VOL 26 ISSUE 17, April 28, 2025
As the 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up, fans at TD Garden in Boston and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit can look forward to a variety of new food, beverage and retail offerings from Delaware North, all designed to elevate the game-day experience.
TD Garden embraces the #GardenEffect
TD Garden, owned and operated by Delaware North, is celebrating the Boston Celtics’ playoff run with the introduction of the “Garden Effect,” a rallying cry that encapsulates the electric atmosphere of playoff basketball in Boston. To complement this energy, Delaware North Sportservice has unveiled a series of limited-time culinary offerings:
- Green Monster Nachos (pictured above): Tortilla chips loaded with green chili queso, jalapenos and guacamole.
- Larry’s Birds: A crispy chicken sandwich topped with spicy slaw and pickles.
- The Big Three: A trio of mini sliders featuring beef, chicken and veggie patties.
Fans can also explore new immersive fan zones and exclusive playoff merchandise at the Boston ProShop, including limited-edition Celtics gear.
Little Caesars Arena offers Detroit flavors and ‘fits
In Detroit, where Delaware North serves as the food, beverage and retail partner at Little Caesars Arena, the postseason menu for Pistons fans has been bolstered with options such as:
The Triple Double Burger: A triple-patty smash burger with white American cheese, caramelized onions, thick-cut bacon and burger sauce.
Truffle Poutine Fries: Fresh-cut fries topped with black truffle gravy, cheese curds and shaved parmesan.
Dim Sum Donut (pictured above at top): A sweet bao filled with white chocolate mousse, Oreo dust and fresh strawberry.
The Mixing Board, a streetside restaurant operated by Delaware North, offers a prix fixe three-course menu featuring dishes such as a Baltimore-style lobster roll and a prime dry-aged Wagyu strip steak. Drink specials include red and blue cocktails inspired by Pistons colors.
Exclusive playoff merchandise is available at the Team Store, including a limited-edition Detroit Pistons 2025 NBA Playoff snapback hat. Fans who purchase the hat receive a pass to test their skills on a claw machine for a chance to win prizes such as autographed items and gift cards.