With the National Hockey League playoffs underway and National Basketball Association post-season about to begin, Aramark is proud to partner with six teams vying for hockey and basketball supremacy.
Cleveland Cavaliers (services provided: food)
Philadelphia Flyers (food, retail)
Pittsburgh Penguins (food, retail)
San Antonio Spurs (food, facilities, retail)
San Jose Sharks (food)
Washington Capitals (food, facilities, retail)
Fans attending playoff games in these cities will find an assortment of distinctive menu options to fuel their enthusiasm and excitement. In addition to finding favorite fare from the regular season on the menu, Aramark's culinary team at each venue created a special post-season sandwich for their fans' enjoyment, incorporating ingredients reflective of the spring season.
"With the hockey and basketball post-seasons coinciding with the arrival of spring, this is the ideal time to introduce a line of signature sandwiches that showcase the wide variety of seasonal tastes and flavors of each region," said Aramark regional executive chef Robert Flowers.
AT&T Center (San Antonio Spurs)
Wok-in-Taco: Pork belly taco, spring radish and Napa cabbage slaw, caramelized Vidalia onion aioli.
CONSOL Energy Center (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Hickory-Smoked Ribeye Grinder: Smoked Prime Rib, provolone cheese, caramelized spring onions, horseradish cream on a Kaiser roll.
Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Chef Rocco Whalen's Spring Shrimp Taco: Seared shrimp, asparagus and sweet potato taco with charred scallion salsa.
SAP Center (San Jose Sharks)
The Big O: A tribute sandwich to Owen Nolan - Chicken parmesan sandwich with spicy tomato sauce, peppered bacon, mozzarella cheese, fried ramps, spinach and garlic aioli.
Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia Flyers)
Boldly Smoked 18-hour Brisket: 18-hour house-smoked brisket, bourbon BBQ, grain mustard, cheddar and spring pickled vegetables on a local Amoroso Roll.
Verizon Center (Washington Capitals)
Hat Trick Pork Sandwich: Char siu BBQ pulled pork, sweet Thai chili roasted pork loin, and crispy Applewood smoked bacon topped with pickled spring vegetables.