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A slam dunk for foodies: Check out these new offerings available at Cavs' playoff games
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have embarked on a playoff run, and the team wants to make sure all fans are included in the journey.
"We always pride ourselves in having the best home court advantage in the NBA," said Chris Kaiser, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group. "Our fans can be the loudest, most enthusiastic, intimidating crowd in the entire league."
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The team is offering new food and Fan Fest activities to get fans in the post-season spirit. Here's what you need to know:
New playoff food and drink items at Rocket Arena
As you cheer on the Cavs during the team's playoff run, check out these eight new items on the menu at Rocket Arena:
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Two new drinks: The Cavalanche Cocktail and LET EM KNOW Cocktail.
Cavalanche Cocktail
LET EM KNOW Cocktail
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Elmore's BBQ Loaded Fries located at Street Level.
Elmore’s: BBQ Loaded Fries
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Flour: Chef Matt Mytro's Spicy Cavatelli Vodka Pesto Pizza located at Street Level is a cavatelli tossed in a spicy vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, pesto sauce.
Flour: Chef Matt Mytro's Spicy Cavatelli Vodka Pesto Pizza
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P-Street Market: Chef Karen Small's Short Rib Nachos located at Street Level are corn tortilla wedges topped with braised short rib, white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese sauce, charred chipotle salsa, salsa verde, smashed avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and pickled fresno chiles.
P-Market Street: Chef Karen Small's Short Rib Nachos
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Pearl's Kitchen: Chef Tiwanna Scott Williams Spicy Spinach Dip locate on the Street Level is a spinach, artichokes, garlic, pickled jalapenos, cream cheese and parmesan. It's served with a side of mini naan tossed with garlic.
Spicy Spinach Dip is among the new offerings at Rocket Arena for the Cavs' playoff games.
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Rocco's Mozzarella Stick located on the Street Level is 12 inches of fried mozzarella with a side of fire roasted marinara.
Rocco's Mozzarella Stick
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Smokehouse Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich located at Loudville is a toasted brioche bun topped with crispy chicken tenders, spring mix, tomato's, shredded cheddar cheese, and house made honey bbq sauce.
Smokehouse Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Pregame activities presented by Huntington before home Cavs playoff games
For each Cavs home game, fans can attend a pregame Fan Fest on East 4th Street which is less than 500 feet from the arena.
The fest includes live DJ performances, appearances by entertainers and surprise playoff prizes. Other restaurants on the strip will be participating, and The Huntington Treats Truck will be onsite, offering free ice cream while supplies last.
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This year, East 4th Street was designated as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), allowing fans ages 21 and older to purchase beverages from local establishments and walk freely throughout the area to enjoy the festivities.
Will there be any activities for away games?
Yes.
During the first and second rounds of playoffs, Surfside will host away game bar watch parties at the following locations:
Round 1, Game 3 watch party:
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Location: Welcome to the Farm
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Address: 1054 Old River Road, Cleveland
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Area: Flats East Bank
Round 1, Game 4 watch party:
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Location: The Clevelander Bar & Grill
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Address: 834 Huron Road East, Cleveland
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Area: Gateway District, a short walk from Rocket Arena
Fans can enjoy a hype show at Tower City
Two hours before tipoff, Skylight Park at Tower City will have a "hype show" running every five minutes. The show will feature dancing lights, an energizing video, photo moments and Cavs star-player banners to build excitement and rally fans as the game is underway.
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It's a free event and open to everyone.
Tower City's RTA walkway that starts at The Eatery and ends in the atrium of Rocket Arena will be decorated as fans make their way to cheer on the Cavs.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs elevate food, fan activities for playoff run
