As the legendary Los Angeles poet laureate O’Shea Jackson (Ice Cube) once said: “I got my grub on, but didn’t pig out.” This past Friday night brought the Northwestern Wildcats annual “meet the team” event, and this year’s edition had an added kick to it. Fans could do more than just play on the field and obtain autographs from the players this time.
They also had a chance to sample the new stadium concessions, as Sodexo and the Northwestern Wildcats stepped their game up for 2017. As the home opener Saturday versus Nevada approaches, bear in mind that there are multiple burger options available, ranging the spectrum from pork and beef combinations to vegan offerings. There’s something for everybody.
Whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore, there’s something for you here. Read more about protein powders at this link if you’re looking for vegan options. You’ll also love the pretzel roll shaped like a cats claw (pictured above) to provide an aesthetically pleasing touch. It reminds the consumer of the 1980s Milwaukee Brewers logo, the famous M and B fusing to form a baseball mitt: you don’t quite see it at first, but once someone tells you, then it’s all you see.
There’s also a smattering of available entrees from some of Evanston’s most most popular eateries, including Bat 17 and Bluestone, the latter of which was the setting for the famous P.J. Fleck-Pat Fitzgerald power lunch/meeting of the minds close to a decade ago.
However, that’s enough talk for now.
We’ve currently reached the point for you, the reader, to take a tour of the new Northwestern Wildcats concessions offerings this season, via social media. I hope you’re ready to get your #foodporn and #foodstagram on, because we’ve got a lot of mouth-watering photos posted here now, via both Twitter and Instagram. (We also discussed this event on the weekly podcast, with WBBM News Radio’s Dave Kerner)
Enjoy:
First time in my life I had a grape soda float. This is why I swam laps for 57 minutes today. So that I can enjoy all the @NUFBFamily treats pic.twitter.com/Am2hXWh83G
— Paul M. Banks ???? (@PaulMBanks) August 25, 2017
The pretzel rolls are shaped to be Cats Claws @NUFBFamily
Pulled pork and brisket burger sliders #northwestern #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/4ZnBbv6X2d— Paul M. Banks ???? (@PaulMBanks) August 25, 2017
Real life @TheSimpsons Reference @NUFBFamily
cuz @HomerJSimpson ordered a doughnut burger once @ krusty burger #northwestern pic.twitter.com/PVii1YiZVM— Paul M. Banks ???? (@PaulMBanks) August 25, 2017
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