The lobstah roll at Fenway Park can suck it. And the Texas-Style Pulled Pork BBQ Nacho from Minute Maid Park can eat it. Because the Kansas City Ribeye Stack from Kauffman Stadium beat out a dozen offerings in the barbecue competition from Aramark concession stands at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game held last week in Anaheim, California.
But really, was there ever a doubt that another city could be crowned the victor in the culinary equivalent of the celebrity softball game during All-Star week?
But since accolades for Kansas City are not that common at All-Star games, we'll take what we can get.
Amid a crowded field of 12 representatives from baseball parks in the National and American League, it was chef Dustin Miller's creation that was the fan favorite. The KC Ribeye Stack is a sandwich that contains ribeye, cheddar cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and barbecue sauce on a bun.
The second annual barbecue competition was also a sign of how the term ballpark food now encompasses a wide range of options. Even hot dogs are no longer simple, as evidenced by the Maryland Lump Crab Dog served at Camden Yards in Baltimore. This year, Angel Stadium launched five signature dogs (similar to the Dugout Dog House at Kauffman). The Kansas City Dog served at the stadium is a hot dog topped with brisket, otherwise known as second breakfast here in the City of Fountains.
The All-Star game comes to Kauffman Stadium in 2012. But in the interim, you can eat the KC Ribeye Stack on game day. It'll set you back $10.50.
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