Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is just around the corner, and food service provider Aramark (they are the food and beverage partner of nine MLB teams), has unveiled its 2019 ballpark menu highlights. This includes new takes on ballpark favorites and better-for-you options.

“Our chefs spent the off-season developing new recipes and innovative concepts to further enhance the game day dining experience for fans,” said Carl Mittleman, President of Aramark’s Sports and Entertainment division. “With a focus on quality, health, convenience and personalization, the new menu items we are introducing offer something for everyone and are sure to be a hit with fans.”

Aramark has also introduced “state-of-the-art” amenities to further engage fans and their food and beverage experience. Artificial Intelligent check out scanners have been installed so fans can quickly and easily complete their transactions, while self-ordering Kiosks allows fans to fully customize and pay for their order using touch screen technology.

This relates to Bergen County as one of the nine ballparks is Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. A sampling of their new menu items are:

Loaded Buffalo Topped Tots – Tater tots, blue cheese, celery, carrots and zesty Buffalo sauce
Marty’s V Burger – Dedicated vegan stand featuring the Beyond Burger and Beyond Bratwurst
Chili Cheese Crunch Dog – Nathan’s foot long hot dog, beef chili, cheddar cheese, Fritos corn chips and green onions, on a potato roll
The Champ Sliders – Chef Patrick Schaeffer’s New York City Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash 2018 winning burger! Ground dry-aged beef, Millionaire’s bacon, Cipollini onion agro dolce, sharp cheddar cheese fondue, on a potato bun
Stuf’d S’mores Nutella Bites – Graham cracker crusted challah bread French toast filled with a swirl of Nutella, marshmallow fluff and dark chocolate chunks, topped with a maple dulce de leche syrup and toasted marshmallow