UNITED CENTER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH NEW FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS FOR 2024-25 SEASON

United Center’s 30th Anniversary:
The United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, proudly marks its 30th anniversary this 2024-2025 season – celebrating three decades of iconic moments, world-class entertainment, and legendary sports history. Since opening its doors in 1994, the United Center hosts more than 200 events each year and has welcomed more than 70 million fans through its gates, solidifying its reputation as one of the leading, premier venues in the world. The arena continues to be a cornerstone of Chicago's rich cultural fabric, and this milestone honors the legacy and future of this arena.

For assets celebrating the 30th anniversary of the United Center, please see HERE.

Food and Beverage Highlights:
This season, concert-goers, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls fans will enjoy a dining and hospitality experience at United Center courtesy of hospitality partner Levy that brings together the city’s best restaurants, favorite flavors, and an expansive craft beverage program unlike any arena.

United Center’s renowned collection of local restaurants and flavors brings fans several new offerings this season. Levy chefs and Chicago’s Plate restaurant partners teamed up during the offseason to perfect new recipes for the arena’s favorite dishes. New offerings available across concourse food and beverage locations include:

  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Crispy Chicken Strips: Honey Butter’s classic chicken strips, made in a new juicier, more crispy style for fans at United Center. Served with fans’ choice of Honey Buffalo, Candied Jalapeño Mayo, or Herby Ranch dipping sauces. Located in Section 115.
     
  • This Little Goat Taqueria - Homemade Chips and Avocado Dip: Fresh hand-cut tortilla chips served with a creamy and zesty avocado dip topped with chili lime crunch seasoning, pickled peppers and queso fresco. Located in Sections 114 and 230.
     
  • United Center Signature Prime Rib Onion Roll: Decadent and delectable, piled high with shaved prime rib, crispy onions, Dijon cheese and spicy BBQ sauce on an onion roll. Located at MadWest in Section 105.
     
  • United Center-Style Italian Beef: Bigger and juicier than ever, the Chicago staple returns with a new recipe, more beef, and a bigger, fresh French roll, served with choice of sweet peppers or giardiniera. Located at Giordano’s in Section 120.
     
  • The Double-Dog: Two all-beef franks tucked into a soft bun and topped with mustard, relish, onion and sport peppers, served with crispy hand-cut fries. Located at Chicago Dish locations in Sections 104, 222, 305, and 322.


Queenie’s Supper Club Unveils New Seasonal Menu with Top-Tier Cuts and Fresh Seafood
A new season brings an elevated menu to the intimate supper club located just steps off of the United Center Atrium. Chef Aaron Browning and team have unveiled a decadent menu featuring impeccable chops, burgers, and seafood entrées that meld Midwest favorites and globally-inspired flavors, such as the new salmon with poached crab, bok choy and crispy garlic. Reservations are available at www.QueeniesSupperClub.com.

United Center’s Craft Cocktail Program Expands with New Signature Libations
From Rocky’s Bar and the FanDuel Lounge on the main concourse to Chicago Pours bars on the Lexus Club Level and Queenie’s Supper Club, the arena will offer bespoke beverage offerings in multiple areas. Signature cocktails this season include:

  • Rocky’s Bar – Located at Section 119
    • Old Fashioned: Bulleit bourbon, angostura bitters, orange twist
    • Rocky’s Bar Martini: Ketel One vodka, Carpano Bianco vermouth
    • Rocky’s Bar Manhattan: Templeton rye, sweet vermouth, brandied cherry
       
  • Ketel One Bar – Located at Section 104
    • Nitro Espresso Martini: Ketel One vodka, nitro cold brew, and espresso liqueur
       
  • Chicago Pours Bars – Located at Sections 201 and 218
    • Prickly Jalapeño Margarita: 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño tequila, lemon, lime, prickly pear, fresh jalapeños
    • Black Cherry Old Fashioned: Bulleit bourbon, black cherry, simple syrup, bitters
       
  • Queenie’s Supper Club – Accessible via the Atrium
    • Averna Limonata: Amaro Averna, passionfruit, fresh lemon juice, elderflower tonic
    • Split Old Fashioned: Bulleit bourbon, Casamigos mezcal, agave, orange bitters
       
  • FanDuel Lounge – Accessible via the Atrium and Section 113
    • Amaretto Peach Smash: Crown Royal whiskey, amaretto, St. George Basil, peach, fresh lime juice
    • Don Julio Paloma: Don Julio Blanco tequila, grapefruit soda, agave syrup, fresh lime juice.

MEDIA NOTE: For b-roll from the 2023-2024 Season Media Preview and food and beverage photos, please see HERE.

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About United Center
The United Center is a 960,000 square-foot multi-use entertainment facility that has welcomed more than 70 million fans since opening in 1994.  Home of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), the United Center hosts more than 200 events each year, including the best sporting events, musical performers, family shows and special events in the industry. A commitment to creating iconic stories and providing superior service makes the United Center one of the premiere venues in the world. For more information, visit www.unitedcenter.com.

Media Contacts
United Center – Colleen Quinn, cquinn@unitedcenter.com
Levy – Kevin Memolo, kmemolo@Levyrestaurants.com
Blackhawks – Chris Popovich, cpopovich@blackhawks.com
Bulls – Aaron Carter, acarter@bulls.com

 
 
 
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