@MiLB #FoodFight - Fans Decide the Minor Leagues' Best Ballpark Concession
Category: Gut Busters
On the road to the championship, fans voted the Toledo Mud Hens' Fantastic Freeze Sundae as the Gut Busters Champion in Round One.
With the all-time classic 'Bull Durham' as its inspiration, it's no wonder fans voted the Durham Bulls' Nuke Dog as the Hogs 'n' Dogs Champion in Round One.
Simple. And simply wonderful. Fans voted the Lehigh Valley IronPigs' Roasted Corn as the Local Legends Champion in Round One.
From the mind of a legendary knuckleballer, the winner of this category dances around your tastebuds like one of his trademark pitches. Fans voted the Gwinnett Braves' Knucksie as the Scrumptious Sandwiches Champion in Round One.
You ate. You voted. And one colossal, sweet treat has been crowned the inaugural MiLB.com #FOODFIGHT Champion...
3 flavors of your favorite Toft's ice cream x 5 scoops of each delicious flavor = 1 colossal sweet treat! Topped with whipped cream, hot fudge, rainbow sprinkles, peanuts and cherries, and served in a full-sized Mud Hens helmet.
#FOODFIGHT Runners-Up
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A culinary tribute to the 25th anniversary of Bull Durham, the super-spicy "Nuke Dog" debuted at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Opening Day 2013. Named for fireball-throwing Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh, it's a classic Carolina Packers red hot dog with crushed red pepper as an added ingredient. It's also topped with the award-winning, all-natural "Get Me a Switch" spicy relish from locally based Cottage Lane Kitchen. -
There's nothing quite like biting into an ear of "Aw Shucks" Roasted Corn at Coca-Cola Park. A staple of IronPigs baseball since the team's debut in 2008, "Aw Shucks" is comprised of locally grown ears of sweet corn brushed with butter and a secret blend of southwest spice and parmesan cheese.
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Cooked up by the mind of legendary Braves pitcher Phil Niekro and featuring the familiar flavors of Georgia, "the Knucksie" contains house-smoked pulled pork covered in two different BBQ sauces, served open-faced on skillet corn bread with pickles, caramelized onions and coleslaw. In addition to being delicious, the Knucksie comes with a bonus. Fans who eat one are entered into a nightly drawing to win a baseball signed by Mr. Niekro himself!
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A staple of Canal Park's "Extreme Foods" menu since 2011, the Three Dog Night is a one-of-a-kind hot dog inspired by John Madden's "turducken." It's a hot dog, stuffed inside a bratwurst, stuffed inside a kielbasa, served on a hoagie roll and topped with sauerkraut and ballpark mustard.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Beginning in July of last season, every Friday at Knights Stadium became "Fried Day" with an assortment of delicious deep-fried desserts added to the menu. Among these instant hits is the deep-fried Moon Pie, a southern treat of marshmallow sandwiched between two chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies.Tweet It! Eat It!
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A new addition to the Charlotte Sports Park menu in 2012, the Stoney Dog combines ballpark favorites pulled pork, fried onions and, of course, the hot dog. Add four slices of crispy bacon and you have the Stoney Dog! A 10-inch hot dog is wrapped in bacon, placed on a freshly baked bun and topped with pulled pork and fried onions.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Start with a hot and juicy cheddar wurst, wrap it up in a hamburger, snuggle it all in a blanket of bacon, and pack it all into a fresh roll. Behold... The Babe! It's Porkalicious! New to the menu in 2013, this unique, mouthwatering combination of concessions goodness is available Tuesdays thru Thursdays, only at Whataburger Field.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The CLAWlossal includes a foot-long hot dog with chili and cheese, pub chips, an 8 oz. hamburger, a pulled-pork BBQ sandwich, a corn dog, five onion rings, two jalapeno poppers and two pickle spears. Fans able to eat the entire CLAWlossal in one inning get their money back, a T-shirt commemorating the feat and their picture on our CLAWlossal Wall of Fame. But beware: more than 80% of participants have failed!Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Moby Dick includes five quarter-pound fish filets, eight slices of cheese, 6 oz. of clam strips, one-third pound of French fries and a cup of cole slaw, all topped with gobs of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and tartar sauce and packed in a 15-inch hoagie roll. The challenge: a team of two fans attempt to consume a single Moby Dick in under an hour, all while seated in the Moby Dick Challenge Chair located on the main concourse at Classic Park.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The brainchild of executive chef Al Foley, the Queen City Club starts with a pretzel roll piled with pulled pork and topped with coleslaw, with a half-pound bacon-Swiss burger nestled on top. That's followed by another layer of turkey and ham, with honey mustard and a speared pickle to finish it off. Take your rightful place on the Throne of Infamy by conquering the Queen City Club.Tweet It! Eat It!
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New in 2013, the Salute to Pork Challenge includes four Doughties pulled-pork BBQ sliders, four 4 oz. cajun-smoked sausages, 12 Smithfield pork wings, and Smithfield bacon and chili cheese tots. If a challenger can consume this five-pound feast in one hour, the meal is free, the challenger receives four tickets to a future Tides game and his or her picture is displayed on the restaurant's Wall of Fame.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Red Wings' version of a classic Rochester dining experience, this hearty dish consists of either two cheeseburgers or two hot dogs served over a bed of macaroni salad and home fries, covered in a meaty hot sauce, and smothered in onions and ketchup or mustard. All Rochester residents and visitors go through the ritual of eating their first Plate -- a feast best enjoyed while watching the Red Wings.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Fifth Third Burger is a five-pound, 5,000-calorie burger the contains (from bottom to top) an 8-inch bun, a half cup of chili, five one-third pound burger patties, five slices of American cheese, crushed corn chips, nacho cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos (optional) and an 8-inch bun on top. Fans can take the Fifth Third Burger Challenge and attempt to eat the entire burger before the end of the game.Tweet It! Eat It!
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A culinary tribute to the 25th anniversary of Bull Durham, the super-spicy "Nuke Dog" debuted at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Opening Day 2013. Named for fireball-throwing Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh, it's a classic Carolina Packers red hot dog with crushed red pepper as an added ingredient. It's also topped with the award-winning, all-natural "Get Me a Switch" spicy relish from locally based Cottage Lane Kitchen.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The unofficial sandwich of the state of Iowa, this three-quarter-pound creation is best topped with mustard, onions and pickles -- but this pig is delicious no matter how you dress it up! Tenderloin experts who've been across the state will tell you -- Principal Park's Jumbo Pork Tenderloin is one of the best.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Nolan Ryan Sausage on a Stick is a fan favorite in Round Rock. It's made of 100% pure, all-natural Texas beef and backed by Nolan's guarantee that you'll enjoy it. Nolan Ryan Beef is the official beef of both the Round Rock Express and the Texas Rangers. This supreme sausage weighs in at 1/3 of a pound ... after all, like Big Tex himself, "everything's bigger in Texas!"Tweet It! Eat It!
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Originated in New Orleans in the 1950s, this flambé dessert is nearly as fun to watch being prepared as it is to eat. The secret of the Bananas Foster traveled along the Santa Fe Trail to Albuquerque where bananas, cinnamon, walnuts, butter, light brown sugar and banana liqueur are served with vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream -- the perfect cap to an evening at Isotopes Park.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Introduced in 2012, the Curverogie sandwich was put into being by the never-say-die attitude of the Curve's Bill Bettwy (translation: he bugged concessions manager Glenn McComas to put it on the menu every day until he said yes). The sandwich comes on a roll and consists of ham, a pierogie (a Pittsburgh-area staple), onions, cheese and more ham.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Pronounced "speedy," this Binghamton staple can include marinated cubes of lamb, pork, chicken, veal, venison or beef, served on a roll. Lupo's Chicken Spiedies are served everyday at NYSEG Stadium, where fans also enjoy the "Spiedie Race" in which Spiedie Chef, Bottle of Marinade and Spiedie Sandwich vie for supremacy. If the B-Mets are "speedy" and steal two bases in a game, every fan in attendance wins a coupon for a free Spiedie at Lupo's.Tweet It! Eat It!
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An immediate hit when it was introduced at Boyce Cox Field in the summer of 2012, the Grand Slam Pie begins with a layer of corn chips and includes chili, salsa, cheese, sour cream and jalepenos (optional). The popularity spread when it became a featured item at the Bristol Rhythm and Roots music festival later that year.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Apple-themed desserts are an integral part of the experience at Parkview Field, and one fan-favorite is the Apple Dumpling. These treats are made with fresh apples, hand-wrapped with a flaky crust and filled with a blend of brown sugar, butter and spices to make a delightfully sweet sauce.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Fans' mouths begin to water as they watch the master chef begin with a freshly cooked, homemade waffle as the base. Next comes three healthy scoops of vanilla ice cream, artfully dressed with chocolate and caramel sauce. The delicacy is complete when the whipped cream and California-grown strawberries are placed on top.Tweet It! Eat It!
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There's nothing quite like biting into an ear of "Aw Shucks" Roasted Corn at Coca-Cola Park. A staple of IronPigs baseball since the team's debut in 2008, "Aw Shucks" is comprised of locally grown ears of sweet corn brushed with butter and a secret blend of southwest spice and parmesan cheese.Tweet It! Eat It!
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A signature item that outsells the iconic hot dog, these nachos can be traced back to the team's days at old Tim McCarver Park (where they were known as Pig Nachos). They consist of corn tortilla chips topped with a 4 oz. scoop of pork or chicken, two scoops of queso cheese, a few squeezes of BBQ sauce and dry rub sprinkled on top. The sauce and dry rub are provided by Charles Vergos' Rendezvous, a Memphis institution.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Chicken bog combines kielbasa, onions, bacon, chicken, rice and various spices, cooked together in stew-type dish. While the Pelicans had only served chicken bog on special occasions, in 2012 they came up with the Chicken Bog Ball -- chicken bog deep-fried in beer batter and served with a sauce that combines mayo, Sriracha hot sauce and fresh lemon juice. They turn out to look like hush puppies, but taste like heaven!Tweet It! Eat It!
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Two hockey puck-sized chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream sandwiched in-between. Made by Shain's of Maine Ice Cream, the Sea Dog Biscuit is by far the most popular item on the stadium menu and can now be found in stores throughout the state. It is requested by ballplayers and is a favorite of George and Barbara Bush.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Inspired by the 75th anniversary of the infamous mystery meat, the Spikes and Professional Sports Catering constructed the world's first-ever (unofficially) Spam-covered pizza in 2012. To honor the cubed meat product, the Spikes top off a New York-style cheese pizza with chopped-up Spam, providing a ham-like taste that melts in the mouth like bacon.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Dip asparagus in garlic-seasoned tempura beer batter, deep-fry at 375 degrees in canola oil for 45 seconds, drain and serve with southwestern ranch dressing and parmesan dip. Stockton is one of the world's largest asparagus distributors and hosts the annual Asparagus Festival, inspiring the Ports to add this delectable food item to the menu and the ever-popular "Asparaguys" to their in-game entertainment.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Power posed two questions: What is West Virginia best known for in the food world, and who's the most famous chef in the area? The result: Rocco Muriale has constructed the perfect pepperoni roll for the Power -- weighing in at 1.5 pounds, served with Rocco's own marinara sauce, and named after a close friend who loves pepperoni.Tweet It! Eat It!
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For more than 20 years, Delaware has hosted the annual Apple-Scrapple Festival. Inspired by this tradition, the Blue Rocks serve up the Scrapple Sandwich: two slices of scrapple (locally made by Rapa Scrapple, founded in 1926), grilled to perfection on the flat top to create a dark brown crust on both sides while leaving the middle moist -- topped with American cheese, fresh-grilled green peppers and onions and served on a steak roll.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Born in 1999, the 'Stang Burger is a 6 oz. Holten-certified angus beef chuck patty topped with 3 oz. of Tyson Choice whole beef brisket, dry-marinated with a signature rub and smoked with a blend of hardwoods and fruitwood. Fourteen years later, this signature sandwich remains a hit not only with fans who frequent Dehler Park, but also Mustangs players and coaches.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Start with a thick slab of world-famous Wardynski's Polish-style bologna, pan-fry it on a flat-top grill until golden brown and top with sharp American cheese. Finally, smother it with sautéed sweet peppers and onions and place in a fresh-baked Kaiser roll. It's an intoxicating combination of flavors that has only been perfected in Western New York!Tweet It! Eat It!
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Named after the team's alien mascot, the Orbit Burger is a local Montana beef slider cooked up and combined with a selection of toppings, slid between two pieces of bread and clamped into the "Orbit Press." The result: a delicious burger with steaming hot toppings of choice -- pizza sauce with onions or BBQ sauce and jalapenos, for example -- all perfectly fit inside a toasted bun.Tweet It! Eat It!
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At every ballpark you can find a typical four or six ounce, round burger. The Grasshoppers wanted something more for their fans. In 2012, Greensboro unveiled the Half Pound HOME PLATE Burger. The half-pound, 100% Certified Angus Beef burger in the shape of home plate is grilled to perfection and served with fresh lettuce, tomato and condiments. This became an instant fan favorite during the 2012 season.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Cooked up by the mind of legendary Braves pitcher Phil Niekro and featuring the familiar flavors of Georgia, "the Knucksie" contains house-smoked pulled pork covered in two different BBQ sauces, served open-faced on skillet corn bread with pickles, caramelized onions and coleslaw. In addition to being delicious, the Knucksie comes with a bonus. Fans who eat one are entered into a nightly drawing to win a baseball signed by Mr. Niekro himself!Tweet It! Eat It!
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Prior to the 2012 season, the Chukars wanted to come up with a signature sandwich that incorporated potatoes -- the very thing that makes Idaho famous. The result: the Chukar Clukar -- 4 oz. chicken breast seasoned with Frank's Redhot Sauce and topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh-cut seasoned French fries and chipotle ranch coleslaw. Crunchy, delicious, and very intriguing!Tweet It! Eat It!
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Welcome to a Southwest regional favorite, the Tri Tip. The JetHawks marinate their version in a blend of garlic and spices, grill it over mesquite charcoal and cut it into small cubes so it's easy to eat. Served on a corn-dusted Kaiser roll with a choice between a traditional sweet or tangy Carolina BBQ sauce.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Riverwalk Stadium is located near a large Air Force Base, and many of its members have been stationed in Hawaii. As a result, the Biscuits hold a weekly Military Wednesday promotion with food and drink discounts for fans with Military ID. With all that in mind, the Aloha Burger was born and includes a half-pound burger, grilled pineapple, teriyaki glaze drizzle, ham and Swiss cheese, all on a Knot Roll Bun.Tweet It! Eat It!
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The Churger consists of two patties -- one chicken, one burger -- separated by a slice of American cheese and served on a fresh roll. This delicious hybrid was created by Grand Slam Grill chef Jamie "Scoly" Scolastico, whose face adorns the grill signage and has said each sandwich is made "with a whole lot of love."Tweet It! Eat It!
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Named after the River Cats' CFO, the Dan Dog is a hamburger that thinks it's a hot dog! Start with fresh-ground, locally sourced ground beef, and blend with sautéed onions, garlic and a unique combination of seasonings. Then, wave the magic wand -- a bat that once hit a prodigious home run -- and it's transformed into the shape of a hot dog! Add cheddar cheese, grill to perfection, nestle into a sweet French roll and top with a spicy red relish.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Inspired by Williamsport's past as the "Lumber Capital of the World," this sandwich consists of Acme Barbeque brisket, melted pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions and diced sweet chilies on a seven-inch Cowden's Bakery hero roll. Acme's brisket is dry-rubbed, then slathered in a wet rub overnight and smoked to tenderness.Tweet It! Eat It!
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Thanks to everyone who entered!
One grand prize winner will receive a trip to the ballpark, a taste of the #FOODFIGHT Champion, and other prizes. See Official Rules for details.
- 2013 #FOODFIGHT Champion!Fantastic Freeze Sundae
2013 Nominees
Click each category to view the #FOODFIGHT nominees.
- Gut BustersChampion: Fantastic Freeze Sundae
- Hogs 'n' DogsChampion: Nuke Dog
- Local LegendsChampion: Roasted Corn
- Scrumptious SandwichesChampion: Knucksie
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