The kickoff of the NFL season is upon us as the Steelers and Titans face off this evening. Oddly there isn’t a football special to be seen in Philadelphia Weekly or City Paper this week. But hey,that’s why there’s the Internet!

Here’s what we know that’s going on:

Tonight, Jose Pistola’s is kicking off the NFL season with Troegs Brewing Co. There will be a firkin of Nugget Nectar, Dead Reckoning Porter and even a keg of Mad Elf for the night.

Also on each Sunday during the NFL season Jose’s will be offering, $3 Sly Fox Pils and Pale Ale cans plus $3 Ithaca Apricot Wheat. They’re also introducing the “Surf & Turf Bloody Mary.” A be a gourmet hot dog, wing and breakfast taco menu will round out the offerings.

Misconduct Tavern is doing an NFL Club this season. Join the club for $30 and you are entitled to a special menu of apps, sandwiches and beer packages at a special price of $25. For instance you could get balsamic glazed ribs, Misconduct Chicken Cheesesteak and 4 pints of Kenzinger. You do more that two weeks and you’ll be ahead. Not a terrible way to build up some loyalty. And of course the menu will change so you won’t get bored.

Bridgid’s has a Longtrail Brewmaster Promo tonight. They’ve got Imperial Porter, Belgian White, Coffee Stout and Double IPAs for just $4.

Update: The Piazza at Schmidt’s is throwing a big party for the Eagles/Carolina game. It starts at 11am when Vino kicks off its $15 sandwich and drink deal. The game will be televised on the big screen in the Piazza and you can even rent a cabana for you and up to 10 friends. After the game ends, ?uestlove will be DJ-ing the last of the season’s Sundae parties.

Personally, I like to blame the cheesesteak for most of Philadelphia’s image problems (long live the roast pork!), but could a chicken cheesesteak be responsible for the Eagles’ crushing loss on Sunday? On Friday, Dan Gross reported that Donovan McNabb ate his ‘lucky sandwich’ before heading west:

Donovan McNabb showed up at Talk of the Town (3020 S. Broad) to pick up his lucky chicken cheesesteak hoagie with American cheese, mayo, ketchup, lettuce and tomato. While D-Mac insists on picking up his own sandwich, the shop delivered a few more steaks to the Nova Care Complex for kicker David Akers and a few other Iggles, who have since departed for Arizona.

I don’t know much about football, but perhaps a new sandwich is in order? Anyone have any recommendations for what might be a luckier lucky meal for the Eagles quarterback?

Donovan didn’t leave town without his lucky sandwich. [PhillyGossip]

Do you have suite tickets to the November 18th Eagles/Dolphins game? Well then you can enjoy the McNabb family thanksgiving menu.

Wilma “Mama” McNabb has been working diligently in the kitchen with Levy Restaurants Executive Chef at Lincoln Financial Field Emilie Frye, sharing recipes for McNabb family favorites and adapting Mrs. McNabb’s home-cooked specialties to the larger scale needed to serve thousands of Eagles fans in the suites during game day.

The McNabb Thanksgiving menu mirrors a traditional meal, with special accents that make the meal unique to the McNabb family.

Full menu after the jump.

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Looking for a place to hold your fantasy football draft for your fickle foodie friends. Then consider having your draft at DiBruno Brothers or let them cater your event. Menu details after the jump.

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Win tickets to watch the Eagles Play the Buccaneers this October – in Tampa.
Head to McGillin’s Olde Ale House where they are giving away a trip and tickets for two to the October 22 Eagles game in Tampa Bay. McGillin’s will be open on Sundays during the football season. Check out the Birds on McGillin’s new high-def TVs.

McGillin’s Olde Ale House [Official Site]