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PIRATES ANNOUNCE NEW FOOD, BEVERAGE and FAN VALUES OPTIONS Concessionaire Partners Aramark and Levy Release Full Menu Options FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2017 PIRATES ANNOUNCE NEW FOOD, BEVERAGE AND FAN VALUES OPTIONS Concessionaire Partners Aramark and Levy Release Full Menu Options The Pittsburgh Pirates today released the new updates to the PNC Park food and beverage menus with concessionaire partners Levy Restaurants and Aramark. Pirates concessionaire partner Levy Restaurants operate all premium locations throughout the ballpark including the Suite Level, Pittsburgh Baseball Club and Lexus Club. Aramark provides food and beverage services in all general admission areas including the Rivertowne Brewing Hall of Fame Club, the Riverwalk, and more. Pirates fans will also have several unique fan value ticket choices allowing more opportunities to save throughout the 2017 season. Please see below for a list and description of the many offerings at PNC Park: Premium Seat / Suite Level (Levy Restaurants): Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the premium seating areas of PNC Park, will introduce the following new offerings available in all PNC Park suites: City of Bridges Package o Endless ballpark snacks/salsa and guacamole sampler/garden pantry, oven/seasonal fruit selection/Italian chopped bruschetta salad/summer farro salad/Strip District Italian hoagie/guilt-free hot dogs/three rivers spicy Italian sausage/chicken breast milanese Housemade Bavarian Soft Pretzel Box o Hand crafted salted and cinnamon sugar dusted pretzel twist and mini knots, accompanied by whole grain mustard, spiced beer cheese and cream cheese dip Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese o Field greens, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, clover honey, and balsamic reduction Summer Farro Salad o Sweet onion, shaved carrot, celery, cherry tomato, cucumber, basil, red wine vinaigrette Classic Pittsburgh Pasta Salad o Onion, tomatoes, red bell peppers, black olives, parsley, zesty Italian vinaigrette Smoked Kielbasa Sliders o Sauerkraut, spicy mustard, pepper jack cheese, mini onion rolls Herb Rosti Potatoes o Shredded Yukon potatoes, fresh herbs, shallots, carrots, sweet red peppers Roasted Fondant Potatoes o Rosemary, fresh thyme, garlic --more-- Beverage Offerings Include: RiverTowne Hala Kahki o The name "Hala Kahiki" (hahlah-kah-hee-kee), originates from the Hawaiian words for pineapple. Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc o Bright citrus aromas complemented by tropical notes. Refreshing flavors of melon lead to juicy Meyer lemon zest flavors on the mid palate, and a long, clean, and balanced finish. The Show Malbec o This Malbec exudes dark fruit, spice and toasty oak. The Show Cabernet Sauvignon o Big and bold, it is dominated by full flavors of dried black cherries, jammy preserves and complex toasty, vanilla, and spicy oak. Along with the physical enhancements to each suite, the food presentations have been upgraded with induction heating units, brushed stainless heat lamps, Le Creuset enameled cast iron serving pans. Premium Seat / Lexus Club (Levy Restaurants) Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the premium seating areas of PNC Park, will introduce the following new offerings in Lexus Club Action Station: Custom built induction burner action station has been added to the dining room to deliver an exciting atmosphere and freshest possible food selections for guests. o Chef tossed pastas, Asian inspired stir-fry are just a few examples of features to look forward to this season in the Lexus Club. Wine Flights o Select up to three wine selections to get feel for breadth or depth of the wine selection. Guests can learn about different components of the wine and try recommended food pairings with the daily menu. Craft Beer Selection o A wider and broader range of craft beer selections will be available to guests. Candy Wall Re-Fresh! o The candy wall has been upgraded and now offers even more candy favorites. Frozen Drink o New frozen drinks will now available in the seating area, offering a cool refreshing drink on those hot summer days. Pittsburgh Baseball Club Level (Levy Restaurants): Tres Rios Taqueria Located on the PBC level, featuring made to order street tacos, nachos and hand crafted tequila cocktails is a great gathering space for fans. Il Forno Brick oven pizzas featuring traditional favorites on hand stretched dough, and quick fired at 700 degrees in the 5000-pound stone oven. Bridges Burgers A club level favorite, burgers made fresh to order. In addition, the chefs will feature a rotating burger special offering a unique burger special during each homestand. Local Sausages The Pittsburgh Baseball Club Level will continue to offer local Silverstar sausages paired with great local brews, and keep an eye open for rotating house made foot-long sausage specials. Gelato Cart Fans can cool down with a wide assortment of hand scooped gelato flavors from Millie’s ice cream. --more-- Craft Beer Offerings on the PBC level PNC Park’s Club Level features 30 different local craft beers including selections from Fatheads, Full Pint, East End Brewing Company, Great Lakes and more. General Concessions (Aramark): TOPPS “Incredible Eats” Trading Cards In celebration of the distinctive fare available at ballparks, Topps has immortalized some of the most popular and iconic ballpark fare on trading cards. Aramark has teamed with Topps, the exclusive trading card partner of Major League Baseball, for special “Incredible Eats” trading cards. The trading cards consist of several signature Aramark crave-able menu items throughout the league, including PNC Park’s own Cracker Jack & Mac Dog. The 2017 Topps Opening Day packs can be found at mass retailers and local hobby shops. New Destination Spots Operated by Aramark The Market The Market is a new area located behind section 118 and will offer rotating menus per homestand with three hot food stations, cold grab and go sandwiches and salad options, specialty/healthy snacks, and unique beverages. The offerings in the market will change each homestand, with the opening homestand including: Grab and Go: Chicken Caesar Salad Romaine, roast cauliflower, pretzel croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing Marinated Kale Salad - Vegan Yellow beets, wheat berries, roast leeks, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, maple-tahini dressing Antipasto Salad Baby greens, salami, pepperoni, croutons, roast bell pepper, artichokes, olives, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini dressing Tuna Salad Sandwich Pickled apples, cranberries, celery, spinach, wheat bread Cucumbers Sandwiches - Vegan Non-dairy dill cream cheese, spinach, fresh and pickled cucumbers Korean Beef Wrap Bibb lettuce, cucumbers, Asian pear slaw, hoisin mayo, honey wheat wrap Hummus, Veggies, and Pita Plate – Vegetarian Lemon-garlic hummus, cucumbers, carrots, celery, and pita bread Action Stations: Beer and Juniper Braised Kielbasa Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and house sauce, on “BreadWorks” thick cut marble rye Slow Cooked Short Rib-Mac and Cheese Aged cheddar cream, mozzarella curds, golden raisins, rich demi-glace, crispy herb crunch Hand-Carved House Made Porchetta Sandwich Arugula, tomatoes, and a lemon-caper mayo spread, on “BreadWorks” ciabatta Future menu features will include: Crab Doughnuts (available throughout second homestand) House made crab doughnut holes, with chive’d tartar sauce, apple slaw, served with potato chips, these will be available during the Pirates second homestand in section 118 at the Market. Crispy Pork Belly Haluski (available throughout the third homestand) A Pittsburgh classic features egg noodles, tossed with butter-braised cabbage, and caramelized onions, topped with crispy pork belly, sour cream, and chives. --more-- Carved Cold Smoked Prime Rib (available throughout the fifth homestand) Served with tarragon horseradish, spinach, pickled red onions, on a brioche bun, with sea salted potato chips. Sweet Spot The popular Sweet Spot has been relocated, but with same great offerings. With its new location behind section 107, Sweet Spot will offer both Local Iconic Islay’s hard scoop and soft serve ice creams, including Islay’s famous Whitehouse Cherry amongst other local fan favorites. Miller Lite Crow’s Nest The new Miller Lite Crow’s Nest is a new adult beverage bar located in the right field plaza area and will be open before and during every Pirates home game. It will offer a variety of local, domestic, import and craft beers, served in 16 and 24-ounce cans. Rivertowne Brewing Hall of Fame Club – Located in the left field area of PNC Park, the Rivertowne Brewing Hall of Fame Club is a unique area of the ballpark open to all ticket holders before, during and after each game. Once again, this season the Club will offer a complete selection of Rivertowne Brewing craft beers available on tap, such as: RT Lager Hala Kahiki - Pineapple Ale Old Wylie’s IPA Jah Mon It's Always a Home Game Some of our new food options available in the Rivertowne Brewing Hall of Fame Club include: Buffalo’d Cauliflower – Vegan Served with vegan ranch dressing That’s One Spicy Burger Ground daily “Weiss” special blend burger, topped with applewood smoked bacon, jalapeno-pesto mayo, pepper jack cheese, charred banana peppers, and roasted tomato spread, on a toasted “Breadworks” brioche bun Ultimate Vegan Burger- Vegan It is a beefless burger patty, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and vegan secret sauce, on a “BreadWorks” sesame seed bun Bacon Wrapped Char Dog An all-beef footlong hot dog, topped with your choice of toppings, to include, chili, cheese, pulled pork, sauerkraut, onions and peppers Salt and Pepper Strip Steak An 8-ounce strip steak seared to your liking with mustard-buttered potatoes, and a “Local Amish” smoked blue cheese-tomato salad Street Potatoes o Crispy fried potatoes, topped with chorizo, queso fresco, chipotle mayo, and fresh cilantro Riverwalk Grill (located in section 144): Signature items in this area include: Cracker Jack & Mac Dog Foot-long all-beef hot dog topped macaroni and cheese, salted caramel sauce, fried jalapenos on naan bread and served with Cracker Jacks. House BURGHer Stak - Boardwalk style fries, topped with all the burger essentials, seasoned ground beef, American cheese, grilled onions, our house secret sauce, fresh tomatoes, shaved iceberg, and topped with a toasted brioche slider bun.
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