Phillies' Citizens Bank Park Roars Back Into First Place With All-Star Lineup, Leading With Vegetarian BBQ Pit 'Beef' and Vegan Chicken Steak
For Immediate Release:
July 9, 2012
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. -- Today's baseball stadiums offer an ever-increasing array of healthy and delicious vegetarian choices. So, now that the All-Star break has arrived, PETA has ranked the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks for the 11th straight year.
"Tasty vegetarian food is sweeping the nation, and that trend is especially apparent at the ballpark," says PETA Associate Director Chris Holbein. "Fans who care about their health, the environment, and animals can score big every time they visit the concession stands."
After a run of four consecutive titles before being bumped last year, the Philadelphia Phillies' Citizens Bank Park has retaken first place. Heavy hitters include the meatless "Pit Beef" slathered with barbecue sauce, vegan chicken steak, faux-chicken patty sandwich, and Italian vegetable grinder. Climbing to a strong second place after receiving only an honorable mention in last year's competition is Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. Vegan specialties include the IchiBan veggie dog with teriyaki-glazed onions, grated daikon and carrot, shredded nori, and creamy vegan dressing; the Seattle chili veggie dog with vegan cream cheese; pasta with vegetables; and tangy hummus. Multiple Major League Baseball stadiums have also started serving vegan sloppy Joes made with tempeh, called "Sloppy Janes."
Rounding out the top five are the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park, the Oakland A's O.co Coliseum, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Dodger Stadium. Topping the minor-league rankings for the second consecutive year is Hammond Stadium, home of the Fort Myers Miracle. This year's lineup includes a vegan cheeseburger, veggie tacos, a veggie dog, vegetarian baked beans, and the fruit-and-vegetable platter.
Each major and minor league team to make the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks list will receive a framed certificate from PETA. For more information and to see the complete major and minor league rankings, please click here and here.