Inside the Park:
Fenway is notorious for its 26 steel poles that block some views of the field, causing fans to crane necks and contort bodies forward, back, and side to side. The Grandstand section seats are the only one that have a pole impeding view of home plate, the pitchers' mound, or both. Generally, the further back you are in a section, the less of a problem a pole may be. There are entire diagrams and book chapters that are dedicated to the pole obstruction problem, so we won't go into much further detail. Besides, if you find yourself in a seat that has an obstruction, just remember - it's part the park's charisma.
The new Green Monster seats and Budweiser Right Field Deck are some of the most sought after seats, however they are only available through a lottery drawing that occurs usually in February or March. (redsox.com for more info and to enter). We think the Roof Box and Roof Terrace both in Right Field give pretty cool views of the game.
Food and Drink:
You absolutely must have a Fenway Frank while you're at the game - they just taste better inside this park. And the super spicy mustard and freshly diced onions from the condiment station is pretty great on those dogs. The biggest change to Fenway is the Big Concourse - a massive super long food court filled with virtually every food they serve in the park. You'll find a few vending machines - including a kosher one and a gluten-free one, as well as a Healthy Selections vending machine with Sushi, a Turkey Wrap, and a Fruit Cup for the more health-conscious fan.
There are several options other than standard ballpark fare like a pulled pork sandwich at the Fenway Smokehouse (also Big Concourse) and Legal Seafoods Clam Chowder (Gate D Concourse). You can get a Veggie Burger or Dog on the Left Field-Third Base Concourse (level G) and Burritos, Tacos, and Quesadillas (with Chicken, Beef, or Veggie) can be found on the Grandstand Level at the Steiner 3rd Base Deck stand (near Gate E).
You can find a Kids Carts on the Big Concourse near the Fenway Smokehouse, serving up cheaper and smaller hot dogs and corn dogs for children.
Boston being an Irish town, beer options are plenty - like Guiness/Harp/Smithwick at a couple of stands on the Concourse Level (level G). Our favorite hometown brews Sam Adams and Harpoon can be found at various places as well. The beer icons on our interior maps indicate all the beers sold in that specific area, so you'll have no trouble finding what you want. Just remember to get all your beer before the end of the 6th inning!
KT 2011-08-31 14:30:57
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