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Headed to the Ballpark? Dr. Potato Tells You Where to Find the Best Potato Dishes

Q:
Dear Dr. Potato, I understand that ballparks across the nation are upgrading their food choices. Where can I find some great potato dishes to go with a great game?
A:
Over the course of nine innings, every baseball fan works up an appetite. Luckily for hungry fans, ballpark concessions are offering some awesome potato-loaded options to standard fare. When you head to the ballpark, take this list with you! 
BallparkPotato SpecialtyDescription
Globe Life Park/Texas RangersTexas Poutine Potato Chip NachosSausage SundaeHouse-made chips, Texas-style cream gravy, bacon, shredded cheddar, choice of brisket or chicken, jalapeñosPeppery sausage link halved on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, with mac ‘n cheese and chopped brisket
Minute Maid Park/Houston AstrosBBQ-Stuffed Baked PotatoEnormous baked potato buried in cheese, loaded pulled pork, barbecue sauce, onions and jalapeños
AT&T Park/San Francisco GiantsGilroy Garlic FriesTopped with garlic and fresh parsley
PNC Park/Pittsburg PiratesPrimanti Bros. SandwichSliced steak, coleslaw, tomato and French fries on thick-cut Italian bread
Petco Park/San Diego PadresCarne Asada FriesHealthy heap of French fries with meaty, cheesy, guacamole goodness
Progressive Field/Cleveland IndiansPierogiesCheese and potato-filled dumplings served with sour cream and sautéed onions
Turner Field/Atlanta BravesWaffle House Hash Browns“scattered” (spread on the grill), “smothered” (with onions), “covered” (with cheese), “chunked” (with diced ham), “diced” (with diced tomatoes), “peppered” (with jalapeño peppers), “capped” (with mushrooms), “topped” (with chili) and “all the way” (with all availabletoppings)
Comerica Park/Detroit TigersPoutine Hot DogFries, gravy and cheese curds crammed into a bun with a hot dog
Miller Park/Milwaukee BrewersPulled Pork ParfaitPulled pork layered with mashed potatoes and topped with baked beans