Mark

is a loyal fan of the NY Giants but yesterday he was rooting for the New Orleans Saints. Mark was one of the 106 million viewers who made the Super Bowl the most watched program in TV history. One thing that Mark can't go without during Super Bowl Sunday? Buffalo wings. Lots of wings and lots of drinks with Vodka.

Surprisingly, even though over a billion chicken wings are eaten on Super Bowl Sunday, they are not the most popular food according to recent NPD Group survey which listed the following top 10 Super Bowl Sunday foods:

1. Vegetables 2. Potatoes 3. Carbonated Soft Drinks 4. Total Salty Snacks 5. Sandwiches 6. Salads 7. Chicken 8. Milk 9. Pizza 10. Tea

Like Mark, we had chicken at our modest SB party but Pollo Loco's instead of buffalo styled wings. Mark lives and works in NYC. McD's is his least favorite place in the city and tries to avoid this venue and its food. But today he had to stop by for "business."

It is Monday and the beginning of a new week can often be the most stressful time of the week, at least for me. When under stress Mark finds comfort in a drink or two of Vodka, specifically, Ketel One Vodka. What a fine product when consumed responsibly! During the prohibition era, doctors were able to prescribe alcohol as medication for a variety of ailments, including stress. Hey, it's what the doctor prescribed!

Dom

I and millions of viewers will be watching the season premiere of the much anticipated Lost. As I type this mcbreak, I can hear Ben's voice narrating the last season's recap in the background. Ben is my favorite character of the show. A combination of his ironic tone of voice and eccentric eyes make Michael Emerson one of the most captivating and under rated actors, in my modest opinion.

Dom may be watching Lost tonight but his favorite show is NBC's Heroes and Peter Petrelli is his favorite character. Thanks to Tivo Dom can watch both and many other shows at any time. But if there is one show or event that can not be recorded or missed and must be watched live is the Super Bowl. Dom is gearing up for the occasion and will be throwing a Super Bowl party at his home in Staten Island. Dom and approximately 25 of his family and friends will play pool and video games while enjoying hot dogs, burgers, spare ribs and other party delights as they warm up for the game. Dom will be cheering for the Saints.

With another six weeks of winter ahead of us, it is a good thing that some new shows or events like the ones mentioned above will make the long nights a little more entertaining. Recently, a study found that "the average young American now spends practically every waking minute — except for the time in school — using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation." Many of us, even the not so young, like me or Dom, who's loved technology from the time of the Commodore 64, are guilty as charged.
It is restaurant week in NYC and Dom's favorite restaurant, Maloney and Porcelli, is one of the participating restaurants.