On a wing and a bowl

Wingnuts is an ideal restaurant from which to pick up food for

Super Bowl parties. There are 30 varieties of wings, including sweet

and sour barbecue, lemon garlic, cheesy cheddar and, of course,

buffalo style, and 10 flavors of spare, beef and baby back ribs, from

Santa Fe to chipotle style. Prices range from $6.95 for a “taster” of

10 wings to $39.95 for the “party” size of 100 pieces; ribs are

priced at $13.95 (spare and beef ribs) and $14.95 for the baby backs

ribs. Wingnuts is at the Target Greatland Shopping Center at 3030

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa (714) 434-7700.

MORE SUNDAY OPTIONS

La Salsa is offering Super Bowl party trays at its Costa Mesa and

Newport Beach locations. The trays can be prepared with less than 30

minutes notice. La Salsa’s Grande Trays are available in three

combinations: a Taquito Grande Tray with 12 all-white meat chicken

taquitos for $19.95; a Taco Grande Tray with eight chicken or sirloin

steak Tacos La Salsa served with either black or pinto beans for

$24.95; and the Burrito Grande Tray featuring four Original Gourmet

burritos stuffed with charbroiled chicken or sirloin steak and sliced

in halves for $34.95. Each of the group-sized platters serves up to

eight and is accompanied with generous portions of La Salsa’s Caesar

salad, rice, beans, fresh chips and salsa. La Salsa is in the Atrium

Court at Fashion Island (949) 640-4289, or at 279 E. 17th St. in

Costa Mesa. (949) 574-1315.

CATERING STARTS JUST IN TIME

Ideal for Superbowl parties, Tacone in Fashion Island’s Atrium

Court now has catering services. For $9.95 per person, the new cafe

offers any wrapped sandwich, a Caesar salad, side dish, chips, salsa

and a cookie. A nominal delivery charge is added to orders, and

orders can be placed with as little as two-hour notice. (949)

760-0500.

Also in Atrium Court at Fashion Island, Oak Tree Market offers

catering and has a variety of sandwiches, salads, specialty foods,

wine and more that are perfect for a Superbowl party. Oak Tree Market

also has a great selection of hostess gifts. (949) 760-0403.

For beer, wine or other spirits, check out Beverages & More! also

in Fashion Island’s Atrium Court. For Superbowl parties, the store

features more than 500 brands of beer and specialty brews, and kegs

are available for 150 of the brands. Beverages & More! also carries

specialty foods, including fresh cheese, chocolates and snacks, bar

and wine accessories, party supplies and top-name cigars. (949)

640-1080.

ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (OR THIS ONE)

For those of us who couldn’t care less about Super Bowl Sunday,

there is a sale going on at The American Cancer Society Discovery

Shop in Corona del Mar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Manager Gloria Godfrey

is planning a Karaoke contest, refreshments and prizes. The Discovery

Shop carries a little bit of everything, including furniture,

accessories and designer clothing, at bargain prices. 2600 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 640-4777.

A BRIGHT ADDITION TO THE CLOSET

Sunshine in Newport, a casual “weekend wear” clothing boutique for

women and children, is having a 30% to 70% off sale through February.

Discounted fashions include the fall line of Fresh Produce (brightly

colored casual clothes) and the winter collection of pants and

jackets, including the popular washable suede. Sunshine in Newport is

the exclusive retailer at Fashion Island for Fresh Produce

Sportswear. It specializes in women’s and children’s clothing,

jewelry, accessories, gifts and shoes. A nice selection of cotton and

linen dresses, shirts, shorts and sweatshirts in bright colors,

including numerous matching mother-and-daughter outfits, as well as

clothing for infants. Labels include Michael Simon, Mod-O-Doc and Cut

Loose. Sunshine in Newport is across from Barnes & Noble in Fashion

Island. (949) 644-9440.

FINALLY, SOMETHING TO RELAX WITH

Jody Rowland Simon is offering a special price of $25 on

professional manicures and pedicures for the New Year. Simon is at

the new Patricia Di Gioia Nail Studio in Newport Beach. The studio

specializes in all nail care and waxing. It also has many gifts,

jewelry and accessories. The nail studio is in the Cannery Village at

3109 Villa Way, Newport Beach. (949) 645-9763.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627; or by fax at (949) 646-4170.