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!
Ballpark | Potato Specialty | Description |
Globe Life Park/Texas Rangers | Texas Poutine Potato Chip NachosSausage Sundae | House-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 Astros | BBQ-Stuffed Baked Potato | Enormous baked potato buried in cheese, loaded pulled pork, barbecue sauce, onions and jalapeños |
AT&T Park/San Francisco Giants | Gilroy Garlic Fries | Topped with garlic and fresh parsley |
PNC Park/Pittsburg Pirates | Primanti Bros. Sandwich | Sliced steak, coleslaw, tomato and French fries on thick-cut Italian bread |
Petco Park/San Diego Padres | Carne Asada Fries | Healthy heap of French fries with meaty, cheesy, guacamole goodness |
Progressive Field/Cleveland Indians | Pierogies | Cheese and potato-filled dumplings served with sour cream and sautéed onions |
Turner Field/Atlanta Braves | Waffle 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 Tigers | Poutine Hot Dog | Fries, gravy and cheese curds crammed into a bun with a hot dog |
Miller Park/Milwaukee Brewers | Pulled Pork Parfait | Pulled pork layered with mashed potatoes and topped with baked beans |