For those of you planning on being regulars at the ballpark this season you of course are not only look forward to awesome games, but you also are looking forward to food… YUM!!!! There’s hot dogs, soft pretzel, nachos,  bags of peanuts, and of course if you drink, you look forward to that nice cold beer.

There are a variety of different places to eat in the ballpark; the terrace club, club lounge, and the luxury suites.  Not only do they serve food the many many fans who come on out to root for the Indians, but they also have a catering service for those who come to the ballpark for a special event.  They have all types of events at the ballpark; from business meetings, special events, to weddings.  (If anyone reading has gotten married at Progressive Fields… we’d love to know about it, and hear your story.

I found a Menu of what they serve all throughout the ballpark as well as what they have on their catering menu on the Progressive Field’s website.

Food Court
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, and Bratwurst with a Variety of Toppings
• Possible salads include: Fresh Fruit, Chop Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Garden Salad, Tomato Cucumber
• Traditional Caesar Salad
• French Fries and Onion Rings

Mini Marche
Ball Park Nachos with Jalapenos, Salsa and Sour Cream, and Hot Dogs

Club Lounge West Kiosk
• Homemade pizzas including Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie Pizza, Chef’s Specialty Pizza and Assorted Antipasto.
• Pasta Action Station (located in The Club Lounge on the upper dining level). Possible pasta combinations include: Italian Sausage and Marinara, Provencal, Tortellini w/ Proscuitto and Peas, Prima Vera.

Carvery Station
Located in the Club Lounge on the upper dining level. Roasted Turkey (every day) and a second meat choice (rotated between other meats such as beef strip loin, pork loin, corned beef, bbq brisket, top round, smoked pork shoulder, salmon, lamb, pit ham)

Chef’s Action Station
Made from the freshest ingredients, this station changes daily and consists of: Green Curry Chicken Stir Fry with Steamed Rice, Fajitas, Jambalaya, Mashed Potato Bar, Kielbasa and Pierogis, Mussels

Snacks
Hot Pretzels, Whole Roasted Peanuts, Popcorn, Cracker Jack, Cotton Candy and Hand Dipped Ice Cream

Catering Menu (click for PDF link)

So, if you live in the Cleveland area, or are coming to Cleveland just for a visit, I suggest you make your way to see the Indians a Progressive Field…  get a ticket and of course…. buy yourself something to eat!!!  Cause, it’s all about the food folks. 

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Looks like I just got my brother a nice birthday present.  Visit Denny’s on April 8th between 6am and 2pm with a friend/loved one, order a Grand Slam and your friend gets a free Grand Slamwich.

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While they have markets in Cleveland, Shaker, Westlake, Parma, Lakewood and Chagrin Falls the organization also works to promote local artisan food business, educate farmers and revitalize many of our once lost neighborhoods. 
 
In order to do all these great things for our communities, they need your help.  They are holding a Spring Benefit at Eaton on April 27 and there will be a number of local restaurants like Lola, Table 45, Light Bistro, Crop Bistro and many more, dishing out some great food for patrons at the event.  With live music and a fabulous silent auction as well, it should make for a fantastic evening of food and wine enjoyment.

You can download the flyer for the event here.

Help out a great organization who is doing so much to promote local food in our communities.

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Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day is here.  Growing up I loved St. Patrick’s Day because I would always get taken out of school so that I could attend the parade with my parents.  Why?  Because we were Irish damnit and Irish people go to parades on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s why. 

As a kid my favorite part of St. Patrick’s Day was getting to hear the bagpipers come down Euclid Ave. playing some sweet Irish jam.  God I loved that.  Until I got to college and Bowling Green decided to stick me with a bag piping roommate. Yeah, I’m talking about you Joe.  You ruined bagpipes for me!  Jesus, you think those things are loud coming down Euclid Ave.?  You should hear them in a 8×12 cement dorm room! 

Without the bagpipes to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, I had to find something else.  Luckily Bowling Green has just the right thing to offer: dozens of bars with kegs and eggs.  Yes, beer and eggs early in the morning.  Does life get any better?  I haven’t seen to many places around town offering them, but here a couple I got from my Twitter followers:

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• Mick’s – Willoughby

If you know of others, leave them in the comments.

Photo: craig hatfield

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A little history…

Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday.

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly two million dollars to support charities in the communities in which it operates. With your help, we hope to raise $1,000,000 for Children’s Miracle Network in 2009!

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The Kent State Fashion School is putting on a fashion show April 16th (student show) April 17th (VIP show) and April 18th (general admission).

What we need are restaurants to donate food for the days of the show to feed the models and the people working the show There are around 100 people to feed each day. 

Any amount of donation will help us plus we can help promote the business that donates throughout  Kent State University.

This is a great opportunity for restaurant owners to get their name out their and showcase their product. If you are interested in donating to this good cause, please contact me via my contact page and I will put you in touch with the person organizing the event.

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Looking for somewhere to go for breakfast tomorrow, or even lunch?  Look no further!!

Denny’s Restaurant is giving away a free Grand Slam Breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd.  They will be serving breakfast while supplies last from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.  So, plan to head to Denny’s  tomorrow and enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes!

Photo By: Nick Atkins Photography

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The menu consists of:

Italian Chicken Roulade (chicken breast stuffed with roasted artichokes, peppers and pine nuts)

Tortellini with Roasted Organic Tomato Cream Sauce

Dessert is only being served at the Biden and Obama Home State Balls.

The article also mentioned these interesting facts:

8,750 pounds of tortellini

8,250 pounds of Italian chicken roulade

6,000 pounds of penne pasta

1,000 pounds of carrot sticks

150,000 beverage napkins

10,000 bottles of wine

130,000 pounds of ice bagged

I wish Chef Sharpe the best of luck with getting this meal prepared well and with plenty of time to spare!

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Food For Thought
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 at 7:00 pm
Hosts: Bill Guentzler and Debby Samples
$35.00 per guest / limit 75 guests (25 seats still remain!)

Join us for a loft party at Taxel Image Group’s photography studio in downtown Cleveland. Laura Taxel, food writer and author of CLEVELAND ETHNIC EATS, has recruited some film buffs who also happen to be the chefs at three of our city’s great restaurants. They’re going to share their tips for the perfect at-home dinner-and-a-movie date, imagine menus with suggested DVD pairings, and tell you about their favorite flicks and finger foods.

Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts
(provided by Bob Sferra of Culinary Occasions) will be served.
To reserve tickets, contact Debby Samples at 216.623.3456 x14 or visit www.clevelandfilm.org.

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