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Local food influencer has menu items at LCA for Pistons' NBA Playoffs
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons are introducing new menu items at Little Caesars Arena for the NBA playoffs, including Korean corn dogs and seasoned fries created by a local food influencer. This announcement was made on April 15, ahead of the postseason games starting on Sunday.
When the Detroit Pistons begin their postseason playoffs on Sunday, basketball fans are in for a treat, with new items like Korean corn dogs, seasoned fries and items created by a local food influencer at Little Caesars Arena.
Inspired by Detroit flavors, the new food items and other exclusive playoff merch were announced on Wednesday, April 15, by the Detroit Pistons and Delaware North Sportservice – LCA’s food and beverage partner.
Detroit Pistons playoff food at Little Caesars Arena includes the seasoned fries topped with toppings.
Guests can expect, the announcement said, an “elevated selection of limited-time food and beverage offerings” across the arena. These new items join Mike’s Pizza Bar, the Mixing Board, UWM District Market and other regular concessions.
Korean Corn Dogs are a new Detroit Pistons playoff food at Little Caesars Arena .
For the first time, Delaware North Sportservice said they teamed up with a local fan on food. Its chef collaborated with Eric Hambleton of St. Clair Shores, a local food influencer known as Eric Loves Cooking on social platforms. Hambleton created two beefy options, a smash burger and a deli steak sandwich, that will be available at the new Detroit Street Lab at Portal 28. The Detroit Street Lab is a nod to Detroit’s street food culture and designed for “speed, flavor and creativity.”
Hambleton told the Free Press it's exciting that his creations are “going to be served at the arena to thousands of people.”
Food influencer Eric Hambleton collaborated with Delaware Sportservice on two food items for the Pistons playoffs at LCA.
“I am proud of myself,” Hambleton said. “I put a lot of work into creating interesting content. It’s amazing to have an opportunity like this and work with people who support and believe in me.”
Eric’s Motor City Crisp, he said, pays homage to Detroit-style pizza, hence the brick cheese, but without traditional pizza sauce and pepperoni, and topped with a cheese crisp. Eric’s Deli Steak Sandwich resembles a deli roast beef.
Available across the arena are the seasoned fries called the “All The time Fry,” topped with All The Time Spice Blend, All The Time Sauce and fresh scallions. You can find it at The Coop at Portals 18 and 19.
Served in a souvenir sneaker cup is the “Full Court Press Sundae,” with vanilla ice cream topped with red or blue soda, sprinkles and a Pistons-branded topper, served in a souvenir sneaker cup. It’s available at The Scoop at Portals 18 and 19.
The Playoff Run-ning Taco at Portal 26 is an elevated take on the walking taco. It’s touted as a shareable item with your choice of proteins, cheeses and toppings served in an extra-large bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos>
Arena Cantina Pizza Box Nachos features house-fried cantina-style tortilla chips offered with smoked pulled chicken or barbacoa, two queso choices and classic toppings. Look for it at Portal 42.
Detroit Pistons playoff food at Little Caesars Arena includes this Arena Cantina Pizza Box Nachos.
The new Detroit Street Lab at Portal 28 has these offerings:
- Korean Corn Dogs Bad Boy Blue: A Pistons exclusive is a corn dog with Brick cheese, Blue Takis, crispy potato crust, takoyaki sauce and Kewpie mayo
- The Street Lab Coney: All-beef hot dog, chili cheese Fritos, crispy onions and mustard
- Sandos Assembly Line Steak Sando – Grilled tenderloin, rice wine slaw, Kewpie mayo and takoyaki sauce on RSA milk bread
- Side Street Snacks The Foundry Fried Rice – Bacon lardons, kimchi, yum yum sauce and takoyaki drizzle
- Eric’s Motor City Crisp: Eric Loves Cooking’s collaboration features two Fairway Packing Co. beef patties, melted brick cheese, shredded lettuce, Eric’s 313 sauce and mild pepperoncini
- Eric’s Deli Steak Sandwich – Eric Loves Cooking’s Shaved tri-tip with Havarti, garlic horseradish sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and giardiniera
Playoff Run-ning Taco is a new food item at Little Caesars Arena for the Pistons playoffs.
Beverages and souvenirs for playoffs include:
- You Don’t Want This Smoke cocktail with tequila, Blue Curaçao, cream of coconut and a smoke bubble, served in a basketball shoe cup at Beverage Cart at Portal 13.
- 20-oz Draft Cups with Pistons player images are available at locations throughout the arena.
The Pistons' first playoff game is Sunday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
More: Pistons schedule set for first round playoff series with dates, times
Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @SusanMariecooks. Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: NBA playoffs bring new menu items to LCA for Detroit Pistons run
Q&A
What new food items are available at Little Caesars Arena for the Pistons' playoffs?
New food items include Korean corn dogs and seasoned fries, inspired by Detroit flavors.
When do the Detroit Pistons' NBA playoffs start?
The Detroit Pistons' NBA playoffs begin on Sunday.
Who is responsible for the new food offerings at Little Caesars Arena?
The new food offerings were announced by the Detroit Pistons in collaboration with Delaware North Sportservice.
What other concessions are available at Little Caesars Arena during the playoffs?
In addition to the new items, regular concessions like Mike’s Pizza Bar and the Mixing Board will also be available.
