UBS Arena Unveils Exciting Culinary Offerings

UBS Arena and Delaware North, its hospitality partner, have unveiled an exciting lineup of food and beverage offerings for the New York Islanders’ 2024-25 season. Since its debut in 2021, UBS Arena has expanded its culinary options each year, providing fans with inventive and fresh menu choices.

“Our team has worked diligently to create a menu that offers a variety of flavor profiles to enhance the fan experience at UBS Arena,” said Ted Donnelly, executive chef for Delaware North at UBS Arena. “From classic favorites to innovative new dishes, we have crafted options that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.”

Highlights for this season include new spins on sandwiches and pizzas, a collaboration with chef David Chang’s Fuku, additional fan-favorite shareable items, expanded healthy options in partnership with Northwell Health, and a variety of refreshing cocktails.

Several new menu items from Fuku, the fried chicken concept of Chef David Chang:

• OG Spicy Fried Chicken Sando: Crispy habanero-brined chicken breast topped with Fuku Mayo and pickles on a potato roll.
• Sweet & Spicy Sando: Crispy habanero-brined chicken breast with Sweet + Spicy Glaze and topped with pickles on a potato roll.
• Tenders with Fries: Three crispy tenders served with sweet jalapeno-seasoned waffle fries.
• Sweet & Spicy Tenders: Three crispy tenders coated in Sweet + Spicy glaze and served with sweet jalapeno-seasoned waffle fries.
• Waffle Fries: Sweet jalapeno-seasoned waffle fries.
• Extra Side Sauce: Fuku Miso Scallion Ranch, Fuku Mayo or Fuku Honey Mustard.

Additional new offerings available throughout the arena include:

• Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Mozzarella pizza topped with crispy Buffalo-style breaded chicken, finished with a zesty drizzle of ranch dressing.
• White Pizza: Creamy, rich New York ricotta and mozzarella, roasted garlic and a hint of spicy red pepper flakes – all on a perfectly baked crust.
• Knishwich: Hot pastrami sandwich, layered with Swiss cheese, tangy cole slaw and zesty mustard, served on a warm Knish bun alongside a crunchy deli pickle.
• Mighty Quinn’s Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese: Creamy mac and cheese from Mighty Quinn’s
• BBQ topped with chipotle chicken, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ Sauce and scallions.
• Big Chicken Shaq Attack: Hand-breaded fried chicken breast filet, smothered in pepper jack cheese and chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with spicy jalapeño slaw for an explosive flavor experience.
• Classic Shareable Poutine Puck: Skin-on fries topped with gooey cheddar cheese curds, savory brown gravy and fresh scallions – perfect for sharing.
• Shareable Italian Poutine Puck: Skin-on fries adorned with ciliegine mozzarella, vibrant vodka sauce, crispy fried pepperoni chips and basil for a flavorful twist.
• Birria Grilled Cheese: Spicy birria shredded beef with melted Monterey cheese, sandwiched between butter-toasted Texas toast and served with a rich birria dipping sauce and crunchy kettle chips.
• Classic Loaded Baked Potato: An oversized baked potato, loaded with spicy beef-and-bean chili, smooth sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese and scallions.
• Filled to Order Cannoli: A sweet indulgence of freshly filled cannoli shells, customizable with delicious toppings.

Several new items available in partnership with Northwell Healthy Choices are being featured:

• Chicken Caesar Salad: Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with tender grilled chicken, crunchy croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing.
• Greek Style Chicken and Hummus on Whole Wheat Pita: Flavorful grilled chicken, smooth hummus, and fresh veggies wrapped in a wholesome whole wheat pita.
• Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: A vibrant mix of quinoa, fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, offering a nutritious and satisfying option.
• Grilled Vegetable Sandwich: Perfectly grilled seasonal vegetables, drizzled with a savory sauce and served on artisanal bread.
• Syosset Signature Salad: A refreshing blend of mixed greens, seasonal fruits, nuts and a light vinaigrette – perfect for a guilt-free meal.

Bold new specialty cocktails debut with refreshing flavors across the arena such as:

• Absolut Wild Berri Lemonade: Absolut Wild Berri with lemonade, blackberry, raspberry and a lemon garnish. Available at all bar locations.
• Henny Cherry Lemonade: Hennessey with Owen’s Cherry Lemonade and a lemon garnish. Available at all bar locations.

“Each year we look to elevate our culinary offerings at UBS Arena. Working in partnership with Delaware North, we are pleased to offer our fans some new, exciting options when we drop the puck on the 2024-25 New York Islanders hockey season,” said Mike Sciortino, General Manager at UBS Arena. “These items are now providing fans even sharable items than we’ve provided previously and innovative fun takes on classics you’d see at a game.”