Scoreboard Gourmet

Columbus Catfish Kids Lunch Bag Night, and more

Columbus Catfish Kids Lunch Bag Night TOMORROW (5/17) - the first 300 kids, 12 and under, will receive an insulated lunch bag. Game v Augusta starts 7p.

And here's a bit of Catfish news from milb.com: Art Solomon, majority owner of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, has purchased the Columbus Catfish, the Single-A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays

Also, it's possible they're still looking to fill positions for ushers, concessions workers and batboys. Those interested should stop by Golden Park and fill out an application. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FOOD/DRINK PROMOS:

Thirsty Thursdays - $1 beverages

Kids Eat Free Sundays -every child 12 and under with a paid admission receives a coupon good for a free hot dog, bag of chips and small soda.

Cedar Rapids Kernels Weekly Specials

I LO+VE this team's name for numerous obvious reasons. The Cedar Rapids Kernels are Angels Single-A. Here are their weekly home game food/drink promos:

Belly Buster Mondays: all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, peanuts and chips for $7, plus the cost of a ticket

Triple Play Tuesdays: a combo meal of a hamburger, cheeseburger or hot dog, with a 20 oz. soda or 16 oz. beer and chips or popcorn for $6 all game

Wii Wednesdays (this name doesn't really make sense): regular size hot dogs $1 all game long

Thirsty Thursdays: 12oz draft beers for $1.50, and bottled sodas for $2

Friday Progressive Beer Nights: On May 23, June 6, July 18 and August 29, enjoy 16oz draft beer for just $1 for one hour after the gates open. The price goes up to $2 for the second hour and $3 for the third hour and returning to full price after the third hour. 

Vancouver Canadians BBQ/Picnic in the Park

Groups of 50 or more can BBQ in Nat Bailey Stadium (the Nat)...

Every BBQ/Picnic includes:
An all-you-can-eat barbecue
A Reserved Grandstand ticket for that game ($11.00 value)
2008 Vancouver Canadians Souvenir Program ($5.00 value)
Tables, chairs and umbrellas
COmplimentary subscription to "Between the Lines"—The C's offical e-newsletter
Rain or shine guarantee!
Cash Bar
$34.00 per person, 50 person minimum

All You Can Eat Menu Barbecue food service is open from 11:30am-2:00pm during afternoon games, and 5:00-8:00pm during evening games. AYCE includes: Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Veggie Dogs, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Green Salad, Brownies, Cookies, Ice Cream, Novelties, Soft Drinks

Call 604-872-5232 or e-mail sales@canadiansbaseball.com to order tickets

Opening Day is June 17th

Daytona's Dancing Avocado Kitchen Gets a Gold Star from SG

the blue awning above the Dancing Avocado Kitchen says only "Avocado Kitchen" but don't let that concern you...it's the right place, and you absolutely should go in.

Wondering how much I liked my sandwich? That's my plate in the right picture (and my Strawberry Lemonade, on the 3rd refill). I had The Dancer, an avocado melt with avocado, red onion (they call it purple), cheddar jack, sprouts, and tomato on multigrain bread. It's awesome. our waitress told me the customer before me said she could eat one every day. I wholeheartedly agree. It's $6.75

TFMJ had the $8 burger burrito, and the $3.50 corn fritters and an Orange Lemonade. Our $2.25 lemonades were refilled many times.

The Dancing Avocado Kitchen makes and bottles two hot sauces. Pictured (and the one I bought) is Jalapeno. It was a great addition to my sandwich, btw. The other sauce is Garlic Habanero. They're both $4.95.

What's better than a great sandwich? The DAK is across the street from the home of the Daytona Cubs (single-A Cubs), Jackie Robinson Stadium. More on that later.

p.s. we did not have time to go to Delphine, DAK's neighbor, but we did hear it was quite good. If anyone can confirm or deny that statement, please leave a comment below. thanks.

where to eat in Tampa, per the Tampa Yankees

Remember when I told you about the mostly crummy food in and around Tampa? and how it's Strip Mall Central down there?
well, maybe you'll believe me when you see the list of recommended dining provided by the Tampa Yankees (and the regular Yankees if you consider Spring Training). but I'm not trying to prove I'm right; I'm just trying to provide a service. Feel Free to leave Comments (below) with Your recommended Tampa restaurants. thanks.
The Yankees must go crazy down there. Or maybe they're on Training Diets, losing that winter bulk

Outback Steakhouse
3403 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL  33609
(813) 875-4329
www.outbacksteakhouse.com

Carrabbas
700 North Dale Mabry Blvd.
Tampa, FL  33609
(813) 875-4411
www.carrabbas.com

Crabby Bill's Seafood
7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway
Rocky Point - Tampa
(813) 281-0566
www.crabbybills.com

Hooters
4215 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 885-3916
www.originalhooters.com

Gallaghers Steakhouse
615 Channelside Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-8001
www.gallagherstampa.com

St Lucie Mets (and Mets Spring Training) Pre-Game Picnics

If my birthday was in March I would definitely want my party to be a picnic at a Spring Training game. Picnics at Tradition Field start when the gates open and end (meaning: no more food served) at the end of the 5th inning. You need to rent the space then buy a food package.

RENTALS:

Terrace: (25-50 people)
St. Lucie Mets - $250.00, NY Mets Spring Training - $750.00

Terrace: (51-100 people)
St. Lucie Mets - $400.00, NY Mets Spring Training - $1,500.00

Open-Air Suite: (50 person maximum)
St. Lucie Mets - $400.00, NY Mets Spring Training - $1,000.00

FOOD PACKAGES:
The Single ($12 per person) - Unlimited Hot Dogs
The Double ($14 per person) - Unlimited Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
The Triple ($16 per person) - Unlimited Italian Sausage w/ Peppers, Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
The Homerun ($20 per person) - Unlimited Grilled Chicken, Italian Sausage w/ Peppers, Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

All Packages Include: Choice of Salad (Potato, Cole Slaw, Caesar Salad, Macaroni), Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Bottled Soda, Bottled Water

BEER (Available by the six pack or keg, prices available upon request): Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Heineken, Corona and O'Douls

Need more info? Call: 772-871-2100

All-You-Can-Eat Thursdays in Lakewood

The Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A Phillies) will have AllYouCanEat Thursdays in 2008.

We're talking unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, chips, and fountain sodas at nine (of 11) Thursday home games: $126 for adults and $99 for juniors and seniors. Plus a free gift (MLB tickets, $25 Bonefish Grill gift certificates, or a BlueClaws gift item).

For more information or to order this package call (732) 901-7000 and press option two.

The Lakewood BlueClaws have announced their 2008 season schedule. April 3rd is their first home game. Is the Scoreboard Gourmet already missing her MILB? Sheesh. Methinks she is.

p.s. the BlueClaws also do KidsEatFree Mondays

deep fried pepsi and more in michigan

How did I not write about the West Michigan Whitecaps (single-A Tigers) and their funky food? Actually, I know I did write something about them but my 'search' is not working this early am. please forgive me if (a) I already wrote or (b) forgot to write about the 2007 food items at Fifth Third Ballpark. wow. I'm asking a lot.

Deep Fried Pepsi: Pepsi-flavored batter shaped into spheres, deep fried, and drizzled with Pepsi syrup and Pepsi flavored frosting topped with whip cream, available at the Sweet Meats Smokehouse.
Apple Cider Malt: Robinette's apple cider mixed with cinnamon, spices and vanilla ice cream, served in a large Tiki Cup, sold at the Tiki Hut.
Bosco Sticks: deep fried breadsticks stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, served with a marinara or ranch dip, available at the Main Concession Stands.
Cheddar Munchers: 12oz of deep fried cheddar cheese and mashed potatoes, available at the Sweet Meats Smokehouse.
All items will be deep fried in non-trans fat ZFS Select soy oil.

Labels: tigers

MB Pelicans Root Beer Floats

the ice-cream was a little yogurty but the root beer was delicious. I'd never had a Root Beer Float at a ballgame. What a great idea. $4. Next home game: June 27th v. Potomac Nationals, 7:05p

Labels: braves, MiLB-A

Charleston RiverDogs Hot Dog "Recipes"

Which dog is which at the Charleston RiverDogs (single-A Yankees!)? Here's a list (in a sort of recipe form so you can replicate at home, I guess) RiverDog: Hotdog, bun, Pickled Okra Spear, Creamy Coleslaw, Mustard based BBQ sauce Put the grilled hotdog into the roll. Lay 1 spear of pickled okra between the roll and the dog. Top with coleslaw and finish with BBQ sauce. The Old Smokey: Hotdog, bun, bacon, diced onion, BBQ sauce Lay the grilled hotdog in the bun and put 1 slice of bacon on both sides of the hotdog. Smother it in diced onions and top it off with a smokey BBQ sauce. The Chihuahua (Hotdog Contest Winner '06): Hotdog, bun, refried beans, cheese, salsa, jalapenos

The Bulldog: Hotdog, bun, chili, cheese

The Elvis: Banana, bun, peannut butter, honey

The Jailhouse: Hotdog, bun, sauer kraut

Grateful Dead Dog: Veggi dog, Lavash wrap, hummus, Jamaican relish

Sweet and Sour: Hotdog, bun, sauer kraut, Jamaican relish

BLT: Hotdog, bun, bacon, lettace, tomato, mustard BBQ

HOMEWRECKER: Footlong hotdog, bun, chili, cheese, jalapenos
peppers
great name, huh? they -and now I- always write in in CAPS so you Know
it's Wrecking your Home in its wake
**to build your own hot dog, go to the Dog World concession stand. I
took that pic myself thanks to the friendly grounds crew who allowed me
into the ballpark. thank you, guys.

Labels: hotdogs, MiLB-A, yankees