10 Concession Treats You Should Try at Super Bowl 50
It's Super Bowl 50 week and the excitement is already running high as the games kick off this weekend. While everybody have been talking about stats and predictions, this article tackles an interesting topic about the concession treats available at the game.
Super Bowl 50 is the most anticipated season of the National Football League (NFL). The game will kick off on Feb. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. National Football Conference (NFC) champion Carolina Panthers will faceoff with the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos.
Since it's the league's golden anniversary, the winner of the Super Bowl 50 receive a special 18-karat gold-plate "50" trophy, in addition to the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Speaking of Super Bowl, fans will not only enjoy the game this season but also the awesome selection of foods available at the concessions. But are you tired of the typical hotdogs, chicken fingers and nachos?
Well, worry no more because Chefs Santana Diaz and Denari Brown have promised to offer the "most locally sourced" menu in Super Bowl history. Business Insider even noted that the concessions at the big game are "championship-worthy" as well.
Here are 10 concession treats fans will able to eat at Super Bowl 50, Levi's Stadium concessions and hospitality provider Centerplate revealed.
1. Local Farmstead Cheese Platter
The platter is a selection of ripened and fresh cheese from Pt. Reyes Blue, local aged Cheddar, Chatelaine Camembert, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog, and Vella Cheese Co and aged Asiago. It is served with dried fruit, crackers and Melba toast. Gluten-free crackers are also available upon request.
2. California Artichokes
This are made of tender Castroville artichokes, roasted Gilroy garlic and Pescadero Brussels sprouts slaw tossed in root vegetables vinaigrette. It is served with lemon aioli dip.
3. Lobster & Truffle Mac n' Cheese
This dish consists butter-poached lobster morsels tossed in a creamy Mornay sauce, garnished with black truffles.
4. California Charcuterie
The platter is a selection of Saucisson sec, Cabernet salami, prosciutto, coppa, duck-pork gallantine, assorted pickled vegetables, stone ground mustard and sliced baguette.
5. Sourdough Chowder Boule
This rich creamy broth with fresh seafood is served in a locally-baked sourdough boule.
6. BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
Tired of the usual burgers? Try this smoked-then-braised jackfruit with apple-jalapeño coleslaw and house barbecue sauce on a sweet Hawaiian roll.
7. Grilled Crab Sandwich
This sweet, lightly dressed Pacific crab is served with vine-ripened tomatoes on grilled garlic sourdough.
8. Bay Shrimp Roll
A top-cut roll stuffed with bay shrimp and braised fennel with a chive aioli.
9. The Big 5-0 Sausage
This is not your ordinary hotdog or sausage sandwich. It is a custom-blend of 50 ingredients including beef, pork, spices and herbs. It is grilled and served on a poppy seed bun with sautéed bell peppers and topped with tomato ketchup and gold flakes.
10. Garlic Fries
These crispy fries are tossed in roasted garlic, locally-pressed olive oil, fresh parsley, sea salt and toasted black pepper.
As for dessert, red velvet and gold cupcakes will be available at the concessions. For more NFL-inspired treats, you can check out several bars in San Francisco Bay Area for Super Bowl day specials, San Francisco Eater noted.
If you're planning to host Super Bowl parties, Zap2it suggested some ideas from top celebrity chefs including Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and Guy Fieri.
Meanwhile, the Super Bowl 50 will be the first Super Bowl held in the San Francisco Bay Area since Super Bowl XIX in 1985. It is also the first in California since Super Bowl XXXVII took place in San Diego in 2003.
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