KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The second half of the baseball season is underway for the Kansas City Royals. While the team tweaks its roster, the Kauffman Stadium chef also felt like the stadium menu needed a re-boot.
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“We’ve gone through the all-star break, second half of the season we want to freshen things up,” Executive Chef Phillip Thompson explained. “So we’ve got some fun new flavors, really leaning into summer.”
There are 10 new items the stadium is adding to its line-up. They include:
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Pizza
New Souvenir Helmet with TLC Fries & Chicken Tenders
Specialty Drink in the new Cooler Cup
“It’s always a family friendly experience part of that is what you’re eating,” Cullen Maxey, The Royals President of Business operations said. “We want to keep it new and fresh, whether that’s your standard hot dog your staple or Instagramable moment through the culinary experience.”
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Thompson agreed the presentation is also important in making the food memorable.
“We’re always looking to do something fun and crazy and different and maybe we’ll take that sandwich and do something different next season,” Thompson said.
“We’re just always looking for ways to keep the fans happy and give them something they haven’t seen before.”
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“This is the part we can control,” Maxey admitted. “I can’t guarantee if we win or lose every night but we can guarantee the food is going to be amazing, the experience is going to be great and you’re going to be treated well.”
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The Royals unveiled the new menu items Friday night during their game against the San Diego Padres. Most of the food will be served in the Rivals restaurant and throughout the stadium.
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