Super Bowl

Everything a Patriots fan needs to know to throw the best Super Bowl party

A fan showed off his Belichick hoodie during a Patriots sendoff rally at Patriot Place on Jan. 30, 2017. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

Grab the beer, your buddies, and your Bill Belichick cut-off sweatshirts: It’s Super Bowl weekend. The Patriots are in Houston to do their job. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, make sure you do yours and offer your guests a seriously good time. Here’s your playbook for game-day parties.

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No cable subscription? No worries. Here’s how to stream the game—and the ads—no matter your TV situation.

Jason Heard’s Thai-style chicken wings.

Try out one of these 8 Super Bowl recipes, courtesy of Boston chefs

From fried oyster sliders to steak and cheese burritos, thai-style chicken wings to buffalo chicken dip, these dishes will have your guests cheering no matter what goes down on the field.

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But if you’d rather just order in, this list will ensure finger-lickin’-good wings show up on your doorstep.

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Not one for ales or lagers? Two local wine experts offered delicious (and classy) alternatives to the usual brewskis.