Pig Guy NYC’s Bacon on a Stick
Ballpark: Citi Field
Team: New York Mets
Foodservice provider: Aramark
Hook: This grilled, thick-cut Pat LaFrieda bacon is available in three varieties: glazed in sriracha and maple, dipped in salted caramel, or s’mores-style with chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows.
The Thomenator
Ballpark: Progressive Field
Team: Cleveland Indians
Foodservice provider: Delaware North
Hook: Named after former Indians slugger Jim Thome, this hot dog is topped with diced onions, sauerkraut and three savory pierogi, those delicious Eastern European dumplings.
Chicken Spice Box
Ballpark: Great American Ballpark
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Foodservice provider: Delaware North
Hook: Part of three “FryBox” menu items featuring french fries topped in glorious ways, the Chicken Spice Box covers fries in Buffalo-style chicken, Frank’s RedHot sauce, celery and blue cheese.
Inside the Park Nachos
Ballpark: Miller Park
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Foodservice provider: Delaware North
Hook: As if the traditional nachos in a baseball helmet weren’t portable enough, these nachos on a stick contain beef and refried beans rolled in Doritos, deep-fried and drizzled with sour cream and cheese.
Chicken and Waffle Cone
Ballpark: Minute Maid Park
Team: Houston Astros
Foodservice provider: Aramark
Hook: You’ve heard of chicken and waffles, and you’ve heard of waffle cones. The two have now been combined for the ultimate hand-held indulgence. This waffle cone is stuffed with mashed potatoes and fried chicken and drizzled with honey mustard.
Fried S’mOreo
Ballpark: Globe Life Park
Team: Texas Rangers
Foodservice provider: Delaware North
Hook: The fried-indulgence-on-a-stick trend has officially spread beyond state fairs and into ballparks. Here, marshmallow is breaded in a graham cracker crust, deep fried and skewered along with two deep-fried Oreos.
Taco Dog
Ballpark: Coors Field
Team: Colorado Rockies
Foodservice provider: Aramark
Hook: A spicy take on a traditional dog, this chorizo sausage is topped with cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo.
Bacon-wrapped hot dog
Ballpark: Safeco Field
Team: Seattle Mariners
Foodservice provider: Centerplate
Hook:Where Hispanic flavors meet the bacon trend, this Cloverdale quarter-pound hot dog is wrapped in Bavarian Meats bacon, topped with sliced onions and jalapeños and finished with chipotle crema.
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