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I was recently privileged enough to attend a game at the beautiful new Polar Park in my ancestral city of Worcester. And while the game was great and the Park packed with fun stuff to do and see, one of the most impressive elements was the wide array of food options and their quality!

In addition to well-named spots like Nacho Nacho Man and The Infield Fry, Polar Park shines bright lights on local legends like Table Talk pies, Wormtown Beer, B.T.’s Smokehouse, Coney Island hot dogs, Wonder Bar pizza and, of course, the entire line of Polar beverages. In addition, the park also offers both Harpoon and Sam Adams and a yon of other tasty treats from Atlas Distributing and other area suppliers.

While all of these vendors offer a wide range of options, what makes Polar Park reallystand out is the The WooSox Market, which not only features a completely kosher food set from the Butcherie in Brookline and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, but also a frictionless shopping experience in which overhead cameras track what you pick up (and not who you are) and put it all in a virtual cart so you can just walk out and be charged automatically. Apparently, the limits are only designated by guest comfort and/or Worcester fire codes!

Even though the baseball season may be winding down, the Park will stay open for special events including tours, indoor batting practice, photo opportunities, and college football, as well as the Worcester Wine Festival August 28 and a Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival October 2. Another Taste of Worcester event and dining on the diamond events are also in the works.

Worcester is coming back and Polar Park is its new crown jewel. Be sure to drop by for a game and stay for the food (or vice versa).

https://www.polarpark.com/ www.milb.com/worcester