Inside Scoop SF » Drinking at the ballpark: a critical view

[gridlore]

Inside Scoop SF » Drinking at the ballpark: a critical view

One of the best things about AT&T Park is the wonderful food choices available to the fans. From traditional ball-park fare like hot dogs, peanuts, and soft drinks to some really good high end food. I'm a "hot dog, garlic fries, and beer" man myself; but Kirsten has tried many of the other offerings and raved about them.

That being said, I'll freely admit that we've barely scratched the surface when it comes to the drinks available for Giants fans seeking relief from their daily dose of Torture. There's a restaurant (used to be the Acme Steakhouse, but ISTR they've changed the name) with a full bar attacked to the park, and I know they have at least a dozen beers on tap.

Someday when we're rich and have Club Level seats I'll go on a season-long quest to try every potent potable offered by the concessionaires. It will be a noble quest! All y'all can come along for the foodie portion of the quest.

Comments

Alright then...

[netquiddler.livejournal.com]

If I was attending a game at AT&T Park, what would you and Kirsten recommend I consume?

Re: Alright then...

[kshandra]

I'll let Doug handle the beverage side of the matter. For edibles, there are three requirements:

The Cha-Cha Bowl, from Orlando Cepeda's namesake Caribbean BBQ on the Promenade level, behind the scoreboard.

The Crazy Crab Sandwich, the only good thing ever to come of that particular mascot.

And no trip to the park is complete without an order of garlic fries.

Re: Alright then...

[netquiddler.livejournal.com]

...I don't think there's any torture having me eat any of those things.

Re: Alright then...

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

Well, the traditional beer for the Giants is Anchor Steam (http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beers/). If the Anchor Steam looks a little heavy for you, we can get you a Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock (http://www.gordonbiersch.com/brewery/blondebock.html) or Czech Style Pilsner (http://www.gordonbiersch.com/brewery/pilsner.html).

I'd actually avoid wine at the park, since the no glass container rule means plastic cups, and it does change the flavor.

There are dozens of non-alcoholic options.. I think there's a place under the center field scoreboard that does smoothies.

Re: Alright then...

[netquiddler.livejournal.com]

I think I'll stick with the smoothies there, I don't drink.

Now if I can only get a certain local baseball team (*eyes his alma mater*) to build the press box for next year - I've already got dibs on the PA job and I've been channeling my inner Bob Sheppard - I might not like the Yankees but I liked his style.