Thai Vegetable Lettuce Wraps and Build-Your-Own-Burritos Keep Brewers Among the Elite
For Immediate Release:
May 23, 2011
Contact:
Kristin Richards 202-483-7382
Milwaukee — Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, has grabbed 10th place in PETA's 10th annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks. The ballpark's lineup of delicious options this year includes the venerable Thai vegetable lettuce wraps, protein-packed veggie dogs, baked potatoes, portobello mushroom focaccia sandwiches, focaccia veggie club sandwiches, and build-your-own burritos.
"Even if vegetarian slugger Prince Fielder leaves, the Brewers will still have mouthwatering meat-free choices to please their fans," says PETA Associate Director Chris Holbein. "With so many great animal- and health-friendly vegetarian options available, eating smart while cheering on the Brew Crew 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), Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), and Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros).
In addition to Fielder, other top athletes—including MMA fighter Jake Shields, NBA legend John Salley, NFL running back Ricky Williams, and Olympic great Carl Lewis—also 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.
