Scoreboard Gourmet

Food Network in Indians Suites

Delaware North Companies and Food Network recently introduced a menu of Food Network-created dishes for Cleveland Indians fans in the suites at Progressive Field.
The suite menus feature ala carte selections in 6-person portions. For May, the menu includes beef short rib cobbler with Buffalo chicken, macaroni and cheese, and a salad featuring wedges of iceberg lettuce with peppery blue cheese dressing. New selections will be featured every two months, beginning in June.

There are plans to introduce Food Network menu items for general concessions later this year at the Chicago White Sox’ U.S. Cellular Field. A full rollout of MLB concession items is planned for 2011.

Walleye Fingers and Onion Rings at Hrbek's at Target Field

Wow do heat lamps negatively impact photography by me. 
Hey - where are the Walleye Fingers?

Tropicana Field Prices for New Food Items

Andouille Sausage Po' Boy $9
Cajun Fries $6
Mahi Fish Tacos (incl chips and salsa) $9

More Rays, with photo

NASCAR vending company

Obviously I realize the Derby is tomorrow - the 4 horse seems to be Super Saver - you know what that means - BUT when I see a large truck on the street that's promoting NASCAR vending, I must take note.

Pickle Dogs at Charleston River Dogs

You know I'm a big fan of bread, but the Charleston RiverDogs (single-A Yankees, who are never home when I'm in Charleston) have a new menu item this season - The Pickle Dog - and it looks amazing. Holy extra-long sentence with two links. Thanks to John for the photo. The RiverDogs sell their Pickle Dog for $3.50 at The Joe (Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park).

Click to find out what else to do while you're in Charleston. Then write in and tell me how delicious is this Pickle Dog (and it is hard to eat? messy?). And, check out the beer festivals at The Joe on May 22 and September 25th.

Go Yankees!

Wow Bao at White Sox Games (US Cellular Field)

This year at White Sox games, on the left field side of the main concourse at US Cellular Field, you can get Wow Bao, the steamed Asian buns Chicagoans should know from three local restaurants.

Two-packs -- 1 teriyaki chicken + 1 bbq pork -or- 2 whole wheat edamame -- are $5. This seems like a perfect game watching snack to me. Yes?

SG is helpful, for free, which may not be sustainable for seasons to come

Reader via SG Contact Form: Coming to the game in May and want a nice place to eat. Will make reservation but are there tables facing the field or can you email me a floor plan so I can make reservation. I have a very special client.
SG: Hi, Can you let me know which ballpark you're asking about?

Tin Fish, Nobu, San Diego Padres

Nobu isn't pictured here, but anyone in San Diego Nobu (207 5th Ave, San Diego) can look out at Tin Fish (170 6th Ave, San Diego). That's Petco Park back there, to the left of the windowy Omni Hotel (675 L Street, Guess Where), which is connected to the ballpark by a walkway. To fully orient yourself, the Ocean is to the right (west). The Pacific Ocean. Now the geography lesson is over. Given the choice between San Diego Nobu and Tin Fish - without regard to finances - Scoreboard Gourmet picks Nobu. Nephew of Scoreboard Gourmet picks Omni Hotel room service hamburger plus organic peas from a jar plus avocado from Mexican market. Clearly ideal for Padres fans, this hotel is also a favorite for Chargers fans. The pool is small but who cares when you're not far from beaches?

A Drink, A Hot Dog, and A Bleacher Seat at Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium Meal: $10.50; Memory: priceless (if he can see anything beyond that hulking adult).

Beer at Yankee Stadium Gate 6, Field Level

How do you like that "recycling" behind the fancy taps at the new Beer concession at Yankee Stadium Gate 6 (Field Level)? Ah, Earth Day. It's this week, you know, and every week.

Anyhoo, $8.50 bottle of Becks, Blue Moon, Goose Island, Magic Hat #9, Longtrail Blackberry Wheat, Hooker Blonde Ale, Widmer Hefeweizen, Land Shark Lager, Leffe Blonde, Corona, Heineken, Presidente.
$11 drafts of Goose Island, McSorley's Pale Ale, Hoegaarden, Stella

Beer at Red Bull Arena, home of the NY Soccer Red Bulls

It doesn't take an insider to let you know that as much as Pork Pie goes with Soccer, so does Beer. Soocer Hooligans aren't high on water.

Friend of ScoreboardGourmet tells me there are about 30 kinds of beer at Red Bull Arena, though some staff think there's only Miller and Coors Light. Don't believe them, keep walking and you'll run into long, long, fridges full of "every beer you can imagine, like Newcastle."