Warm Spinach Dip
Warm spinach and veggie dip served with toasty grilled flatbreads and crispy white corn tortilla chips
Jambalaya Burrito
Creole-style andouille sausage, grilled shrimp, and blackened chicken all wrapped up in a grilled flour tortilla with red beans and rice, roasted corn, and cheddarjack cheese
PepperJacky StackBurger
Fresh ground Angus beef patty topped with melting pepperjack, chopped smoked bacon, beer-battered onion rings, and a fire roasted jalapeño onion garlic aioli
These days it seems all everyone writes about is wings, football, and the dangers of AI. But back in the frozen tundra days of Vince Lombardi, AI didn’t exist, wings were for soup, and chili carried the day when writing ing about football food.
Lombardi was an excellent football coach, but it’s unclear if he was much of a writer. Luckily, Hemingway and Lombardi were peers, so we asked ChatGPT to give us 30 words on chili in the style of Hemingway. It gave us this:
“In the dim-lit kitchen, the robust aroma of simmering beef chili enveloped the room. Each spoonful, a symphony of flavors – hearty, bold, and unapologetically satisfying. A culinary masterpiece.” by CHAT GPT
Not one to be outdone by AI robots, here’s our 30-word version:
” Marta’s eyes danced as she passed the steaming clay crock. It was the good beef chili. Strong as the ruddy calves of an Andalusian shepherd carrying a cask of Amontillado “. by Little Pub
Feel free to send us your version of Hemingway on Chili in 30 words (No more, no less). We’ll post the best ones (and of course, the worst ones).
And don’t forget to check out the chili options on our new Little Pub To Go Party Platters ordering site. Because after all, football.
Weekend Specials At Little Pub
Creole Artichoke Nuggets
Crispy creole beer battered artichoke hearts served with a creamy horseradish dipping sauce
ChickyPickler Quesdadilla
Chopped sriracha-dill glazed fried chicken, sliced pickles, bacon bits, tater tots, and shredded cheddar jack all grilled between two flour tortillas and served with a dill pickle buttermilk ranch
Turkey Florentine Bowl
Fresh ground turkey and spinach burger topped with melted Swiss, doused in a French onion gravy, and served over a pile of roasted garlic orzo and veggies
Lotsa Falafels™
Mini falafels, lemon-garlic whipped feta, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and a roasted pepper-dill vinaigrette
PepperJack Chicken Eggrolls
Crunchy eggrolls loaded with blackened chicken, pepperjack, onions, and sliced jalapeños. Served with a side of that little pub honey mustard 14
Monterey Salmon Tacos
Blackened salmon, guacamole, romaine, olives, pico, and a drizzle of Caesar dressing on charred flour tortillas.
Siracusa Sandwich
Oven-roasted, fork-shredded pork topped with crispy fried eggplant, melting provolone, fire-roasted peppers, sautéed onions, and some nice basil pesto aioli on a soft grinder roll
So the NFL sent us a letter saying we couldn’t use their names or likenesses to promote Little Pub’s football party platters. Apologies all around and we shan’t do that again.
But that got us thinking about a report we saw on how much actual football action you see during a typical broadcast. The numbers vary, but it’s generally between 15 and 20 minutes of live action, with 18 viewed as the average. So, it turns out you’re just watching commercials for two and a half hours while waiting to see 44 seconds of Taylor Swift celebrating touchdowns in a luxury box.
So, forget the football part. We don’t want to get sued and we’ve moved on. But we haven’t moved far, and whether you’re looking forward to spying on Taylor Swift, wondering if you should be offended during the halftime show, or just watching a bunch of commercials broadcast on CBS on Sunday, February 11th at 6:30 PM EST, one thing is for sure: you will need snacks for your Swift Spying/Halftime Show/TV Commercial watching party.
Check out the TV Party* options on our the Little Pub Party Platters ordering site and get snacks for whatever you watch that day. And remember, Little Pub party platters work great for Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar parties too.*
*Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar are employees of Little Pub. Any inference to awards shows is merely coincidental and not expressly implied.
https://order.toasttab.com/online/littlepub?diningOption=takeout
Check out the Football Party* options on our new Little Pub To Go Party Platters ordering site.
*Works for any type of party: office party, birthday party, engagement party, gender reveal party, lazy dinner party, costume party, etc.
Join us Monday, January 1 at 3 PM (high tide) in Stratford for the 4th annual Little Pub Polar Plunge for Make-A-Wish CT. We’ll have all sorts of fun stuff there, representatives from Make-A-Wish CT, and you’ll be able to knock off those “try new things/healthy habits” resolutions because it turns out polar plunging is good for you.
Beyond being a popular health trend among athletes and celebrities, cold plunging enthusiasts claim the practice has numerous benefits for your body and mind. From boosting mood to enhancing immune function, this age-old practice is re-emerging as a modern wellness ritual.
Cold plunging involves immersing your body in water temperatures of 59 degrees or below, triggering a cascade of physiological responses. Here are some key benefits backed by science:
Boosts Mood & Resilience: Many enthusiasts report heightened mood and increased resilience.
Enhances Post-Workout Recovery: May reduce muscle soreness, particularly after intense physical activities.
Promotes Brown Fat Activity: Unlike white fat, brown adipose tissue (BAT) burns calories and may protect your heart.
Supports Immune Function: Cold exposure could lead to fewer sick days, as seen in some studies.
Event Info: http://site.wish.org/goto/plunge
Chicken Littles
Crispy deep-fried chicken sliders topped with pickle-ranch slaw and a drizzle of hot honey
Benihana Shrimp Bowl
Five-spice grilled shrimp tossed in a sesame-ginger glaze and served over a pile of vegetable fried rice topped with ginger pickles and sliced avocado
Big Dipper Grinder
Roast beef, melting provolone, frizzled onions, and a horseradish cream sauce on a soft grinder roll with some au jus for dipping
StickyWings
Crispy wings tossed in spicy habanero-honey BBQ glaze served with a buttermilk ranch cooldown
Chick’n Waffle Stix™
Crunchy eggrolls stuffed with fried chicken, chopped waffles, bacon bits, and sriracha maple syrup. Served with a side of maple syrup for dunking
Mott Street Burger
Fresh ground angus beef patty topped with crispy breaded eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, melting provolone, mixed greens, our “heavy on the garlic” roasted garlic aioli, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Nakatomi Plaza Tostada
Chipotle teriyaki chicken on crisp corn tortillas topped with guacamole, a creamy orange ginger cilantro slaw, some nice cucumber pineapple relish, and a sweet YippiKiYay Thai chili aioli
Baby Calzones™
Flakey empanadas loaded with prosciutto, mozzarella, and ricotta. Served with a side of marinara
Thai PBJ Wings
Crispy wings tossed in spicy thai peanut sauce and drizzled with sweet raspberry syrup
Sunday Dinner Bowl
Slow roasted, fork shredded pot roast over a bed of mashed potatoes topped with roasted brussel sprouts, baby carrots, and frizzled onions
SuperGyro Burger
Fresh ground angus beef patty topped with crumbled feta, tahini hummus, iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, and tzatziki
Wasabi Tiger Wings
Crispy wings tossed in a sweet and spicy Thai chili glaze and drizzled with creamy wasabi dip
Ranchero Bowl
Crumbled chorizo and pineapples, roasted corn salsa, avocado, cotija cheese, ranchero pinto beans and pickled onions over brown rice drizzled with tequila lime crema
Double Onion Burger
Fresh ground, hand packed, angus beef patty topped with brie cheese, sautéed onions, frizzled onions and our “heavy on the garlic” roasted garlic aioli
