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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Super Bowl Commercials 2013: Which Were the Best? Which Were Your Favorites?

Super Bowl ads cost as much as $3.8 million in 2013. Which were the best Super Bowl commercials of 2013? Which were your favorite?

Millions of sports enthusiasts watched Super Bowl 47 on Super Bowl Sunday.  Even more, likely, tuned in to watch Super Bowl commercials.  According to Ad Age, CBS essentially sold out its ad inventory for Super Bowl XLVII at prices averaging between $3.7 million and $3.8 million. More from Ad Age: The usual coterie of big sponsors is more or less on board again -- hello, Pepsi! hello Bud Light! -- accompanied by opportunistic, smaller brands that want to make a big splash, such as Century 21 and GoDaddy.com, both of which are also returning to the game. In addition to Ms. Patrick and Mr. Fogle, celebrities and pseudo-celebs on the ad roster will include Willem Dafoe, Amy Poehler, Bar Refaeli, Tracy Morgan, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Psy, …

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Super Bowl 2013: 49ers vs Ravens Predictions and TV Schedule

We've got you covered for the big NFL matchup between San Francisco and Baltimore

Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday February 3 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl 47 (XLVII if you're interested in Roman numerals). Here's the CBS TV schedule for Super Bowl Sunday (all times central): 10:00 a.m. Road To The Super Bowl 11:00 a.m. New Orleans: Let The Good Times Roll, hosted by Wynton Marsalis 12:00 p.m. Phil Simms' All Iron Team: Super Bowl Edition 1:00 p.m. The Super Bowl Today 5:00 p.m. The Super Bowl on CBS Kick-Off Show Alicia Keys will perform the national anthem, with Beyonce headlining the halftime show. PREDICTION As for what will happen when the teams actually take the field, here's what Westminster Christian Academy Head …

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Where to Watch Super Bowl 2013 Around Town and Country and Manchester

Where in St. Louis do you plan to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens for Super Bowl 47?

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) It's already being called the Harbowl: a Super Bowl clash between San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. The Harbaughs are the first pair of brothers to work as head coaches in the NFL, and they'll square off for Super Bowl 47 on Feb. 3.  This year, Missouri has a few connections to the big game. Locally, St. Louis native Joe Larrew has been selected as an official for the Super Bowl, Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Veterans from the University of Missouri football program also are represented on each team: 49ers defensive ends Aldon Smith and Justin Smith and Ravens coach Ted Monachino all played at Mizzou, and…

Monday, January 30, 2012

Food Fight: Nominate a Super Spot for Hot Wings

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, your friends at Food Fight thought it would be a great time to ask for the best buffalo wing spots in West County.

In just a few days, we'll be watching the New York Giants face off against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. What better time to start a Food Fight around hot wings? Is there a spot in West County that deserves the nod as best wing location? Each week on Food Fight, we look for your help to highlight the best places in the area for pizza, barbecue, burgers and more. Here's how it works: Then: So, getting back to wings. Do you like'em spicy or sweet? Tangy or torched? Who has the best wings in West County? Please post your nominations in the comments. Show your hometown pride and pick a place near you. Boast about that small family restaurant or other great eatery in your neighborhood. And, if you are pulling for a certain …

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Patch Picks: Top 5 Places to Watch the Super Bowl

Bars and restaurants in Town & Country and Manchester where you can watch the big game with your friends.

Starting this week, Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.   You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.  This week, Town and Country - Manchester Patch tackles the Super Bowl.  If you don't want to stay home on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl, there are many great bar and grills in the area where you can go instead. No need to throw your own party, just grab your friends …

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