On Deck at Safeco Field, Northwest Mex, Mezcal & a Side of Vegetarian

On Deck at Safeco Field, Northwest Mex, Mezcal & a Side of Vegetarian

Safeco Field’s adventurous-for-stadium-food offerings got them ranked #2 by Bleacher Report last year, but the folks at Centerplate are not resting on their Ichirolls. For the opening of Edgar Martinez’ open-air Edgar’s Cantina and, and a level above, the Home Run Porch Lounge, they collaborated with ubiquitous Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell on a “Northwest Mex” menu. Continue reading On Deck at Safeco Field, Northwest Mex, Mezcal & a Side of Vegetarian

A Field (Trip) of Dreams: 30 Baseball Stadiums in Less Than 3 Months

A Field (Trip) of Dreams: 30 Baseball Stadiums in Less Than 3 Months

College student Kyle Friedman recently rolled through town with his father, taking in a Seattle Mariners game as part of a summertime tour of all 30 baseball stadiums. That’s a lot of hours of baseball. I had a chance to interview him to get the inside story of his spectacular trip, and specifically about his stay in Seattle and thoughts about Safeco Field. Continue reading A Field (Trip) of Dreams: 30 Baseball Stadiums in Less Than 3 Months

Ethan Stowell Goes to Bat with the Mariners, Bringing Gourmet Grub to Safeco ‘Pen

Ethan Stowell Goes to Bat with the Mariners, Bringing Gourmet Grub to Safeco ‘Pen

It still may be too early to make predictions on how the Seattle Mariners will fare this season, but there is one part of the gameday experience where it’s safe to say that the M’s are ahead of the rest of the teams around the league. It’s not batting percentages or the win/loss column-grabbing headlines (that will soon follow), but today it’s all about the quality of the food Mariners’ fans can enjoy while taking in America’s pastime at Safeco Field. Continue reading Ethan Stowell Goes to Bat with the Mariners, Bringing Gourmet Grub to Safeco ‘Pen