BJ's Wholesale Club Scores with Food, Entertaining Ideas for the Big Game

NATICK, Mass., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosting friends for the Big Game on Sunday, February 7? Look no further than BJ's Wholesale Club, your one-stop shop for everything Big Game-related, from food to televisions to cookware. With its high-quality, brand name merchandise at prices more than 30 percent* off supermarkets, BJ's can help you throw an easy, inexpensive party - sure to please your wallet and score a touchdown with guests!

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A great get-together for home tailgating starts with the right TV. Family and friends will salivate over more than just food when viewing the game on a new Vizio® XVT Series 42" Full HD 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV ($849.99).

"The Vizio XVT is an ideal choice because it features cutting-edge XVT or extreme Vizio technology," said Chris Maynard, Electronics Buyer at BJ's Wholesale Club. "Its 1080p HD resolution presents content with razor-sharp clarity for lifelike images, and its Smooth Motion technology eliminates motion blur from sports coverage."

Give the TV proper placement too with the Z-Line Designs Bentwood TV Stand with Integrated Mount ($199.99). The mount accommodates most flat panel TVs up to 60" and has open component shelving for proper air circulation.

Next, select a menu mixed with finger foods – after all, you can eat them with one hand, leaving the other free to slap a high five when your team scores.

"Choose food items with minimal prep time with BJ's wide selection of heat-and-serve appetizers, deli sandwiches, desserts, beverages and much more that will ensure you stay in the game and out of the kitchen," said Chris Neppl, Executive Vice President of Merchandising at BJ's Wholesale Club.

Fan favorites include:

• Ore-Ida® Mozzarella Sticks – 3.5 lb., $9.99
• T.G.I. Friday's® Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Four 8 oz. dips, $9.99
• T.G.I. Friday's Loaded Potato Skins – 35 oz., $9.99 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Vegetable Tray & Ranch Dip – 64 oz., $10.99
• Chef Inspired Cuisine Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops – 20 ct., $9.99
• Nancy's  Petite Quiche® – 48 ct. (24 Four Cheese and 24 Loraine), $8.99 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Nancy's Deli Spirals® – 60 ct. (Turkey Bacon Ranch, Club, Salami and Jack Cheese), $9.99 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Johnsonville® Italian Sausage or Bratwurst – $6.99 - $7.99 ($1.50 off Front of Club coupon)
• Berkley & Jensen® Pistachios – 3 lb. bag, $11.99
• Berkley & Jensen Cracker Variety – 35.2 oz. of six cracker varieties, $6.39. Pair with Cabot® Cheddar Cheese, $4.99 - $5.69 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Uno® Deli Pizza – $8.99 - $9.99 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Boboli® Party Pack – 8 mini crusts and sauce. $8.99 ($3 off Front of Club coupon)
• BJ's Deli 3-Foot Hero Sub (serves 10-12) – $26.99
• Wellsley Farms® Sandwich Ring (serves 12-15) – $27.99
• Pick & Pack Chips – Any two bags, $5.98
• Wellsley Farms Brownie Bites – 32 ct., $6.49
• M&M's® Cookies – 36 ct., $6.99 ($2 off Front of Club coupon)
• Berkley & Jensen Soda Variety Pack – Twenty-four 12 oz. cans, $4.99 ($5.79 in NY, $5.49 in CT)
• Beer & Wine (Available at select BJ's Clubs)

Quickly cook the heat-and-serve items with the NuWave® Pro Speed Cooking Infrared Oven with Bonus Pizza Liner and Flipper ($119.99) - its patented three-way cooking is 50 percent faster than conventional ovens.

Making chili for a crowd? Try the Rival® 7-Quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker ($39.99). Its extra-large 7-quart capacity is perfect for entertaining. It has three heat settings, removable stoneware, and Bonus Little Dipper® and travel bag. ($8 off Front of Club coupon)

Finally, minimize your clean-up. BJ's offers a variety of paper and plastic goods, eliminating the need to do the dishes:

• Berkley & Jensen Festive Cups –  16oz. 140 ct., $7.99
• Solo® Paper Plates – 10 in. 172 ct., $14.99
• Executive Choice Paper Plates – 660 ct., $9.99
• Berkley & Jensen Table Cloths – 2 pk. Dunicel table cover, $8.99
• Berkley & Jensen Cutlery – 360 ct., $9.99
• Berkley & Jensen Napkins – 17 in. 200 ct., $7.99

About BJ's Wholesale Club

The company is dedicated to providing its members with high-quality, brand name food and merchandise at prices that are significantly lower than the prices found at supermarkets, supercenters, department stores, drug stores and specialty retail stores.  BJ's offers low BJ's Member Pricing on a huge selection of groceries, top-brand apparel and accessories, small appliances, consumer electronics, fine jewelry, and other quality merchandise. 

Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern United States.  The Company currently operates 187 clubs and 104 gas stations in 15 eastern states.  Learn more about BJ's Wholesale Club or shop online at www.bjs.com.

*30% savings is compared to supermarket prices and is based on the per unit price of a market basket of items. Savings may vary based upon market area and items purchased. Research conducted by Warehouse Club Focus, October 2009.

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