From Fried Green Tomatoes to Lobster Crunch Rolls: Atlanta Braves and Delaware North Unveils Bold New Concessions for All-Star Week
(IN SHORT) For All-Star Week (July 11–15), the Atlanta Braves and Delaware North are rolling out a Southern-themed luxury menu at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. Highlights include a soft-shell crab burger, fried green tomato sliders, and Peach Cobbler Nachos, plus new Blue Moon Brewery & Grill specials. Premium lounges will offer tomahawk ribeye and seafood bars, with interactive chef demos. Sustainability measures—rooftop gardens, expanded composting, food rescue, and aluminum cups—complement the culinary offerings. The Outfield Market spotlights Atlanta chefs to support Giving Kitchen, while robots and an in-app allergen guide enhance service and accessibility.
(PRESS RELEASE) BUFFALO, NY, 2025-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Atlanta Braves and their hospitality partner, Delaware North, have unveiled an all-new, Southern-inspired food lineup for All-Star Week (July 11–15) at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. Celebrating the league’s top guest experience and concessions, the menu fuses regional comfort classics with inventive twists, showcasing why the South is a premier culinary destination.
“Hosting baseball’s biggest week, we’ll transform the stadium into the Southeast’s largest restaurant,” said Hannah Basinger, Braves Senior VP of Operations. “Working with Delaware North, we’ve crafted specialty dishes that are both delicious and emblematic of Southern flavors.”
Fried Green Tomato Sliders
Delaware North General Manager Charles Adams added, “We’re bringing the heart of Southern hospitality to Atlanta, with a menu that’s as bold and unforgettable as All-Star Week itself.” A support team of Patina Group chefs—renowned for high-end venues at Walt Disney World, New York, and Los Angeles—will help deliver elevated F&B offerings throughout the festivities.
Featured Concessions
- Down the Bay Burger (Sect. 113): A 50/50 blend of Pat LaFrieda beef and mushrooms, topped with soft-shell crab, garden greens, heirloom tomato, and onion remoulade on challah, with fries
- Fried Green Tomato Sliders (Sect. 113): Crispy fried green tomato, pimento cheese, carrot “bacon” on a biscuit
- Southern Nachos (Sects. 116 & 242): Pork rinds piled with pulled pork, baked beans, cheddar cheese sauce, Alabama white sauce
- Don’t Call It “Hotlanta” Chicken Sandwich (Sects. 138 & 320): Maple sriracha chicken, cheddar, smoked bacon, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado purée
- Birria Hot Dog (Sect. 141): All-beef dog topped with braised birria, pickled onions, jalapeños, salsa, crema, cilantro, Fresno chilis
- Peach Cobbler Nachos (Sects. 138 & 320): Cinnamon-sugar chips, warm peach filling, whipped cream
- Bavarian Pretzel with Pimento Cheese (Ballpark-wide)
Down the Bay Burger
Blue Moon Brewery & Grill Specials
- The Lobster Roll Reimagined: Buttermilk-fried lobster tail, slaw, hot honey on brioche
- Cuban Pork Sandwich: Slow-roasted pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, Dijon aioli on pressed Cuban bread
- Steak Dipper Sandwich: Flank steak, grilled onions, provolone on a hoagie, with au jus
Premium areas will feature carved tomahawk ribeye, jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood bars, and curated charcuterie, alongside cocktails like the Peach Old Fashioned and ATL Smash. Live culinary demos—Bluefin tuna carving and Daseki sushi—will immerse guests in interactive experiences.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Rooftop Tower Garden: Producing lettuce and herbs since Earth Day; surplus donated via Second Helpings Atlanta
- Expanded Recycling & Composting: New bins throughout the venue; 636,000 lbs composted in 2024 (up 60%)
- Food Rescue: Unused proteins from 23 stands donated; 60,976 lbs rescued in 2024
- Aluminum Cups: Recyclable cups replacing 1.8 million plastic cups for alcoholic drinks
- Green Wall Exhibit: MLB Green educational display at All-Star Village
Outfield Market
The new eight-stall Outfield Market showcases local chefs—James Beard winners and Michelin-recognized talent—offering monthly menus and supporting Giving Kitchen. Vendors include Grindhouse Burger, Coop’s Wings, Taqueria Tsunami, Velvet Taco, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Pepper’s Hot Dogs, and The Sweet Spot (Mayfield, Mo’Bay Beignet Co., Popcorn Remix, Sugar Shane’s).
Tech & Accessibility
Robotic Service: Bear Robotics’ SERVI+ and LG’s CLOi ServeBot aid delivery and bussing in Blue Moon Brewery & Grill and Delta Club
Digital Allergen Guide: QR-code access to dietary info and chatbot support via the MLB Ballpark App
Media Contacts:
Glen White
Director, Corporate Communications
Corporate, Gaming, Parks and Resorts, Australia
250 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14202
Email: GAWhite@delawarenorth.com
Phone: 716-858-5753
Charles Roberts
Director, Public Relations
Sportservice, Travel, Patina Restaurant Group, U.K.
250 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14202
Email: CHRobert@delawarenorth.com
Phone: 716-858-5545
SOURCE: Delaware North Companies, Inc.
