St. Louis Cardinals add to lineup of ballpark food for the 2022 season

A pregame ceremony that introduces the 2022 St. Louis Cardinals, honors the club’s Hall of Famers and commemorates the great tradition of Opening Day in St. Louis will highlight the annual return of baseball at Busch Stadium on Thursday, April 7.

And with the rollout of a new season comes a new slate of ballpark treats for fans to enjoy. Here’s a look at concessions Delaware North Executive Chef Larry Johnson and his culinary team have developed for 2022:

• Nonna’s Italian beef sandwich: Shaved prime rib of beef, grilled and seasoned with Italian spices. Dipped in au jus and topped with provolone cheese. Add red peppers, onions, and Giardiniera. Available near Sections 151, 189, 434, & the new “Top of the 5th” stand near Gate 5.
• Grilled meatballs: Grilled meatballs in two flavors: roasted garlic marinara and BBQ style. Served atop fresh kettle chips or as part of the Grand Slam Mixed Grill Box. Available at the Terrace Grill in Section 428.
• St. Louis BBQ nachos: Pulled pork smoked in house, BBQ sauce, crispy nacho chips, and spicy jalapeno cheddar cheese. Available at the Broadway BBQ stand in Section 109.
• “Pop Pop Hurray!” Gourmet Popcorn: This feature four flavors: Cheddar, red caramel, kettle corn and stadium mix (cheddar + red caramel). All the popcorn is made with non-GMO ingredients, is gluten free, and popped in 100% coconut oil. Available in the Coke Corner near Gate 1.
• Island Freeze Frozen Drinks: These will be served in two collectible take home cups: 16 ounce mason jar and 20 ounce half yard. People can choose one of the frozen flavors or mix and match. Available near Section 160.

Other food service upgrades

The following updates have been made to improve food service inside Busch Stadium:

• Mobile Ordering: Fans sitting in Sections 141-160 and the Redbird Club (Sections 241-257) can order from a menu of ballpark favorites including hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, beer, and soda on their phones through the MLB Ballpark app and have their order delivered directly to their seats. Payments will be made inside the app and orders will be delivered promptly.
• “Top of the 5th” Concession Stand: Select from some of the most popular specialty concession items. Top Dog Hot Dogs, El Birdo’s Nachos and the new Nonna’s Italian Beef Sandwiches highlight the hot food options at this new Grab ‘N Go stand. There are hot and cold toppings and a selection of canned beer and soda as well as snacks and ice cream. Located near Gate 5 in left field.
• Grab ‘N Go Express Self-Checkout: In an effort to reduce transaction times and crowding, five concession stands have been converted to allow fans to grab hot “Ballpark Favorites” and quickly scan and pay for their items themselves. These Grab N’ Go concession stands can be found near Sections 132, 146, 162, 446 and the newly added “Top of the 5th” stand near Gate 5.