The Arizona Coyotes, Gila River Arena and Levy teamed-up to introduce a host of new dining experiences this season founded on favorite tastes of the desert. The menu blends recognizable flavors from some of Arizona's favorite restaurants with special dishes crafted by Executive Chef Charles Kassels and the Gila River Arena culinary team. Brat Haus, Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, Frozen Penguin and Gadzooks will serve fans across the concourse. And, fans won't want to miss the incredible Tocchet's Totchos.
"A central focus of our organization is creating a phenomenal fan experience at every one of our games," said Coyotes' President and CEO Ahron Cohen. "We spent countless hours this off-season exploring ways in which we could enhance the in-arena food and beverage offerings and provide our fans with an even more enjoyable time at our games. We focused on creating a more meaningful and relevant food and beverage experience by partnering with some great local concepts cherished by our fans throughout the Valley. We are looking forward to our fans enjoying the food and beverage upgrades, but they should know that we will never stop searching for new opportunities to enhance the fan experience."
Taste of Arizona's top restaurants joining the lineup this season
Coyotes fans can savor signature menus from a selection of favorite Arizona restaurants this season:
- Brat Haus: European-inspired crafted sausages, giant pretzels, and Belgian style fries from one of Arizona's best beer gardens, located at section 109
- Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers: Enjoy both the American Burger and 1000 Island Burger, and as an alternative substitute the beef burger for a Beyond Burger, located at section 119
- Frozen Penguin Ice Cream: Incredible, ice cream cups or oversized ice cream sandwiches with a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings sandwiched between fresh baked cookies, located at sections 119 and 227
- Gadzooks: The popular taco and soup joint serves-up up its signature festival tacos made with a unique half-corn, half-flour tortilla, pressed to order, and filled with chicken, Gadzooks famous warm cornbread mix, coleslaw and jalapeño ranch, located at section 102
Can't-miss dishes available across Gila River Arena
Whether it's a new signature dish crafted by the Gila Arena Culinary team, or a local restaurant favorite, fans will want to sink their teeth into these amazing menu items:
- The Giant Pretzel: Bavarian style giant pretzel, served with beer cheese fondue, available at Brat Haus in section 109
- BBQ Sundae: Pork on a Fork's smoked brisket served over a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with BBQ sauce and crispy onions, located at sections 122 and 214
- Tocchet's Totchos: Crafted in honor of Coach Tocchet - crispy tater tots loaded with cheese sauce, refried beans, pico de gallo, and sour cream, located at section 212
- Chicken & Donuts: Crispy chicken covered in onion marmalade and maple bacon on a glazed donut bun, located at section 103
- Cactus Dog: Vienna Beef hot dog topped with roasted corn and cactus relish, avocado crema, crispy jalapeños, located at section 114
- Twisted Churro Loop: A twist on the classic, served with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce, located at sections 202 and 217
New specialty sips
Gila River Arena's beverage menu features several new, exciting sips to celebrate the season:
- El Coyote: Milagro tequila, lime juice, agave and a splash of Ancho Reyes Chili liqueur, available arena wide
- Grand Canyon Brewing: Featuring special Kachina Throwback Ale, available throughout the arena
- Howl-A-Rita: Milagro tequila, lime juice and agave served in a souvenir cup, available throughout the arena
- Lamp Lighter: New Amsterdam Raspberry Vodka with triple sec, grenadine, lemon-lime soda and a splash of club soda, available throughout the arena
- Pink Whitney: Limited-edition New Amsterdam vodka and pink lemonade, available throughout the arena
- Souvenir Soda: Enjoy Pepsi fountain beverages in a Coyotes souvenir cup, in partnership with Dickey's BBQ
New arena experiences and social gathering spots
- Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Seats: Ticket package includes a menu item and beverage, sections 117-119
- Dos Equis Deck: Fans can enjoy a one-of-a-kind view of the sunset over the White Mountains or relax by the fire pits after dark. Located on the upper suite level and open to the public.
- Loge Box Seats: On the main concourse close to the action at sections 104 & 108, seats include access to AZ Blue Club along with in-seat beverage service
- Shane Doan Themed Suite: Shane Doan and his number, 19, are featured in the décor along with his favorite dishes and beverages, located on the upper suite level
- Suite Lounge Loges: Ultra suite with oversized couches to watch the action on the ice, while offering a lounge atmosphere with private bar
Gila River Arena dining facts and figures
- Each season, Gila River Arena serves about 67,000 fresh baked cookies, 32,000 ice cream sundaes, 24,000 handmade tacos, and 6,400 pounds of hot dogs
- This season, the culinary team added 35 new dishes to the menu
- The venue sources about 5,000 pounds of produce from Arizona farms each season
For Coyotes ticket information, please visit ArizonaCoyotes.com or call480-563-PUCK (7825).