Author Topic: Minor League Eats (Read 2882 times)

MonsterUSMC · « **Topic Start:** December 01, 2020, 09:54:53 AM »

Kind of a fun thread...
I have seen some interesting menu items at Minor League ballparks. I am including a link to some interesting items.
In my opinion, this is one of the best parts of the minor league experience.
I thought it might make for interesting conversation to see what some of Nationals fans' favorite Minor League eats.
Feel free to share your favorites. Photos are appreciated.

https://www.bardown.com/minor-league-baseball-team-starts-fan-food-poll-to-find-new-menu-item-and-the-options-are-outrageous-1.1269067

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #1:** December 02, 2020, 08:22:02 AM »

I could eat this...

DCFan · « **Reply #2:** December 02, 2020, 08:24:08 AM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 02, 2020, 08:22:02 AM

I could eat this...

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Looks like Cracker Jack on top??

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #3:** December 02, 2020, 08:25:10 AM »

Twinkie the Pig...

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #4:** December 02, 2020, 08:25:34 AM »

Quote from: DCFan on December 02, 2020, 08:24:08 AM

Looks like Cracker Jack on top??

Indeed. I would give it a try.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #5:** December 02, 2020, 08:39:23 AM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 02, 2020, 08:25:34 AM

Indeed. I would give it a try.

Gross.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #6:** December 02, 2020, 08:39:39 AM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 02, 2020, 08:25:10 AM

Twinkie the Pig...
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This I could eat.

DCFan · « **Reply #7:** December 02, 2020, 08:42:52 AM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on December 02, 2020, 08:39:23 AM

Gross.

Agreed.

imref · « **Reply #8:** December 02, 2020, 08:51:29 AM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 01, 2020, 09:54:53 AM

Kind of a fun thread...
I have seen some interesting menu items at Minor League ballparks. I am including a link to some interesting items.
In my opinion, this is one of the best parts of the minor league experience.
I thought it might make for interesting conversation to see what some of Nationals fans' favorite Minor League eats.
Feel free to share your favorites. Photos are appreciated.

https://www.bardown.com/minor-league-baseball-team-starts-fan-food-poll-to-find-new-menu-item-and-the-options-are-outrageous-1.1269067

my minor league eating experience has largely been at the Pfitz. Think "sabret hot dog truck circa 1980" quality / selection

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #9:** December 02, 2020, 08:53:53 AM »

Quote from: imref on December 02, 2020, 08:51:29 AM

my minor league eating experience has largely been at the Pfitz. Think "sabret hot dog truck circa 1980" quality / selection

With some kid touching it with his or her dirty fingers. Can’t beat that.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #10:** December 02, 2020, 11:18:47 AM »

Quote from: imref on December 02, 2020, 08:51:29 AM

my minor league eating experience has largely been at the Pfitz. Think "sabret hot dog truck circa 1980" quality / selection

The did add decent beer towards the end.

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #11:** December 02, 2020, 12:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on December 02, 2020, 08:53:53 AM

With some kid touching it with his or her dirty fingers. Can’t beat that.

I think I would rather go with the Cracker Jacks.

welch · « **Reply #12:** December 02, 2020, 10:19:20 PM »

Harrisburg offers under-cooked hotdogs, but they are cheap. Still, that ballpark makes up for anything.

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #13:** December 03, 2020, 09:05:58 AM »

Quote from: welch on December 02, 2020, 10:19:20 PM

Harrisburg offers under-cooked hotdogs, but they are cheap. Still, that ballpark makes up for anything.

I haven't been there in years. I should try to get back up there if there is a minor league season this year.

imref · « **Reply #14:** December 03, 2020, 12:15:04 PM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 03, 2020, 09:05:58 AM

I haven't been there in years. I should try to get back up there if there is a minor league season this year.

We drove up for a Strasburg rehab start when was coming back from TJ. Pudge was also rehabbing and was the catcher. The place was an absolute zoo (Strasmania was still running wild).

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #15:** December 03, 2020, 12:59:18 PM »

Quote from: imref on December 03, 2020, 12:15:04 PM

We drove up for a Strasburg rehab start when was coming back from TJ. Pudge was also rehabbing and was the catcher. The place was an absolute zoo (Strasmania was still running wild).

Nice. I bet that was a game to remember.

imref · « **Reply #16:** December 03, 2020, 02:02:32 PM »

Quote from: MonsterUSMC on December 03, 2020, 12:59:18 PM

Nice. I bet that was a game to remember.

It almost wasn't. We didn't leave home early enough and when we arrived on the island we got one of the last parking spots. If we had to park in downtown Harrisburg and walk across the bridge we probably would have missed it.

MonsterUSMC · « **Reply #17:** December 04, 2020, 02:54:11 PM »

Another article featuring minor league ballpark foods.
Now that the Nationals have acquired the Rochester Red Wings, should we try their famous Red & White Hot???

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/06/01/12-outrageous-foods-at-minor-league-ballparks/2376915/

Red & White Hots

This is as local of a ballpark concoction as you can get. The Rochester Red Wings' Frontier Field serves up a combo of red and white hot dogs from Zweigle's, the only hot dog brand served at the stadium since the '20s. The white hot, a cheaper alternative to the red hot, was invented in the '20s by Germans in Rochester, N.Y. This spin on the classic is made of uncured and unsmoked pork, beef, and veal mixed with mustard and other spices. Because it's uncured, the hot dog retains a white appearance. Top off local red and white hots as you like and enjoy with a side of fried pickles.