NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, America's leading event hospitality partner to the country's top stadiums, entertainment venues and convention centers, unveiled today an exciting new fan-focused menu and a series of community initiatives for the 2012-2013 New Orleans Hornets season. Traditional New Orleans favorites, local flavors, renovated hospitality stands, and reinvented burgers are all on tap to delight Hornets fans this season. Embracing the unique spirit of Cajun hospitality, Centerplate's new list of mouthwatering Louisiana classics includes:
Pork Shank Platter- 2 Pork Shanks served with Potato Salad & Cole Slaw.
Hot Sausage Po'Boy- Two Patton Hot Sausage Patties served on a French loaf dressed with lettuce and tomatoes. Also, available with cheese.
Pot Roast Sandwich- Seasoned pulled Pot Roast served on a Brioche Bun dressed with lettuce and tomatoes.
Roast Beef Po'Boy- Finely chopped Roast Beef served on a French loaf dressed with lettuce and tomatoes.
Stuffed Cheese Burger- A Louisiana favorite, Thompson's stuffed burger patty served on a Brioche Bun dressed with lettuce and tomatoes
Louisiana Seafood Stand- Shrimp Po'Boy's, Shrimp Platters and Catfish Platters all made with fresh Louisiana seafood
Zatarain's Barbeque Shrimp served over Grits
Zatarain's Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with long-grain rice and seasoned, grilled white chicken, Andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers and spices.
For fans looking for an all-natural hospitality experience, Centerplate is also introducing a new program in arena suites called Chef Naturals. The innovative, chef-inspired menu features seven tasty dishes, some sports classics, and some soon-to-be-favorites, all created with naturally sourced ingredients. The menu includes: wild white shrimp served with a spicy cocktail sauce and lemon and lime wedges; all natural frankfurters with caraway seed Riesling sauerkraut, tomato fondue, and natural potato rolls; Flourless Chocolate Cake with chipotle spiked natural Mexican cocoa ganache and fresh strawberries among others.