I know it sounds crazy but seriously this Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich they served at Rays game could be the answer to the attendance problem.
Geno / Q105Want something WAY better than peanuts and Cracker Jacks? Maybe it never disappeared and they just hid it in a spot I couldn't find at Tropicana Field. But JUST as I was about to leave The Trop Monday night, I walked by and saw the sandwich I've missed like CRAZY the past couple years: The Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich. You'll find it near those auto beverage dispensers out behind center field.
I don't know if's a local food truck's creation or if the Trop dreamt it up. But it is just as good as it looks. I only tried it back in 2019 because the line was the shortest that particular night. It was fate I tell you. Fate. Stadium and arena foods are always overpriced. Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn… $5 for a bottle of soda. You know when you eat at a concert or sporting event, you’re not going to find a bargain. But this was pretty close. For about the same price as all the usual stadium staples, you can have something special.
This was special. I mean just look at the description: beer braised short rib, caramelized onion, horseradish cream with melted cheddar, Swiss and Havarti cheese. They don’t even mention how it’s served on hot buttered Texas Toast.
I have to admit. I only ordered this because the line was shortest. It was fate I tell you. Fate. Stadium and arena foods are always overpriced. Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn... $5 for a bottle of soda. You know when you eat at a concert or sporting event, you're not going to find a bargain. But this was pretty close. For about the same price as all the usual stadium staples, you can have something special. This was special. I mean just look at the description: beer braised short rib, caramelized onion, horseradish cream with melted cheddar, Swiss and Havarti cheese. They don't even mention how it's served on hot buttered Texas Toast.
The classic grilled cheese is probably good too, but why not add the rib meat for $2?
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I suggest 1 for every 3 innings.
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Crazy I only had this because it was the shortest line. Not regretting this.
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What a fantastic combination of words. They dont even mention the hot buttered Texas Toast.
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When you see a giant tub of melted butter, it's a good sign.
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Dropping in the pulled pork after melting the cheese on the bread.
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The chips were basic... nothing special. But the sandwich is fantastic.
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Butter, melted cheese, meat, Texas toast... bliss. Calorie counters... go away.
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Horseradish sauce added.
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Baseball shmaseball. Once I had this in my hand, I rushed to the closest open seat I could find. Didn't even care these weren't our seats. I had a mission and it was all about eating this thing.
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Prep'ing it in front of you adds to the magic. If this was under a heat lamp, I am convinced it wouldn't have been as good.
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Better than it looks. And it looks awesome.
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