It's that time of year where the Minnesota Twins unveil all of Target Field's new food and experiences for the season.
Some of the highlights include a Hmong sausage and rice noodle bowl, a super pretzel, loaded potatoes, and cochinita pork sliders. For the sweet tooth, a giant TRex cookie is making its debut this year.
Tina Rexing is the owner and she says the giant cookies are made to share.
“It’s a long game, and people walk around and eat,” Rexing says. “So my cookies are perfect for this, especially family-oriented, because you have to share it. Some people don’t, but it’s an option.”
Target Field is making sure even dogs don't go hungry at the ballpark this year too. Susan Carter is with Must Be Ruff, a Brooklyn Park-based gourmet dog treat business. They'll be available in the new Creator's Corner near Gate 34.
"We're in Minnesota, we love dogs," says Carter. "Dogs are a part of our family. We want them to have good stuff just like we do."
This year's new offerings also include some fun cocktails like a Thai basil Bloody Mary and a Whisky-Sota, pairing locally-distilled bourbon with strawberry-ginger lemonade and ginger beer.
For the Twins’ 14th season at their downtown Minneapolis ballpark, they’re delivering even more locally-sourced flavor to enhance the Target Field food, beverage and retail experience.
The team has again partnered with foodservice and retail partner Delaware North in laying out a variety of new specialty items – many with a connection to the Twin Cities – across general concession areas at Target Field for the 2023 season.
“Since Target Field first opened its gates in 2010, we have prided ourselves on being one of the most hyperlocal ballpark food experiences,” said Pete Spike, Delaware North’s general manager at Target Field. “This offseason, we continued to refine our menus and work closely with the Twins and our local partners to add even more variety with a hometown connection.”
New items for the 2023 season – the Twins’ 14th at Target Field – include:
MAIN CONCOURSE
Official Fried Chicken (Minnesota Made) offerings include Four-Piece Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries.
Available at Section 133.
Union Hmong Kitchen (Minnesota Made) offerings include Kramarczuk’s Hmong Sausage & Khao Sen Rice Noodle Bowl (seared Hmong Sausage served with chilled rice noodles, fresh herbs, cabbage and vegetable slaw tossed in a sweet chili vinaigrette). Available at Section 127.
Jonny Pops (Minnesota Made) offerings include Summer Strawberries & Cream, Chocolate Fudge & Oat Milk, Rainbow Fruit Stacks, Watermelon and Red, White & Boom. Available at Section 126.
Chicken or Steak Philly Sandwich – Thinly-sliced chicken or steak sauteed with onions and peppers, served on top of a hoagie roll with cheese sauce. Available at Section 126.
Mega Pretzel – Shareable Mega Bavarian SUPERPRETZEL served with cheese sauce and mustard. Available at Sections 122 and 318.
“Beer Bat” – Souvenir baseball bat filled with an ice-cold beer. Available throughout the ballpark.
Waffles & More – Offerings include Chicken and Waffles, Berries and Waffles, and Belgian Waffle with locally-sourced maple syrup.
Available at Section 114.
Wine Carafe – Selection of wine, champagne, mimosas and more. Available at Section 114.
Soul Bowl (Minnesota Made) offerings include Queen B Lemonade Pouches and Jr. Gong Jerk Chicken Bowl (roasted jerk chicken thighs glazed with pineapple jerk sauce and served with sweet plantains and yellow rice). Available at Section 113.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Loaded Potatoes – Crispy, fried, braised baby red potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon and scallions. Available in Truly on Deck.
Cochinita Sliders – Pork wrapped in banana leaves and braised in adobo, served on sweet Hawaiian rolls with habanero-pickled red onion and tequila pickles. Available in Truly on Deck.
Banh Mi Sandwich – Sous vide pork belly served on top of a toasted hoagie roll with dark soy aioli, pickled vegetables and sweet soy caramel. Available in Truly on Deck.
Mrs. Parker Donut Peach Cobbler (Minnesota Made) – A yeast donut from Soul Bowl, topped with sweet peach cobbler filling, caramel drizzle and crushed vanilla wafers. Available in Truly on Deck.
T-Rex Cookie (Minnesota Made) – Varieties include Chocolate Chip and Monster. Available at Gate 34, Delta SKY360° Club, Truly on Deck Grab & Go and the UnitedHealthcare Suite Level.
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. cocktails (Minnesota Made):
Hot Honey Crisp – Keeper's Heart Rye with sweet-and-sour mix, Monin Hot Honey Syrup, Monin Apple Syrup and topped with soda.
Whiskey Sota – Keeper’s Heart Bourbon with Monin Strawberry Ginger Lemonade and Ginger Ale. Garnished with fresh lemon and lime squeezes.
GATE 34 PUB
Lovejoy Bloody Mary (Minnesota Made): Choice of Classic or Thai Basil and garnished with a Lovejoy-seasoned Minnesota Duroc Pork Belly.
RETAIL
New Year, New Look, New Gear: All Target Field merchandise locations, including the Twins New Era Team Store, underwent a major renovation to match the club’s offseason brand refresh – the Twins’ first complete design revamp since before the 1987 season. Authentic and replica jerseys for Minnesota’s four new on-field uniforms are featured, along with a wide selection of looks inspired by the club’s new primary logo, secondary marks, word scripts, sleeve patches and modernized color scheme.
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