The Philadelphia Phillies announced a slew of ballpark improvements for the 2010 season and announced a contest where fans can decide on a new hot dog to be sold at the Bank.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced a slew of ballpark improvements for the 2010 season and announced a contest where fans can decide on a new hot dog to be sold at the Bank.
The most obvious changes will be a brand-new turf. After six seasons of use and some of the greatest moments in Phillies history, including a World Series Championship, the original playing field of Citizens Bank Park has been carefully removed and a new one is now in its place. Players will take to this new field for the first time during the Phillies-Pirates exhibition game on Friday, April 2. (Yes, you can buy a chunk of the old turf; check out the Phillies website for more information.)
The Phillies also opened a vote on which new hot dog to offer at Citizens Bank Park this season: South Philly Hot Dog (which features broccoli de rabe, roasted peppers and sharp provolone cheese), Olde Philadelphia Hot Dog (with Amish peppers), and Summer Hot Dog (with ancho pepper sauce on a pretzel roll). Voting has begun; all three will be sold at the April 2 exhibition game.
More on the food front:
- For the past three years, PETA has selected Citizens Bank Park as the #1 vegetarian ballpark in the major leagues. Vegetarian offerings now include black bean burgers (Alley Grill and behind Section 128) and more veggie hot dog locations (behind Sections 206 and 318).
- New and improved Alley Grill! This popular area now features milk shakes, burgers, french fries, chicken sandwiches and black bean burgers.
- Fresh popped Sweet 'n Salty Kettle Corn (behind Harry the K's), Roasted and Salted Pistachios (at select Brewerytown locations), Iced Coffee and Cappuccinos (behind Section 128) are also new for 2010.
- The popular Campo's Deli will now offer a Meatball Sandwich (Ashburn Alley). Also returning: the fan-favorite "Heater" sandwich.
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