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Washington Nationals Baseball Club

NATIONALS PARK

LOCATION

Washington, DC

OPENED

2008

CAPACITY

41,418

For more than 30 years, the nation’s capital was without a baseball team. But that all changed in 2005, when the Montreal Expos relocated to Washington, DC, and switched names to the Nationals. A few years later, in 2008, Nationals Park opened. Unlike many new ball fields that try to capture those bygone days with a classic brick look, the Nationals’s stadium has a sleek, modern feel with a glass and steel facade. From the stadium’s upper deck, fans can glimpse the US Capitol Building.

Hall of Fame FOODIE

In 2011, relief pitcher Drew Storen (Washington Nationals 2010–present) ate a grilled cheese sandwich with a glass of milk every day throughout the season.

CHILI CHEESE FRIES
WITH KETTLE CORN

Being the seat of the US government, DC attracts people from all over the world, so it’s only fitting that Nationals Park offers a wide variety of food choices, from sushi to burritos, shawarmas, and more, representing the area’s many ethnicities. But for fans who want that iconic Nationals Park treat, it’s chili smothering hot dogs, spaghetti, nachos, or fries.

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Washington Nationals Baseball Club

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

MAKES

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 4 russet potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese
• 2 cups chili

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch wide sticks, like french fries. Dry well with a paper towel and place in mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until the potatoes are coated.
3. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet and place in the oven for 15 minutes, then flip them with a spatula and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
4. To assemble, place fries on a plate, followed by chili, and sprinkle with cheese.
5. Serve immediately.

EVERY DAY IS FRY DAY!

There are enough french fry varieties throughout the Major Leagues for a whole week of fry days.

• MONDAY: Chili Cheese Fries at Nationals Park (Washington Nationals)
• TUESDAY: Garlic Fries at Citi Field (New York Mets)
• WEDNESDAY: Poutine Fries at Rogers Centre (Toronto Blue Jays)
• THURSDAY: Disco Fries at Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees)
• FRIDAY: Carne Asada Fries at Petco Park (San Diego Padres)
• SATURDAY: Crabfries at Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies)
• SUNDAY: Plain French Fries, available everywhere!

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KETTLE CORN

PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

MAKES

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup popping corn

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil and sugar. When the oil is hot, add the popping corn and place the lid on top of the saucepan.
2. When the corn begins popping, start sliding the pan over the burner back and forth to keep the sugar from burning.
3. Pop the corn for about 2 minutes or until the popping slows down. Continue sliding the pan for another minute or two before transferring to a serving bowl.
4. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.