Grilled Dodger Dog at Dodgers Stadium — Photo courtesy of Eileen Rose
Only in Hollywood can you find one of the most famous hot dogs in the history of baseball, the legendary Dodger Dog. A steal for $5 at L.A.'s Dodger Stadium, 2 million of these 10-inch dogs were sold in 2011, making the Dodger Dog the top-selling dog in Major League Baseball. Devoted Los Angeles Dodgers fans and visitors love it grilled or steamed with traditional toppings like mustard, relish, ketchup or chopped onions. Forget celebrity-spotting; the well-known Dodger Dog makes the A-list as one of Hollywood's food staples.
Lobster Rolls make Fort Myers' Fenway South more like Boston — Photo courtesy of Lee Coursey
Fort Myers is home to the brand spanking new Jetblue Park aka Fenway South, which opened just in time for 2012 spring training. Fans especially love to eat their favorite ballpark food in the seats within the Green Monster, which replicates Boston's own. To further please the Red Sox Nation, Jetblue Park concession stands offer fans "A Taste of Fenway" . . . Kayem Fenway Franks and New England Lobster Rolls. Local flavor is not forgotten, though. Fans chow down on snacks from SWFL favorites Pinchers Crab Shack, Rib City, Norman Love Confections and Dutchkinz. All four are located in the tents on Fenway South Drive.
Shake Shack Burger — Photo courtesy of DNAinfo/Serena Solomon
A trip to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx not only has great baseball but also plenty of tasty options to choose from between innings. Yankee fans queue up for such eclectic concessions as hand-carved deli sandwiches, sushi, sweet and spicy Italian sausages, pizza, and New York’s best ballpark hot dog, Nathan’s Famous. Over at Citi Field in Queens, Mets fans can enjoy many of the same concessions, but only here is where you’ll find the juicy burgers and piping hot fries at Shake Shack, New York City’s favorite gourmet burger.
Minute Maid Stadium - Astros — Photo courtesy of Minute Maid Stadium
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the 6-foot long hot dogs served at Minute Maid Stadium in Houston. Home of the Astro's, the ballpark food available at Minute Maid is home run, comfort food with plenty of mustard on the side. Hamburgers, fries, super cheesy nachos, and the place is packed with peanuts, of course!
Local Phoenix Chef Rey Cota serves up piping hot, made-from-scratch green corn and beef tamales at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. — Photo courtesy of ReyGloria's Tamales
You won’t find hot dogs, peanuts or Cracker Jacks for sale at the humble little stand down by the left-field line at Chase Field in Phoenix. But, you will find a cart full of steaming-hot green corn and beef tamales, locally made and dished out by valley chef Rey Cota. At five bucks apiece, ReyGloria’s Tamales give hungry Diamondback fans and out-of-towners an authentic, savory taste of the Southwest at each of the team’s 81 home games.
