Centerplate Off to the Races for 2012 Season in Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Racing Association and Centerplate, will partner once again to create extraordinary experiences for race-goers in upstate New York when historic Saratoga Race Course commences its 144th season of racing on Friday, July 20.

Capitalizing on the exploding popularity of local and regional craft beers, Centerplate is proud to debut a new craft beer garden at the Saratoga Race Course offering a dozen domestic craft beers. The beer garden will anchor a brand new signature hospitality area at the Saratoga Race Course Carousel, which will feature a variety of dining options from a number of local, regional and nationally-recognized restaurants.

Centerplate's menu also features local flavors, premier wines, and signature cocktails, items include

• The Saratoga Crab Sandwich: Fresh hand-formed crab cake on a cornmeal dusted roll with chipotle remoulade
• Brisket Burger Served on Martin's Famous Potato Rolls
• Saratoga Sunrise: exclusively available at the race course, the specialty beverage features top shelf vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and is garnished with a slice of fresh, local melon in a souvenir glass.
• Specially created Luxury suites menu and race day snacks.

At the fan-favorite Restaurant Row, Centerplate will continue its focus on local flavors from the region's dining scene. New additions include:

• Siro's, the iconic hotspot known for its apres parties on Lincoln Avenue across from Saratoga Race Course,
• Bettie's Cakes, specializing in signature cupcakes.
• Old Daley Inn and Putnam Market

"We are thrilled to be the event hospitality host at the Saratoga Race Course," said Drew Revella, Centerplate's General Manager at the race course. "Between our signature menu offerings, new partners and ambitious menu additions, Centerplate will give race-goers an extraordinary experience come race day."

Also new this year is the Times Union Trackside Breakfast. Every Thursday, one Saratoga jockey will appear at breakfast at Saratoga Race Course to greet fans, take photos and sign autographs. Served on the porch of the Clubhouse overlooking the morning workouts of the thoroughbreds on the main track, the Times Union Trackside Breakfast features the customary breakfast buffet and an all new limited Ala Carte breakfast section in the Porch.

This year, Centerplate will also serve as the retail merchandise partner for the meet providing premium apparel ranging from shirts and hats to souvenir glasses specifically designed and manufactured to celebrate Saratoga and the Travers Stakes. Centerplate will open two new Saratoga Style merchandise locations located at the rail and in the clubhouse.

About Centerplate

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in over 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America – annually serving over 100 million guests. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. The company was recently named the fastest growing restaurant chain in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.

SOURCE Centerplate

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