Bridgestone Arena Unveils Mouthwatering Culinary Lineup for Predators Fans

Nashville, Tennessee (October 8, 2024) – The Nashville Predators, in partnership with hospitality and retail giant Delaware North, have announced an exciting array of new menu items and amenities set to debut at Bridgestone Arena for the 2024-25 season. This comprehensive culinary overhaul promises to elevate the game-day experience for Predators fans, catering to a diverse range of tastes and preferences.

Elevating the Gameday Experience with Innovative Offerings

Fan Favorites and Thrilling New Additions

Predators fans can look forward to a host of new and improved offerings that cater to their cravings. The introduction of Gnash Head Popcorn Containers, featuring the team's beloved mascot, adds a touch of whimsy to the classic concession staple. The Cheesesteak Stand, located at Section 104, will showcase a variety of footlong cheesesteaks, including the Classic Cheesesteak, Chicken Cheesesteak, and the spicy Nashville Hot Cheesesteak, all served on Amoroso rolls. The Slapshot Combo Box, which includes a footlong cheesesteak and house-made chips, promises to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.The Taco Stand, situated at Section 100, will offer a refreshing seasonal fruit cup with Tajin seasoning, served in a mini helmet, alongside the popular Boom Box Nachos, featuring all the beloved toppings from the previous season. The BBQ Stand, located at Section 101, will introduce the Playmaker Box Boom Box Combo, featuring two BBQ sandwiches with sides of mac and cheese, coleslaw, and beans, as well as new additions like mashed potatoes and banana pudding cups.The Burger Stand, at Section 102, will debut the Breakaway Burger, a beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, Preds Sauce, and bacon. Fans can also indulge in a footlong corn dog, a classic hot dog, and the Hat Trick Boom Box Combo, which includes two cheeseburgers, loaded fries, and onion rings.The Pizza Stand, situated at Section 103, will replace the Italian sandwich with the new Meatball Sub, and introduce a fresh Caprese salad, available in a cup or mini helmet. The Barn Burner Boom Box Combo, featuring a meatball sub, Caprese salad, and funnel cake fries, promises to be a fan-favorite.

Specialty Items and Rotating Menus

The Hot Dog Stand, located at Section 106, will offer the "Dog of the Game," a rotating specialty hot dog that is sure to delight taste buds. The Charcuterie and Wine offerings, found at Sections 213 and 101, will now include mini charcuterie boxes alongside the arena's wine selections, with single-serve wine options available at Grab n Go locations.The Grilled Cheese Portable, situated at Section 122, will showcase a variety of grilled cheese options, including classic, bacon-tomato, and brisket sandwiches, with a rotating specialty grilled cheese every four weeks, starting with a bologna grilled cheese.In the Gnashville Fun Zone, the Zamboni Kids Meal, featuring fries, chicken tenders, and a fruit snack, will now be packaged in a fun Zamboni container, adding to the excitement for the younger fans.

New Offerings at the BetMGM Sports Lounge

The BetMGM Sports Lounge, which debuted last year and is open seven days a week without requiring a ticket, has introduced several new menu items. Guests can now indulge in Smoked Brie with apricot jam, crisp apples, and grilled local crust, an Apple Kale Salad with sun-dried cranberries, candied almonds, goat cheese, Granny Smith apples, cinnamon granola, and apple cider vinaigrette, the Nash Burger with a ¼-pound, all-beef patty topped with bacon, cheese, and house sauce on a brioche bun, and the Hipster Flatbread featuring pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic, hot honey, fresh basil, and Calabrian chiles.

Introducing the California Closets Studio: A Premium Dining Experience

Debuting this season in the premium club experience is the California Closets Studio, an exclusive 85-seat club located on the second level, just across from the catwalk to the BetMGM Sports Lounge. Offering an upscale, ever-evolving menu, this ultra-premium club promises a dynamic dining experience with elevated cuisine. Opening night menu highlights include Classic Caesar Salad Bowls served in an edible parmesan crisp bowl, Roasted Beets with house mesclun, caramelized pecans, crispy chevre, and a cherry beets vinaigrette pipette served in a bamboo cone, Filet Mignon with a forage wild mushroom bordelaise, Lamb Chops served over truffled mashed potato, and an Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with wakame, pickled vegetables, sesame seeds, ponzu, and sriracha aioli.

Suites Elevated with Bourbon Experience and Signature Offerings

Delaware North, the arena's concessions, restaurant, and retail partner since 1996, has taken over the operation of 68 suites, introducing new offerings that cater to the discerning tastes of suite holders. The Bourbon Experience features Four Roses Small Batch, Bardstown Origin Series, orange bitters, cocoa bitters, demerara syrup, Luxardo cherries, and Predators souvenir logo'd old fashion tossware, along with a large square ice cube. The Smoked Brisket, glazed with Jack Daniel's barbecue sauce and served with Brussels sprouts, applewood smoked bacon, and caramelized shallots, is accompanied by fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce, and sea salt caramel. Guests can complete their experience with the chef's selection of signature desserts, candies, and seasonal offerings from the Dessert Cart, or indulge in the Barbecue Board featuring pork ribs, smoked brisket, andouille sausage, smoked pulled chicken, Nashville hot chicken sausage, cornbread muffins, and pickles.

Smashville Loyal Members Enjoy Exclusive Discounts

Nashville Predators full-, half-, and quarter-season ticket holders, collectively known as Smashville Loyal members, receive a 10% discount on all food and beverage purchases throughout Bridgestone Arena. Additionally, full-season ticket holders enjoy a 50% discount on 11 core food and beverage items, while half-season ticket holders receive a 25% discount on the same items, which include pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels, nachos, French fries, and soda.