Spurs Sports & Entertainment and Aramark are currently seeking applicants from the local restaurant community to participate in its Culinary Residency Program presented by Coca-Cola. Entering its sixth season, the program provides a platform for area entrepreneurs to showcase their dishes at concession stands across Frost Bank Center.
Historically, the program has featured multiple minority and woman-owned businesses. Last year’s lineup included Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Dipped Cheesecakes, Wiki-licious San Antonio, Smokin’ Bros BBQ, Krazy Katsu, The Dogfather and others. Participating restaurants collaborate with the Spurs and Aramark to highlight their respective signature dishes in a rotation that could serve up to nine home games.
“San Antonio’s local restaurants are part of what makes our community so unique, and we’re proud to continue creating opportunities to celebrate them through the Spurs Culinary Residency Program,” Casey Heverling with the venue strategy and fan experience arm of Spurs Sports & Entertainment said in a news release. “We look forward to welcoming another group of talented local chefs and sharing their stories and flavors with Spurs fans throughout the season.”
The program’s benefits extend beyond feeding the arena crowd. Spurs Sports & Entertainment holds several business development opportunities where participants can sharpen their professional knives. Additionally, some of the restaurants will be featured in local Spurs television broadcasts as the season plays on.