NEWSLETTER
For decades, although Wrigley Field was synonymous with a great place to watch a baseball game, you weren’t going to hear much in the way of compliments about the pedestrian food options.
I can’t say I ever really minded – get me my dog, get me my nachos, and I’m fine – but perhaps that’s because I didn’t know what I was missing. The Cubs were late to the wave, but in the last half-decade, the organization has gone to great lengths to improve and diversify the food options at the ballpark (Hot Doug’s in center fielder, for the win).
Now they’re taking it a step further, announcing this:
Good luck beating this impressive lineup.
Introducing the Chef Series at Wrigley Field, presented by Maker's Mark: https://t.co/GwTGxGCdPj pic.twitter.com/tqrhcNA18e
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 24, 2017
The Chicago Cubs and hospitality partner Levy are launching a rotating “Chef Series,” presented by Maker’s Mark. From the release: “World-renowned, award-winning Chicago chefs will dish up dynamic, chef-inspired takes on ballpark fare during a rotating pop-up series in the recently refreshed Sheffield Counter on the main concourse.”
“When you think of Chicago’s best chefs, the award-winning names participating in our Chef Series rise to the top,” Senior VP Strategy and Ballpark Operations Alex Sugarman said in a statement. “Since the inception of our restoration project, our food and beverage offerings have improved dramatically, and we’re honored these elite chefs will advance those efforts with their unique culinary approaches.”
Each chef will serve up signature menus “inspired by their favorite ballpark eats,” with a rotation that begins June 2.
The Chefs, per the release:
For more info, you can head over to the Cubs’ site.
