02-04-2025
Injectable doughnuts lead off new Cubs concession lineup
Wrigley Field is pitching more than 50 new revolving dishes in its 2025 concession lineup, including a fun injectable doughnut with tubes of strawberry or blueberry jelly.
Why it matters: The Friendly Confines has long struck out against its South Side rival in the food department, but these new tasty players swing for the fences.
On the plate: Several dishes meant to honor visiting teams, including:
A sweet and creamy lobster roll for Boston Red Sox games.
A puffy taco featuring a fried flour tortilla and carne asada for Los Angeles Dodger visits.
Short rib sliders in St. Louis-style barbeque sauce for the Cardinals.
More hits include lime & chile fries, BLT fries, dill pickle tots and a prime rib sandwich.
"It's like a higher-end version of an Italian beef," Wrigley's senior executive chef David Burns tells Axios. "We smoke a prime rib, slice it very thin and serve it with horseradish cream, melted Fontina cheese and some crispy onions."
BYO giardiniera!
The intrigue: Wrigley chefs are serving up Chicago's signature jibarito, sandwiching steak between fried green plantains used as the bread.
"We know these [plantains] won't stay crisp for long so we will be frying them frequently to keep them fresh," Wrigley's executive chef Mary Ann Cullerton tells Axios.
The faves: Monica was surprised by how much she loved the steamed bao packed with sweet braised pork, slaw, cilantro and Fresno peppers.
She also devoured the ranch bombs — fried wontons drizzled in spicy honey and filled with exploding ranch. Don't forget the napkins.
