While the players are underway with their preseason preparations for the 2024 NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals are set to introduce a plethora of new food items available at State Farm Stadium for the fans to dive in while they watch a game.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!New items – with some having vegan, vegetarian and/or gluten-free options – will be available to purchase with ingredients that will blow fans away. In addition, there will be seven local brands that are new to the stadium going into the season.
“The Cardinals and Craft Culinary Concepts have curated a wide variety of new menu items catered to the modern fan,” a team press release said. “The new, innovative cuisine includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options to ensure all fans can enjoy delicious food at Cardinals games this season.”
The group of new vendors includes the official pizza of the Cardinals Spinato’s Pizzeria and others like Amelia’s by EAT, Bario Queen, Kaizen, Scoopwell’s Dough Bar, Heritage at Sportsman’s Park and Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar.
Returning brands Beer and Cheeseburgers, Honey Bears, Lola’s Tacos and Pork on a Fork plan to introduce new items on their menus as well.
Here are the new food options the Cardinals and Craft Culinary Concepts will be debuting at State Farm Stadium and the sections to find them, according to the press release:
Craft Culinary Concepts
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich (Sections 102, 107, 129, 408, 420)
Crispy Fried Chicken topped with Maple Chive Butter, Honey Hot Pimento Cheese Bites (Creamy Pimento Cheese Breaded and Deep-Fried then dowsed in Hot Honey Sauce) and a Fried Pickle served between two Golden Brown Waffles.
Flaming Hot Cheeto Chicken Tenders (Sections 102, 107, 129, 408 and 420)
Crispy Chicken Tenders Coated in Tostitos Nacho Cheese Sauce and Crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos and served with a side of Freshly Sliced Dill Pickles
Nutty Asian Salad – Choice of Chicken, Vegan or Vegetarian (Sections 103, 125, 220, 227)
Fresh Napa Cabbage, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Edamame, Cucumber, Mandarin Oranges, Cashews and Fried Rice Noodles served with Sesame Ginger Dressing and an option to add Grilled Chicken Breast
Meatball Hoagie on a Stick Sections (119, 406 and 437)
Two Large Meatballs intertwined with Hoagie Dough, topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and served with a side of Marinara Sauce
Vegan Vegetable Summer Rolls – Vegetarian Option (Sections 103, 125 and 220)
Seasonal Crisp Vegetables, Basil and Rice Noodles wrapped in Rice Paper, and served with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Macho Nachos (Sections 119, 406, 437 and 452)
Nachos loaded with Ground Beef, Salsa, Cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Guacamole and Jalapeños piled high in a Souvenir Cardinals Football Bowl
Cotton Candy Burrito (Sections 222 and 247)
Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream topped with Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, Marshmallows, Skittles, Mini M&M’s, Gummy Bears and Sprinkles all wrapped in a Melt-in-your-Mouth Cotton Candy Shell
Vegan Pizza – Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options (Sections 209 and 240)
Cauliflower Crust smothered in Cilantro Onion Pesto Sauce and topped with Vegan Cheese, Vegan Cream, Pickled Red Onions and Smoked Jackfruit Birria
Vienna Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Dog-a-Dilla – Two Styles (Section 227)
- Juicy Vienna Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage topped with Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Crema and Scallions rolled inside a Pressed Tortilla
- Vienna Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Hot Dog-a-dilla – Topped with Beef Birria, Oaxaca Cheese, Cilantro and Onions or Chili, Shredded Cheddar and Diced Onions
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites – Vegan and Vegetarian Options (Sections 213, 235 and 247)
Bite-sized chunks of Fresh Cauliflower dowsed in Tangy Buffalo Sauce and served with a side of Zesty Vegan Chipotle Aioli
Vienna Beef Jalapeño Baked Pretzel Dog (Section 220)
Juicy Vienna Beef Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage wrapped in Ben’s Pretzels Dough
Big AZ Chicken Taquito (Sections 213, 235 and 247)
Shredded Chicken and Sharp Cheddar Cheese rolled into a Large Crisp Tortilla and served with Fresh Salsa
Red Chili Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Section 247)
Crispy Chicken Tenders Coated in Red Chili Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Here are what the local brands have to offer, according to the press release:
Local Brands
Spinato’s Pizza (Sections 113, 132, 416 and 440)
- RedZone Pizza: 8” Pizza with Signature Sauce, Mozzarella, Canadian Bacon, Roasted Bell Peppers, Pepperoncini and Spinato’s Special Spinach Spice
- Pepperoni Pizza: 8” Pizza with Signature Sauce, Mozzarella and Pepperoni
- Cheese Pizza: 8” Pizza with Signature Sauce and Mozzarella
- Italian Beef Sandwich: Italian Beef, Hot Giardiniera and Au Jus on a Toasted Baguette
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Olive Oil, Garlic, Butter, Parmesan
- Caesar Salad: Romaine, Imported Parmesan, Garlic Croutons and Caesar Dressing with an option to add Grilled Chicken
- Brownie Bites: Bite-sized, Home-Made Chocolate Brownies with Powdered Sugar
Scoopwell’s Dough Bar (Located at Sections 118 and 424, available at Sections 222 and 247)
- Peanut Butter Squares: Gooey Peanut Butter Cereal Bar topped with Chocolate Butterscotch Fudge
- Cookie Sundae: Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie topped with a choice of Ice Cream (Cookies & Cream, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip or Birthday Cake
- Ice Cream Sandie: From Scratch Soft Baked Cookies packed full of Hand Scooped Ice Cream
- 50/50: Two scoops of Cookie Dough (Chocolate Chip, Brownie Batter, Cookies & Cream, Cake Batter or Gluten Free Chocolate Chip) and two scoops of Ice Cream
Bario Queen (Section 135)
- Three Taco Combo: Choice of Beef Birria, Green Chili Pork or Elote
- OMG Birria Sandwich: Beef Birria, Mexican Cheese Sauce and Jalapeños
- Walking Tacos: Choice of Beef Birria, Green Chili Pork or Elote
- Barrio Guacamole: World Famous Guacamole served with Tortilla Chips
- Dessert Nachos: Tortilla Chips covered in Cinnamon Sugar, Mexican Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and Strawberries
Kaizen (Sections 136, 217 and 240)
- Cardinals Roll: Spicy Crab, Cucumber, Panko Shrimp, topped with Spicy Tuna, Black Masago, Spicy May
- Big Red Roll: Big Eye Tuna, Panko Fried Shrimp, Spicy Crab Mix, Cucumber, Avocado, Jalapeño-Cilantro
- California Roll (Gluten Free): Crab Mix, Cucumber, Avocado
- Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl: Spicy Tuna, Tobiko, Green Onion, Edamame, Cucumbers, Mango Salsa, Sesame Seeds, Ginger
- Salmon Poke Bowl: King Salmon, Spicy Mayo, Green Onion, Cucumbers, Mango Salsa, Sesame Seeds, Ginger
- Kaizen Poke Bowl: King Salmon or Big Eye Tuna, Kaizen Poke Sauce, Sushi Rice, Avocado, Edamame, Microgreens, Sesame Seeds, Ginger
- Short Rib Bao Buns: Beef Short Rib topped with Pickled Veggies and House Made Slaw in a Bao Bun
- Hibachi Bowl: Garlic Butter, Seasonal Veggies and Rice with a choice of NY Strip, Chicken, Shrimp or Soy Glazed Tofu (vegan and vegetarian options)
- Yakisoba Bowl: Noodles, Napa Cabbage, Onion, Carrots, Shitake Mushrooms, Green Onion, Ginger and Sesame with a choice of NY Strip, Chicken, Shrimp or Soy Glazed Tofu (vegan and vegetarian options)
Amelia’s by EAT (Sections 222 and 247)
- Lemon Bars (Gluten Free)
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
- Brown-Butter Rice Crispy Treats (Gluten Free)
Heritage at Sportsman’s Park (Located at Section 137, available at Sections 406, 437 and 452)
- Sonoran Dog: Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog topped with Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Diced Tomatoes, Candied Jalapenos and Salsa Verde
- Brisket Sliders: 16-Hour Smoked Brisket, BBQ Sauce & Shaved Yellow Onion on a Brioche Bun
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar (Section 113)
- Fried Mac and Cheese: Panko Coated Mac & Cheese Bites coated with Truffle Parmesan Cheddar Sauce
- Flanker’s Wings: Chicken Wings coated in Buffalo Sauce served with Veggies and a choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch
Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers (Sections 109 and 444)
- All American Burger: American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle
- 1000 Island Burger: Provolone Cheese, Pickle, Lettuce and 1000 Island Dressing
Honey Bears (Sections 124 and 203)
- Hot Link Sandwich: Spicy Hot Link on a Freshly Baked Bun smothered in Honey Bear’s BBQ Sauce
- Loaded Fries: topped with choice of Smoked Pork, Beef or Chicken and BBQ Sauce
- Loaded Mac n’ Cheese: topped with a choice of Smoked Pork, Beef or Chicken and BBQ Sauce
- Fried Shrimp Basket: served with French Fries
- Fried Okra Basket: served with French Fries
Lolas Tacos (Sections 127, 211 and 434)
- Lola Bowl: Rice and Pinto Beans with Cilantro, Onions and Salsa and a choice of Carne Asada or Chicken
- Mexican Style Elote: Corn on the Cob slathered with Mexican Crema, Chili Lime Powder, Lime Juice and Salty Cotija Cheese with an option to add Crushed Flamming Hot Cheetos
Pork on a Fork (Section 127)
- Loaded Baked Potato: Baked Potato topped with a choice of Smoked BBQ Brisket or Pork, Nacho Cheese and Sour Cream
- Big Red Mac and Cheese: Al Dente Cavatappi Pasta in a rich Cheese Sauce topped with a choice of Smoked BBQ Brisket or Pork, Nacho Cheese and Hot Cheeto Dust
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