16 Foods to Try at 2023-2024 Tampa Bay Lightning Games
Tampa Bay Lightning playoff season is here. Here are some of the creative food options you’ll see and smell as you roam around Amalie Arena this year at Bolts games,…
Tampa Bay Lightning playoff season is here. Here are some of the creative food options you'll see and smell as you roam around Amalie Arena this year at Bolts games, concerts and other events. The latest Cur(ate) TPA additions include local favorites Lolis Tacos and Bull Market. Many will be happy to know Wicked Oak Barbecue is back for another season too.
Take a look at 16 of the best things I tried today. Yes, 16. Don't judge me. Here are the photos of all of 'em. I'll describe the ingredients of each and one and even tell you where to find them when you're at Amalie Arena.
Coconut Shrimp
From Corona Cove behind Section 124, it's coconut and panko hand breaded shrimp with an apricot sweet Thai chili sauce.
Seaside Heights Hot Dog
A footlong dog with fingerling potatoes, roasted pepper & onions and whole grain mustard. Find this one at Dog Gone It behind Sections 112 and 322.
Poke Nacho
This was the most eye-catching dish to me. It's Ahi Tuna marinated in a sweet Ponzu sauce with spicy sriracha mayo atop fried wontons. Find it at Corona Cove behind Section 124.
The Tampa Two
The photo doesn't do this one justice. It's incredible. Pulled brisket, drizzled with a sweet BBQ sauce in between two pieces of buttery Texas Toast. Get this one at Wicked Oak Barbeque behind Section 124.
The Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
Fire roasted eggplant, fennel and charred cherry tomatoes with fresh and aged mozzarella atop San Marzano tomato sauce. Find this in Section 209 at Knead.
Carne Asada Taco
Loli's told me their most popular taco is the Carne Asada with juicy grilled steak. Find them behind section 320.
Ginger Beef Bowl
This might be my favorite. It's from Bull Market behind Section 311. It's Bulgogi marinated beef over jasmine rice with caramelized onion, spinach, carrots and fried egg on top with go sauce. Great flavor!
Chicken Tacos
Grilled chicken placed into warm tortillas with cilantro, onion and lime. Get them Loli's Tacos at Section 320.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Dusted in a jerk spice and paired with rice and beans. This one's at Corona Cove at Section 124.
All-American Burger
Listen. I know it's tough to get excited about a burger, but this one was phenomenal. It's from Bayshore Brioche. They're behind Sections 109 & 301. It's 2 all-beef chuck patties with American cheese, onion, mustard and pickles. If you want some bacon, get their Bayshore Burger.
Hat Trick Heatwave
This one was so simple but so good. It's thick cut Benton Farms bacon, aged cheddar and jalapeno jelly on a crosscut challah bread. It's at The Melt Away behind Section 308.
Italian Beef Poutine
From Fry Box behind Section 306, this is thinly sliced Italian beef, sweet peppers, beef gravy, shaved Parmesan cheese over house cut fries.
Loaded Nacho
Pulled pork on a bed of nachos topped with queso, shredded cheese and jalapenos. Get 'em from Wicked Oak Barbecue behind Section 330.
Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls
Find these at Bull Market behind section 311.
More Tacos from Loli's
There's the Tacos Al Pastor with think shaved roasted pork in a Mexican Achiote sauce. Find Loli's this season at Section 320.
Lots of adult beverage options this year...
The new, innovative lineup also includes iconic partners featuring Copper Cane Wine (Section 206), offering their portfolio of- consumer favorite wines, and Cutwater Spirits (Section 306), serving ready-to-drink cocktails for fans on the go. Further, Cigar City Brewing brings local craft beers throughout the arena. Casamigos Tequila, Jack Daniel's® Tennessee Whiskey, 6 O’Clock Gin, Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, New Amsterdam Vodka, and limited-release mezcals, whiskies and bourbons can be savored at various bars throughout the arena.
