Black-Bean Burgers, Veggie Dogs, and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Have Fans at the Wells Fargo Center Cheering
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February
14, 2013
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Philadelphia— First came Major League Baseball in 2002, followed by the NFL in 2008. Now, for the first time, thanks to the explosion in vegetarian options at sports venues across the continent, PETA has ranked the top 10 most vegetarian-friendly NBA arenas, and the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers, is number three.
"When Andrew Bynum will suit up for the Sixers remains a mystery, but one thing is certain: Fans looking for healthy, delicious, animal-friendly fare have come to the right place," says PETA Associate Director of Campaigns Lindsay Rajt. "Walking away from the concession stands at the Wells Fargo Center with top-notch vegetarian food is a slam dunk."
The offerings at the Wells Fargo Center rival those found at many respectable vegetarian restaurants, starting with the black-bean burger. In addition to the veggie dogs, roasted butternut squash soup, fresh fruit, and hummus, Gardenburger's Malibu Burger, which is made from brown rice and served on a toasted roll, is sure to please even the most discriminating palate. Fans in the club sections can also enjoy the wild-mushroom tacos, the vegetable platter, asparagus, and salads.
STAPLES Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers,came in first placefor its vegan sloppy Joes, vegan sushi, and grilled-veggie sandwich, followed by runner-up Air Canada Centre, home of the Toronto Raptors, with its chutney-topped Bollywood veggie dog, vegetarian burrito, and lettuce, tomato, and scallion veggie dog. Rounding out the top 10 are the BMO Harris Bradley Center (Milwaukee Bucks), Oracle Arena (Golden State Warriors), the Rose Garden (Portland Trail Blazers), the United Center (Chicago Bulls), the AT&T Center (San Antonio Spurs), Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Indiana Pacers), and The Palace of Auburn Hills (Detroit Pistons).
To see all the delicious vegetarian offerings, please visit PETA's blog.
