Food Scouting ballpark food is a tireless job with tons of travel and calories to consume. It’s a thank(ful)(less) job but we try and do all the heavy lifting for you! That being said, we did some armchair scouting using Twitter as a vehicle to see what’s up in different parts of the Culinary Sports World. HEY IT’S CALIFORNIA WHERE THEY GROW VEGGIES! The Los Angeles Angels have put out some nice dishes including a wide-array of vegan/vegetarian offerings: The @Angels‘ 2023 home schedule begins Friday, and with it comes a new assortment of food to try as the Angels
ConsumeMLB food season is finally here and no sport merges food and viewing experience quite like “America’s Pastime”. Here’s some top prospects we’re going to keep our eyes on this season! With new rule changes to speed up game times, fans will average under three hours of eating time! So plan your concessions strategies accordingly! That being said, the trend toward local flavors and chef-inspired offerings continues. And there are some whoppers to consider during the 2023 campaign! Globelife Park in Arlington, TX, the home of the Texas Rangers continues to offer outrageous plates. This year’s invention is the “Boomstick
ConsumeFlorida Everblades — a secret in the south You know the saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Way down deep in Florida…roundabout Ft. Myers…you have a “minor league” hockey team that’s been thriving there for 25 years. The Florida Everblades, the 2021-22 ECHL Kelly Cup Champions, have carved out a very nice existence, thank you. Only the NHL’s Florida Panthers – the Everblades’ parent club – are further south on the hockey map. And if that wasn’t enough to suspend belief, when you walk into Hertz Arena you see a single-deck bowl that seats 7,000 fans ringed by
ConsumeMajor League Soccer has evolved into a serious soccer league since its inception in 1996. Today we’re doing a Texas two-step to check out stadium foods options with FC Dallas and Austin FC. Food Scouts Executive Producer Rich Libero served as a color commentator for the New York/New Jersey MetroStars (now Red Bull) back in 1998. “I remember teams playing in American football stadiums. The Columbus Crew had 10,000 fans for a game at Ohio State’s monster 100,000 seater. And the MetroStars did not fill Giants Stadium very often back in those days.” Fast forward to 2023 and most MLS teams
ConsumeCamden Yards, the iconic red-brick home of the Baltimore Orioles is trading its long-time concession parnter — Delaware North — for Levy Restaurants. Now, before people go into a full-fledge panic, Boog’s Barbecue Pit and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood will remain as staples at the stadium. Levy coducts concession operations at other stadiums, including Nationals Park, FedEx Field and Audi Field in the D.C. area, as well as Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, where Orioles minor-league affiliate the Aberdeen Ironbirds play. This deal with the Orioles will cement the Chesapeake Bay region as a Levy’s stronghold. “We’re so proud to partner
ConsumeThe Toronto Blue Jays announced details on the latest renovation of Rogers Centers with four new areas for both fans and food. The trend toward open social spaces continues across professional sports and this renovation will provide much-needed life in dark reaches under SkyDome’s centerfield hotel. Welcome to Rogers’ Neighborhood The club christened the areas “outfield neighborhoods”. Each section owns a destinct look, feel and menu fans. The spaces will add a breath of color, green and fresh air for a stadium desperately in need of panache. Known as SkyDome, Toronto’s weather demanded a domed stadium and 1990’s architects delivered
ConsumeRoberto Clemente continues to deliver mystical impact. It’s really the best way to describe how, 50 years after his tragic and early death, Clemente continues to make an impact on and off the baseball diamond. The Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer was killed in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve in 1972 during an attempt to aid Nicaraguan earthquake victims. Clemente not only served as the first Puerto Rican superstar, but he also created and set the bar for humanitarian efforts. Major League Baseball named its annual humanitarian award after Clemente. Curator Duane Rieder unintentionally created the Roberto Clemente
ConsumeBeing a scout, even if it’s for food, can produce a wide-range of stories about the characters that don’t make it. Think about the tryout scene from the football movie Invincible. Mark Wahlberg, reprising the role of Vince Papale, stands out amid a collection of misfits and has-beens. And so, post-Thanksgiving, it’s good idea to give thanks for quality and what you don’t have. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL STILL HAS WORK TO DO There are literally hundreds of professional football (soccer) teams in the UK. Many of these clubs play in small stadia that would make the lowest levels of minor
ConsumeBaseball season is over and we’re monitoring the indoor arena space for hockey and basketball food prospects. If you’re a fan of games on ice or hardwood, there’s plenty to get you salivating during the pre-game, between periods or halftime feeding windows! Let’s take a look at the vendors and their contenders! Aramark is based out of Philadelphia. They do a wonderful job of driving unique flavors with their staff of locally-based executive chefs while also working to create unique dishes in conjunction with local eateries. Aramark’s lineup of indoor venues: AT&T Center (San Antonio Spurs) Canadian Tire Center (Ottawa
ConsumeThe Pittsburgh Pirates rolled out the red carpet for Food Scouts last week. Special thanks to Carey Cox, Brian Hediger, Brian Warecki, Executive Chef Gabor Kovats for all your time. And Molly Trunzo for helping to set things up. The Pirates are a first-class organization with a new leadership structure. They are building an elite organization that will make the people of Pittsburgh proud of their club for many years. Exceeding expectations… The show’s first shoot exceeded expectations in terms of organization, access and scheduling. The first two days proved exhausting as the Food Scouts team worked its way through
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