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Beyond beautifully executed touchdowns, the way to most fans' hearts is through delicious food. Football and barbecue are about as American a combination as you can get. Plus, a feast full of pork is fitting since you'll be watching the pigskin get tossed around for four quarters. Start with a spread from Midwood Smokehouse. Offerings include traditional favorites like chopped pork sandwiches, beef brisket, tender ribs and macaroni and cheese. Plus, mouthwatering appetizers, like bacon- wrapped jalapeño poppers and zesty coleslaw, add extra flair to the unbeatable flavor profiles you've already created. In the South, no tailgate is complete without is complete without fried chicken, so you'll want fried is complete without fried chicken, so you'll want chicken, so you'll want to consult Charlotte's to consult Charlotte's legendary go-to: Bojangles' legendary go-to: Bojangles' Famous Chicken Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits. e packed-to- n Biscuits. 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