Kentucky Basketball Thanksgiving: Eating every food item at Rupp Arena

Earlier than Kentucky hosted North Florida in a Thanksgiving Eve basketball recreation, and through a part of the primary half, KSR celebrated the vacation with a meals tour all through Rupp Area. An concept I now remorse, I made the enterprise determination to attempt each meals merchandise within the constructing so that you, a Kentucky Basketball fan, is aware of what’s on the menu for the following time you’re capable of catch a recreation at Rupp.

So pull up a chair to the desk and watch me sweat by $100 value of meals I hope I get reimbursed for. And Pleased Thanksgiving from KSR.

Rupp Area Thanksgiving

Hunt Brothers’ Hunk-A-Pizza – Is Hunt Brothers my first decide on pizza evening? I can’t say that it’s. But when I get hungry in Rupp Area or close to one among Hunt Brothers’ 2.5 billion areas in Kentucky handy shops, it will get the job carried out each time. I’ve had extra Pepperoni Hunk-A-Pizzas at Kentucky Basketball video games than I care to confess.

Metropolis Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos – I’ve been writing and speaking about Metropolis Barbecue’s Pulled Pork Nachos for years. Ryan Lemond and I used to run to Metropolis Barbecue’s nook in Rupp Area after pregame exhibits to beat the road earlier than the sport crowd rolled in. One yr, my New Yr’s Decision was to cease consuming Pulled Pork Nachos at video games. I feel I made it to the primary media timeout of the SEC dwelling opener.

Chick-fil-A Hen Sandwich – There’s a Chick-fil-A in Rupp Area for all you Chick-fil-A worshippers; one which sticks to the script as a result of it was closed through the Sunday exhibition recreation earlier this season. In case you’ve ever been to a Chick-fil-A, it’s a kind of. Superb. Shout out to the fellows working the counter yesterday. Blame Steven the producer for slicing you out of the video.

Skyline Chili Cheese Coney – One other recurring Rupp Area resident and the official chili of UK Athletics, Skyline Chili is a well-liked nook spot on the concourse for lovers of the cinnamony, chocolatey goodness. I’ve been recognized to order a three-pack of coneys on a chilly Tremendous Tuesday a time or two.

Spicy California Sushi Roll – New to Rupp Area this yr is the Kroger Nook, a self-service mini-grocery with lighter fare and wider choices for foods and drinks. I went with a Spicy California Roll from the sushi part and it gained’t be the final time I eat sushi throughout a Kentucky Basketball recreation.

Apple Cinnamon Apple Sauce – Some antioxidants for this meal; additionally from the Kroger Nook. Bonus factors for the squeezable container. I feel that is for youths.

Buffalo Mac and Cheese – At every of the final concession stand areas, the cooks behind Hardwook & Oak supply two new Mac and Cheese choices at Rupp Area. One is a Buffalo Mac and Cheese that explains why I’m sweating later within the video; the opposite is…

Doritos Mac and Cheese – This one got here beneficial from behind the counter as the most effective factor on the menu. “Angels is speaking to this man,” my new pal stated as I took my first chunk.

Braised Quick Rib Nachos In a Memento Bowl – Lastly, the turkey of this Thanksgiving was Hardwood & Oak’s new Braised Quick Rib Nachos served in a memento half-basketball bowl. I used to be on my final breaths when this one hit the desk however I obtained far sufficient into the pile of tacky, barbecuey nachos to comprehend it’s a winner. Will order once more after I get better.

Now, time to rejoice Thanksgiving by consuming all day.