A Reuben 'handwich,' a Jersey burger with Taylor ham and chicken tenders with a maple bourbon bacon sauce are on the menu
David Burke's Reuben "handwich" with bacon sauerkraut, a "Jersey Burger" with Taylor ham, white American cheese and a runny fried egg, and a chicken tender bar with sauces ranging from sticky Thai to maple bourbon bacon are among the new offerings at the Prudential Center -- yes, even for regular ticket-holders like you and me.
Burke, the celebrity chef who hails from Hazlet, has opened the Handwich shop on the main concourse, serving mini-sandwiches, sides and desserts, including the Bacon Bar Reuben and the stuffing-topped turkey called the Gobbler.
New to the concourse are two locations of the Chicken Coop, for chicken tenders and signature sauces, also available in a souvenir bucket. Goya has taken over the Taste of the Ironbound District, with a mojo rotisserie chicken with rice and beans, a Cuban sandwich, and beef empanadas among the offerings, and will also operate Goya Street Tacos, serving chipotle chicken or barbacoa beef tacos on steamed corn tortillas with toppings.
The Jersey Grind, which opened last season, has added the Jersey Burger exclusively at the Prudential Center's restaurant bar -- it also comes with cracked black pepper aioli and smoked ketchup and is served on a sweet bun. Also new to the restaurant bar: The Devils Float, an adult dessert made with root beer-infused ale and vanilla ice cream and served with a cookie straw.
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And there are upgrades for club season ticket members, including a baked potato bar with toppings that include chili and short ribs, and for sweet potatoes, brown sugar, marshmallows and maple syrup. The club menu will also feature a chimichurri petite beef tenderloin. Members of the Platinum Lounge can look forward to alligator, wild boar and duck sausages paired with craft mustards and beer-braised cabbage.
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