Delaware North Companies

Delaware North Opens Retail Store for the Chicago White Sox

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2012) – Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality, food service and retail management company, has developed and begun operating a spacious and striking new retail store adjacent to U.S. Cellular Field for the Chicago White Sox. Delaware North’s Sportservice division operates retail services and food concessions for the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Detroit Tigers Named Club Retailer of the Year by Major League Baseball

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

DETROIT (Dec. 7, 2011) – Major League Baseball has named the Detroit Tigers the 2011 MLB Club Retailer of the Year. Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality management and food service, operates retail  and food services at Comerica Park, including the the D Shop, a 6,000-square-foot store that opened in April 2011.

Delaware North’s Employment of Individuals with Disabilities Nets Employer of Year Award for Bridgestone Arena

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, the food and retail concessions partner of the Nashville Predators, has made it part of its employee recruitment effort in recent years to hire individuals with disabilities. That effort recently resulted in an employer of the year award for Bridgestone Arena.

Cardinals and Rangers Fans to Savor Fresh-Smoked BBQ and Other Delights at World Series

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Oct. 19, 2011) – Fans attending the 2011 World Series in Texas and St. Louis will have a wide range of delicious foods to enjoy during baseball’s Fall Classic, including local flavors and fresh BBQ brisket smoked daily right at each ballpark. 

Buffalo Sabres and Delaware North Companies Sportservice

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 29, 2011) – The Buffalo Sabres and food and beverage partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice today unveiled a sampling of new menu items that will be available in general concessions, suites and clubs this season at First Niagara Center.

Delaware North Sportservice Brings Local Flavors to Football Lineup

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Sept. 15, 2011) –Football fans this season will find plenty of tasty and innovative menu items, including many with local flavors, at stadium concessions operated by Delaware North Companies Sportservice.  

Food Network Pub-Style Brisket Sandwiches Coming to Concessions at Select NFL Venues

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK and BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept.7, 2011) – Food Network and Delaware North Companies Sportservice are urging all fans to cheer with their mouths full as they introduce a Food Network signature Pub-style Beef Brisket sandwich – plus additional Pub-Style brisket sandwiches celebrating local flavors – at select National Football League stadiums this season.

Food Network Menu Items Join Delaware North Sportservice Lineup

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2011) – Families attending the 2011 Little League World Series will enjoy a broad selection of ballpark and regional favorites from Delaware North Companies Sportservice, including menu items created by Food Network.

New Meadowlands Stadium Store Garners Seven Retail Design Awards

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Aug. 15, 2011) – The New Meadowlands Stadium’s team store has been recognized with seven retail design awards for features that allow it to become exclusive space on game days for either the New York Jets or New York Giants.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Holding Job Fair Thursday For Ralph Wilson Stadium Operations

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

 What:           Delaware North Companies Sportservice will hold a job fair for our Ralph Wilson Stadium operations in preparation for the upcoming 2011 Buffalo Bills season. Each year, Sportservice relies on numerous employees to fill a variety of part-time seasonal and game-day positions, plus non-profit group volunteers, during Bills homes games and other events held at the stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Kicks Off Rafting Season in Yosemite National Park

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 14, 2011— Bikers are cruising on the paths, families are enjoying s’mores at night and summer is now in full-swing with the opening of rafting in Yosemite National Park today. Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite offers three-mile rafting trips along the Merced River daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting July 14 and it anticipates the rafting season will run through Labor Day depending on weather and river level conditions.

Stanley Cup Explores Yosemite National Park

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 7, 2011 – Yosemite waterfalls were booming and the hiking trails greeted thousands of Park visitors, but a rare sight to see this past weekend in Yosemite National Park was the Stanley Cup. The celebrated trophy made its first trip to Yosemite and its surrounds courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs, the owner of the champion Boston Bruins and Delaware North Companies, authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park.

LIVESTRONG Sporting Park Kicks Off with Menus for All Tastes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 7, 2011) – The chefs at KC American Sportservice, the food and beverage partner for the new state-of-the-art LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, have been cooking up menus that will tantalize the taste buds of Sporting KC fans for Opening Day on June 9. On June 7, those same chefs are previewing some of the specialty dishes for Kansas City media.

Sporting Kansas City Selects KC American Sportservice to Provide Concessions and Dining at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 18, 2011) – Sporting Kansas City today announced it has selected KC American Sportservice – a joint venture of Delaware North Companies Sportservice and American Food & Vending – to provide food and beverage services at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park.

White Sox and Sportservice to Open New Team Store at U.S. Cellular Field

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox and Delaware North Companies Sportservice will open a new two-level, 13,000-square-foot flagship team store at U.S. Cellular Field. The new store will be one of the largest of its kind and feature a wide variety of White Sox merchandise along with other Chicago-area professional and collegiate teams. 

Delaware North Opens Baseball Season with Local Favorites

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 30, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Sportservice will mark the beginning of its 81^st season in Major League Baseball tomorrow by giving a home-field advantage to partakers in America’s greatest pastime.

Orioles Team Store Reopens After Expansion

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage, and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice are proud to announce the reopening of the Orioles Team Store after completion of a project this winter to expand and enhance the team’s main retail location.

Food Network Steak Sandwiches Coming to Concessions at Select Major League Ballparks

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK and BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 23, 2011) – Food Network and Delaware North Companies Sportservice are introducing a Food Network signature steak sandwich – plus additional steak sandwiches celebrating local flavors – in concessions at select Major League ballparks this season.

Orioles & Delaware North Sportservice Adding More Local Tastes To Oriole Park At Camden Yards Food Line-Up

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice today unveiled several new menu items that will be available in general concessions this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Donates $150,000 to Nashville Flood Relief

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE and BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 1, 2011) – Delaware North Companies Sportservice announced today it is donating $150,000 to the Community Foundation for Middle Tennessee’s relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit the city of Nashville and surrounding areas last May.

Executives of Delaware North Companies Sportservice Clean Up Two Youth Recreation Facilities During Visit to New Orleans

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

NEW ORLEANS (Feb.14, 2011) – About 60 executives of Delaware North Companies Sportservice left a positive mark on two New Orleans parks and their youth recreation facilities during the sports hospitality and food service provider’s recent annual meetings.

Delaware North Companies Offers Ballpark-Tested Dishes for Your Super Bowl Party

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y (Feb. 2, 2011) – Delaware North Companies, which serves fans at major sports venues around the world, knows how crucial a diverse food lineup is to your Super Bowl party.

Delaware North Chef’s Meatballs a Hit at New Meadowlands Stadium

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Dec. 29, 2010) – When it comes to New York-New Jersey foods, it’s hard to look past a good old-fashioned Italian favorite – the meatball. New Meadowlands Stadium Executive Chef Eric Borgia, a native of the region, thought the same thing when developing menu items with a hometown feel for New York Jets and New York Giants fans. 

Orioles Select Delaware North Companies For Food, Beverage And Retail Partnership

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Baltimore Orioles and Delaware North Companies Sportservice today announced a 12-year partnership in which the global hospitality management company will provide food, beverage and retail merchandise services at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Reds store at Great American Ball Park pulling an all-nighter

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

CINCINNATI (September 28, 2010) – The Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park retail and food service partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice are extending hours of the Reds Team Shop by Majestic to help fans celebrate the team’s National League Central Division title, clinched this evening.

Delaware North Sportservice Providing Football Fans with Regional Favorites as Giants and Jets Kick Off at New Meadowlands Stadium

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Football fans at tonight’s New York Jets home opener on Monday Night Football will find out what New York Giants fans discovered Sunday at New Meadowlands Stadium – there are plenty of tasty regional dishes to enjoy at the game.

Unique Design of New Meadowlands Store Allows it to Become Exclusive Space for Two Teams

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies and Chute Gerdeman Retail—whose high-profile clients include M&M’s World, Target, Levi Strauss and Mattel (Barbie Shanghai)—have partnered to develop a state-of-the-art retail store at New Meadowlands Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice launches partnership by introducing Food Network dishes in Progressive Field suites

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

CLEVELAND (May 4, 2010) -- Delaware North Companies and Food Network today launched their partnership by introducing a menu of Food Network-created dishes for Cleveland Indians fans in the suites at Progressive Field.

U.S. Cellular Field Adds Wow Bao Hot Asian Buns

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Sportservice has partnered with Lettuce Entertain You to bring the Chicago-based restaurant group’s popular Wow Bao concept to Chicago White Sox fans at U.S. Cellular Field.

Fans Find All the Tastes of St. Louis at the Ballpark this Opening Day

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EST

ST. LOUIS (April 5, 2010) – In just a few short weeks, Cardinals fans will take in a deep breath of spring air and sigh, “Ah, baseball season is BACK!” To get ready for the big day, the St. Louis Cardinals’ concessionaire and retail partner for more than 50 years, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, is preparing an innovative concessions lineup of favorite St. Louis foods, as well as exclusive merchandise and apparel based on fan demand.

Target Field Touches All Bases with Food and Beverage

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins and food service partner Delaware North Sportservice today announced several additional regional brands and food items paying tribute to Twins greats at Target Field. 

Food Network and Delaware North Companies Partnering on New Menu and Restaurant Concepts

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies and Food Network, one of the most popular lifestyle networks on television, have entered into a partnership to develop new menu, restaurant and retail concepts for the global hospitality and food service provider’s locations across North America.

Award-Winning Vincent Burger Joins Target Field Lineup

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service partner Delaware North Sportservice today announced a partnership with an acclaimed contemporary French restaurant in downtown Minneapolis to serve its signature burger at Target Field.

Twins Fans to Enjoy The Loon Café’s Chili and Pork Chops from J.D. Hoyt’s at Target Field

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service partner Delaware North Sportservice today announced a partnership with The Loon Café and J.D. Hoyt’s restaurants to serve both establishments’ famous menu items. The Loon Café, a Warehouse District favorite since 1981, will serve Pecos River Red chili at Target Field. J.D. Hoyt’s, a staple of downtown Minneapolis since 1983, will serve a variation of its famous grilled Cajun pork chop.

Twins Majestic Clubhouse Store Opens at Target Field

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service and retail partner Delaware North Sportservice are proud to announce the opening this week of the Twins Majestic Clubhouse Store at Target Field.

Target Field to Serve Hot Dogs from Minnesota’s Own Schweigert™ meats

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

 MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins, Delaware North Sportservice and Schweigert meats, a Minnesota-made brand with roots in Minneapolis, today announced the hot dog offerings at Target Field. Four different hot dogs are being produced by the Schweigert brand to be served throughout Target Field.

Kramarczuk’s Sausage to be Offered Fresh, Daily During Home Games at Target Field

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST

The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service partner Delaware North Sportservice are proud to announce a partnership with local deli favorite Kramarczuk Sausage Company.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Offers Last-Minute Super Bowl Party Favorites with a Twist

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Two regional executive chefs dish up different takes on traditional party fare.

Busch Stadium Executive Chef Achieves Exclusive Culinary Certification

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Jeramie Mitchell, executive chef for Delaware North Companies Sportservice at Busch Stadium, has officially earned ProChef II certification from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Twins Fans to be Treated to Concessions with a Minnesota Flair at Target Field

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Minnesota Twins and Delaware North Sportservice today announced the themes and menu highlights for the general concession areas at Target Field.

Cleveland Indians Executive Chef Cooking for Destroyer Crew at Naval Base Where His Culinary Career Began

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Cleveland Indians Executive Chef James Major, is set to prepare a holiday meal for the 280-member crew of the USS Bainbridge.

Sportservice Names Executive Chef for Minnesota Twins at Target Field

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Sportservice and the Minnesota Twins today announced that Chef Pastor Jimenez will serve as the executive chef at Target Field.

Yosemite Mountaineering School Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Former Directors Return to YosemiteNational Park to Share Memories and Accomplishments

Murray’s Steak Sandwich Leads Off Culinary Lineup at Target Field

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Twins and Delaware North Sportservice will introduce a wide variety of classic ballpark fare including a version of the well-known Murray’s steak sandwich.

Yosemite’s Outdoor Ice Rink Opens for the Holidays & Winter Season

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yosemite’s Curry Village ice rink officially opens on Friday, November 20, 2009.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice Names Four Top Chefs

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Sportservice announced it has selected four of its most skilled and experienced chefs to oversee its culinary efforts across the United States and Canada.

Autograph Signing at the Bills Store

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Bills players Ryan Denney, Fred Jackson and Josh Reed will sign Billieve pink logo merchandise at the Bills Store at One Bills Drive as part of the Billieve Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Fresh Fruit Stand Debuts at Great American Ball Park

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

In an effort to provide a healthy complement to traditional ballpark fare, the Reds and Sportservice have introduced a fresh fruit stand at Great American Ball Park.

Little League World Series Concessionaire Delaware North Companies Sportservice Helping Non-Profit Organizations in Need of a Fundraising Boost

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hundreds of volunteers from non-profit organizations located in Williamsport and Lycoming County, Penn., will play a role in helping Delaware North Companies Sportservice feed an anticipated 300,000 fans at the 2009 Little League World Series this week.

Delaware North Companies Sportservice to Manage Concessions, Premium Dining and Retail for Rexall Edmonton Indy

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Sportservice, the preferred concessionaire for the Edmonton Oilers and many other professional sports teams, will handle concessions, premium dining and retail for the Rexall Edmonton Indy.