Squirrels Introduce New "Bistro at the Bullpen" Hospitality Area
January 19, 2017 - Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
Richmond, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced the newest addition to The Diamond for the 2017 season. This year fans can enjoy the new "Bistro at the Bullpen" a unique area located down the right field line, adjacent to the Squirrels bullpen (click for info and diagram). The Bistro at the Bullpen boasts the ultimate hospitality experience and will offer an all-you-can-eat buffet for the entire game (menu below), a personalized bartender and exclusive up-close seating right on top of the action. The Bistro at the Bullpen will extend out from underneath the elevated Bullpen Bar and will be available for groups of 50 to 75 guests. Group booking for the Bistro is currently underway, and can be reserved by contacting the Flying Squirrels Groups Department. The Bistro will also be available for individual ticket buyers on select nights.
"Every year our ownership group and front office staff are committed to making The Diamond look and feel different," said Flying Squirrels VP & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "The addition of the Bistro at the Bullpen will not only look great next to last year's addition, the Bullpen Bar, but will be a great addition for all who experience it."
Bistro at the Bullpen Tale of the Tape
- 27' x 27' lifted wooden deck
- All-you-can-eat buffet for the entire game. Special menu includes: Boneless wings, french onion dip and chips, hamburger sliders, barbecue pork sliders, meatball sliders, crab cake sliders, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, salad greens, cookie tray and Coca-Cola products
- High top drink tables
- Drink rails
- Beer taps and wine served on site
- Individual seats for each guest located down the first base line
- Exclusive booking for 50 guests is $2,000. Additional tickets available for purchase
The Bistro at the Bullpen is the most recent upgrade that the Squirrels organization has made to enhance the overall fan experience at The Diamond. Over the past two seasons alone, the team has installed the Bullpen Bar, added more lighting along the concourse, installed box seats in the terrace level and created a stage that extends out from the top of the main entrance.
The Flying Squirrels operate year-round at The Diamond and will be hosting their seventh annual Hot Stove Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 2 at The Siegel Center. Current San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will be the keynote speaker for the event, and tickets are available online or over the phone by calling 804-359-FUNN. The Flying Squirrels eighth season of FUNN begins on April 6 at The Diamond.
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