The Five Most Bizarre MLB Ballpark Foods of 2017

Tuna Poke Bowl—Los Angeles Dodgers (Dodger Stadium)

The signature food of Dodger Stadium is the Dodger Dog, which was invented by Thomas Arthur, the first concessions manager at the Stadium, back in 1962. It was originally called a “foot long dog”, but fans complained because it was actually just 10 inches long. Thomas Arthur was exaggerating the length of his hot dog by two inches and people weren’t happy. When fans complained, it became known as the Dodger Dog. Today, you can get either the steamed Dodger Dog or the “classic” grilled version.

Of course, the Dodger Dog came into existence many years ago and the modern Dodger fan has a more discerning palette. Sure, plenty of Dodger Dogs are consumed each year, but some people, especially in L.A., are becoming more health-conscious. For those looking for a healthier alternative to the typical ballpark fare, the Dodgers present the Tuna Poke Bowl. It consists of ahi tuna served in a bowl with vegetables, edamame and a soy dipping sauce.

This is a case of knowing your market. The Tuna Poke Bowl is perfect for L.A., the land of beautiful people, but probably wouldn’t do well in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, where the Primanti Brothers and Philly Cheesesteaks reign supreme. In fact, it’s not hard at all to imagine Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone sharing a Tuna Poke Bowl in their next movie together.