Delaware North Companies Sportservice to Provide Baseball Fans With Vast Variety of Food Choices on Opening Day and Beyond Destination-Style Carts Feature Customizable Fare, Including Loaded Bak
2008-03-31 03:00:00
Delaware North Companies Sportservice to Provide Baseball Fans With Vast Variety of Food Choices on Opening Day and Beyond
Destination-Style Carts Feature Customizable Fare, Including Loaded Bak
BUFFALO, NY–( EMWNews – March 31, 2008) –
[CORE NEWS FACTS]As the countdown to Opening Day draws near, Delaware North Companies
Sportservice, the nation’s first sports concessionaire, is upping its game
in concessions and fine dining operations at some of the nation’s most
beloved ballparks. This year, Sportservice chefs are focused on enhancing
fans’ experiences through more innovative and “experiential,” high-quality
cooking than ever before, and entirely new “destination” carts will allow
fans to customize their dishes to perfection.
At Busch Stadium in St. Louis, fans will enjoy the new Asian action cart,
where they can select their favorite hand-sliced meats and fresh vegetables
before chefs stir-fry their dish and serve it up with chopsticks in a chow
mein container. At Miller Park in Milwaukee, Brewers fans will be able to
load their fresh baked potatoes as they watch players load the bases. The
park’s new baked potato cart features a selection of tasty toppings for
fans to customize their spuds with — including steamed broccoli, cheddar
cheese, savory beef, spicy chipotle chicken, sour cream and hearty bacon.
And for Texas Rangers fans, Sportservice is spicing up the menu at the
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, which will offer a brand-new, made-to-order
burrito stand.
[QUOTATION]Attributable to Rolf Baumann, corporate chef, Delaware North Companies
Sportservice.
“With fare that’s infused with fun, flavor and local flair, a variety of
delicious destination carts have been added to Sportservice-operated
ballparks,” said Rolf Baumann, executive chef, Delaware North Companies
Sportservice. “We’ve invested in and designed each cart to be a
show-stopper. These new areas allow fans to customize their culinary
experience and walk away with a one-of-a-kind creation that fits individual
dietary needs and preferences. Fans can even watch as their dish is being
created, so they’ll be able to enjoy all of the sights, sizzling sounds and
savory aromas that go along with it.”
[QUOTATION]Attributable to Rick Abramson, president, Delaware North Companies
Sportservice.
“Our chefs and food and beverage professionals are constantly striving to
provide innovative, fresh fare that appeals to traditional palates as well
as to fans following specific culinary trends,” said Rick Abramson,
president of Delaware North Companies Sportservice, who began his career as
a Sportservice vendor at Milwaukee County Stadium for the Milwaukee Brewers
in the 1970’s. “In our experience, we know fans can hardly wait to get
their hands on their first hot dog of the season, but as the season
continues, they seek more adventurous options at the ballpark. Sportservice
is here to ensure their game-day experience is filled with a variety of
fun-filled, high-quality fare — whether it’s traditional or
trend-inspired.”
[ADDITIONAL NEWS FACTS]In fact, Sportservice chefs spend their off-season perfecting new dishes to
embrace evolving culinary trends. Many of these dishes have been captured
in “Home Plate: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine,” the company’s second
cookbook, which debuts this year in Sportservice-operated ballparks. During
the 2008 season, fans will enjoy a variety of these well-researched,
high-quality dishes, some of which are detailed below:
Arlington — Texas Rangers — Rangers Ballpark at Arlington
Looking to spice up menu offerings at the Rangers Ballpark at Arlington in
2008, Sportservice has invested in a new burrito stand, featuring
made-to-order burritos. A brand-new, all-you-can-eat seating area offers
fans a variety of culinary options, including favorites such as piping-hot
nachos, hot dogs, ice-cold colas and fresh roasted peanuts. At the
“Rawlings All American Grille,” fans can dine on
beer-battered onion rings, tender pulled pork, French dip sandwiches, fresh
fruit parfaits or desserts that two can share. At the Cuervo Club, fans can
nosh on garden-fresh chef or spicy Thai salads, handmade panini or fresh
fish sandwiches. And suite menus offer mini corn dogs, vine-ripened-tomato
bruschetta, Great American salads, southern-fried chicken and home-style
“mac and cheese.”
Chicago — White Sox — US Cellular Field
At the new “Comiskey Dogs-Chicago Style” stand, the famous Chicago-Style
Hot Dog will be joined by its
foot-long cousin, the Super Comiskey, featuring all of the Chicago-Style
Hot Dog’s fixin’s on a longer dog. Rounding out the traditional offerings
are hot roasted peanuts from a special on-site peanut roaster; fish
sandwiches, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches; and savory Greek sausages.
Fans can also enjoy two ballpark hot dogs for the price of one within one
hour of the gates opening.
Cincinnati — Reds — Great American Ball Park
Fried cookie dough, a favorite featured in ” Home Plate,” will make a
strong showing at the ballpark this season, along with unique and healthy
touches like hot roasted peanuts and almonds, made-to-order fruit
smoothies, hot-off-the-popper caramel corn and juicy turkey burgers. Other
new concession items include savory garlic fries and LaRosa’s calzones — a
regional favorite. Sportservice will also present a new suite menu that
keeps fans’ favorites and adds tasty new items, such as beef or chicken
fajitas and black pepper- and garlic-encrusted beef tenderloin. In
addition, Sportservice is adding the Montgomery Inn’s nationally popular
ribs to the ballpark menu; they join the brand’s increasingly popular
pulled pork sandwiches — both are prepared using Montgomery Inn’s
award-winning BBQ sauce.
Cleveland — Indians — Progressive Field
The delectable cuisine at Progressive Field is mom-approved and features
earth-friendly serve-ware. Kids can show their team spirit with the Tribe
Pride Slider — a half cherry red, half blue raspberry Sno Kone, named
after the team’s fuzzy, fuchsia-colored mascot, Slider. Making its debut
straight from the pages of “Home Plate” is the Cleveland Bomber, with
Italian-style beef, mozzarella cheese and sweet or hot peppers. Comfort
food will be king with the newest of five concession stands featuring
hand-dipped milkshakes (in vanilla, chocolate and chocolate-banana) and
Slider Super Burgers and Slider Mini Burgers with secret “special sauce.”
Grill carts will sizzle with smoky Italian sausages, kosher hot dogs,
Polish sausages smothered in onions and peppers, and local favorites —
pirogues and kielbasas. Fans will also enjoy an upscale picnic menu on the
party deck featuring
southern-fried chicken, Montgomery Inn pulled pork, corn on the cob, sliced
watermelon and homemade potato salad. Sportservice is also utilizing an
expanded selection of environmentally friendly serve-ware, including
biodegradable corn-resin cups and napkins, and trays made from
post-consumer recyclable material.
Detroit — Tigers — Comerica Park
Sportservice chefs at Comerica Park are offering a renewed focus on
heart-healthy cuisine with new offerings like fresh veggie sushi, plenty of
juicy fruit, meatless taco salads and made-to-order pastas. Traditional
tastes include home-style pirogues with fresh sour cream, onions and
applesauce; savory bratwursts; Dippin’ Dots; spicy-hot Buffalo Wild Wings;
and Hebrew National Kosher Dogs.
Milwaukee — Brewers — Miller Park
Fans’ heads will turn with the upscale, healthy and freshly prepared menu
additions, including hand-carved sandwiches and made-to-order stir-fry and
pasta on the club level. A new, hot roasted peanut cart joins the new,
baked potato cart, where fans can pick from broccoli, cheese, beef,
chipotle chicken, sour cream and bacon toppings. For a true taste of
Wisconsin, fans can nosh on Kettle Brau cheese curds battered in
Leinenkugle beer. Fan favorites from 2007, including lip-smacking cheese
fries served in a Brewers helmet, mouthwatering nachos grande, buttery
Super Pretzels and specialty and craft beers, will also be back. Of course,
Sportservice’s Secret Stadium Sauce (created by Abramson himself) on sausages,
also represented in “Home Plate,” will continue to tempt Brewers fans this
season.
St. Louis — Cardinals — Busch Stadium
Sportservice has invested in three side-by-side carts to provide fans with
more action-cooking than ever on the main level. At Gate One, fans can
check out the new Asian action cart, which allows them to select from fresh
beef, chicken and veggies, then have it stir-fried with rice or noodles and
served with chopsticks in a chow mein container. Next, the new fry action
station will make seasoned fries in garlic-Parmesan, Cajun and
chili-cheese, alongside a brand-new peanut roaster, harkening back to the
olden days. In the Red Bird Club, fans can indulge in eight flavors of
creamy gelato, an Italian-style ice cream, or a cupcake bar with
made-from-scratch cupcakes. On the lighter side, fans can choose from
veggie burritos, grilled chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers and
garden-fresh salads and wraps. In the exclusive luxury suites, baseball
enthusiasts can dine on gourmet cuisine like spicy tuna and California crab
sushi rolls;
Italian-influenced antipasto spidini skewers; fried artichokes stuffed with
feta cheese; salsiccia from St. Louis’ famed Italian neighborhood, “The
Hill;” pizza with spinach and artichokes; and two new comfort foods with a
twist
— turkey-BLT sliders and patty melts on rye. According to Abramson, fans
will still be able to capture their first juicy hot dog at the stadium this
year, as the hot dog carts will also be prevalent this season.
San Diego — Padres — PETCO Park
Succulent southwestern options serve as the basis for PETCO Park’s unique
menu, featuring local favorites like Rubio’s fresh fish tacos and Randy
Jones’ BBQ. Healthy options like veggie dogs, veggie burgers, vegetarian
burritos, veggie sushi, edamame and fresh fruit salad, along with
traditional ballpark fare like bratwursts and the veggie-topped Diego Dogs
(recipe available in “Home Plate”), can also be found at PETCO Park. PETCO
Park’s new loaded ticket offers fans the best of everything — with ticket
options ranging from all-you-can-eat concessions included — to tickets
with a stored value of $20 for purchasing concessions and merchandise.
[MULTIMEDIA]Flickr photographs: Sportservice chefs, gourmet cuisine and
traditional favorites
Behind-the-scenes tour of a ballpark kitchen where Sportservice
operates
[LINKS]Delaware North Companies Sportservice Opening Day 2008 Media
Kit
Biography of Rolf Baumann
[BOILERPLATE]About Delaware North Companies Sportservice
Delaware North Companies Sportservice is one of the nation’s leading food,
beverage and retail management companies, providing concessions, gourmet
catering and fine dining operations at more than 50 professional sporting
venues, entertainment complexes and convention centers across the United
States and Canada. Sportservice is the provider of choice for an impressive
client roster including the World Series, the National Hockey League and
Major League Baseball’s All-Star games, Stanley Cup Championships and the
Olympic Games.
For more than 90 years, Sportservice has demonstrated that it knows what it
takes to effectively develop, operate and manage multi-faceted kitchens,
restaurants, suites, fine dining and retail facilities in order to meet the
changing demands of today’s fans. From introducing healthier food
selections and creative cuisine to twists on traditional fare and new
organic options, Sportservice continues to innovate and enhance the fan
experience.
About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food
service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North
Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment,
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North
Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware
North Companies Boston, owner of TD Banknorth Garden. Delaware North
Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United
States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually, and 40,000 associates
serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit
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