South Bend Cubs adding flavor and new menu food items this season

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As renovations continue at Four Winds Field, the South Bend Cubs are renovating their suite and concession stand menus as well. Several new items have been added to the menus for this season. 

Team officials say SMASH burgers were a success last year, so they will be offering a new burger based on their opponent each week.

These new menu items will include the team's name and city's history for the opponent burgers in the creation.

On top of new burgers and cocktails, the Cubs will be offering special theme night menu items that will tie into unique promotions being held during the evening. A list of new and returning items can be found below and online.

Opponent Burgers (all available at SMASH):

  • Peoria Chiefs (April 8-13, July 4-6) – Peoria Patties (four beef patties and four slices of American cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle)
  • Beloit Sky Carp (April 22-27, July 18-20) – Poutine Patties (two beef patties, caramelized onions, cheese curds, and gravy)
  • Fort Wayne Tincaps (May 6-11, August 5-10) – Grilled Apple Burger (two beef patties, grilled apples, gouda and bacon served with a whipped Italian cream cheese sauce)
  • Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (May 20-25, September 2-7) – Venom Burger (two beef patties with habanero BBQ sauce, crispy fried onion straws, pepper jack cheese, and bacon)
  • Great Lakes Loons (June 3-8) - Goose Egg Burger (two beef patties with cheddar cheese, avocado slices, a fried egg, and bacon)
  • Lake County Captains (June 17-22) – Polish Boy Burger (two beef patties topped with halved, split and grilled kielbasa sausage, coleslaw, french fries, BBQ sauce)
  • Quad Cities River Bandits (July 29-August3) – Whiskey River Bandit Burger (two beef patties topped with Cheddar cheese, whiskey BBQ sauce, and bacon)
  • Cedar Rapids Kernels (August 19-24) – Grilled Corn Burger (two beef patties served with sharp cheddar cheese, red cabbage, and a roasted corn / jalapeno blend, topped with a chipotle aioli sauce)

Opponent Cocktails (all available at the Round Bar):

  • Peoria Chiefs (April 8-13) – Peoria Sour (bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, cherry + orange slice)
  • Beloit Sky Carp (April 22-27, July 18-20) – Sky Carp Sunrise (coconut Rum, orange juice, grenadine)
  • Fort Wayne Tincaps (May 6-11, August 5-10) – Apple Cider Margarita (tequila, apple cider, triple sec, lime juice
  • Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (May 20-25, September 2-7) – Rattler on the Rocks (tequila, jalapenos, tajin, agave)
  • Great Lakes Loons (June 3-8) – Duck, Duck, Razz (raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, simple syrup, lemon)
  • Lake County Captains (June 17-22) – Captains Red Peach Pirate (Captain Morgan, peach schnapps, orange juice, grenadine)
  • Peoria Chiefs (July 4-6) – Bomb Pop (vodka, lemonade, blue curacao, grenadine)
  • Quad Cities River Bandits (July 29-August3) – The Bandit (gin, vodka, light rum, blue curacao, sour mix, starry, lemon)
  • Cedar Rapids Kernels (August 19-24) – Pineapple Kernel (vodka, pineapple, cherry)

Specialty Homestand Food Items:

  • April 8-13: Loaded Chili, weather permitting (Waveland and Sheffield)
  • April 22-27: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Day; Blue Sox Burger - Smash burger topped with blue cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, and bacon (SMASH burger)
  • May 5-11: Mother’s Day; Cubbie Cristo - ham and Swiss on maple glazed French bread, raspberry jam and powdered sugar (Waveland & Sheffield stands)
  • May 20-25: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (Waveland and Sheffield stands)
  • June 3-8: Deep Fried PB&J (Sweet Spot)
  • June 8: Los Cabritos Maldichos Day; Carnitas Quesadillas - slow roasted pulled pork with cheese, grilled on a tortilla (Cubs Cantina)
  • June 18: Cheeseburger in Paradise – two smash patties with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57, mustard, and pickles (SMASH burger)
  • June 21: Star Wars Night; blue milk, Tatooine Tatter Tots: loaded tot bucket with a special spicy Tatooine sauce, and a Coruscant Croissant: Turkey and cheese sandwich served on a Croissant and served with lettuce and tomato (locations TBA)
  • July 4-6: Smores Nachos (Sweet Spot) & Classic BLT (Waveland and Sheffield stands)
  • July 18-20: The Holiday Burger – turkey burger topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce (SMASH burger)
  • July 29-August 2: Smores Nachos (Sweet Spot) and Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (Waveland and Sheffield stands)
  • August 3: Los Cabritos Maldichos Day; Carnitas Quesadillas - slow roasted pulled pork with cheese, grilled on a tortilla (Cubs Cantina)
  • August 5-10: Salt & Vinegar Pork Rinds & BBQ Rub Pork Rinds (Waveland and Sheffield stands)
  • August 19-23: In Honor of Pro Wrestling Night on August 21 - The People’s Chicken Sandwich - Grilled Chicken Breast with lettuce, tomato, pickle and signature sauce (available at Waveland & Sheffield concession stands) Stone Cold Sundae - 32 oz sundae with numerous different toppings (Sweet Spot)
  • August 24: Los Cabritos Maldichos Day; Carnitas Quesadillas - slow roasted pulled pork with cheese, grilled on a tortilla (Cubs Cantina)
  • September 2-7: The Patty Melt Burger – two SMASH beef patties with melted cheese and caramelized onions, served on sourdough toast (SMASH burger)

Other fan favorite items that will be returning to the menu are wraps, salads, Philly Steak Nachos, Ben's Soft Pretzel, and more.

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