Push-pop sushi, pizza and prime rib: Golden Knights unveil new stadium food

The Golden Knights are marking their 10th NHL season by reviving a fan‑favorite offering at T‑Mobile Arena. After a three‑year hiatus, the prime rib sandwich has returned to the concession lineup, accompanied by prime rib nachos. Anjo Lopez, executive cook for Levy Restaurants, said, “We person the premier rib sandwich, which is simply a throwback to erstwhile we opened the stadium 10 years ago,” Anjo Lopez, enforcement cook for Levy, said. “We had a premier rib sandwich astatine the level 2 and past successful level 4 we person a premier rib nacho. Nothing much Las Vegas than premier rib, right?” Fans can also try the new sushi pops, which consist of sushi packed into a Golden Knights‑branded cylinder that operates like a push‑pop ice cream treat. The sushi is lifted with a plastic straw containing condiment, and the container is resealable so supporters can continue enjoying the roll made of tuna poke, grilled pineapple, edamame and cucumber while watching the game. Additional menu items across the arena’s concession stands include a chopped steak sandwich featuring crushed steak, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup on a hoagie roll, and the Gambler Burger, built from an Angus beef patty, smoked applewood bacon, American cheese, crispy bulb and Korean‑inspired ace sauce. Themed nights are planned throughout the season, beginning with Filipino Night. For that event, the Filipino Special will be a sandwich on a white bun topped with crispy lechon, umami aioli, pork crackling and pickled papaya. Patrons seated in The Tower Club have access to upscale selections such as caviar service, deviled eggs, crab street corn dip, cacio e pepe flatbread, popcorn parfait, the cookie collection and the Tower Sampler, which pairs chips and dips with Cuban sliders, Wagyu beef sliders and Korean fried chicken. Food vessels are also receiving an update this year. A 10‑year vessel—the sushi pop container branded VGK—has been introduced, with hockey‑disguise and goalie‑mitt vessels slated for later in the season. Lopez added, “Just similar the Golden Knights each twelvemonth we privation to beryllium better, also, we privation to marque definite the fans get thing that lone they have, due to the fact that being the Golden Knights, we’re Las Vegas, we person to ever amusement out,” Lopez said. Long‑time supporters who have held season tickets since the inaugural year will receive a complimentary Day 1 portion cup and popcorn bucket when they show their tickets at various concessions. Bob Bilodeau, vice president of hospitality and strategy for Levy, described the benefit as “a escaped upgrade,” noting, “You spell from a 22‑ounce soda to a 32‑ounce soda, and you spell from a 46‑ounce popcorn to an 85‑ounce popcorn. No further charge.” Dessert options feature churro and cookie dough carts, offering churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce and dulce de leche, alongside cookie dough varieties such as chocolate chip and Thin Mint with assorted toppings. Two new vendors have joined the arena this season: Prince St. Pizza and Henderson‑based SMKD BBQ. SMKD BBQ will serve brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, a cauliflower steak sandwich for vegan guests, house‑made chips, banana pudding and a loaded cookie. Gene Samuel, partner at SMKD BBQ, expressed enthusiasm about sharing his barbecue passion with a broader audience, particularly visitors attending games in Las Vegas. He stated, “We wanted to marque definite erstwhile we came to the stadium, we had thing that was disconnected the beaten path, but it’s inactive authentic,” helium said. “When everybody comes up, they tin odor it. You odor it archetypal — the BBQ, that aroma, that smoke, it’s there. We’re conscionable gathering that need, gathering that love, gathering that honest, genuine, homegrown, integrated consciousness for our BBQ.”