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Fhimas Interior
Target Center is cooking up some delicious new creations for the Timberwolves season that just might make game day an eater's hotspot. Inside the glimmering downtown Fhima’s, we got a media preview of the next season, and let’s just say it tastes like a whole lot of winning food choices. And barbecue, lots of barbecue.
Chef David Fhima says concessions often suggest something quick and mass-produced. But why shouldn’t spectators be able to get game food that is of the same mouthwatering, mmm-inducing goodness that a quality restaurant offers? That’s his goal: Restaurant level food at the stadium stands.
Target Center’s concessions already include favorites from local stars like Parlour, Lord Fletcher’s, and SotaRol, that are all returning. For the love of all things aioli, if you’ve never had SotaRol’s Sotaritos (Section 126), please do!
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Jack Links beef jerky
Jack Links will offer fresh jerky at their two stands this year, instead of the mass prepared and prepackaged jerky of seasons past. The $5 kids’ menu that was available only on Sundays last season will be available at every game this year. Plus, fans get a 10 percent discount on concessions for using the mobile app at the game.
This year is the second season of exclusive partnership with Kasota-based Chankaska Wines, and Target Center will also be upping the game day drink options with new drinks, including the subtly cinnamon Nothing Else Matters (in the style of an Old Fashioned), a sweet and citrusy Whiskey Sour, and the vanilla and black peppercorn Mule Variation #9.
What’s New
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Chuck house Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (Section 231)
Nashville hot sauce with homemade bread and butter pickles on a soft bun.
That crispy chicken sandwich trend hits even ballers.
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Smoke house Totchos
Totchos (Section 109)
Loaded tater tots with queso blanco, smoked brisket (or pork), and Arkansas barbecue sauce.
Tater-tot nachos with a bit of barbecue flavor in the brisket, nicely loaded.
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Molten melts Korean Philly
Korean BBQ Philly (Section 136/204)
Thin sliced beef, queso blanco, Gochujang aioli, and Bulgogi barbecue sauce.
Lots of worlds colliding here, not that we're mad at that.
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Crystal farms Mac and Cheese
Crystal Farms Mac and Cheese (Section 133)
A base of mac and cheese topped with smoked brisket and barbecue sauce.
It’s mac and cheese, brisket, and barbecue. Need we say more?
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Lifecafe Brat
Lifecafe (Section 111)
For some time, Target Center visitors have been asking for court-side vegan options. This season, Lifecafe will offer the Beyond Meat Bratwurst (pictured), the Beyond Burger, and a plant-based chicken quesadilla for our vegan friends, and those friends who simply want to cut back on their meat intake without sacrificing protein.
Test Kitchen by David Fhima (Section 126)
“There is no better way to communicate with fans than through food,” David Fhima said, which is why he's launching his own concessions stand. In a new spin on concourse eating, Fhima will concoct a completely new menu each night throughout the 41 weeks of the standard season–longer if the Wolves play their games right.
Each menu will be announced shortly before the game, to heighten the surprise and exclusivity of each night's specialty. Fhima will also share the recipes so fans can make their favorite dishes at home.
The Test Kitchen team is planning several heritage menus inspired by different nationalities, and they also have guest chefs from top local restaurants lined up for five nights throughout the season. Here's a bit of what to expect:
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short ribs
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short ribs
Budweiser Braised Short Ribs
Juicy short ribs on a bed of sweet potato mouse, topped with cotton candy–yes, pink cotton candy.
It’s clearly meant for the 'gram, but kinda tasty? Fhima says he paired cotton candy to “give it a nice big brother like short ribs.”
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Tiramisu
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tiramisu
Espresso Tiramisu
Italy takes to the stands with this layered espresso and chocolate goodness, topped with mascarpone whip and rum-soaked lady fingers.
This might be the best way to finish out your night. But you’ll have to grab one early, cause when they’re out, they’re out. Dessert first?
