Black-Bean Burger and California Cucumber Roll Keep Angels Among the Elite
For Immediate Release:
May 23, 2011
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Anaheim, Calif. — Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, has grabbed eighth place in PETA's 10th annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks. The ballpark's lineup of delicious options this year includes a hearty veggie burger, a protein-packed black-bean burger, a California cucumber roll, a bean burrito, edamame, a veggie wrap, a roasted-vegetable sandwich (seasonal grilled and roasted vegetables served on a ciabatta roll), organic green salad, a fresh fruit cup, and fresh whole fruit.
"Choosing tasty meat-free foods at the concession stands can help Angels fans achieve a cholesterol level that is lower than Jered Weaver's ERA," says PETA Associate Director Chris Holbein. "With so many great animal- and health-friendly vegetarian dishes to choose from, eating smart while cheering on the Angels has never been easier."
Grabbing first-place honors is the San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park, which offers fans veggie dogs, veggie burgers, portobello mushroom sandwiches, veggie sushi, Asian noodles with vegetables, and meatless burritos. After four straight years of taking top honors, Philadelphia Phillies' Citizens Bank Park has slipped to an honorable second-place finish this year. Rounding out the top 10 are Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers), Turner Field (Atlanta Braves), Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (Oakland Athletics), PETCO Park (San Diego Padres), Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros), and Miller Park (Milwaukee Brewers).
Top athletes, including slugger Prince Fielder, MMA fighter Jake Shields, NBA legend John Salley, NFL running back Ricky Williams, and Olympic great Carl Lewis, look to meatless meals to boost their health and help stop cruelty to animals. And a trip to ballpark concession stands confirms that many fans are getting the message too.
Each team on the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks list will receive a framed certificate from PETA. For more information and to see the complete list of winners, please click here.
