You wouldn't eat a bird at Camden Yards, would you?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal ranked Oriole Park at Camden Yards as one of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks for 2009.
The animal rights groups included the park for the first time -- it's No. 9 -- because it now offers "veggie burgers, veggie dogs, vegetable wraps, vegetable panini, various salads, made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh fruit cups."
I've only been to the park once so far this season, and have not seen these items. I've contacted PETA officials to find out if they've actually visited and found them to be widely available and will report back.
I have seen that the Orioles are providing recycling bins at Camden Yards this year.
Has anyone bought one of these veggie item there?
Baltimore Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr.
UPDATE: PETA's Assistant Director of Campaigns Dan Shannon says: "Some of these items were in fact added over the offseason, which is why we've added the Orioles to the list this year. And according to Orioles staff, the veggie dog and veggie burger are available every game at Pastimes Cafe."
Comments
Here's what the commenters on Dining@Large had to say about it.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 5, 2009 4:21 PM
I had the veggie burger last spring. It was good! (I'm vegan and while I don't eat veggie burgers frequently, I can be pretty discriminating.) Kudos to Camden Yards for considering those of us who don't do animal flesh. We have buying power. ;)
Posted by: Shannon | June 5, 2009 4:23 PM
I have never found these veggie items available at the concession stands I've visited at Camden Yards, but I will be thrilled if I ever do! My kids would also love the veggie dog option - a new generation's twist on hot dogs at the ballpark!
Posted by: EJ | June 5, 2009 5:05 PM
Last Saturday, I had a summer salad (greens, fruit, veggies) from Pastimes Cafe. I saw a cheese sandwich but no veggie wraps from the self-serve case. As for the veggie burgers and dogs there, I looked on all three menus (one for each section of hot food) but didn't see them listed.
Interesting. Sounds like they are not carrying the items. This definitely needs more investigating!
Posted by: Jan | June 5, 2009 6:49 PM
Who cares what PETA thinks!
Posted by: Drew | June 6, 2009 8:18 AM