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The announcers ignored it every time. Easier for MLS to pretend it didn’t happen.

And in second and first place, Damn Fine Handpies.

2. Second place is their City Celebration Cake Donut, which is a beautiful donut decorated in CITY colors with raspberry, lemon, and blueberry glazes.

And number 1? Buffalo chicken handpie. Incredible. Could eat this all day.

4 + 3: Chicken Scratch Chicken Nuggets and Slider tie: I love crispy fried chicken. The thicker the breading the better. This hits the spot and the horseradish honey mustard is vastly superior to the scratch sauce.

6. Bolyard’s Pozole: you can’t go wrong with hominy and pork shoulder with a dab of crème fraiche.

5: Pappy’s Burnt Ends: The best burnt ends I’ve had in St. Louis so far.

Pictured: Bolyard’s pozole and pork panini.

8. Bolyard’s Pork Panini: it sounded super good as a riff on a Cuban with apple mustard! It was tasty, but not something I would probably order.

7. Pappy’s Ribs: I’m going to get St. Louis hate for this for sure. This is my 1st time having their ribs and I prefer Adam’s Smokehouse.

Matt Sebek: Saucy Porka and Amighetti’s rotated out, but will probably rotate back in even maybe in different roles throughout the season.

Matt Sebek: Top ten food vendors from the Park last year were all local foods. 60% of sales happen before kickoff which is incredible - people are coming in for the food before the games. Local restaurants in stadium are great for the community because people discover the new local favorites.

Gerard Craft: fans have said food is one of the best parts of the matchday experience. Announced Bolyard’s, Pappy’s, Damn Fine Handpies, and Chicken Scratch. Damn Fine Handpies had the loudest applause from the audience! Adds to the diversity of our flavor options at Energizer Park.

Over 20 local restaurants in Energizer Park. Top two by fan votes are Balkan Treat Box and Steve’s Hot Dogs.

Matt Sebek, Chief Experience Officer, thanks us for braving the weather to come out with Gerard Craft. They visited many venues when planning the match day experience. The visits to Disney World and Apple were experiences they want to emulate with 5 sense immersion, including taste and smell.

Interesting tidbit from the media email: “In addition to the new local restaurants, CITY SC is also introducing new dedicated, under $10 food stands, which will serve family-friendly matchday menu items at affordable prices.”

Email just went out saying the vendors will be Pappy’s Smokehouse, Damn Fine Hand Pies, Bolyard’s and Chicken Scratch. I am so jazzed to see Damn Fine Handpies on the list.