Scoreboard Gourmet

San Francisco Giants: Wine and Beer Tastings in the Suites

The San Francisco Giants have Enhanced the Suite experience in their ballpark in some interesting ways.

• Wine Tasting - Red or White wine, sampled by your own sommelier, food pairings to go with each selection, and a rich history of Napa Valley wines shared in the privacy of your own Suite.
• Spirit Tasting - Rare and unique sampling of either Scotch or Tequila, served with a specially designed menu to compliment your tasting. You and your guests can taste and experience the great possibilities of these wonderful spirits!
• Beer Tasting - Sample some of the finest ales and brews from around the world with a special ballpark menu to top off your Suite event.
• Theme Nights - In the spirit of Baseball Heritage Nights, Bon Appetit will cater an amazing selection of specific Heritage Themed Menus to complement the celebrated ballpark promotion.
• Spa Day at the Ballpark - What better way to enjoy that 7th inning stretch than to have a relaxing chair massage to ease all your back and neck tension. We know the game can get stressful - and a Spa Day in your private suite is the sure way for you and your guests to take a break from the action! Spa days must be reserved at least 3 weeks in advance of your game. For information and availability please call the Luxury Suite Office: 415-972-2100.

Better call soon to get yourself into one. For Wine, Beer and other Tastings, call Bon Appetit: 415-972-1515.

Elsewhere in the park, for everyone not in suites, and anyone who walks out of their suite, click here for the SFGiants Food Concessions List and Map

The Giants play the Diamondbacks at 1:35p today. It's the 50th Anniversary of the Giants first game in San Francisco.   

and another thing about the Daytona Superstretch Club

Here's another insane fact about the Daytona Superstretch Terrace Club...
If you went left on this buffet line (left), you could get rice and a sort of beef stew. If you went right, you could get a grayish vegetable thing, the beef stew, and chicken. Sheesh! And you really have to choose wisely because there's no way you're standing in line a second time - everyone's starving because of the lack of continuous food.

Jay (pictured right) went left and got no chicken. I went right and got no rice.

Speaking of Jay, TFMJ and I were lucky enough to hook up with Jay and his wife Joie. These two lovely Ohioans shared their outdoor table with us and we four talked about 80's bands (and some 90's ones too), conferences, traffic, food transportation, cities and suburbs, and, of course, the excellent potty situation.

Daytona Superstretch Club's Best Asset: the Potty

there's no question that the best feature of the Daytona International Speedway Superstretch Terrace Club is its potty trailer, and a potty is an important part of eating and drinking.

it may not look like much from the outside (left) but check out what's inside (right).

it's so fancy it's hard to believe. sure it's all faux, and sure it feels like the whole thing is about to tumble down whenever anyone walks, or when the wind blows, but at least you're going down in style.

Daytona Superstretch Club: a Super Scam

I know, I know...I should have learned my lesson about Fancy Seats last year in Tampa. What can I say  - I'm a glutton (pun intended) for punishment.  Also, I'm a bit vulnerable/gullible when it's weeks and months before an event I'm excited about. Those racetickets guys really deserve their paycheck - they sold me pretty good.

So here's the deal in Daytona...and I can guess the Frontstretch Club is similar to the Superstretch Club but please let me know if that's not right by leaving a comment below...
For something like $200 (estimate based on actual price of ticket and what was part of it), TFMJ and I had 8 cans of Miller Lite (the allotted amount), and about 8 sodas and waters. Additionally, I had a roll with dillweed, a tong-ful of salad, two halves of a brownie, and a bone-in chicken breast. TFMJ had two biscuits with gravy (breakfast leftovers), a chicken thigh, some sort of beef stew, and a spoonful of white rice.

Breakfast was served around 9am, and mostly cleared by 11:30am when we arrived. No food - not chips, not nuts, not popcorn, not anything - was served again until 1pm.

It was cool that Dale Jarrett was speaking when we arrived, and it was cool to have tables and chairs, and napkins, and it was cool to hear some live music, and there was an excellent bathroom situation, and we did get 2 programs ($15) and 2 little racecars, and 2 koozies (3, actually, because the guy was nice to me) but holycow were we starving.

The racetickets people convinced me that we'd be saving money because of the endless food. They also conned me into believing we'd get that free food both in the Club and at the Sprint FanZone. Not true. They neglected to tell me that the Club would be a 20-minute walk to our seats. No doubt some Frontstretch Club attendees had the same problem.

My advice, if you really want to patronize the Clubs, go early for breakfast and stuff yourself, see who will be speaking, walk around, stuff yourself and your pockets with soda and water, then stuff yourself with lunch, and use the potty as much as possible - that's actually the best part.

Suns Courtside Club (oh, and Shaq's playing now)

before I say anything about Shaq's freethrows, let me apologize to the Suns for the neglect. sorry it took your new 53% freethrow-maker (career) to get me to pay attention.

in honor of the fancy new teammate, here's info on some fancy seats:

The Suns have a Courtside Club with a private entrance. Inside you can eat and drink as much as you want...then walk out the tunnel (under the bleachers) to the fancy leather seats.

Call Chris Montgomery (602-379-7878) with questions about the Courtside Club - All-inclusive food and beverage, with beer and wine inside the Courtside Club – the exclusive “backstage” hospitality venue.

and if You've been in there, tell us about it

Tampa Bay Lightning Parties

Group/Party ideas for Lightning Games:

Jeep Club Party Areas
With a full buffet located directly behind your Club Level seats, you can eat and drink throughout the event while enjoying the game. Food and beverage service runs for two and a half hours. Choose your own buffet for groups of 20-250. Prices range from $100 - $150

Terrace Party Areas
Need a more affordable party area? Check out our terrace (300 level) party area. Experience this exclusive area surrounded by real hockey boards and glass. Groups range from 20-80 people. Prices range from $40 - $80

Tailgate Party Package
Experience the “World’s Largest Tailgate Party” for any Lightning game. For just $25 (additional on any ticket), come party outside on the west plaza prior to the game. The tailgate party includes all you can eat “tailgate food”, beer and soda. Runs 2 ½ hours prior to game time.

Need more info? Call the Group Events Department at 813-301-6900.

The Bolts (like how I know the lingo in Tampa Bay?) play the Blackhawks at 8:30pm on November 28th.

Fancy Nets Seats include AYCE (and drink)

I have no idea why the Nets call their premium courtside seats "Hollywood Seats" (because they only sell them to movie stars?) but I do know the tickets come with AllYouCanEat and Drink. Same goes for the Loge and Courtside Suites, and the lesser ADT courtside seats. Now I just need to figure out what they serve in there. Anyone know?

Call 816-716-1116 and a premium ticket account manager will get back to you.

The Nets play the Grizzlies at 7:30pm on November 27th.

Chiefs Club on the Courtyard (fancy party area)

I guess today is Chiefs Day...

The Chiefs newest concept, the Club on the Courtyard, is located on the beautiful patio of the Arrowhead Club. Guests will enjoy a great atmosphere and an impressive buffet prepared by Ivy Award winning Levy Restaurants. The area will accommodate just six parties thus increasing the exclusiveness of your game day experience. Following the excellent tailgate guests can enjoy the game from their Club Level Seats. (This is the first time club seats have been offered for groups). After the game they can relax in the Arrowhead Club and watch the next game, or wait for the traffic to clear.

Each group will receive:

• Pre-game tailgate with comfortable patio furnishings
• Club Level tickets and parking
• An all inclusive food and beverage package entitling you to enjoy great culinary selections from a classic   private buffet. Beverages include soft drinks, tea, beer and a specialty drink.
• Private seating area with TV’s and heating
• Access to Arrowhead Club restrooms
• Post-Game access to the Club
• Complimentary Game Day magazines
• First right option to your reserved area for the Playoffs
• Guaranteed option to purchase 2 Super Bowl Tickets when the Chiefs represent the AFC

The Investment:

Preseason: $2100
Regular: $2876
AFC West: $3200
12 Person for the season: $26,100
8 Person for the season: $17,270

Information and Reservations:
To request additional information call 816.920.4501.

Indians Club Lounge Menu

Food Court: Hot & Cold Submarine Sandwiches (Italian, Turkey, BBQ Beef & Cheddar), Grilled Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Salads (Caesars, Mixed Greens, Spinach & Fruit Salads), Hummus with Pita Chips, Pizza Kiosk Club Lounge West Kiosk: Homemade Pizzas topped with cheese, pepperoni, tomato, peppers, onions, pepperoncini and sausage, Pasta Action Station: Various pastas tossed in the Chef's homemade sauce with fresh vegetables and meats. Sauces include Marinara, Roasted Garlic, Alfredo, & Pesto. Carvery Station: Slow roasted beef, turkey, pork or salmon with accompanying sauces.

Chef's Action Station: changes daily: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Stir Fry, Fajitas, Biscuits & Gravy, Ballpark Favorites Seafood & Soups

Pepsi 400 Tailgate Parking Packages and Club Seats

if you're planning to have a cookout with your specialty vehicle during the Independence Day holiday weekend, Daytona International Speedway has the perfect parking spot, so reads the flyer I just got in the mail. More about Parking Packages here: Daytona Specialty Vehicle Parking Info And click below for everything you ever wanted to know about unlimited food and drinks at the Pepsi Pub, the Green Flag Club, the Party Zone, the Superstretch Terrace Club, and other Daytona "hospitality options".

The Pepsi 400 is 8pm Saturday, July 7th but events start Thursday, July 5th

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