UBS Arena, the future home of the New York Islanders Hockey Club, will boast a distinctively "New York" flavor when it opens its doors later this month.
Global hospitality company Delaware North has partnered with area food providers and brands to create a culinary program that fans will experience through concessions areas, VIP suites, and premium clubs. It will source 75 percent of food ingredients from within a 300 mile radius based on seasonality and has partnered with local and regional vendors to source products that support New York state's Taste NY initiative.
"The focus on bringing a true local New York flavor throughout the culinary offerings will provide our guests with a unique experience they can only find at UBS Arena," said Hank Abate, president of arena operations at UBS Arena, in a statement. "In working with our colleagues at Delaware North to bring this to life, we're excited for fans to taste all these creations starting this month."
Local branded highlights include:
• The Harrison, the popular Floral Park eatery known for its scratch made dishes and cocktails, will have a major presence at an in arena food hub, and its cheeseburgers and fries will be featured at three outlets in the general concessions area.
• Mighty Quinn's Barbeque, a fast growing, New York-born barbeque concept, will offer its slow smoked brisket, burnt ends, and pulled pork sandwich varieties as part of the general concessions lineup.
• Milk Bar, the famous dessert brand and company founded in Manhattan, will have a featured presence at UBS Arena with three concessions outlets offering its popular Cereal Milk soft serve, among other signature treats.
• Blue Line Deli & Bagels, whose flagship deli is located in Huntington, New York, will have its blue and orange bagels available at several of the market locations throughout the arena in addition to classic deli style sandwiches and specialty bagel sandwiches.
• The Sausage King of New York will have its Italian sausage and other premium meat products available throughout concessions as well as in premium suites.
UBS Arena will feature 12 market style outlets that offer a mix of hot, fresh prepared food selections, and ready-to-go meals and self-serve snack and beverage options. The markets will use a streamlined checkout process, with mobile ordering and other cashless payment technology.
Market and concession stands will offer a variety of food options, including street tacos, seafood, modern Chinese, Halal and sausages, a carving station and deli, as well as pizzas, cheesesteaks, chicken tenders, ice cream, burgers, and other foods.
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