They're serving lobster poutine this season at Fenway Park in Boston, and sushi, sashimi and seaweed salad are on the menu at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
But here in Columbus, the concession stands at Huntington Park are going old-school Midwest for the Clippers' 2025 season. New items available at the ballpark include country-fried steak, corn dogs, sloppy joes and that Ohio icon, fried bologna.
The Clippers play the first of 75 home games on April 1 against the St. Paul Saints. It's also the first of 12 Dime-A-Dog Night promotions this season, too.
For those without the patience for long lines and with a bit more change in their pockets, a bigger concession selection awaits.
Is there a theme to this year's new options?
"We're going to get people ready for the fair," said Kayla Newman, the executive chef for Levy Restaurants, which oversees operations at Huntington Park.
Hits from last season such as churro sundaes and oversized "tater kegs" are back, she said.
Here's a preview of what's new around the ballpark for 2025.
Country-fried steak and gravy
If you're looking for a more substantial meal at the game, the country-fried (you might know it as chicken-fried) steak is a good option. It's a piece of tenderized beef that's breaded and deep-fried, and it comes topped with peppery white gravy and is served a side of steak fries.
It will be available at concession stands on the first- and third-base lines for $11.50.
Patty melt
This patty melt has all the components of the classic: griddled burger, caramelized onion and Swiss cheese on buttery toasted bread. They come together as a huge step up from typical ballpark burgers.
You can get the patty melt in the Hall of Fame Bar, on the second floor of the free-standing building beyond left field, for $14. The bar is open to all ticket-holders.
Sloppy joes
Three sloppy joe sandwiches are served on buns that are bigger than a slider but not quite the size of a burger. The beef mixture is saucy and seasoned, but not sweet.
Sloppy joes come with tater tots and are available at ballpark concession stands for $8.
Fried-bologna sandwiches
Thick sliced bologna is grilled and served without adornment on a hamburger bun. It's one of two low-cost options on non-Dime-A-Dog Nights.
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