Superdome serves up new eats and $24 Bloody Marys
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Burnt end nachos at the Caesars Superdome. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
Saints fans have new food options at the Caesars Superdome this season, and we tried the dishes before Sunday's kickoff.
Why it matters: It's not a game without snacks.
The big picture: Legends, which bought Superdome operator ASM Global last year, is now handling food and beverages at the Dome and Smoothie King Center.
- Sodexo Live had been the longtime food and beverage vendor for both venues. The contract ended earlier this year, according to Stephanie Riegel with the Times-Picayune.
- New York-based Legends got off to a rocky start with food service during the preseason and wound up apologizing to suite holders for slow service and poor quality, writes Tony McAuley with the Times-Picayune.
The latest: I attended the season's food and beverage preview this week and tried the new dishes.
- My favorites were the blackened redfish sandwich, vegan mushroom poboy and burnt end nachos.
- The street tacos, chicken tenders and Conecuh sausage were popular with attendees too.
- The concession stands also have hibachi, Tabasco BBQ burgers, collard greens melts, coffee cocktails and beignets. See full menus and locations.
Zoom in: The food items are either new or "tweaked and improved," Legends chef James Tolin tells me.
- He focused on items that showcase local flavors and their food partners — Tony Chachere's, Zatarain's, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Community Coffee and Conecuh sausage.
Food and drink prices
The prices: You are still going to spend a bundle to eat and drink at the Dome.
- Beers start at $14 and basic nachos are $10.
- Officials didn't have all the prices available during my visit, but I saw some posted in the concession stands.
- And reminder — the Dome is cashless.
Food
- Creole brisket sandwich ($20)
- Burnt end nachos ($19)
- Chicken tinga burrito ($18)
- Cochon de lait sandwich ($17)
- Conecuh smoked sausage ($17)
- Street tacos ($17)
- Churro ($13)
- Little Caesars pepperoni pizza ($12.50)
- Nathan's hot dog ($7.50)
- Pretzel ($7)
- Regular nachos ($10)
- Banana pudding $10
Drinks
- Bloody Mary with Ketel One Vodka ($24)
- Margarita ($20)
- Premium can of beer ($17)
- Draft beer ($16.50 for premium and $14 for domestic)
- Barefoot wine by the glass ($12.50)
- Saints souvenir soda cup ($10.50)
- Dasani bottled water ($6.25)
Dome's 50th anniversary
Zoom out: The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
- It recently underwent a $560 million renovation that focused on improving the fan experience.
- Bathrooms were upgraded, escalators were built, walkways were widened and more concession stands were added. See photos.