Wednesday, December 15th, 2004: Page updated at 12:00 AM
Material on this page was published when Seahawks Stadium, now called Qwest Field, opened in 2002. Food & shopping
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ROD MAR / THE SEATTLE TIMES |
Dungeness crab cakes are billed as one of the "health-conscious choices" food selections at Seahawks Stadium. |
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Concessions to the fans
Walking the concourses and corridors of Seahawks Stadium, it was hard to argue with Greg Nilan's point. "The Kingdome was a 5, Husky Stadium a 2 and this place is a 10," said Nilan...
Wall-to-wall wares
It's not navy, royal, periwinkle blue or cerulean. It is Seahawks blue, the color the fans chose for the team's helmet, and it shines with newness.
At exhibition center, party will stay dry
Sharing ice-cold drinks, potato chips and pregame predictions with friends are what tailgate parties are made of. Unfortunately, the start of the Seahawks' season typically marks...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In the dog-eat-dog world of concessions, prices at Seahawks Stadium are comparable to those at Safeco Field and at the Kingdome in 1999.
SEAHAWKS STADIUM |
Superdog: $4.75 |
Peanuts (7 oz.) |
$3.50 |
21 oz. Soda |
$3.25 |
16 oz. Domestic draft beer |
$5.50 |
Nacho grande |
$6.50 |
Garlic fries |
$4.75 |
Other menu items: Pacific NW Dungeness crab cakes $7.75, grilled salmon and remoulade slaw on focaccia sandwich $9, Philly cheesesteak with chips $9, Johnsonville bratwurst $5.25 |
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SAFECO FIELD |
Mariner dog: $5.25 |
Peanuts (8 oz.) |
$3.50 |
22 oz. Soda |
$3.25 |
16 oz. Domestic draft beer |
$5.50 |
16 oz. Specialty draft beer |
$6.50 |
Nacho grande |
$5.50 |
Garlic fries |
$4.75 |
Other menu items: 8-piece sushi $7, salmon sandwich $7 |
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KINGDOME, 1999 |
King dog: $4.00 |
Peanuts (3 oz.) |
$1.75 |
14 oz. Soda |
$2.25 |
20 oz. Domestic draft beer |
$5.25-$5.50 |
16 oz. Specialty draft beer |
$5.25-$5.75 |
Other menu items: Hot dog $2.25, sausage $4.25 |
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