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eat your way through north america at Princess Auto Stadium

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Princess Auto Stadium is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is home to the Canadian Football Leagues’s (CFL) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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winnipeg blue bomber factoids

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got their name in 1936, when a Winnipeg Tribune reporter named Vince Leah referred to the team as the “Blue Bombers of Western football” in an article about their exhibition game against the University of North Dakota. The name was a reference to American boxer Joe Louis, who was known as the “Brown Bomber.” The name stuck, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been known by that name ever since. The team’s colours are blue and gold, and their logo features a blue bomber plane.

The team was originally called the Winnipeg Rugby Football Club, but changed their name to the Winnipeg Football Club in 1930.
The team’s colors were originally blue and white, but changed to blue and gold in 1936.
The team’s logo features a blue bomber plane, which is a reference to the Royal Canadian Air Force, which was based in Winnipeg during World War II.

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ig field factoids

Princess Auto Stadium is an outdoor venue in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The stadium, which opened in 2013, is located on the University of Manitoba campus next to University Stadium.

Princess Auto Stadium is home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL), as well as Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL). The stadium has also hosted a number of other events, including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2015 Grey Cup, and the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier.

Princess Auto Stadium is a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 33,234. The stadium features a two-tiered seating bowl with a sunken playing field, as well as two large canopies that cover over 80% of the seats. The stadium also has a number of other amenities, including a wide variety of food and beverage options, a large video board, and a number of luxury suites.

Sports teams Logo challenge

Can you name the teams of these professional sports icons?

The Sport Team Icon Challenge can be played while waiting in line to pick up food, between periods, at halftime, or pre or post game.

Sport team icons from the states and provinces can be found at the end of each dish, can you name all the Professional teams!

ANSWERS FOUND AT THE END OF THE TOUR

diy food tour ig field how to

Taste a variety of foods and beverages that represent different regions in North America that can be found at the concessions around the stadium

Tips

Snacks, not meals

You just want to sample each dish, that way you can try more tasty food

REQUEST THE CONCESSION CUT UP THE DISH INTO PORTIONS

How to portion each dish is provided, for example, the Nashville Chicken Sandwich can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Be open to new experiences

The whole point of a food tour is to try new things. So don’t be afraid to order dishes that you’ve never had before. You might be surprised at what you like!

Tasting Destinations

These are the tasting destination you can visit while at IG Field

canada

Alberta: Sample and award-winning alcoholic beverage produced in Calgary by Alberta Distillers. This beverage recently won the ‘double gold’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It has a smooth and subtle taste, with notes of bread, and mixes well in any cocktail, or is delicious just on its own

Ontario: Sample the world’s best-selling Canadian whisky, the flavour is a complex blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes, the nose is typically characterized by caramel and vanilla, with a palate that is smooth and creamy, and has a finish that is long and lingering

Quebec: Sample a famous dish from Quebec, made of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside french fries, cheese curds that are squeaky and add a salty, creamy flavour, and brown gravy that is rich and flavourful, and helps to bind all the ingredients together

usa

Illinois: Sample a delicious and iconic food that is a must-try for any visitor to Chicago that is a combination of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. The toppings consist of yellow mustard which gives the hot dog a bit of sweetness, green pickle relish that adds a touch of acidity, chopped white onion for crunch, tomato wedges for a bit of acidity and freshness, and to finish it off a dill pickle spear is added which imparts a bit of tartness and crunch, and finally some banana peppers for a bit of heat

Colorado: Sample a light American lager brewed by Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado. Coors Beer is known for its golden colour and mild flavour with a slightly sweet taste and a hint of bitterness

North Carolina: Sample an American barbecue classic from the Southern U.S. in which pork is typically slow-cooked until it is tender and juicy, topped with coleslaw to add crunch, and a touch of sweetness and acidity, on a soft bun to hold everything together

Minnesota: Sample a popular snack food found around the world, thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried until they are crispy, from a well known brand in Manitoba, however, it originated in Minnesota

Sample sweet and cinnamony, hot and greasy, mini doughnuts, from a machine invented south of Manitoba in the state of Minnesota

Connecticut: Sample the national dish of the United States, a delicious combination of cold, hot, savoury, salty, tangy, creamy, and crunchy

Tennessee: Sample a dish originating in Nashville that consists of deep fried chicken drizzled with a generous amount of a mayonnaise-based spicy sauce, served on a white bun, with lettuce, and pickles to help balance out the heat

Pennsylvania: Sample a tasty and iconic food that originated in Philadelphia that is made of thinly sliced beef cooked on a hot griddle until it is browned and juicy, onions sautéed until they are soft and caramelized, and topped with melted provolone and cheddar to provides a salty, gooey flavour. It is served on a hoagie roll which soaks up the juices from the steak and cheese, and helps to bind the sandwich

Tasting menu (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)

Nashville Chicken Sandwich (Fried chicken sandwich smothered in Nashville aioli sauce, topped with lettuce & pickles)

Tennessee - Nashville chicken sandwich

Sample a dish originating in Nashville that consists of deep fried chicken drizzled with a generous amount of a mayonnaise-based spicy sauce, served on a white bun, with lettuce, and pickles to help balance out the heat

How to portion: One sandwich can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Locations: Sections 109, 128, 209, 234

Factoids: “Hot chicken (or Nashville hot chicken) is a type of fried chicken that is a local specialty of Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States. In its typical preparation, it is a portion of breast, thigh, or wing that has been marinated in a water-based blend of seasoning, floured, fried, and finally covered in a paste or sauce that has been spiced with cayenne pepper. This method of preparation originates within African American communities in the Southern United States. A richly pigmented seasoning paste gives the fried chicken its reddish hue. Spice blends, preparation methods, and heat intensity vary from recipe to recipe depending on the chef. There are many restaurants in Nashville that serve a variant of the dish, and there is a citywide festival and competition celebrating it. The popularity of hot chicken has spread beyond the Southern United States due to the influence of Nashville’s music industry” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_chicken)

Bombers from Nashville: None

Tennessee Sports teams Logo challenge

Danny’s pulled pork on a bun (Danny’s pulled pork smothered in barbecue sauce, topped with coleslaw, on an Italian roll)

North Carolina - Danny's pulled pork on a bun

Sample an American barbecue classic from the Southern U.S. in which pork is typically slow-cooked until it is tender and juicy, topped with coleslaw to add crunch, and a touch of sweetness and acidity, on a soft bun to hold everything together

How to portion: One sandwich can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Locations: Sections 103, 117, 134, 203, 225

Factoids: “Pulled pork is an American barbecue dish, more specifically a dish of the Southern U.S., based on shredded barbecued pork shoulder. It is typically slow-smoked over wood (usually outdoors); indoor variations use a slow cooker. The meat is then shredded manually and mixed with a sauce. It may be served on bread as a sandwich, or eaten on its own… Pulled pork, almost always a shoulder cut, is commonly slow-cooked by first applying a dry rub, then smoking over wood. A non-barbecue method uses a slow cooker, a domestic oven, or an electric pressure cooker… Before cooking, it is common to soak the meat in brine; this process provides the extra moisture needed for a long, slow cooking process” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulled_pork)

Bombers from North Carolina:
Demerio Houston #35 Defensive Back, Shelby, North Carolina
Desmond Lawrence #22 Defensive Back, Charlotte, North Carolina
Stanley Bryant #66 Offensive Line, Goldsboro, North Carolina

North Carolina sports teams logo challenge

Traditional Poutine (Fries loaded with cheese curds and smothered in gravy)

Quebec - Traditional Poutine

Sample a famous dish from Quebec made of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside french fries, cheese curds that squeak in your mouth all topped with a salty, rich, brown gravy that helps to bind all the ingredients together

How to portion: One order can provide tasting for up to 6 people

Locations: Sections 103, 106, 109, 117, 125, 128, 130, 134, 203, 206, 209, 225, 229, 234

Factoids: “Poutine is a dish of french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It emerged in Quebec, in the late 1950s in the Centre-du-Québec region, though its exact origins are uncertain and there are several competing claims regarding its invention… The texture, temperature and viscosity of poutine’s ingredients differ and continuously change as the food is consumed, making it a dish of highly dynamic contrasts. Strengthening these contrasts, superior poutines are identified by the crispiness of the fries, freshness of the curds, and a unifying gravy” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine)

Bombers from Quebec:
Jeremy Murphy #87 Wide Receiver, St. Bruno, Quebec
Shayne Gauthier #44 Linebacker, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec
Kerfalla Exume #41 Defensive Back, Montreal, Quebec
Redha Kramdi #1 Defensive Back, Montreal, Quebec

Quebec sports teams logo challenge

Mini Donuts (Cinnamon and sugar mini donuts)

Minnestoa - Mini Donuts

Sample sweet and cinnamony, hot and greasy, mini doughnuts, from a machine invented south of Manitoba in the state of Minnesota

How to portion: One order can provide tastings for up to 8 people

Location: Sections 103, 109, 117, 128, 134,209, 203, 225

Factoids: Lil’ Orbits mini donuts are a popular snack food that have been enjoyed by people of all ages for over 40 years. The first Lil’ Orbits machine was invented by Edward Anderson in 1974. Anderson was an entrepreneur who saw the potential for a machine that could make small, bite-sized doughnuts. The Lil’ Orbits machine was an instant success. It was easy to use and it produced delicious, miniature doughnuts that were perfect for snacking. Soon, Lil’ Orbits machines were popping up in malls, convenience stores, and fairs all over the United States. Today, Lil’ Orbits mini doughnuts are a popular snack food all over the world.

Bombers from Minnesota: Evan Holm #31 Defensive Back, Edina, Minnesota

Minnesota sports teams logo challenge

Philly Cheese Steak (Philly cheese steak sandwich with seared sirloin beef, sautéed peppers and onions, provolone cheese, topped with cheddar cheese sauce)

Pennsylvania - Philly Cheesesteak

Sample a tasty and iconic food that originated in Philadelphia that is made of thinly sliced beef cooked on a hot griddle until it is browned and juicy, onions sautéed until they are soft and caramelized, and topped with melted provolone and cheddar to provides a salty, gooey flavour. It is served on a hoagie roll which soaks up the juices from the steak and cheese, and helps to bind the sandwich

How to portion: One sandwich can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Location: Section 127 Cheese Steaks Stand

Factoids: “A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the U.S. city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania… Philadelphians Pat and Harry Olivieri are often credited with inventing the sandwich by serving chopped steak on an Italian roll in the early 1930s. The exact story behind its creation is debated, but in some accounts, Pat and Harry Olivieri originally owned a hot dog stand, and on one occasion, decided to make a new sandwich using chopped beef and grilled onions. While Pat was eating the sandwich, a cab driver stopped by and was interested in it, so he requested one for himself. After eating it, the cab driver suggested that Olivieri quit making hot dogs and instead focus on the new sandwich. They began selling this variation of steak sandwiches at their hot dog stand near South Philadelphia’s Italian Market. They became so popular that Pat opened up his own restaurant which still operates today as Pat’s King of Steaks” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesesteak)

Bombers from Pennsylvania:
Rasheed Bailey #88 Wide Receiver, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania sports teams logo challenge

Chicago Dog (Bomber Dog with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, & banana peppers)

Illinois - Chicago Dog

Sample a delicious and iconic food that is a must-try for any visitor to Chicago that is a combination of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. The toppings consist of yellow mustard which gives the hot dog a bit of sweetness, green pickle relish that adds a touch of acidity, chopped white onion for crunch, tomato wedges for a bit of acidity and freshness, and to finish it off a dill pickle spear is added which imparts a bit of tartness and crunch, and finally some banana peppers for a bit of heat

How to portion: One hotdog can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Locations: Section 106, 130

Factoids: “A Chicago-style hot dog, Chicago Dog, or Chicago Red Hot is an all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun, originating from the city of Chicago, Illinois. The hot dog is topped with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers (a variety of Capsicum annuum), and a dash of celery salt. The complete assembly of a Chicago hot dog is said to be “dragged through the garden” due to the many toppings… The canonical recipe does not include ketchup, and there is a widely shared, strong opinion among many Chicagoans and aficionados that ketchup is unacceptable. A number of Chicago hot dog vendors do not offer ketchup as a condiment” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog)

Bombers from North Illinois: None

Illinois sports teams logo challenge

Blitz Burger (Two burger patties, chili ketchup, vodka aioli, pickles, sautéed onions & cheese)

Connecticut - Blitz Burger

Sample the national dish of the United States, a delicious combination of cold, hot, savoury, salty, tangy, creamy, and crunchy

How to portion: One sandwich can provide tastings for up to 4 people

Locations: Sections 106, 130, 206, 229

Factoids: “The Library of Congress credits Danish immigrant Louis Lassen of Louis’ Lunch, a small lunch wagon in New Haven, Connecticut, with selling the first hamburger and steak sandwich in the U.S. in 1895… Louis’ Lunch has been selling steak and hamburger sandwiches since 1895, when Louis Lassen opened his lunch wagon. This small establishment, which advertises itself as the oldest hamburger restaurant in the U.S., is credited by some with having invented the classic American hamburger when Louis sandwiched a ground steak patty between two pieces of white toast for a busy office worker in 1900. Louis’ Lunch flame broils the hamburgers in the original 1898 Bridge & Beach vertical cast iron gas stoves using locally developed steel wire gridirons to hold the hamburgers in place during cooking (U.S. Patent #2,148,879). In 1974, The New York Times published a story about Louis’ Lunch claiming to have invented the hamburger. The U.S. Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center Local Legacies Project website credits Louis’ Lunch as the maker of America’s first hamburger and steak sandwich. The hamburger is still served today on two pieces of toast and not a bun” (https://en.wikipedia.org)

Bombers from Connecticut:
None

Connecticut sports teams logo challenge

Regular Old Dutch Potato Chips

Minnesota - Old Dutch Potato Chips

Sample a popular snack food found around the world, thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried until they are crispy, from a well known brand in Manitoba, however, it originated in Minnesota

How to portion: One small bag can provide tastings for up to 6 people

Locations: Sections 103, 106, 109, 117, 125, 128, 130, 134, 203, 206, 209, 225, 229, 234

Factoids: “The company began as Old Dutch Products Co. founded by Carl J. Marx in 1934. Marx chose the name “Old Dutch” because Dutch was associated with cleanliness and quality. They originated in St. Paul, Minnesota, but moved to Minneapolis in 1937. In 1968, they moved again, this time to Roseville, Minnesota, where they remain today. In 1954, Old Dutch opened a plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to manufacture chips for the Canadian market. The head office for Canadian operations remains in Winnipeg” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dutch_Foods)

Bombers from North Carolina:
Evan Holm #31 Defensive Back, Edina, Minnesota

Minnesota sports teams logo challenge

Pick 1 alcoholic drink

Ontario - Canadian Club Whiskey

Sample the world’s best-selling Canadian whisky, the flavour is a complex blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes, the nose is typically characterized by caramel and vanilla, with a palate that is smooth and creamy, and has a finish that is long and lingering

Location: Section 138

Factoids: “Hiram Walker founded his distillery in 1858 in Detroit. He first learned how to distill cider vinegar in his grocery store in the 1830s before moving on to whisky and producing his first barrels in 1854. However, with the Prohibition movement gathering momentum and Michigan already becoming “dry,” Walker decided to move his distillery across the Detroit River to Windsor, Ontario. From here, he was able to export his whisky and start to develop Walkerville, a model community that Walker financed to provide housing and services for his employees” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Club)

Bombers from Ontario:
Johnny Augustine #27 Running Back – Welland, Ontario
Konner Burtenshaw #32 Fullback – Amherstview, Ontario
Brendan O’Leary-Orange #84 Wide Receiver – Toronto, Ontario
Jared Beeksma #43 Linebacker – Cambridge, Ontario
Tanner Cadwallader #47 Linebacker – Georgetown, Ontario
Nick Hallett #21 Defensive Back London, Ontario
Jake Kelly #16 Defensive Back – Markham, Ontario
Cameron Lawson #99 Defensive Tackle – Caledon, Ontario
Liam Dobson #64 Offensive Line Ottawa, Ontario
Chris Kolankowski #67 Offensive Line – Etobicoke, Ontario

Ontario sports teams logo Challenge

Kentucky - Jim Beam Bourbon

Sample a type of American whiskey that is made primarily from corn, distilled in the United States, aged in new, charred oak barrels, and bottled at no less than 40% alcohol by volume. It is known for its smooth, sweet flavour, which is due to the combination of corn, oak, and the limestone-filtered water used in its production

Location: Section 138

Factoids: “Jim Beam is an American brand of bourbon whiskey produced in Clermont, Kentucky, by Beam Suntory. It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Since 1795 (interrupted by Prohibition), seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the company that produces the brand. The brand name became “Jim Beam” in 1943 in honor of James B. Beam, who rebuilt the business after Prohibition ended. Previously produced by the Beam family and later owned by the Fortune Brands holding company, the brand was purchased by Suntory Holdings in 2014″ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Beam)

Bombers from Kentucky:
None

Kentucky sports teams logo Challenge

Alberta - Vodka

Sample an award-winning alcoholic beverage produced in Calgary by Alberta Distillers. This beverage recently won the ‘double gold’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It has a smooth and subtle taste, with notes of bread, and mixes well in any cocktail, or is delicious just on its own.

Location: Section 138

Bombers from Alberta:
None

Alberta sports teams logo Challenge

Colorado - Coors beer

Sample a light American lager brewed by Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado. Coors Beer is known for its golden colour and mild flavour with a slightly sweet taste and a hint of bitterness

How to portion: One small bag can provide tastings for up to 6 people

Locations: Sections 103, 106, 109, 112, 117, 125, 128, 130, 134, 203, 206, 209, 225, 229, 231, 234

Factoids: “The Coors Brewing Company is an American brewery and beer company based in Golden, Colorado that was founded in 1873. In 2005, Adolph Coors Company, the holding company that owned Coors Brewing, merged with Molson, Inc. to become Molson Coors. The first Coors brewery location in Golden, Colorado is the largest single brewing facility operating in the world… In 1873, German immigrants Adolph Coors and Jacob Schueler from Prussia immigrated to the United States and established a brewery in Golden, Colorado, after buying a recipe for a Pilsner-style beer from a Czech immigrant William Silhan. Coors invested $2,000 in the operation, and Schueler invested $18,000” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Brewing_Company)

Bombers from Colorado:
None

Colorado sports teams logo challenge

Concession Tasting Purchase list

Home Grown

Tastings: Danny’s Pulled Pork on A Bun, Traditional Poutine, Mini Donuts, Old Dutch Chips

Sections: 103, 117, 203, 225

Red Zone Grill

Tastings: Blitz burger, Chicago Dog, Traditional Poutine, Old Dutch Chips

Sections: 106, 130

Chicken Tenders

Tastings: Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Traditional Poutine, Mini Donuts, Old Dutch Chips

Sections: 109, 128, 209, 234

Goal Line

Tastings: Old Dutch Chips

Section: 112

First Down Dogs

Tastings: Traditional Poutine

Sections: 125

Captain Blue Poutineri

Tastings: Danny’s Pulled Pork on A Bun, Traditional Poutine, Mini Donuts, Old Dutch Chips

Section: 134

The Greats

Tastings: Old Dutch Chips

Sections: 212, 231

Grid Iron Grill

Tastings: Blitz Burger, Traditional Poutine, Old Dutch Chips

Sections: 212, 231

Rum Hut

Tastings: Canadian Club Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Vodka

Section: 138

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

Tastings: Philly Cheese Steak

Section: Section 127 Cheese Steaks Stand

Sports teams logo challenge answers below

CFL Edmonton Elks (Alberta)

CFL Calgary Stampeders (Alberta)

NHL Calgary Flames (Alberta)

NHL Edmonton Oilers (Alberta)

MLB Chicago White Sox (Illinois)

MLB Chicago Cubs (Illiniois)

NBA Chicago Bulls (Illinois)

NHL Chicago Blackhawks (Illinois)

MLB Chicago Cubs (Illinois)

NHL Hartford Whalers (1979–1997) (Conneticut)

MLB Louisville Colonels (1882 – 1891) (Kentucky)

NFL Louisville Breckenridge Club (1921 – 1924) (Kentucky)

NFL Minnesota Vikings (Minnesota)

MLB Minnesota Twins (Minnesota)

NHL Minnesota Wild (Minnesota)

NHL Toronto Maple Leafs (Ontario)

MLB Toronto Blue Jays (Ontario)

CFL Ottawa Redblacks (Ontario)

CFL Ottawa Senators (Ontario)

CFL Hamilton Tigercats (Ontario)

NBA Toronto Raptors (Ontario)

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates (Pennsylvania)

NHL Pittsburgh Penguin (Pennsylvania)

NFL Pittsburgh Steelers (Pennsylvania)

MLB Philadelphia Phillies (Pennsylvania)

NBA Philadelphia 76ers (Pennsylvania)

NFL Philadelphia Eagles (Pennsylvania)

NHL Philadelphia Flyers (Pennsylvania)

NHL Montreal Canadians (Quebec)

NHL Quebec Nordiques (1979 – 1995) (Quebec)

CFL Montreal Alouettes (Quebec)

Tennessee Titans (Tennessee)

NHL Nashville Predators (Tennessee)

NBA Memphis Grizzlies (Tennessee)

NFL Carolina Panthers (North Carolina)

NBA Charlotte Hornets (North Carolina)

NHL Carolina Hurricanes (North Carolina)

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