NFL football fever sizzles | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "While many football fans will be sitting in their homes Sunday with their HDTVs tuned to the NFL matchup games between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens and the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Arizona Cardinals, some fans will be opting to watch the games while enjoying one of the area's best tailgating parties."
The Keg Lounge in Orange Beach will presenting the NFC/AFC Championship Tailgate Cook-off beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, during which time, football fans can enjoy beer specials and some of the area's best tailgate chow.
The party will begin at the Sand Bar in the back of The Keg. The Budweiser girls will be handing out football favors and other surprises. Bar manager Joseph Coe invited area restaurants to compete for "Best Tailgate" food bragging rights and cold hard cash prizes, including $500 and a trophy for first place, $100 for second place and a plaque for third.
"This event is a way to show the spirit of the community, and that The Keg still has the ability to marshal other area restaurants together for a good cause; that Orange Beach matters in this economy; and to keep the food and beverage business in this area strong," Coe said.
