The 10 Best Concessions At Brooklyn's Barclays Center
It's home to the Nets ... and some really insane food.
The list of vendors at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, which serves as the permanent playground for the Brooklyn Nets and a go-to stop for music's biggest names, reads like a guide to the borough's best hits: There are the ones with whom New Yorkers are on a first-name basis — Junior's, Nathan's — and newcomers — a coal-fired pizza spot, a shrine to chicken parms — that have become mainstays. This is the house that Jay-Z built, after all, so a healthy serving of Brooklyn pride is understandable — expected, even.
The brains behind the concessions refer to the collection as Brooklyn Taste, and the stuff each one peddles challenges the reputation of food court grub. Because it's not every day you see an oyster shucking cart at a basketball game or what's been dubbed New York's best cheesecake at a WWE match. Don't question it. Just open wide, and thank us later.
Baja Fish Taco, Calexico
The fish in these tacos is beer-battered and fried, then topped with a spicy slaw, mango salsa, and chipotle "crack" sauce.
Pepperoni Pizza, Table 87
The owner of Table 87 scored a deal with Lori Greiner on Shark Tank — so you know it's legit. The pizza menu sticks to the classics, like pepperoni and margherita.
Steak Sandwich, Paisanos Steak Cart
You can build your own sandwich at the Paisanos cart (they have a larger, burger place in Barclays, too), but this combo is fan-approved: New York sirloin, horseradish sauce, Italian cherry peppers, arugula, and caramelized onions on a seeded Italian hero.
Stuffed Chocolate Cupcake, Sugar Factory
This chocolate cupcake, with an edible Nets logo on top, is just like a Hostess CupCake; it's stuffed with a similar cream filling.
Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce, Junior's
Junior's classic New York cheesecake is world-famous. It's good enough on its own, but even better with a heavy-handed pour of raspberry sauce.
Chili Dog, Nathan's
The annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is hosted by Nathan's original Coney Island outpost. Here, the classic dogs and chili-topped ones taste just as great — but no one will pressure you to take down dozens.
Boneless Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Boss
If you're a buffalo sauce fan, make a beeline to Buffalo Boss. Their boneless wings are insanely poppable, and they come served with crinkle fries from neighboring vendor, Nathan's.
Chicken Parm with Fusilli Bolognese, Parm
If you've been to New York before, you probably know about Parm, which has five locations across the city. The one in Barclays Center is a full, sit-down restaurant, too, and serves all the favorites, like this chicken parm platter with fusilli bolognese.
S'mores Ice Cream Cake, Parm
Parm's signature dessert is its layered ice cream cake. The flavors rotate constantly, but s'mores is one of the most-loved.
Brooklyn Oyster Cart
Only true ballers have access to the Brooklyn Oyster Cart: Chefs roll it around the Suites Level, and you can order as many oysters — and vodka drinks — as you want.
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