ST PAUL, Minn. — Ahead of Tuesday's big home opener, KARE 11 got a sneak peek at what you can eat at Minnesota Wild games this season. Whether you're a regular fan who wants to stop into the new restaurant on the club level, or a ticket holder in the reserve suite, Executive Chef Kyle Bowles has designed menus to fill up the hungriest hockey fans.
Flynt and Kyndle
A new restaurant has replaced the former Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Club at Xcel Energy Center. In its place is Flynt and Kyndle: a newly designed, communal restaurant served family-style.
"It's a shareable, kind of a nosh experience, so you don’t really order," said Chef Bowles. "You sit down, and you get all these meats. The carrots, the potatoes, some salads. You just eat as a group."
Bowles calls the menu "fire-centric" and aims for the feel of a steakhouse, but shareable.
For those who desire lighter fare, "Wild Greens" will be available on the club level as well: a new salad concept that will roll out in November.
"It’s fresh, handmade salads right as the guest orders them that are hearty enough for a hockey fan, but still for something for somebody who’s looking for something a little more light," Bowles said.
Reserve Suite menus
If you'll be sitting in a reserve section, there are some fun new snack items with a twist. In addition to the typical "Minnesota sushi" (pickle rolls), you'll also have the option of a chopped corn dog with mustard seed styled to look like tobiko. It's all served with pretzel rod chopsticks, of course.
Chef Bowles has also reimagined a favorite childhood snack. Try super-sized goldfish crackers made from scratch. On the side, a hot walleye dip with cream cheese, herbs, cheddar, and Tabasco sauce.
Click here for more information on the restaurants and concessions currently available at the Xcel Energy Center.