It's time to stuff your face

There's only one way not to enjoy the Super Bowl — and that's alone. Whether you're tuning into to see if Peyton Manning can dissect the Saints' defense like a biology class frog or to discover what hijinks those Clydesdales will get into during the commercials — the best option is to do so with family and friends.

So if stuffing your face at home with a bunch of people crowding around the flat screen is the way you plan to spend this Super Sunday, I completely approve.

But for some, being stuck inside the confines of home — that same place where you stuff your face and watch TV every single day — then Mid-Valley watering holes are ready to help you break away from the monotony on this best day in sports.

In Gridley, Live Oak, Marysville, Wheatland and Yuba City, there are local establishments going big for the bowl.

Want to dine on duck while watching Drew Brees avoid the blitz? You're covered. How about grabbing some $1 tacos, ribs, hot dogs or fries during halftime? There are plenty of places for that. Heck, make your way out to Wheatland and you can be part of roasting a pig.

This year, you've got options. And our going out guide gives you the best. Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the Super Bowl.