Gone are the days when you could only order a hotdog at a sporting event. Stadiums and arenas are boosting their culinary offering in their concession stands, making food a vital part of any sporting and entertainment event. The iconic Madison Square Garden, the most recognizable venue in the heart of New York City, is, of course, no exception, with a wide selection of dining options, spanning from Neapolitan pizza to tacos made by a Michelin Star chef.
Its latest addition, Fratelli Beretta, expands the offering of appetizing Italian foods in two locations inside the arena with a selection of tasty panini made with fine cured meats, known as “affettati”. The historical brand is the longest standing Italian charcuterie family-owned business, producing high quality delicacies such as prosciutto, salame and coppa for over two hundred years.
On their menu, the panini are named after Italy’s most beloved destinations, such as View of Capri, featuring a classic pairing of prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, roast peppers, arugula, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing;
The Toscano, a pungent combination of dry meats such as hot capicola and Genoa salami, mortadella and sharp provolone seasoned with olive salad;
and, last not least, The Milano, with a tender chicken cutlet, prosciutto, basil, arugula and spiced up with Calabrian Pepper spread. A warm panini option, The Calabrese, is also in the menu, filled with hot capicola, fresh mozzarella, roast peppers and pesto aioli.
For an easy pick up bite, the stands will carry their go-to signature Small Plates snack packs of salami, provolone cheese and crostini, also available at other Madison Square Garden venues in New York such as Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre. Finally, a Fratelli Beretta Charcuterie Sampler is included in the exclusive MSG Suites menu, a platter of assorted cured meats, cheese, dried fruits and crackers.
Fratelli Beretta started in 1812 as a local meat processing business in Barzanò, Northern Italy,
that grew into a manufacturing enterprise and thrived through two world wars and the Great Depression. It eventually became an internationally recognized brand, and is now a household name in the United States with production facilities in Mount Olive, New Jersey, and Fresno, California.
Located in two locations inside Madison Square Garden, Fratelli Beretta stands can be found in the SAP Madison Concourse (Level 6) and the Chase Bridge (Level 10).