Although the 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers season formally began final week, Thursday’s residence opener in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds will nonetheless really feel just like the precise kickoff for LA baseball. This four-game collection marks 60 years of baseball in Elysian Park, plus the seventy fifth anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut, and comes simply two years faraway from the Dodgers’ historic World Collection win in 2020. This 12 months, one large query looms above all others within the minds of many followers: What’s good to eat whereas at Dodger Stadium?
Dodger Stadium boasts loads of fan meals favorites to select from, just like the beloved conventional or plant-based Dodger Canine, garlic fries, the $21 michelada, or nachos in a mini baseball hat. Followers (who observe a couple of key rules) may even usher in exterior meals, both packed at residence or picked up from native eating places close by. In the course of the 2022 season — relying on the part — some new gadgets can be found for followers sporting Dodger blue or any staff gear; let’s dig in.
New canines on the sector stage, reserve stage, and LA on deck circle
Dodger Canine are straightforward to find throughout a recreation, however there’s extra than simply the standard sizzling canine to do this 12 months. In 2022, followers can rating a Louisiana sizzling hyperlink, bratwurst, Italian sausage, or a plant-based bratwurst choice for these avoiding meat.
Potato and tequila time on the reserve stage
The Twisted Tatoes Stand on the reserve stage has all issues spud, together with spiral potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, mesquite, Tajín, cotija cheese, and chili lime aioli. There’s additionally a barbecued “burnt ends” potato slathered in barbecue spice, chipotle aioli, and pickled crimson onions. Additionally on the reserve stage is the Herradura “Dodgerita,” one of many new cocktails in part 11.
Aguas frescas and taquitos on the area stage Hornitos Cantina, centerfield, and the LA Taqueria on the reserve stage
The Dodgers are inextricably linked to LA’s Mexican-American tradition, and vice versa. It’s a long and complex relationship, however unimaginable to overlook with the Nineteen Seventies Fernandomania, followers sporting blue and white sombreros, or the affectionate native label, “Los Doyers.” Conventional aguas frescas — blended fruit drinks with water, lime juice, and sweetener — can be found this season on the Hornitos Cantina/area stage, heart area, and the reserve stage’s LA Taqueria. Flavors vary from mango to horchata, strawberry kiwi, or a pineapple agua fresca with a tamarindo rim.
Strive the lately added taqueria platter on the Hornitos Cantina on the sector stage, or the LA Taqueria on the reserve stage. It’s a giant choice with hen taquitos, jalapeño poppers, and cheese quesadilla. The proper area Hornitos Cantina additionally has new tequila cocktails on deck for 2022.
Dessert on the sector, reserve, and loge ranges
In 2021, Dunkin’ Donuts signed a multi-year deal that designated the chain because the Dodgers official donut and low spot. For 2022, funnel fries dusted with powdered sugar and chocolate or raspberry syrup topping can be found on the Dunkin’ stand.
To not be outdone by the savory choices, followers can discover dessert nachos as nicely, with tortilla chips substituted out in favor of fried dough fritter buñuelos topped with soft-serve ice cream, strawberries, and chocolate sauce. Strive these on the Dunkin’ Stand on the sector stage or the Candy Spot on the loge stage.
Dodgers Deli on the loge stage
Sandwiches rule the day on the loge stage’s Dodgers Deli with the addition of a caprese sandwich with mozzarella, basil, tomato with balsamic glaze on French bread, a chilly cuts sub, or the roast beef dip sandwich.
Group consuming and ingesting
These taking within the gorgeous view on the newly refurbished stadium membership stage can even reap the benefits of the group package deal that features complimentary meals and alcohol on a game-to-game foundation, with menus that rotate all through the season.
Nashville tenders, Korean quick rib bowls, and a barbecue platter
Additionally new for 2022, the Candy Chick stand on the sector stage presents Nashville-style hen tenders with crinkle-cut fries. The sector stage is the place Korean quick rib bowl specialist Base Bowls is discovered. If close to the Assume Blue Barbecue on the Centerfield Pavilion, there’s a brand new mixture platter with burnt ends, cornbread, pulled pork, and coleslaw with smoked picante.
CPK all through the stadium
California Pizza Kitchen introduces its mushroom pepperoni sausage pizza with crimini mushrooms, pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, basil, mozzarella, and wild Greek oregano this season, which is accessible all through the stadium.
