The arms race to develop more creative food offerings at sporting venues continues as Aramark tapped Michael Symon, Andrew Zimmern, Jonathon Sawyer and other celebrity chefs who have won a James Beard Award to develop new dishes. Here are 29 savory concoctions that the company is introducing at 11 NFL stadiums this season:
612 Burger, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota
Black angus burger with Sriracha mayo and sharp American cheese on a toasted potato roll.
B'more Stak, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
French fries topped with shaved Baltimore pit beef, Maryland crab dip, aged cheddar cheese, green onions and cherry peppers.
Bacon Goetta Burger, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
Third pound fresh burger with Glier's Bacon Goetta, queso chesse sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
BBQ Stak, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Waffle fries topped with pepper jack cheese sauce, slow-smoked beef brisket, charred corn & sweet potato poblano relish, and roasted apple crunch.
Big Porky, Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Fried pork cutlet with marinara sauce, provolone cheese and vinegar peppers on a Kaiser roll.
Braised Beef Melt, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Braised beef with onion marmalade, fontina cheese and arugula, on Texas Toast.
Brat Burger, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Bratwurst patty with grilled onions, pepper kraut, cheese sauce and pickles, on a pretzel roll.
Char Dog, Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Grilled Smith's hot dog with jalapeno bacon jam, diced tomatoes and pickle wedge.
Chicago Combo Stak, Soldier Field
Flash crisp, celery salt dusted kettle chips topped with Italian beef, Italian sausage, marinara, au jus, melted provolone and giardineira.
Chicken & Waffle Fry Stak, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Crisscut fries topped with breaded chicken bites, smoked Gouda gravy, maple glazed bacon and green onions.
Crispy Chicken Club, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Hand-breaded chicken breast with smashed avocado, baby Swiss cheese, bacon and roma tomatoes on a brioche bun.
Cuban Fry Stak, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Skin on fries topped with smoked ham, roast pork, salami, fried pickles, mustard cheese sauce, scallions and smoked paprika.
Foot-Long Chorizo Dog, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
Third-pound Eisenberg foot-long Black Angus all- beef hot dog with spicy chorizo, queso, jalapenos and cilantro, on a foot long bun.
Fudd's Burger Fry Stak, NRG Stadium, Houston
Thick-cut French fries topped with crumbled hamburger, crispy bacon, hot cheese sauce and traditional burger fixings.
Go Big Or Go Home Stak, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota:
Flash-fried chips topped with fresh, smoked brisket, pulled Heritage pork, caramelized Vidalia onions, sweet and tangy barbecue sauce and chives.
Grady Spears' Griller, NRG Stadium, Houston
Grilled eight-ounce New York strip steak, marinated in brown sugar and kosher salt, with sautéed onions and choice of spicy or garlic aioli. Served on a French roll.
Grilled Cheese Burger, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Eight-ounce beef burger patty between two smoked bacon stuffed grilled cheese sandwiches, with lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli.
Italian Beef Melt, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
Eiseneberg Italian beef with Swiss cheese and giardiniera, on griddled sourdough bread.
Jonathon Sawyer's Animal Style Frites, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland
"Animal Style" frites with brown peppercorn gravy, mozzarella cheese, pancetta, a fried egg and whole grain mustard.
Killen's Famous Brisket Stak, NRG Stadium, Houston
Fresh, crisp waffle fries topped with creamy pepper jack cheese sauce, Ronnie Killen’s Famous in-house smoked brisket, sour cream and chopped green onions.
Michael Symon's Mr. Porky Brat, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland
Topped with Carolina-style barbecued pulled pork, shredded cheddar cheese and jalapenos.
Pastrami Dog, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Dietz & Watson all-beef hot dog with shaved pastrami, Swiss cheese and cole slaw.
Rocco Whalen's Ultimate Cheesesteak, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland
Shaved ribeye with sautéed mushrooms and onions, truffled cheese whiz and green onions on a 16-inch bun. Served with a side of Cleveland Nachos.
Ronnie Killen's Brisket Sandwich, NRG Stadium, Houston
Brisket smoked in stadium, drizzled with barbecue sauce, on Sheila Parton's jalapeno bread.
Skol Dog, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota
Prairie Dogs’ house-made hot dog topped with bacon jam, yellow mustard and purple potato chips.
Steel City Pot Roast Stak, Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Bucket of fries topped with homemade pot roast and gravy, and a blend of cheddar and Colby cheeses.
Sweet & Spicy Dog, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Grilled hot dog with cilantro slaw, pineapple relish and Sriracha kettle corn.
Titans Tots, Nissan Stadium, Tennessee
Tater tots topped with pulled pork, green onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese sauce.
Yard Bird, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Pickle-brined fried chicken breast with Monterey jack cheese, dill pickles and black pepper mayo on a brioche roll.
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