1. food and drink
2. food
3. salads

2013 – 2014
Suite Menu
New Orleans Pelicans
at the
Smoothie King Center
Welcome!
Welcome to the 2013-2014 Suite Menu for the
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to make the Smoothie King Center the home of
your event! Everything we do is dedicated to helping you and your guests
have a great experience.
For 2013 we’ve made a number of changes throughout our menu that embrace
wholesome, locally-sourced ingredients. Responding to interest from our
clients, we’ve also added vegan and vegetarian items inspired by one of the
top vegetarian chefs in the country.
From fan favorites to new custom creations, every dish offered here is
carefully prepared using top quality ingredients, all with the goal of surprising
and delighting you and your guests.
We also welcome special requests. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if
you need something unique for special occasions.
I wish you a fun year of good health and good friends. Thanks for joining us!
C arol Hernandez
Carol Hernandez, Catering Manager
Centerplate Catering
Smoothie King Center
O 504.558.6278
F 504.587.7939
C 504.281.3466
[email protected]
Index
page
2013-2014 Pelicans Home Schedule
6-7
Chef Naturals Menu
8-9
Personalized Hospitality Packages
10
Pelican Packages
11
Snacks12
Appetizers14-15
Salads-Sides-Fruit-Veggies 16
From the Grill
17
Sandwiches18
Home-Style Favorites
19
Vegan with Vedge
20-21
Housemade Dessert Sampler
22-23
Sweet Selections
24
Case Craft Cocktails
26-27
Beverages28-29
Wine30-31
Game Day Menu
32-35
Placing Your Order
36-37
The Fine Print
38-39
4
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Service Directory
Centerplate Suites & Catering
504.558.6278
Carol Hernandez, Catering Manager
[email protected]
Centerplate Suites Coordinator
504.558.6260 ext. 6608
Centerplate Suite Services Fax Line
504.587.7939
www.ezplanit.com
On-Line Ordering
Smoothie King Center General Information 504.587.3663
Director of Ticket Sales & Services,
504.593.4972
New Orleans Pelicans
Marc Johnson
[email protected]
Premium Services Coordinator
504.731.1709
Whitney McKeon
[email protected]
Smoothie King Center Ticket Office 504.587.3822
Smoothie King Center Security
504.587.3901
Smoothie King Center Lost & Found
504.587.3905
Game
Day
*Game Day Menu
Look for this Game Day icon for items available through
the end of half-time. (See page 37 for more information.)
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
5
Pelicans Home Schedule
DateEvent
Time
Order
by 5pm*
Pre-Season Home Games
Wed. Oct. 23 Pelicans vs. Miami
7:00 PM Thurs. Oct. 17
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 PM
Wed. Oct. 23
Fri. Oct. 25
Tue. Oct. 28
Fri. Nov. 1
Fri. Nov. 8
Wed. Nov. 13
Fri. Nov. 15
Tue. Nov. 19
Wed. Nov. 27
Fri. Nov. 29
Wed. Dec. 4
Fri. Dec. 6
Fri. Dec. 20
Fri. Dec. 20
Mon. Dec. 30
Fri. Jan. 3
Mon. Jan. 6
Wed. Jan 8
Fri. Jan. 10
Tues. Jan. 14
Fri. Jan. 17
Regular Home Season Games
Wed. Oct. 30 Sat. Nov. 2
Tue. Nov. 5 Fri. Nov. 8 Sat. Nov. 16 Wed. Nov. 20 Fri. Nov. 22
Tues. Nov. 26 Wed. Dec. 4
Fri. Dec. 6 Wed. Dec. 11
Fri. Dec. 13
Fri. Dec. 27 Mon. Dec. 30
Wed. Jan. 8 Fri. Jan. 10 Mon. Jan. 13 Wed. Jan. 15
Sat. Jan 18 Tue. Jan. 21 Sun. Jan. 26
6
Pelicans vs. Indiana
Pelicans vs. Charlotte
Pelicans vs. Phoenix
Pelicans vs. L.A. Lakers
Pelicans vs. Philadelphia Pelicans vs. Utah
Pelicans vs. Cleveland
Pelicans vs. Golden State Pelicans vs. Dallas
Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Pelicans vs. Detroit
Pelicans vs. Memphis
Pelicans vs. Denver Pelicans vs. Portland
Pelicans vs. Washington
Pelicans vs. Dallas
Pelicans vs. San Antonio
Pelicans vs. Houston
Pelicans vs. Golden State
Pelicans vs. Sacramento
Pelicans vs. Orlando
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Pelicans Home Schedule
DateEvent
Time
Order
by 5pm*
Regular Home Season Games
Sat. Feb. 1
Mon. Feb. 3
Wed. Feb. 5
Fri. Feb. 7
Wed. Feb. 19 Fri. Mar. 7
Sun. Mar. 9
Wed. Mar. 12
Fri. Mar. 14
Sun. Mar. 16
Wed. Mar. 19
Sat. Mar. 22
Mon. Mar. 24
Wed. Mar. 26
Fri. Mar. 28 Mon. Mar. 31 Wed. Apr. 9
Mon. Apr. 14
Wed. Apr. 16
Pelicans vs. Chicago
Pelicans vs. San Antonio
Pelicans vs. Atlanta
Pelicans vs. Minnesota
Pelicans vs. New York
Pelicans vs. Milwaukee
Pelicans vs. Denver
Pelicans vs. Memphis
Pelicans vs. Portland
Pelicans vs. Boston
Pelicans vs. Toronto
Pelicans vs. Miami
Pelicans vs. Brooklyn
Pelicans vs. L.A. Clippers
Pelicans vs. Utah
Pelicans vs. Sacramento
Pelicans vs. Phoenix
Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City
Pelicans vs. Houston
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
Fri. Jan. 24
Mon. Jan. 27
Wed. Jan 29
Fri. Jan. 31
Wed. Feb. 12
Fri. Feb. 28
Fri. Feb. 28
Wed. Mar. 5
Fri. Mar. 7
Fri. Mar. 7
Wed. Mar. 12
Fri. Mar. 14
Mon. Mar. 17
Wed. Mar. 19
Fri. Mar. 21
Mon. Mar. 24
Wed. Apr. 2
Mon. Apr. 7
Wed. Apr. 9
7
Chef Naturals
Welcome to Chef Naturals featuring seven tasty
dishes, some sports classics, and some soon to be
favorites, all from naturally sourced ingredients.
For all of us who are into food, these are incredibly exciting times. Awareness of
hand-crafted and locally sourced products is growing rapidly. And never have
people in this country been more interested in food – where it comes from,
how it’s handled, who’s behind it, how it’s prepared, and who’s preparing it.
At Centerplate we believe that if natural and sustainable foods are important
to you, then in the spirit of hospitality, we should give you the choice to
choose natural.
You’ll notice a QR code at the bottom of the page. Scan the code with your
smartphone to see a brief video with more information about each dish and
its ingredients. We invite you to give Chef Naturals a try.
Here’s to an exciting and delicious season!
8
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Serves approximately 12 guests
Gulf Shrimp Cocktail – 215
Ocean Garden® wild white shrimp served with a spicy cocktail sauce and lemon and lime
wedges. 32 shrimp per order
Tuna Niçoise Salad – 85
American® pole-caught albacore tuna, red potatoes, green beans, Kalamata olives, carrot
and cabbage slaw, anchovies, hard boiled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, caper berries,
radicchio, bibb lettuces and a thyme-lemon vinaigrette
Natural Frankfurters – 72
Continental Sausage® frankfurters with caraway seed Riesling sauerkraut, tomato fondue,
and natural potato rolls
Crispy Chicken Filets – 76
Koch® natural chicken tenders served Milanese style with a Diablo dipping sauce
Cowboy Steak Carvery – 210
Buckhead Beef® bone-in cowboy steak with braised cipollini onions, green peppercorn
sauce, and multi-grain rolls
Natural Wrap Sampler – 80
Selection of natural wraps served with Ruffles® Potato Chips
•Asian Chicken: Natural chicken breast, Napa cabbage, sweet carrot ribbons, edamame,
and Thai ginger-lemongrass sauce
•Vegetable: Hummus, cucumber ribbons, African peppadew peppers, shaved romaine,
feta cheese, roasted peppers, and kalamata tapenade
•Southwest Turkey: Dietz and Watson ® natural roasted turkey, romaine hearts, sweet
corn, black beans , chipotle-mayo sauce and lime
All featuring Maria and Ricardo’s® whole wheat natural wraps
Flourless Chocolate Cake – 55
With chipotle spiked SOL® natural Mexican cocoa ganache and fresh strawberries
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
9
Personalized Hospitality
Custom Value Packages
Create a custom value package for your suite. Choose menu items from the a la
carte sections to greet your guests with creativity and imagination while receiving
value pricing
Serves approximately 12 guests
Slam Dunk Package – 680
Choose any: 3 Snacks, 1 Appetizer, 2 Salads-Sides-Fruit-Vegetables, 2 Grill or Sandwich
choices, 2 Sweet Selections
Full Court Package – 600
Choose any: 3 Snacks, 2 Appetizers, 1 Grill or Sandwich choices, 1 Sweet Selection
Half Court Package – 495
Choose any: 3 Snacks, 1 Appetizers, 1 Salad-Sides-Fruit-Veggies, 1 Grill or Sandwich choices,
1 Sweet Selection
Jump Shot Package – 460
Choose any: 2 Snacks, 1 Appetizer, 1 Grill or Sandwich choice, 1 Sweet Selection
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
10
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Pelicans Packages
For your convenience, we have created the following packages which are sure to
please you and your guests
Serves approximately 12 guests
Alley Oop Package – 425
Bottomless Bucket of Freshly Popped Popcorn
Ruffles® Potato Chips with Roasted Onion Dip
Thick and hearty potato chips served with our signature dip
Crispy Chicken Wings
Classic Buffalo dipping sauce served with blue cheese
Ultimate Hot Dog Bar with Chili
Grilled hot dogs, chili, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, sauerkraut, dill pickle spears, hot
peppers, and traditional condiments of diced onions, grated cheddar cheese, green relish,
ketchup and mustard
Fresh Baked Cookies
Assorted cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia
and peanut butter
Fast Break Package – 425
Bottomless Bucket of Popcorn
Ruffles® Potato Chips with Roasted Onion Dip
Thick and hearty potato chips served with our signature dip
Chicken Tender Bites
Honey mustard and barbecue dipping sauces
Red Beans and Rice
A New Orleans classic. With sliced smoked sausage and white rice
Fresh Baked Cookies
Assorted cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia
and peanut butter
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
11
Snacks
Serves approximately 12 guests
Game Bottomless Bucket of Freshly Popped Popcorn – 26
Day
Game Sweet and Spicy Roasted Mixed Nuts – 30
Day
Peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, and filberts, roasted with a natural spiced
seasoning blend and honey
Game Ruffles® Potato Chips with Roasted Onion Dip – 25
Day
Thick and hearty potato chips served with our signature dip
Game Salsa Sampler – 33
Day
Spicy roasted tomato, mild tomatillo salsa, and peach salsa, crisp tortilla chips
spiked with cumin
Individual 7-Layer Dips – 75
Our version of this traditional favorite…refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa
fresca, guacamole, sour cream, ripe olives, green onions, crisp tortilla chips
Game Team Colored M&M’s – 31
Day
Team colored plain M&M’s®
Game Cajun Party Mix – 27
Day
Spicy mixture of crackers, pretzel twists, sesame nuggets and nuts
Pimento Cheese Spread – 44
A blend of pimento and cream cheeses served with pepper jelly and flat bread
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
12
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
13
Appetizers
Serves approximately 12 guests
Game Chicken Tender Bites – 105
Day
Honey mustard and barbecue dipping sauces
Game Crispy Chicken Wings – 95
Day
Classic Buffalo dipping sauce served with blue cheese
Imported & Domestic Cheese Board – 146
Tillamook cheddar, Boursin, Jarlsberg, pepper jack, imported brie, blue, and
regional cheese, with dried figs, grapes and strawberries, served with specialty crackers
and baguettes
Grilled Turkey Meatballs – 80
Traditional recipe in tomato-basil sauce topped with Parmesan cheese
Game Grilled Barbecue Meatballs – 72
Day
Meatballs tossed in an orange-jalapeño barbecue sauce and caramelized pearl onions,
drizzled with a golden honey barbecue sauce
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
14
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo white shrimp served with horseradish cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
48 count – 237
96 count – 395
Chilled Tuna Platter – 125
A trio of herb crusted, sesame and blackened pan seared tuna served with teriyaki and
wasabi ranch
Trio of Deviled Eggs – 52
Ancho chili, roasted pepper and traditional
Game Natchitoches Meat Pies – 98
Day
Louisiana fried pies filled with seasoned beef and pork, baked in flaky dough. Served
with Cajun ranch dip
Nachos Grande – 128
Crisp tortilla chips served with queso sauce, scallions, sour cream, guacamole and
jalapeños. Accompanied by your choice of seasoned ground beef, barbeque pulled
pork or barbeque beef
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
15
Salads-Sides-Fruit-Veggies
Serves approximately 12 guests
Basket of Garden Fresh and Local Crudités – 85
Celery, peppers, broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, red radishes, carrots, Louisiana farm fresh
vegetables with roasted vegetable dip
Seasonal Fruit and Berries – 93
Cubed watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melons, golden pineapple, strawberries, grapes
and berries
Game Classic Caesar Salad – 52
Day
Crisp romaine lettuce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, classic Caesar dressing
freshly tossed
Add Grilled Chicken – 25
Greenmarket Salad Bar – 65
Crisp romaine lettuce, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, red peppers, almonds, dried
cranberries, feta cheese, served with vinaigrette and ranch dressing
Farm Table Salads – 88
Roasted jumbo oyster and trumpet mushrooms topped with Parmesan vinaigrette—Roasted
beets and fennel salad with a white balsamic vinaigrette—Pickled red and white cabbage salad
Game
Day
Red Bliss Potato Salad – 45
Whole grain mustard, green beans, peppers, red onions and scallions topped with a light
honey-mustard vinaigrette
Apple-Jalapeño Coleslaw – 41
Shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy apple-jalapeño poppy seed dressing
Salad Shooters – 55
Broccoli with bacon salad—Mixed bean salad with feta vinaigrette—Chicken salad with
pineapple and walnuts. 5 shooters each per order
Mac & Cheese – 66
Baked with our blend of Alfredo sauce and three cheeses – Boursin, Asiago and cheddar
Grilled Vegetables – 71
Garden fresh vegetables seasoned with fresh herbs and glazed with extra virgin olive oil and
aged balsamic vinegar
16
From The Grill
Serves approximately 12 guests
Game
Day
All Beef Hot Dogs – 102
Grilled hot dogs, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, and traditional condiments of ketchup
and mustard
Game
Day
Ultimate Hot Dog Bar with Chili – 138
Grilled hot dogs, chili, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, sauerkraut, dill pickle spears, hot
peppers, and traditional condiments of diced onions, grated cheddar cheese, green relish,
ketchup and mustard
Game
Day
Gourmet Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers – 87
Delivered During First Quarter
Custom grind burgers, crisp butter lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles,
Tillamook cheddar cheese, and Ruffles® Potato Chips
Chicken Fajitas – 124
Tequila-lime marinated grilled chicken breast, onions, peppers, cilantro, soft flour
tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded Chihuahua cheese, roasted jalapeños
and Mexican rice
Chilled Tenderloin of Beef – 215
Horseradish, stone ground mustard, grilled cipollini onions, caponata, sliced pickled
Tuscan peppers
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
17
Sandwiches
Serves approximately 12 guests
Pulled Chicken Salad Croissant – 85
Mini fresh baked croissants topped with pulled chicken salad and accompanied with
Ruffles® Potato Chips
Sandwich Basket Selection with Ruffles® Potato Chips – 129
Choose any combination of twelve half sandwiches from:
· Roast beef baguette, arugula, vine ripe tomato, caramelized onion, grain mustard butter
· Hot Capicola, Genoa salami, pepperoni, smoked ham, aged Provolone, iceberg lettuce,
shaved red onion, sliced pepperoncini peppers, green peppers, olive oil, freshly ground
black pepper
· Roast turkey, dill Havarti cheese, butter lettuce, cranberry relish on multi-grain baguette
· Roasted vegetable, fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil, multi-grain baguette
Louisiana Hot Links – 126
Andouille sausage grilled slowly and topped with the “holy trinity” of sautéed vegetables
and Creole sauce
Smoked Barbecued Pulled Pork – 110
House smoked pork butt served with a trio of barbecue sauces and slider buns
Roast Beef Debris Po-Boy – 130
With cabbage-horseradish slaw
Finger Sandwiches – 125
An assortment of turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna salad and chicken salad sandwiches,
served on white and wheat bread
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
18
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Home-Style Favorites
Serves approximately 12 guests
Fried Catfish Fingers – 120
With hush puppies, tartar sauce and lemon wedges
Game New Orleans Gumbo – 120
Day
Chicken and sausage in a flavorful broth served with white rice
Game Red Beans and Rice – 89
Day A New Orleans classic. With sliced smoked sausage and white rice
Grilled Filet Mignon – 255
Served hot with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Bourbon Glazed Pork Wings – 125
Served in a skillet with roasted sweet peppers
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
19
Vegan with
New for 2013, here’s another delicious option:
five completely vegan dishes.
New for 2013, here’s another delicious option: five completely vegan choices that
may change how you think about vegetarian eating.
We developed these items in collaboration with two of
the country’s best vegan chefs, Richard Landau and
Kate Jacoby of Vedge restaurant in Philadelphia. Vedge
is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning restaurant. It’s totally
vegan, but 90% of its clientele are not vegetarians.
Rich and Kate have shown an unmatched ability to
coax spectacularly satisfying flavors from vegetables.
The dishes we selected are from the forthcoming Vedge: The
Cookbook, adapted specifically for the Smoothie King Center
and the New Orleans Pelicans by Centerplate’s own, Chef Lenny
Martinsen. We invite you to try these new dishes. Your view of
vegan food may never be the same. Enjoy!
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
20
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Serves approximately 4 guests
Full Board – 38
Mixed olives with fresh & dried chilies, “peel & eat” lupini beans with peri peri, and
pickled radish with mustard seeds
An appetizer spread of “picking” foods. Mixed olives have a spike of chili, the lupini beans
are deep marinated with peri peri hot sauce giving them an almost “Buffalo” type flavor
and the radishes have a crunch and zip from wine vinegar and whole mustard seeds
The Dirt List – 60
Roasted young carrots, roasted cauliflower, and grilled broccolini
A board of very fresh market vegetables simply roasted and finished with extra
virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar and fresh herbs, served cold
Salt Roasted Golden Beets – 54
Gold beets, smoked tofu, avocado, capers, and red onion with bagel chips
A vegan take on lox and bagel using fresh roasted beets with classic condiments
Portobella Carpaccio – 62
Horseradish “crema,” cornichons, and pickled cabbage with rye toast
A smoked and thinly sliced portobella dusted with fresh cracked pepper
mimics pastrami that is paired with “Reuben” flavors
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies – 32
A classic crunchy version full of chips, it blows away any you have had before
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
21
Housemade Dessert
Sampler with Tr acy Obolsky
We’ve asked Tracy Obolsky to help us step up our
dessert game this year. Tracy is the Pastry Chef at
Dave Pasternak’s Esca in New York. She’s also a
sports fan with very particular ideas about the kind
and quality of desserts that you and your guests
should be able to get here at The Smoothie King
Center. They should be inventive new takes on
classic favorites. They should be sporty and easy.
And best of all they should be delicious and fun!
Tracy developed these four new recipes exclusively
for Centerplate. They are handmade fresh on game
and event days by Chef Lenny Martinsen and
his team here at The Smoothie King Center. Each
platter of artisan desserts is generously sized to
serve approximately 12 guests. Give them a try!
These are not your typical desserts, and your
guests will be pleasantly surprised.
Tracy Obolsky joined Esca as Pastry Chef in 2009 at age 26. She brings a
youthful sense of creativity to every new award-winning dessert she designs.
Most recently she was a finalist for Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Pastry
Chef of 2013 award.
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
22
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Tracy’s Sampler Platter
Serves approximately 12 guests
A fun selection of the following scrumptious sweets – 68
Lemon Bars
Zesty lemon custard, on a short dough crust topped with meringue
Butterscotch Brownies
Rich dark chocolate cake topped with salted butterscotch
Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
Sweet cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two red velvet cookies
Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
Creamy peanut butter baked with sea salted pretzels
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
23
Sweet Selections
Serves approximately 12 guests
Game Fresh Baked Cookies – 64
Day
Assorted cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia and
peanut butter
Game Double Fudge Brownies – 69
Day
Buttery chocolate, chewy brownies, chunks of fudge
Game Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies – 66
Day
Stuffed Chocolate Covered Strawberries – 65
Fresh strawberries filled with whipped cream and dipped in semi-sweet dark chocolate.
25 berries per order
Bread Pudding – 87
The New Orleans original dessert, glazed with sweet bourbon
Crescent City’s Specialty Dessert Sampler – 60
(1 each of the following)
· Double Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake
With salted caramel
· Creole Cream Cheese Tart
With pistachio brittle and stewed local strawberries
· New Orleans Rum Cake
Bananas Foster and white chocolate
· Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie
A Crescent City tradition
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
24
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
25
Case Craft Cocktails with Graham Case
At Centerplate we are always looking for emerging
trends in restaurants and the food world that we can
be the first to translate into sports settings. The craft
cocktail movement is one such trend that we are
excited to offer to our suite clients. There’s a national
movement to drink higher quality beverages that are
thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients, and
we think the trend is perfect for suite entertaining.
We worked with Graham Case, the Owner and Mixologist at Case Cocktail
Consulting, LLC, to develop these special new artisan cocktail choices for your
suite. Some are inspired by nostalgia and rediscovery, and some are pure
delicious innovation, but all are terrific options for your guests who are asking
more of their beverages, just as they are of their food. Graham has developed
his craft in multiple establishments ranging from your local tavern to world
renowned resorts for the past 8 years. His creations have been described as
both subtle and astonishing.
All our Craft Cocktails serve approximately 12 guests. They are delivered in
fresh-made batches ready to be finished and garnished by you or your suite
attendant. Graham’s recipes are provided below, and by all means do try this
at home as well as here at the Smoothie King Center.
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
26
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Served in a pitcher for approximately 12 guests.
Va-Va-Vroom – 118
Ketel One Vodka, the juice of lime, lemon and cranberry, finished with Sprite
Little Ricky – 127
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, jalapeño-infused simple syrup, grapefruit and lime
juice and club soda
Arnie & Rita – 200
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, the juice of lime and lemon, sweet tea, thyme-infused simple syrup
and club soda
A Perfect Stormy – 140
Captain Morgan Black Rum, orange & lime juice, simple syrup, topped off with ginger beer
Mojo – 124
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky, lime juice, mint-infused simple syrup, fresh mint and club soda
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
27
Beverages
Spirits
By the liter
Vodka
Absolut
94
Grey Goose
129
Svedka85
Ketel One
98
Gin
Beefeater
Tanqueray
Bombay Original
Bombay Sapphire
87
84
78
100
Scotch
Dewar’s White Label
Johnnie Walker Black Chivas Regal
94
187
118
Rum
Bacardi Superior Captain Morgan Original Spiced
Cruzan Aged Dark
Bacardi Oakheart
28
70
81
75
82
Bourbon & Whiskey
Jim Beam Jack Daniel‘s
Maker’s Mark
Woodford Reserve
98
91
116
119
Canadian Whisky
Seagram’s VO
Crown Royal Seagram’s 7 Crown
85
113
82
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Gold Patron Silver Don Julio
92
120
150
Cognac & Cordials
Hennessy V.S. 141
Remy VSOP 184
Southern Comfort
84
Courvoisier VSOP
116
Korbel Brandy
75
Amaretto di Soronno
92
Drambuie72
Chambord114
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Beer
By the six-pack
American Premium Budweiser (12 oz btl)
Bud Light (12 oz btl)
Coors Light (12 oz btl)
Miller Lite (12 oz btl)
O’Doul’s (non-alcoholic) 24
Import/Craft
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Abita Amber
Fat Tire
Blue Moon
30
Soft Drinks 16
By the six-pack
Hot Beverages 12 Assorted Coffee Pods and
Individual Brewer
45
Premium Coffee & Premium Decaffeinated Coffee
Mixers
Bloody Mary Mix per quart20
Sweet and Sour Mix per quart20
Orange Juice (15 oz btl)5.50
Grapefruit Juice (15 oz btl)5.50
Cranberry Juice (15 oz btl)5.50
Martini & Rossi Vermouth
18
DeKuyper Triple Sec
20
DeKuyper Peachtree
43
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Mountain Dew
Iced Tea
Ginger Ale (10 oz)
Tonic Water (10 oz)
Club Soda (10 oz)
Evamor Water (20 oz)
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
29
Wine
Sparkling
La Marca, Prosécco – Italy
Fresh and clean with ripe citrus, green apple, and
some toast
Chandon Brut, Sparkling
Wine – California
Refreshingly soft and dry with complex apple and
pear characteristics
Gloria Ferrer Brut – California
Rich flavors of raspberries, lime, vanilla,
toast and yeast; a wonderfully drinkable
sparkling wine that appeals immediately
Nicolas Feuillate Champagne
Smooth, pleasant an balanced
Pinot Grigio
Fetzer Valley Oaks,
Pinot Grigio – California Fruit-forward character with a wonderful
round finish
Sauvignon Blanc
Sterling Vineyards, Napa,
Sauvignon Blanc – California
56
Frei Brothers, Sauvignon
Blanc – California
40
57
Aromas of guava and pear with a light and
enduring finish
139
Chardonnay
Concha y Toro, Casillero del Diablo,
Chardonnay – Chile
43
Chalone, Monterey County
Chardonnay – California
36
43
39
Clean tropical fruit with developed flavors and
vibrant acids
42
Medium bodied with aromas of pineapple, citrus,
and apples
34
Intense fruit expression with a silky texture
Ecco Domani – Italy
42
Concha y Toro, Gran Riserva
Serie Riberas, Chardonnay – Chile
Sterling, Vintner’s Collection,
Pinot Grigio – California
56
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
Ranch – California
62
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio – Italy
68
Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve,
Chardonnay – California
46
Light citrus and delicate floral aromas with
tropical fruit flavors and a crisp, refreshing finish
Ripe, fruit driven style and a crisp citrus character
Clean, crisp fragrance with intense yet elegant
hints of quince
Riesling
BV Coastal, Riesling – California
Aromatic and fruity with beautifully balanced
flavors and a light touch of sweetness
Moscato
Butterfly Kiss, Moscato – Chile
Well-balanced and sweet with stone fruit and
citrus flavors
Elegant and complex with tropical fruit and
toasted hazelnut aromas
Sleek minerality and elusive citrus fruit flavors
Attractive scents of sweet French oak,
butter, honey and nectarine
31
32
Cakebread, Chardonnay – California
Rich, focused, green apple, melon and guava
flavors. Nicely balanced by fresh acidity and
a piquant mineral tone
Rosé
Beringer White Zinfandel
36
Syrah
Concha y Toro, Casillero
Del Diablo, Syrah – Chile
32
Full of fruit and a hint of sweetness
Ample black cherry, currant, dark chocolate
and cedar flavors with sweet tannins
30
160
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Merlot
Concha y Toro, Casillero del
Diablo, Merlot – Chile
35
Cabernet Sauvignon
Concha y Toro, Casillero del Diablo,
Cabernet Sauvignon – California
34
Sterling, Vintner’s Collection,
Merlot – California
42
Chalone, Monterey County,
Cabernet Sauvignon – California
37
Kendall Jackson, Merlot – California
65
Columbia Crest, H3,
Merlot – California
45
Smooth structure with aromas of black plum,
smoke, herbs, and mocha
Rich, complex, fruit-forward and smooth with
caramel, mocha and toasty oak notes
Medium bodied, nicely balanced and fruit forward
Classic Merlot profile of chocolate and
currant with smooth finishes
Zinfandel
Bonterra Vineyards,
Zinfandel – California
Crafted from certified organically grown grapes
with aromas of blueberries and black pepper
Pinot Noir
Chalone, Monterey County,
Pinot Noir – California
Intriguing hints of incense and spice with a
fruit-forward expression
Aromas of ripe cherries and black currant
with a touch of vanilla
Ripe flavors and velvety tannins with hints of
vanilla and spice
Concha y Toro, Gran Riserva Serie Riberas,
Cabernet Sauvignon – California 43
Well-structured with flavors of red fruit and
sweet tannins
Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon – California 56
Dark and spicy with soft finishes
43
Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon –
California 190
Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon –
California 165
Caymus, Special Select, Cabernet
Sauvignon – California 400
A nose of ripe boysenberries, cherry liqueur,
dark chocolate and sandalwood
Openly fruity--supple plum and black cherry
notes, with floral scents and spices
44
MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir – California 49
A wealth of cherries, blackberries and
raspberries, with a decadent edge of melted
milk chocolate
Jekel, Pinot Noir – California
Red Blend
Fetzer Crimson – California 30
Bonterra Vineyards, The McNab
Biodynamic – California
74
Rich aromas and flavors of berries with a subtle
oak influence
Ripe red cherry and strawberry with a supple and
generous texture
La Crema, Sonoma Coast,
Pinot Noir – California
Flavors are ripe and elegant, centering on red
cherry and spice with a touch of earthiness and
dark chocolate
42
Aromas of black cherry, raspberries, allspice,
and vanilla
66
Certified Biodynamic® with aromas of
blackberries and cedar
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
31
Game Day Menu
Three Pointer Package - 680
Serves approximately 12 guests
Pre-Game Snack Package:
· Sweet & Spicy Roasted Mixed Nuts
· Bottomless bucket of gourmet popcorn
· Ruffles® Potato Chips with roasted onion dip
Ultimate Hot Dog Bar with Chili
Grilled hot dogs, chili, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, sauerkraut, dill pickle spears, hot
peppers, and traditional condiments of diced onions, grated cheddar cheese, green relish,
ketchup and mustard
New Orleans Gumbo
Chicken and sausage in a flavorful broth served with white rice
Chicken Tender Bites
Honey mustard and barbecue dipping sauce
Natchitoches Meat Pies
Louisiana fried pies filled with seasoned beef and pork, baked in flaky dough.
Served with Cajun ranch dip
Roast Beef Debris Po-Boy
With cabbage-horseradish slaw
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, classic Caesar
dressing freshly tossed
Half Time Delivery:
Gourmet Cookies and Assorted Brownies
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
32
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Snacks
Serves approximately 12 guests
Bottomless Bucket of Freshly Popped Popcorn – 28
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Mixed Nuts – 33
Peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, peanuts and filberts, roasted with a natural
spiced seasoning blend and honey
Ruffles® Potato Chips with Roasted Onion Dip – 27
Thick and hearty potato chips served with our signature dip
Salsa Sampler – 36
Spicy roasted tomato, mild tomatillo salsa, and peach salsa, crisp tortilla chips
spiked with cumin
Team Colored M&M’s – 34
Team colored plain M&M’s®
Cajun Party Mix – 29
Spicy mixture of crackers, pretzel twists, sesame nuggets and nuts
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
33
Appetizers
Serves approximately 12 guests
Chicken Tender Bites – 105
Honey mustard and barbecue dipping sauces
Crispy Chicken Wings – 108
Classic Buffalo dipping sauce served with blue cheese
Grilled Barbecue Meatballs – 79
Meatballs tossed in an orange-jalapeño barbecue sauce and caramelized pearl onions,
drizzled with a golden honey barbecue sauce
Natchitoches Meat Pies – 108
Louisiana fried pies filled with seasoned beef and pork, baked in flaky dough. Served with
Cajun ranch dip
Salads
Serves approximately 12 guests
Classic Caesar Salad – 57
Crisp romaine lettuce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, classic Caesar
dressing freshly tossed
Add Grilled Chicken – 25
Red Bliss Potato Salad – 46
Whole grain mustard, green beans, peppers, red onions and scallions topped with a light
honey-mustard vinaigrette
An 18% service charge will be added to all food and beverage orders
34
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
From the Grill
Serves approximately 12 guests
All Beef Hot Dogs – 112
Grilled hot dogs, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, and traditional condiments of diced
onions, relish, ketchup and mustard
Ultimate Hot Dog Bar with Chili – 152
Grilled hot dogs, chili, sautéed onions, fresh baked buns, sauerkraut, dill pickle spears, hot
peppers, and traditional condiments of diced onions, grated cheddar cheese, green relish,
ketchup and mustard
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers – 96
Delivered During First Quarter
Custom grind burgers, crisp butter lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, Tillamook
cheddar cheese, and Ruffles® Potato Chips
Home-Style Favorites
Serves approximately 12 guests
New Orleans Gumbo – 132
Chicken and sausage in a flavorful broth served with white rice
Red Beans and Rice – 98
A New Orleans classic. With sliced smoked sausage and white rice
Sweet Selections
Serves approximately 12 guests
Fresh Baked Cookies – 70
Assorted cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia and
peanut butter
Double Fudge Brownies – 76
Buttery chocolate, chewy brownies, chunks of fudge
Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies – 72
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
35
Placing Your Order
Ordering Online is Easy!
Already a Registered User?
1. Visit www.ezplanit.com.
2. Click on Arenas, select the Smoothie King Center.
3. Click on Place Order, select the date of the event you wish to order, then click
on the event name.
4. Sign in using your user name and password.
5. Select your suite number.
6. Click on the food or drink category you wish to order, use the pull-down arrow next to
the menu category to choose different categories.
7. Add menu items to your shopping cart by clicking on the Add button.
8. Once you are finished, click Check Out (this will take you to your shopping cart where
you can adjust quantities and add special notes or requests).
9. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Check Out (please make sure you
select the appropriate method of payment).
10.Enter your credit card information including a “Card Label”. You may label “name”
your credit card the date of the event for example: MM/DD/YR
11. Review your order, check the box and agree to the policies, then click on
Complete Check Out.
12.You will be given an order confirmation number, and we’ll also send you an email
notification called a “Banquet Event Order” (BEO). If you do not, the order was
not processed.
13.Please sign and fax back your BEO to completely confirm your order.
New User?
EZPlanit functions well utilizing Internet Explorer in compatibility view. Other browsers
such as Chrome, Firefox and Safari do not allow full functionality. An upgrade to EZPlanit is
coming soon which will correct this.
At www.ezplanit.com, click on Log In, then click on Register now for the Smoothie King
Center and follow the steps to enter your customer information. We will electronically
assign you to your suite and send you an email confirming that you can go ahead with
your order.
www.ezplanit.com
36
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Timing
We want you and your guests to be absolutely delighted with your experience at
the Smoothie King Center. We strive to make every detail as smooth and easy for
you as possible.
As you can imagine, it takes a little time to prepare for a party of 18,000 guests! So please
place the order for your suite by 5pm, four (4) business days prior to each game. This gives
us the time we need to take good care of you.
Game
Day
If you miss the advance order deadline, don’t worry! We also offer a
smaller “Game Day” menu of freshly prepared items.
The “Game Day” Menu is always available until the beginning of the 3rd quarter on game
day. Last call for beverages from the game day menu is the ending of the 3rd quarter.
Please notify us as soon as possible of any cancellations. Orders cancelled by 5pm,
two (2) business days prior to your game will not be charged.
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
37
The Fine Print
Game Day Suite Hours Of Operations
The suites are open for guest arrival three (3) hours prior to game time and you may remain
in your suite one (1) hour after the conclusion of your event.
Delivery
We strive to deliver your order to your suite with premium freshness and with highest
quality. Some items may be delivered after you or your guests arrive to ensure freshness.
If you have a specific delivery time, we are happy to accommodate your request. Please call
Centerplate at 504.558.6278 to make delivery arrangements. Due to food safety precautions,
we remove unconsumed food after three hours of exposure.
Special Orders
In addition to this Suite Menu, the Executive Chef and his team will be pleased to create
a special menu for you. Any special needs you or your guests may have, including food
allergies, can be accommodated when ordered four (4) business days prior to your event.
Centerplate has eliminated the use of trans fat in all food service offerings.
Payment Information
Payment for your suite food and beverage may be made using MasterCard, Visa, American
Express, Discover Card or Cash. When placing your order, please provide us with the name
of the person(s) who have authority to place additional Event Day orders and who have
signing authority. An 18 % service charge will be included.
Suite Staffing
A team of Centerplate Suite Attendants staff the Suite Level. It is their responsibility to
ensure that your food and beverage orders are delivered, and to assist you on event day.
Additional Private Suite Attendants and Bartenders are also available for a fee of $150 per
attendant. Please let us know if you need private attendants or bartenders at least 4
business days prior to the event.
Service Charge
A “House” or “Administrative” Charge of 18% is added to your bill for suite service, which is
used to defray the cost of providing the service and other house expenses. No portion of this
Charge is distributed to the employees providing the service. You are free, but not obligated
to add or give a gratuity directly to your servers.
Suite Holder Responsibilities
The suite holder is requested to identify the responsible administrator for the suite.
The administrator will serve as the primary contact for all food and beverage issues.
All communication regarding food and beverage orders will occur between the administrator
and Centerplate Food and Beverage representative.
38
New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center
Service of Alcohol
It is strictly prohibited, by law, to bring alcoholic beverages into (or remove them from) the
suites from outside the Smoothie King Center.
To maintain compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the local laws, we ask that
you adhere to the following:
• It is the responsibility of the Suite Holder or their representative to monitor and control
alcoholic consumption in the suite
• Minors, by law, are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages
• It is unlawful to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who appears to be intoxicated
• No passing alcoholic beverages from one suite to another or to general seating
• By law, alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into or taken out of the Smoothie King
Center
The New Orleans Pelicans would like to thank their Partners.
Suites Menu 2013 – 2014
39
Making It Better To Be There Since 1929.™
The Centerplate Way
Centerplate is a leading global event hospitality
company, serving fans and guests at more than 250
North American sports, entertainment and convention
venues. Much of our success comes from our attention
to the details that create truly welcoming experiences.
From fresh, locally-sourced, and quality ingredients,
to simple and clean preparations that let the food
speak clearly, to crisp, sincere, and attentive service,
our guiding philosophy is more “restaurant” than
“caterer.” So welcome to our place! We’ll do everything
we can to help you have a fantastic time.
Centerplate Stir™ is our strategic design initiative,
formed to imagine and create custom hospitality
solutions as uniquely compelling as the events and
venues and teams they support.
Making it better to be there since 1929.