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Major League Food-a-looza, Part 2

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

April 21, 2015

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Major League Food-a-looza, Part 2

Every year, it seems, the lineup for sports concessions grows more and more outrageous and the grand old game is no exception. Major League Baseball may have cracked down on players bulking up with steroids, but something is still juicing the offerings at concessions stands and ballpark restaurants.

Of course, not every new offering at baseball parks being introduced for the 2015 season is a culinary freak. Many are eye-catching because they are inventive, innovative or incongruous to what was traditionally considered “ballpark food.”

What follows is a culinary tour of some of the more interesting—and bizarre—items being introduced this year at the National League’s 15 ballparks.  For a roundup on the American League, go here.

About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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