Chomp takes on new meaning this season as the San Jose Sharks, SAP Center and their culinary partner, Aramark, have unveiled a huge new lineup of food and drink choices for hockey fans.
Good thing it’s a sport with two transmissions.
Here’s a sampling of new food choices and returning ones for Joe Thornton Day on Saturday, Nov. 23, and beyond. The lineup includes creative dishes from SAP executive chef Francisco Garcia and local SAP partner restaurants.
NEW FROM CHEF GARCIA
Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Sandwich: Garcia turns the chicken-and-waffle breakfast favorite into a sandwich — easier to eat — and adds Nashville spice and a drizzle of hot honey. For the coleslaw, he tosses together a combination of kale, broccoli, carrots and cabbage. This sandwich was a big hit at the food unveiling for the sports media.
Vegan Smash Burger: Never have we heard so much praise for a vegan burger — from meat-eaters. Garcia and his chefs create the patty from mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Teal Smash Burger: This classic smash gets an upgrade with a bright teal hamburger bun and garlicky aioli.
Carolina Gold BBQ Pork Wings: We’ll have pork wings when pigs fly, right? That day has arrived at SAP. These crunchy “wings” come with a slathering of tangy Carolina Gold barbecue sauce and a side of fries.
Loaded Baked Potato: A potato turns into a filling, value-for-money meal when it’s filled with barbacoa and topped with cheddar, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco and green onions.
Tea Concha: The concha, a favorite San Jose bakery, turns teal for a fun dessert here. The sundae comes with vanilla ice cream, teal sprinkles and teal rock candy.
NEW FROM SAP PARTNERS
The Hotboy: From the gang at Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy comes a hot link loaded up with shrimp, a cream cheese “bussdown” sauce, cheese and pickled red and green onions. Good and messy. Make sure to grab extra napkins.
Carne Asada Fries: The chefs at the locally based Arteaga’s grocery stores have created what you might call Mexican-style poutine. In this version, French fries are topped with carne asada, guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Shark Bite Pizza: Bibo’s NY Style Pizza, a local favorite, has introduced a new pizza comb for hockey fans — ham, pineapple and spicy ranch dressing.
Pineapple Fried Rice: The new bowl from Flor de Pineapple combines chicken, pineapple, egg, veggies and rice.
Spicy Pork Bowl: BBQ Kalbi, a specialist in Korean fare, is serving up a bowl loaded with meat, rice and kimchi salad.
Details: For more on vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and keto options, check www.sapcenter.com/guestservices/arena-food-beverage.