By Fernie Ruano Jr.
With a recently-released report on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, which centered on a concessions company manager that serves Arrowhead Stadium and Kaufman Stadium detailing food violations at both stadiums, including the World Series, Royals fans are probably all asking themselves the same question today: “Why didn’t we send Pablo “Panda” Sandoval a menu?”
That’s if, they didn’t eat from the food stands, which made up for 20 of the 37 food violations found by inspectors of the Kansas City Health Department after being made aware of the allegations, themselves. The inspectors found cockroaches in vending areas and mouse ------ in trays, among other violations.
But since we live in Miami and didn’t come close to having the opportunity to provide Pablo “Panda” Sandoval with a special recipe since the Marlins didn’t even make the playoffs, let’s keep tabs on our own stadium/arena food here in South Florida, where if you’re a sports fan you have probably had a slice of pizza while watching Dwyane Wade dunk a basketball and a Cuban sandwich while watching Jose Fernandez strikeout a hitter.
SUN LIFE STADIUM: At 6-4 and in a playoff scramble in the AFC, the Dolphins aren’t exactly burning up the league, but there’s only one way to describe the food options at Sun Life Stadium: sizzling. Where to begin? For $12, you can have a Crumb Turkey Sandwich from Michelle Bernstein’s place in Section 213 on the Club Level. If you’re a big dude and you’re with your girlfriend buy two of them, if not one of them should be sufficient. Love sushi? No worries because Sushi Maki in Section 241 has an ample selection of your favorite rolls at an average of $14. Not a bad deal considering you’re in a stadium.
AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA: For all of the local basketball team’s glitz and glamour, you would think the food at the AAA might rival a Dwayne Wade dunk. But in reality, it’s more like a Chris Bosh missed 3-pointer. When it’s good, it’s really good. But when it’s bad, it barely touches the rim. It’s impossible not to drink some Bacardi because their presence is all over the arena. But you might want to hold back on the alcohol because sobering up will cost you, especially if you plan to do it on $7 hot dogs and $10 Papa John’s. The rest of the food fare is just that: fair.
BB&T CENTER: It’s all about a trip to “The Penalty Box” whenever you’re at a hockey game here. Located on the Club Level, the restaurant offers a nice dining atmosphere and cool bar. You can feast on pizza, pasta, a carving station and desserts. And it’s worth hanging out in the “Box” all night since you probably don’t want to watch the Panthers up close anyway.
MARLINS PARK: About more of the same. But “Taste of Miami”, located in sections 28-30, makes you feel right at home with an ample selection of restaurants like Don Camaron to Latin American Grill, where you can get everything from a Cuban sandwich to a ½ dozen oysters.
Do you want to know more about this 305-reeking, beach-bumming, Cuban food-obsessed dude? Well, then.. You can connect with Fernie @wordbyfernie (Twitter) and Fernie Ruano (Facebook). Who knows? If he really likes you, he might even give you his email.
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