The Goose Island

The White Sox announced that they are teaming with Goose Island to renovate sections 106 and 107 to create a new premium space to be known as The Goose Island.  A total of 326 seats, with in-seat wait service, will be available in the section, with the first few rows offering leather cushion seats with armrests and cup holders, device charging ports, television screens and shelves for storage.  Fixtures with running water will surround the section, reinforcing the “island” of the concept.

As part of the partnership, Goose Island takes over naming rights for the Craft Kave bar underneath the section.  The outdoor portions of the bar will be overtaken by the new theme, offering field level seats.  There will also be a Goose Island walk up bar on the concourse at the top of the section, similar to the Modelo bar in left field.

Without knowing the price point of the new section, it’s hard to judge whether or not this will be a good value.  Assuming it will be more affordable than the Scout Seats or the Guaranteed Rate Club, it could be a nice spot for an occasional upgrade.

New South Side Food Stuffs

The name on the front of the building isn’t the only new thing that will be waiting for the White Sox and their fans when the 2017 season opens on Monday.  Earlier today, they announced the new food offerings that will be available at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Things to look forward to are smoked brisket and BBQ pulled pork, which will be available on all levels of the ballpark.  The Beggars Pizza pub in left field will offer a deep dish option.  Mini donuts, topped with either cinnamon or powdered sugar, along with a caramel praline ice cream bar highlight the new dessert choices.

With the change in beer sponsorships, the former Bullpen Sports Bar will now be known as the Craft Kave, featuring 75 different beer choices.  A new bar area on the left field concourse will be named Casa Modelo, as part of a new marketing agreement with Modelo Especial.