Cowboy boot margaritas and more NBA, Stanley Cup playoff foodESPN.comMultiple AuthorsApr 18, 2026, 08:00 AM ET
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NBA and NHL teams are stepping up their concessions for the playoffs.
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In the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are going all out with their postseason menus. The Timberwolves are even experimenting a bit with a nontraditional arena burger. Their Spam Slam Burger features candied Spam as the headline ingredient.
In the NHL, the Dallas Stars, Utah Mammoth, Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild have also unveiled their playoff menus. In the spirit of their home state, the Stars are releasing a Texas-Sized Frozen Margarita Boot — a lemon margarita served in a 20-ounce glass shaped like a cowboy boot.
But that’s not all these teams are serving up. Here’s a closer look at the playoff food offerings.
Atlanta Hawks
Jumbo Chocolate Dipped Pretzel
Soft pretzel dipped in chocolate, with icing and a strawberry coulis dipping sauce. Kyle Hess/State Farm ArenaChicken Fried RibsChicken fried baby back ribs, pickles, BBQ sauce. Kyle Hess/State Farm ArenaDallas StarsTexas-Sized Frozen Margarita BootFrozen lemon margarita in a 20-ounce cowboy boot glass. Levy RestaurantsVictory PretzelStar-shaped pretzels, with salt and cinnamon sugar topping and green vanilla icing. Levy RestaurantsDubai Chocolate ChurrosDulce de leche bites crowned with pistachio cream, chocolate drizzle and chopped pistachios. Levy RestaurantsChicharron CupChicharron sticks with guacamole, pickled onions, limes and salsa taquera. Levy RestaurantsMinnesota TimberwolvesSpam Slam BurgerTwo beef patties topped with candied Spam, caramelized onions, melted sharp cheddar and smoky pepper mayo on a brioche bun. Side of waffle fries. Levy RestaurantsBanana Split DunkerBanana split served in a collectible basketball container with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberry sauce, rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream. Levy RestaurantsMinnesota WildFrench Onion BratwurstFrench onion sausage paired with caramelized onions, topped with melty raclette and served in a bun. Levy RestaurantsDubai Chocolate Cookie DoughPistachio puree swirled with dark chocolate and phyllo, folded into a house-made cookie dough. Levy RestaurantsFace-Off Frizz Dirty SodaLemon-lime soda with raspberry, strawberry and pineapple syrup. Levy RestaurantsGoalie Freeze Dirty SodaCola with lime flavor and a splash of cream. Levy RestaurantsOklahoma City ThunderThe Smokestack BurgerSeared chuck-short rib blend burger with chopped brisket, applewood-smoked bacon, Havarti, fried pickles, crispy onions and chipotle BBQ aioli. Levy RestaurantsCrunch Time TostadaBlack beans layered with smoky elote, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado crema and cotija cheese, finished with house-made salsa. Levy RestaurantsUtah MammothHockey Stick PretzelPretzel baked in the shape of a hockey stick with a pretzel bite puck and choice of dipping sauces. Levy RestaurantsVegas Golden KnightsBone-In Short PanzerottiRed wine–braised short rib, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, pizza sauce and molten mozzarella cheese bread, served “on-the-bone.” Levy RestaurantsFried LasagnaGolden panko-parmesan crusted garlic bread filled with bolognese lasagna, slow-simmered Sunday gravy and topped with fried basil.Lobster Mac DogAll‑beef hot dog loaded with creamy mac & cheese, poached lobster chunks and fresh chives. Levy Restaurants
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