MLB Eats: Aramark Sports + Entertainment Unveils New Ballpark Fare for 2024 Season
22 3월 2024 - 1:00AM
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Aramark Becomes New Food & Beverage
Provider at the San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park
Aramark Sports + Entertainment, (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) is
headed into the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with an
expanded roster of clients and a fresh lineup of ballpark menu
options and concessions innovations to enhance the gameday
experience for baseball fans.
The award-winning provider of food and beverage programs in
premier MLB stadiums across the country, today officially announced
the addition of Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco
Giants, to its baseball portfolio, with plans for reimagined
food and beverage offerings to be announced later today at the
Giants’ Media Open House.
Aramark has also developed new culinary creations and introduced
guest-experience innovations with its partners at Citi
Field, Citizens Bank Park, Coors Field, Fenway
Park, Kauffman Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and
PNC Park. This season will debut various restaurant
collaborations, elevated twists on classic stadium eats, decadent
desserts, signature beverages, and a range of new self-service
technologies that add convenience and ease at checkout.
“At Aramark, experience is everything, and the start of the MLB
season is one of the most highly anticipated experiences we have
the privilege to be a part of each year,” said Alison Birdwell,
President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “This season,
we are excited to announce the expansion of our dynamic MLB
portfolio as we partner with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle
Park and can’t wait to show fans at all the venues we serve what
our teams have cooked up across the board – from concessions to
technology and retail merchandise. Our commitment to creating an
ultra-premium environment every step of the way is what drives us
forward, and 2024 will bring no shortage of innovative offerings
that immerse guests in the extraordinary.”
ROOKIE MENU ITEMS
The below culinary creations will be new on menus this
season:
- Back to Blue Burger (Kauffman Stadium): Burger, blue
cheese crumbles, bacon, lettuce, and buffalo aioli on a blue bun.
(Section 301 Craft and Draft)
- Dino Rib PCA (Coors Field): 20-ounce beef rib with
paratha bread and herb salad. (SandLot Brewery and Smokehouse,
Section 112)
- Irish Nachos (Fenway Park): Waffle fries, corned beef,
sauerkraut, sour cream, Thousand Island dressing, and queso fresco.
(Home Plate, Gate E Concessions, and Truly Terrace)
- Loaded Funnel Cake Fry Sundae (Citizens Bank Park):
Fresh funnel cake fries topped with a homemade strawberry compote,
vanilla soft serve, and whipped cream. (Coca-Cola Corner, Section
142)
- Renegade Hot Dog (PNC Park): Foot-long hot dog, pot
roast, mini pierogis, caramelized onions, and pickle slices on a
hot dog bun. (Section 133)
- The Mets Championship Burger (Citi Field): Chef Jason
Eksterowicz’s Award-Winning Burger 2023 NYC Wine and Food Festival
Burger Bash Pat LaFrieda’s dry-aged beef patty, Maine lobster
seafood salad, lobster fondue, charred lemon, and fennel brioche
(Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House and Taste of the City, Section 142)
- Fowl Pole Jerk Chicken Sandwich (Minute Maid Park):
Homemade coco bread, shredded smoked jerked chicken, roasted
pineapple, scotch bonnet pepper slaw, green onions, and cilantro
jerk aioli. (Section 231)
LOCAL RESTAURANT PARTNERSHIPS
- Citizens Bank Park will bring back the fan-favorite,
Jersey Shore classic Manco & Manco Pizza, with new
locations in the Hall of Fame Club and on the Upper Deck (Sections
212 and 321).
- Citi Field, winner of USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice
Award for Best Stadium Food in 2023 and Best Ballpark Food in 2024,
is partnering with acclaimed Chefs Anne Burrell (Anne
Burrell’s Italian Eats, Section 102), Judy Joo (Seoul Bird,
Hudson Whiskey NY Club on the Promenade Level) and TV Personality
Adam Richman from Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food (Adam
Richman’s Burger Hall of Fame, Section 103). Taste of
Queens, the Mets community-focused portable behind the
centerfield scoreboard on the field-level concourse, will feature
new Queens-based small businesses POPRICE, RyRy’s
Kitchen, and Benny’s Cuban Café on a rotating basis.
Through an off-season social media voting contest, fans also voted
to bring back Keith’s Grill which will be serving burgers
developed in partnership with Mets Legend Keith Hernandez (Section
410).
- Coors Field is launching Better-Off Burgers
(Section 115), featuring premium plant-based ballpark favorites
like burgers, chips, and shakes, that offer a satisfying
alternative to meat. Fans can choose from the Original Burger,
Chorizo Burger, Medi Burger, and vegan vanilla or strawberry tahini
milkshakes.
- Fenway Park is bringing one of Boston’s authentic
Mexican restaurants to the ballpark with Anna’s Taqueria
(Bleachers, Section 42) serving burritos and bowls. Fans will also
get a taste of Maine with Luke’s Lobsters (Right Field
Concourse), the renowned restaurant group that’s known for its
commitment to sustainability and fresh seafood. The Big Concourse
at Right Field is adding Aramark’s proprietary brands Tenders,
Love, and Chicken and The Burger Kitchen.
- Kauffman Stadium will bring local favorite Buffalo
State Pizza Company (Sections 234 and 252) and Italian
Sausage Company (Section 234). The K has expanded the local
barbecue concept KCQ to Sections 216 and the Diamond Club.
Kansas City’s best pitmasters from Chef J BBQ, Scotts
Kitchen, and SMOAK Craft Barbecue will be returning this
season in multiple locations rotating by series and serving up
their delicious barbecue.
- Minute Maid Park is bringing back Chef Danny
Trace’s DAT Creole for a taste of the Big Easy in the
heart of Houston. Located at Centerfield near the Astros team
store, Chef Danny's New Orleans-style cuisine includes crawfish
fried rice, Creole smoked turkey leg, giant crawfish pretzel,
firecracker pork skins, and a Cajun root beer float. Minute Maid
Park will also offer Tenders, Love, and Chicken (Section
116) and expand its house-smoked barbecue offerings with The
Butcher Express (Section 152).
- PNC Park is partnering with two local restaurants to
bring Pittsburgh favorites to the park. LowKey Taco will
have roasted corn on the cob, birria beef nachos, and
caramel-stuffed churros at Nachorita (Section 138); and the
Chicken on the Hill stand will offer fans chicken biscuits
with house pickles, a menu concept developed in partnership with
Coop de Ville (Section 144).
CLASSIC BALLPARK FAVORITES
- AstroNautchos (Minute Maid Park): Fresh-fried
Ranch-dusted kettle chips, white queso, Breggy Bomb™ barbecue
aioli, jalapeño slaw, pico de gallo, green onions, and fresh
jalapeños with a choice of chopped brisket or pork burnt ends.
(Section 152 The Butcher Express Portable, Section 152; The
Butcher, Section 224; and Sunrise BBQ, Section 408)
- Bratwurst Sandwich (Citizens Bank Park): Grilled brat
topped with spicy mustard and beer-braised onions on a Liscio
Bakery roll; served with house ranch chips and a pickle spear.
(Pass and Stow)
- BrisketAcho (Kauffman Stadium): Tostitos® nacho chips
topped with chopped brisket, creamy cheesy corn, barbecue baked
beans, and coleslaw, drizzled with barbecue sauce. Available in a
bowl, new powder-blue mini souvenir helmet, or large a souvenir
helmet (Sections 221, 234, 251, 417, and 422)
- Burgeritto (Coors Field): Hamburger, bacon bits,
lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and
shoestring fries wrapped in a flour tortilla. (Sections 134 and 306
Grills)
- Cheddar and Chive Bratwurst (PNC Park): Chive bratwurst
inside a Martin’s Potato Roll with peppers, onions, and deli brown
mustard. (Chicken Pitt, Section 127)
- Chicken and Waffle Bowl (Fenway Park): Waffle bowl
filled with mashed potatoes, gravy, popcorn chicken, and scallions.
(Truly Terrace)
- Curveball Corn Dogs (Minute Maid Park): Mini corn dogs
loaded with chili, cheese, and diced onions. (H-Town Grill,
Sections 109 and 409; Club Grill, Section 213)
- Moon Dog (Kauffman Stadium): Double Vienna hot dogs on a
potato roll topped with in-house bacon and onion jam made with Blue
Moon® and finished off with mustard. (Section 202)
- Pastrami Reuben (Citi Field): Pastrami, sauerkraut, and
Thousand Island dressing. (Section 121)
- Pitt Dog (PNC Park): Hot dog topped with capicola,
provolone cheese, vinegar slaw, and potato sticks on a Martin’s
Potato Roll. (Deli Dogs, Section 135)
- Schwarburger 2.0 (Citizens Bank Park): Kyle’s favorite
burger creation will now be featured all season long. The burger is
topped with American cheese, pepper bacon, fried egg, crispy
onions, and signature sauce. (Coca-Cola Corner, Section 142)
- Tenders, Love, and Chicken (Kauffman Stadium): Premium
chicken tenders served with a side of ranch dusted fries and a
selection of dipping sauces. (Sections 206, 308, and 427)
- Togarashi Clam Roll (Fenway Park): Hot dog roll filled
with slaw-nappa cabbage, clam strip, togarashi sauce, and togarashi
spice. (Truly Terrace)
- Toss Up Chicken Sandwich (Minute Maid Park): Fried
chicken tenders, candied jalapeños, cheddar cheese, green leaf
lettuce, sliced tomatoes, serrano pepper crema, and Yellowbird®
Blue Agave Sauce on a Martin’s Potato Roll. (H-Town Grill Stands
and Sections 109, 126, 231, and 409)
- Wing Flavor of the Month (Citizens Bank Park): Open the
season with the Flamin’ Pickleback followed by featured sauces that
will rotate throughout the year. (PJ Whelihan’s, Section 147)
SWEET TREATS
- Boston Creme Pie (Fenway Park): Vanilla sponge cake,
pastry cream, chocolate ganache, and chocolate crispearls. (The Big
Concourse, Center Field)
- Churro Churro (Fenway Park): Aramark is introducing a
new proprietary dessert brand offering churros and chocolate
dipping sauce. (Right Field Concourse)
- Gluten-Free Brownie (Citizens Bank Park): Chocolate
brownie, chewy marshmallow, and Herr’s® Fire Roasted Sweet Corn
Popcorn. (Gluten-Free Kiosk, Section 122)
- On Field Ice Cream Caps (Citizens Bank Park): New
souvenirs for your favorite Richman’s soft serve ice cream or
Dippin' Dots™ served throughout Citizens Bank Park. (Sections 106,
108, 110, 128, 137, 139, 204, 206, 318, 321, 323, 330 and The
Yard)
- One Pound Giant Cookie (Fenway Park): Fans can enjoy a
giant chocolate chip cookie while cheering on the Red Sox. (The Big
Concourse, Center Field)
- Rainbow Cookie Egg Roll (Citi Field): Rainbow cookie,
raspberry jam, and chocolate syrup rolled in an egg-roll wrapper.
(Metropolitan Fry Factory, Section 139)
- Sopapilla (Minute Maid Park): Deep fried dough, powdered
sugar, and honey. (HTX Mex, Section 115)
- Sweet Pierogi (PNC Park): Sweet cheese pierogi topped
with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar. (Cannonball Burger,
Section 146)
SPECIALTY BEVERAGES
- Baseball fans can sip in style this season in a new souvenir
cup available at all venues. This baseball-shaped cup can hold
frozen cocktails or beverages served on ice and features each
team’s logo. For instance, ballpark guests at Citizens Bank
Park can try a new spiked frozen cocktail, the Fastball
Freeze in Sections 113 and 147, while Mets fans at Citi
Field can enjoy the new Mets-ropolitan at bar locations
throughout the stadium. Prepared with Reyka® Vodka, Topo
Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract, and blueberry liqueur, the
cocktail is garnished with blueberries and orange wheel and served
over ice.
- Citizens Bank Park will also offer non-alcoholic frozen
slush puppies in Phillies colors, cherry and blue raspberry,
in Section 139.
- Minute Maid Park is expanding its 2023 mid-season
partnership with Maven Coffee and selling Mavens’ signature
Frozen Espresso Martini at Houston Cocktail Express Portables along
with carajillos, old fashioneds, and more. Fans can also enjoy more
than 50 varieties of red, white, sparkling, and rose wines poured
into Astros Souvenir Carafes and available for purchase by the
bottle at various locations.
EXPANDING CONVENIENT SERVICE STYLES
- Aramark’s game-changing Walk Thru Bru express beer
markets are expanding to Fenway Park, Kauffman Stadium, Minute
Maid Park, and PNC Park. The four ballparks will do away
with traditional packaged beer portables and exclusively use the
grab-and-go markets, allowing guests who verify their age as 21+
using valid, government-issued identification (ID) to self-serve a
wide variety of beverages and quickly check out.
- Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is expanding at
Coors Field. This experience allows guests to walk into the
location, grab the concessions they want, and walk out. By
automatically tallying items shoppers take off shelves, payment is
processed when they exit, enabling fans to avoid waiting in
line.
- Kauffman Stadium is piloting Digital ID this season. The
first-of-its-kind integration between IDmission and
Tapin2 enables payment validations and digital age
verification with valid, government-issued ID at the Walk Thru Bru
market located in Section 232.
- Smart Self-Checkout:
- Coors Field will now offer self-checkout using
Tapin2 kiosks at Wazee Market (Section 137). Fans can
quickly grab their ballpark favorites from John Dough Pizza Co;
Tenders, Love, and Chicken; Rockie Dogs; and a selection of 30
domestic beers, craft beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink beverages
(with valid, government-issued ID).
- Fenway Park will expand its Mashgin-powered
Fenway Favorites self-checkout offerings with locations at
the right field concourse and Bleachers in center field, allowing
fans to get core concessions items quickly and efficiently.
EXCLUSIVE RETAIL MERCHANDISE
- Batting Practice Caps: In partnership with New Era Cap,
all MLB teams will be featuring a new Batting Practice cap on-field
and at in-stadium retail locations for the 2024 season.
- Citizens Bank Park:
- The New Era Phillies Team Store will debut new and exclusive
merchandise including novelty items commemorating the 20th
Anniversary of Citizens Bank Park. Other highlights include new
Phillie Phanatic items for both kids and adults, the return of the
Phanatic pin of the month program (which sold out last season), and
a ballpark-exclusive Bryce Harper 300 bobblehead.
- Kauffman Stadium:
- New Retail Spaces:
- A new retail space will open in the Crown Club area with a
selection of high-end merchandise and convenient checkout via
associate handheld mobile devices.
- Fans will also get to experience a new outdoor walkthrough
retail location near Gate E. The open-air shopping concept will
offer a variety of merchandise with checkout options including
associate handheld devices, self-order kiosks, or in-seat delivery
through Tapin2 in the Crown Club.
- Value Tee Program: The K will be introducing a
budget-friendly Value Tee Shirt program with adult sizes for
$29.99.
PHOTOS: A selection of ballpark menu items can be
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About Aramark Sports + Entertainment
Aramark Sports + Entertainment serves more than 150
award-winning food and beverage, retail, and facility service
programs in premier stadiums, arenas, convention centers, cultural
attractions, performance venues, and unique entertainment
destinations across North America. The company has received
accolades for industry innovations including autonomous markets,
dining concepts powered by artificial intelligence, and
high-profile events like the MLB World Series, MLB at Field of
Dreams, and NBA All-Star. In 2021, Aramark entered into a strategic
collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant
Organization, led by entrepreneur and James Beard Award-winning
restaurateur, Stephen Starr, which will bring the renowned culinary
visionary’s highly sought-after concepts to clients throughout
Aramark Sports + Entertainment’s portfolio. Aramark has been
recognized on FORTUNE’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,”
Fair360’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and “Top Companies for
Supplier Diversity,” Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible
Companies 2024,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ
Equality,” and earned a score of 100 on the Disability Equality
Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on
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