host an epic tailgate, break out your red solo cups and practice your mixology skills because 619 Spirits has a selection of smooth and finely polished vodka for all your game day cocktails needs, boozy brunch included. Located in San Diego and named after the primary area code, 619 is one of only a handful of distillers operating in the area. Producing a range of premium vodkas that are distilled entirely from cane sugar, resulting in a uniquely clean and smooth taste, 619 vodka comes in a handful of fun fusions in addition to the Original Vodka, including Scorpion Pepper, Coffee, Rose Petal, Cucumber, and Pickle. The vodka can be shipped nationally via Old Town Liquor here and Keg-N-Bottle here, and is available locally at the brand’s tasting room.
Eats
Ranch 45
Whether you prefer a classic hot dog or a more sophisticated new york strip, Ranch 45 has your football grilling plans covered. A local butchery and eatery in Solana Beach, Ranch 45 is committed to selling only the highest quality meats sourced from animals that are raised humanely and without antibiotics or hormones. They also offer boxes that are perfect for large gatherings and parties, ranging from the Ultimate Grill Box, to the BBQ box and the Marinate Your Night box. Fire up your grill and swing by Ranch 45 to purchase, or order your meats for delivery via the website.
Baja Jerky
An easy and healthy game day snack, Baja Jerky is perfect for any and all gatherings. Nitrate-free, all natural, and low in sugar and sodium, the wide variety of Baja Jerky flavors are the perfect food to snack on while watching your team take the dub, and include Salsa Fresca, Lime & Serrano Pepper, Churro, Sweet Orange, Traditional, Crackin’ Pepper and Street Taco. If you want all the traditional gameday flavors without the preparation, hassle, or cleanup, you can find Baja Jerky online and in grocery stores across California.
Gluten Free Baking Co
Every good game day spread has something sweet, and delicious baked goods usually do the trick. The Gluten Free Baking Company in North Park has a selection of cupcakes, cookies, cakes, scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Not only are they deliciously baked to perfection, they are free of many of the top allergens, so there is something for everyone. You can select and pick up your goodies on game day at The Gluten Free Baking Company or you can order in advance to ensure they don’t run out of your favorites.
