The Cardinals are overhauling the culinary experience at State Farm Stadium.
Jeremy Walls, the team's chief operating officer, introduced more than 50 new food items coming to Cardinals games this season, as the organization tries to reset and improve all things gameday.
"On the football side but also on the business side, we are innovating and we are really focused on the fan experience," Walls said. "You will hear over the next several weeks about a lot of changes we are making to State Farm Stadium that will be exciting, but (Tuesday) is really about food."
In surveys with season-ticket members, the team was told fans want more variety in food options, more local presence, and for some, more healthy options. The Cardinals have tried to address that, including adding seven local brands to the four that already had spots in the stadium.
New vendors include Spinato's Pizzeria, Amelia's by EAT, Barrio Queen, Kaizen, and Scoopwell's Dough Bar. Returning brands include Cold Beer And Cheeseburgers, Honey Bears, Lolo's Tacos, and Pork on a Fork.
"Our fans love your traditional fare, but they like variety because they come to the stadium a lot, and we are making sure we represent the Valley," Walls said.
Walls added that the in-house food options will also be rebranded for a new, cleaner look when the regular season begins.
Some of the new items introduced include:
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich
Crispy Fried Chicken topped with Maple Chive Butter, Honey Hot Pimento Cheese Bites (Creamy Pimento Cheese Breaded and Deep-Fried then dowsed in Hot Honey Sauce) and a Fried Pickle served between two Golden Brown Waffles
Flaming Hot Cheeto Chicken Tenders
Crispy Chicken Tenders Coated in Tostitos Nacho Cheese Sauce and Crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos and served with a side of Freshly Sliced Dill Pickles
Nutty Asian Salad
Fresh Napa Cabbage, Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Edamame, Cucumber, Mandarin Oranges, Cashews and Fried Rice Noodles served with Sesame Ginger Dressing and an option to add Grilled Chicken Breast
Meatball Hoagie on a Stick
Two Large Meatballs intertwined with Hoagie Dough, topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and served with a side of Marinara Sauce
Vegan Vegetable Summer Rolls
Seasonal Crisp Vegetables, Basil and Rice Noodles wrapped in Rice Paper, and served with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Macho Nachos
Nachos loaded with Ground Beef, Salsa, Cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Guacamole and Jalapeños piled high in a Souvenir Cardinals Football Bowl
Cotton Candy Burrito
Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream topped with Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, Marshmallows, Skittles, Mini M&M's, Gummy Bears and Sprinkles all wrapped in a Melt-in-your-Mouth Cotton Candy Shell
Vegan Pizza
Cauliflower Crust smothered in Cilantro Onion Pesto Sauce and topped with Vegan Cheese, Vegan Cream, Pickled Red Onions and Smoked Jackfruit Birria
Vienna Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Dog-a-Dilla
Juicy Vienna Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage topped with Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Crema and Scallions rolled inside a Pressed Tortilla
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Bite-Sized Chunks of Fresh Cauliflower dowsed in Tangy Buffalo Sauce and served with a side of Zesty Vegan Chipotle Aioli
Vienna Beef Jalapeño Baked Pretzel Dog
Juicy Vienna Beef Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage wrapped in Ben's Pretzels Dough
Red Chili Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crispy Chicken Tenders Coated in Red Chili Parmesan Garlic Sauce