Take us out to the ball game! No visit to Yankee Stadium is complete without some grub, and this is your all-inclusive guide of food and drink at the ballpark! From baseball classics to food and beverage menus curated by high-profile chefs, you can feast and cheer on your New York Yankees in style this season! Here’s all the tasty food at Yankee Stadium you can sink your teeth into this summer!

New Food Options for 2023

Let’s start with the brand new offerings Yankee Stadium has this year, ranging from spicy chicken sandwiches to gourmet garlic bread.

FUKU (Section 213)

David Chang’s beloved casual fried chicken joint now finds a permanent home in Yankee Stadium. On a mission to “change the way people think about fast casual,” FUKU serves high quality fried chicken in the form of their O.G. Spicy Chicken Sando (crispy habanero-brined chicken breast, Fuku mayo, pickle, potato roll) and Tenders + Waffle Fries (crispy chicken tenders, sweet jalapeno waffle fries, side of honey mustard or ranch).

Mac Truck (Section 213)

Get cheesy at Mac Truck, which was launched way back in 2012 at the Historic Saratoga Race Course in Upstate New York. Now they serve premium options including Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese (classic mac, crispy chicken, buffalo sauce), Classic Mac & Cheese (elbow mac, baked in creamy cheddar cheese sauce), and Mexican Street Mac (classic mac, charred corn pico de gallo, crushed tortilla chips).

Christian Petroni (Sections, 125, 310)

Bronx chef Christian Petroni is one of NYC’s most iconic Italian cuisine chefs and now his creations are at the home of the New York Yankees. The famed Food Network chef serves up a Cheesy Garlic Bread (seeded Bronx bastone, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and Parmesan Reggiano, Sicilian oregano, served with an 8-hour marinara) that is utterly incredible.

Yankee Stadium Exclusives for 2023

For the 2023 season, Legends Hospitality and Yankee Stadium Senior Executive Chef Matt Gibson are proudly serving one-of-a-kind creations at the stadium. After a residency at the W hotel where he worked as the Executive Sous Chef for renowned Chef Jean Georges at “Spice Market,” Gibson now brings his world-class culinary experience and high-end food to Yankees fan all-year round.

99 Burger (Section 223)

Maybe one of Yankee Stadium’s hottest commodities is the 99 Burger, honoring Yankees player Aaron Judge. With only 99 burgers made per game, you’ll have to go early if you want to get your hands on this exclusive bite. It’s made up of Two 4 oz. American Wagyu beef patties, New School American Cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, brioche bun, and dill pickles.

Pork & Broccoli Rabe Cheesesteak (Section 107)

This sandwich comes complete with Tender pork shoulder, marinated broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone on a Bronx-baked hero.

Chopped Crispy Chicken & Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheesesteak (Section 107)

Get the best of both worlds with this sandwich, which consists of chopped crispy chicken, pickled jalapeno, smoked bacon, American cheese, and buttermilk ranch on a Bronx-baked hero.

Bronx Burrito (Section 311)

Grab one of their tasty burritos (Flour tortilla, cheddar cheese, beef barbacoa, rice and beans, salsa verde, chipotle mayo and choice of Melinda’s hot sauce packets) from Section 311.

Veggie Bronx Burrito (Section 311)

The veggie version of the burrito comes with Flour tortilla, cheddar cheese, fried sweet plantains, rice and beans, salsa verde, chipotle mayo, and choice of Melinda’s hot sauce packets.

Prickly Pear Margarita (Section 318)

As for Yankee Stadium cocktails, we highly suggest the Prickly Pear Margarita (Hornitos Tequila, prickly pear juice, simple syrup, lime) which comes served with a mini Yankees helmet on top.

Cutwater Vodka Mule (at Yankee Stadium “Grab & Go” Locations)

These canned cocktails (Ginger, a splash of bitters, and a hint of lime) are perfect for a day or night at the ballpark!

Returning Vendors & Food Options

Now let’s reminisce and celebrate the vendors who are still serving deliciousness at Yankees Stadium this year.

Benihana (Section 127)

This Japenese chain, known for their interactive dining experience, is serving all sorts of options like Spicy Tuna Sushi Burritos (tuna, krab mix, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, chopped jalapenos and cilantro; topped with chili mayo and rolled into a burrito with soy paper; served with a side of chili mayo), Yakisoba Bowls (Japanese sauteed noodles, mixed vegetables & special sauce with a choice of steak, chicken or shrimp), Poke Bowls (Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon), and much more.

Bobby’s Burgers (Section 132)

Co-founded by renowned chef Bobby Flay, this burgert concept in Yankee Stadium brings the chef’s passions to life by creating the best of the best burgers. Try the brand new Bobby Blue + Bacon Burger (blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and bacon), or go for classics like the Crunchburger® (American cheese, a thin layer of potato chips and Bobby’s Sauce) or Palace Classic Burger (American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Bobby’s Sauce), plus more.

Chickie’s and Pete’s (Sections 115, 334)

This Philadelphia staple now owns real estate in Yankee Stadium, where their signature Crab Fries (fries served with Chickie’s & Pete’s one of a kind white cream cheese sauce) is unmissable.

City Winery (Section 105)

NYC instution City Winery is a vendor at Yankee Stadium again, where they’re serving an all-new City Winery Burger (custom blend burger, red wine caramelized onions, garlic herb cheese spread, baby arugula on a toasted brioche bun) alongside a Burrata Burger (custom-blended beef, imported Italian burrata, baby arugula, balsamic reduction) and Rotisserie Chicken (Lemon herb marinated, choice of Melissa’s slow roasted rosemary garlic Dutch yellow potatoes or French fries).

The Halal Guys (Carts at bleachers sections 201, 321)

NYC’s iconic food truck, The Halal Guys operates at the stadium, selling all of their staple meals like Beef Gyro Sandwich/Platters, Chicken Sandwich/Platters, Combo Sandwich/Platters, and Falafels.

King’s Hawaiian (Sections 115, 334)

Dig into King’s Hawaiian’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Maple chipotle sauce, King’s Hawaiian burger bun)…you won’t regret it.

Lobel’s (Section 134)

Grab a piece of the iconic family butcher shop at Yankee Stadium, where the Steak Topped Fries (French fries, shaved strip loin, Lobel’s queso sauce, chopped scallions) steals the show. There’s also a Meatloaf Burger (toasted brioche bun, house-made meatloaf burger, crispy fried onions, BBQ aioli), USDA Prime Steak Sandwich (prime USDA New York strip loin, coffee spice rubbed, smothered in gravy and served on a fresh brioche bun), and Hickory Molasses Glazed Grilled Chicken Sandwich (leaf lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, Bermuda onion, toasted brioche bun).

Mighty Quinn’s (Section 132)

This BBQ spot is the absolute real deal, and their slow-smoked meats offer an authentic experience right inside the stadium. The Rice Bowl (Steamed white rice, pickles, cole slaw, choice of protein: burnt ends, BBQ pulled pork, smoked BBQ brisket) is new this year, but there’s also a Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chicken Wings, Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and Burnt Ends Sandwich (caramelized ends of the brisket simmered in our house-made BBQ sauce).

Nathan’s Famous (Sections 127, 224, 312)

The world-famous hot dog joint is of course serving delicious franks at Yankee Stadium in the form of Nathan’s Famous “The Original Beef Frankfurter” and the “Extra-Long Beef Hot Dog.” Don’t forget about their crinkle cut fries either.

Oatly (Sections 110, 205, 224, 318, 305, bleachers):

Enjoy dairy-free soft serve at Oatly, with various locations around the stadium. Flavors are vanilla or chocolate.

Streetbird (Section 112)

James Beard Award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson is behind this Harlem-inspired concept which serves up personal takes on fried chicken comfort foods. Choose between The Hot Bird Sandwich (chicken breast, spicy chica shake, slaw, and house made pickles), M’s Crispy Chicken Fingers (choice of spicy chica, bbq sauce, hot honey), or the Big Fly Chicken and Waffle (hot honey, cornbread waffle and house made pickles).

Sumo Dog (Bleachers Sections 201, 205)

Be prepared for lavish hot dogs like you’ve never seen before. Jeffrey Lunak, formerly of “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto’s team, uses Asian Asian-inspired flavors & ingredients to create unique hot dog concoctions. The menu includes the Sumo Dog (wasabi relish, pickled peppers, spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, wasabi furikake, minced onion, kizami nori) the Chili & Cheese (beef chili, togarashi cheese sauce, mayo, wasabi furikake, crispy onion, scallions), The Godzilla (beef chili, togarashi cheese sauce, wasabi relish, pickled peppers, spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, wasabi furikake, minced onion, jalapeño, kizami nori) plus Tater Tots and Sumo Tots as sides.

Wings of New York (Section 107)

Devour boneless or traditional wings here! Don’t forget about the Waffle & Tenders (Belgian style waffle topped with crispy chicken tenders, served with butter & real maple syrup) either.

Yankee Stadium Grand Slam Shakes (Sections 112, 125, 324)

Served in souvenir cups, these sweet and tasty desserts are arguably the best in the stadium! Choose between the Pinstripe Vanilla Shake (vanilla milkshake, blue & white sprinkles, whipped cream, vanilla wafer cookies), Chocolate Fudge Brownie Shake (chocolate milkshake, cocoa cereal, whipped cream, fudge brownie) or Unicorn Shake (vanilla milkshake, fruity cereal, whipped cream, unicorn marshmallow).

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HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check on a child who was walking along a highway.

Police said Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell had returned to the home she shares with her parents in Hoover, AL.com reported late Saturday night.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said Russell arrived home alone and was brought to a hospital for evaluation, AL.com reported.

Russell’s whereabouts were not immediately clear since around 10:45 p.m. Thursday when she called 911 and a family member to say she saw a young child walking on the side of Interstate 459.

Police found Russell’s car and her cellphone but were unable to find her or a child in the area.

Hoover Police Lt. Daniel Lowe said the family member on the phone with Russell lost contact with her even though the line remained open. A single witness reported possibly seeing a gray vehicle and a man standing outside of Carlee’s vehicle, but they had no additional information.

Police asked people to report any information they might have about her disappearance, while family members organized a search in the area.

Talitha Russell told AL.com her daughter was headed home in the community about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Birmingham after leaving work and stopping to get food. She was on the phone with her brother’s girlfriend when she said she saw a child on the roadside.

“My son’s girlfriend heard her asking the child, ‘Are you Ok?’ She never heard the child say anything but then she heard our daughter scream,’’ Talitha Russell said. “From there, all you hear on her phone is background noise from the interstate.”

During the search there were two separate rewards of $20,000 and $5,000 for information assisting Russell’s safe return, police said.

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Mayor Eric Adams names Edward Caban as the new NYPD Commissioner. The mayor made the announcement Monday during a press conference in the Bronx at the 40th Precinct.

Caban, 55, was named interim commissioner in June when former commissioner Keechant Sewell announced her resignation after being on the job for 18 months.

Making history, Caban is the first Latino named NYPD Commissioner.

A Bronx native, Caban joined the NYPD in 1991 rising to the rank of sergeant and later inspector. He previously served as First Deputy Police Commissioner under Sewell.

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NYC’s beloved LOVE sculpture iconically stood at the corner of 55th Street and Sixth Avenue in Midtown for decades, so we couldn’t deny our surprise when it was removed for conservation in 2019.

But you’re going to love this news–it’s returning to NYC this September!

Rockefeller Center recently announced that, in partnership with The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative, an installation of works by influential American artist Robert Indiana will be on view September through October, including the iconic 12-foot-tall polychrome aluminum LOVE sculpture.

The sculpture’s history dates back to 1971, when a version of it was first displayed at the Fifth Avenue and 60th Street entrance to Central Park.

According to Indiana, “The ‘LOVE Sculpture’ is the culmination of ten years of work based on the original premise that the word is an appropriated and usable element of art, just as Picasso and the Cubists made use of it at the beginning of the century.”

Beyond the LOVE sculpture, Indiana’s ONE Through ZERO (The Ten Numbers) will also be on display.

The numbers, each 8 feet tall, represent the cycle of human life from birth to death. “Numbers fill my life. They fill my life even more than love. We are immersed in numbers from the moment we are born,” said Indiana of the sculpture.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center’s 193 flags will also feature work from Indiana. From his Peace Paintings series, created as a response to the 9/11 attacks, paintings incorporating the peace sign that reflect themes of unity, acceptance, and love will be featured on the flags.

“It is an honor to partner with the team at Rockefeller Center to bring the works of Robert Indiana to the people of New York, where we know Bob always wanted his art to be integrated into the vibrant streetscapes and made accessible to the public,” said Simon Salama-Caro, founder of The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative.

“Bob’s legacy is woven into the history of this great city, and we are particularly proud to have LOVE return to the place that so energized him as a young artist. I hope these works will inspire and move New Yorkers and visitors to Rockefeller Center anew,” Salama-Caro added.

Indiana’s art will be featured throughout the Rockefeller Center campus from September 13 through October 24, 2023.

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Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought heroically.

The organization said Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III will succeed Jackson.

“The promise of America is that we are all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. While we’ve never fully lived up to that promise, we’ve never fully walked away from it because of extraordinary leaders like Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.,” President Joe Biden stated.

“Throughout our decades of friendship and partnership, I’ve seen how Reverend Jackson has helped lead our nation forward through tumult and triumph.”

The President continued: “Whether on the campaign trail, on the march for equality, or in the room advocating for what is right and just, I’ve seen him as history will remember him: a man of God and of the people; determined, strategic, and unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our nation.”

One of Jackson’s comrade in the civil rights struggle, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., echoed Biden’s remarks.

“On behalf of the NNPA, representing the Black Press of America, I am so pleased to issue the NNPA’s highest regards and respect to the Honorable Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.,” Chavis remarked.

“I have known and worked with the Rev. Jackson all of my adult life as a fellow freedom fighter in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, NAACP, Rainbow PUSH, United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice, and the National African American Leadership Summit.”

Chavis continued: “Rev. Jackson’s transformative ‘Run Jesse Run’ presidential campaigns in the 1980s irreversibly changed America for the better.

“The Black Press resolutely salutes Jesse Jackson’s outstanding national and global leadership, and we pledge to keep fighting for freedom, justice, equality, and equity.”
Jackson, a renowned figure in the fight for civil rights, founded PUSH (People United to

Save Humanity) in 1971 and established the National Rainbow Coalition in 1984.
In 1996, the two organizations merged to form the powerful and influential Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Organization officials said Dr. Haynes, a Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. co-chair, has exemplified the same passion and commitment to global racial justice that characterizes Jackson’s legacy.

As a co-founder of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference (SDPC), Inc., Haynes has been a guiding force for over two decades, upholding the mission and ministry of the organization.

“This nation has entered a new era of struggle against racial injustices, hate speech, new forms of institutional oppression against the poor, people of color, and those marginalized due to religion or sexual orientation,” said Dr. Iva Carruthers, general secretary, and co-founder of the SDPC.

Bishop Leah Daughtry, co-chair of the SDPC, highlighted the necessity for collaboration between national and local organizations during what he called critical times.

“Collaboration between national and local organizations is ever more needed at this time,” he said in a news release.

According to his official biography, Jackson was born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina.

He graduated from the public schools in Greenville and then enrolled in the University of Illinois on a football scholarship.

Jackson later transferred to North Carolina A&T State University and graduated in 1964.

He began his theological studies at Chicago Theological Seminary but, according to his bio, deferred his studies when he started working full-time in the Civil Rights Movement with Dr. King.

Ordained by Rev. Clay Evans on June 30, 1968, Jackson received his Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2000.

For his work in human and civil rights and nonviolent social change, Jackson has received over 40 honorary doctorate degrees and frequently lectures at major colleges and universities, including Howard, Yale, Princeton, Morehouse, Harvard, Columbia, Stanford and Hampton.

He was made an Honorary Fellow of Regents Park College at Oxford University in the UK in November 2007 and received an Honorary Fellowship from Edge Hill University in Liverpool, England.

In March 2010, Jackson earned induction into England’s prestigious Cambridge Union Society.

In April 2010, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

In October 1997, President Bill Clinton appointed Jackson as Special Envoy of the President and Secretary of State for the Promotion of Democracy in Africa.

“Jill and I are grateful to Rev. Jackson for his lifetime of dedicated service and extend our appreciation to the entire Jackson family,” Biden added.

“We look forward to working with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition as he hands the torch to the next generation of leadership, just as we will continue to cherish the counsel and wisdom that we draw from him.”

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