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Do Celebrity Chefs Belong in the NHL?

Do Celebrity Chefs Belong in the NHL?

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Drop that hot dog. Put down the overpriced popcorn. There's a new era of NHL stadium food upon us and it's being led by celebrity chefs. And that's a good thing. Instead of shelling out for those previously frozen chicken fingers, get NHL tickets and hit up these six great eateries to take your hockey-watching experience to the next level.

Mike Isabella - G Pizza/G Sandwich @ Prudential Center

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Mike Isabella - G Pizza/G Sandwich @ Prudential Center

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Top Chef contestant Mike Isabella has a name for himself in DC, but the Jersey boy is taking it home with two outlets that condense menus from his popular Graffiato and G by Mike Isabella, turning them into stadium food. G Pizza offers flatbreads and pizza in the Fire Club while G Sandwich satisfies the Ice Club with chicken parmesan sandwiches and Italian heroes.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten - Simply Chicken @ MSG

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten - Simply Chicken @ MSG

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The Simply Chicken recipe: take one of the most famous stadiums in the world, add a world-renowned chef, and combine a full menu of organic chicken dishes. Rangers fans are happy to see choices like chicken hot dogs with kimchi relish and spicy mustard at MSG now. With classic ingredients and Asian-inspired recipes, Jean-Georges' Simply Chicken hits the back of the net every time.

David Burke - Angry Taco @ Prudential Center

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David Burke - Angry Taco @ Prudential Center

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Devils games get more devilish with this spicy new addition from NJ native and big time chef David Burke, who's serving up Mexican food in the Fire Club that brings the heat harder than an Adam Henrique slapshot. The menu has angry hot dogs and chili, and a play on elotes called Crazy Corn on the Cob, so bring an appetite – and a glass of water to put out that fire in your mouth.

Zak Pelaccio - Fatty Cue @ Barclays Center

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Zak Pelaccio - Fatty Cue @ Barclays Center

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The Islanders don't move into the Barclays Center until next year, but when they do, fans of the Isles can dig into some of New York's best BBQ at Zak Pelaccio's Fatty Cue. Pulled pork on a banh mi roll with locally made pickles is always a good choice, but for the truly hungry, there's nothing like the brisket mac and cheese.

Andrew Carmellini - Sausage Boss @ MSG

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Andrew Carmellini - Sausage Boss @ MSG

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Carmellini is best known for high-end New York restaurants like Locanda Verde, but Rangers fans know him as the Sausage Boss. Count down the minutes til intermission so you can chow down on a bratwurst stuffed with Sicilian oregano and cheddar cheese, topped with Riesling-braised weinkraut and German mustard. You'll never ask “who's the boss?” again.

David Burke - Burke's Bacon Bar @ Prudential Center

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David Burke - Burke's Bacon Bar @ Prudential Center

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Burke's second outlet at the Pru Center is a shrine to all things bacon. Situated in the Ice Bar, fans of bacon and the Devils get to load up on all kinds of wraps, salads, and sandwiches like the beef pastrami BBB Reuben with spicy bacon kraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing.

Save on NHL Tickets Now

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Save on NHL Tickets Now

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Know what's more delicious than these great new spots? Saving on tickets! When you use ScoreBig to get great NHL tickets, you can save up to 60% below box office price. Those savings leave plenty of budget for extra peppers, or double cheese, or extra large fries...the possibilities are endless! With ScoreBig, you save on every ticket every day.

Know what’s more delicious than these great new spots? Saving on tickets! When you use ScoreBig to get great NHL tickets, you can save up to 60% below box office price. Those savings leave plenty of budget for extra peppers, or double cheese, or extra large fries…the possibilities are endless! With ScoreBig, you save on every ticket every day.

By Jason Kessler

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