Key facts
- The MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia will feature a new fan-voted food item.
- Four food candidates are competing for selection.
- The candidates include a 'Declaration Dog', a 'Liberty Stack', a dessert named after Betsy Ross, and a smoked short rib sandwich.
- The contest is part of the festivities for America's 250th birthday.
As part of the festivities for America's 250th birthday, the MLB All-Star Game is being held in Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park will introduce a new food item, selected through a fan vote from four competing candidates. The article reviews each candidate, providing a rating and description. The 'Declaration Dog' is a smoked Wagyu beef frank on a pretzel roll with candied bacon crumble, apple cider gastrique, and crispy shallots. The 'Liberty Stack' features a buttermilk-brined hot chicken thigh on a donut with peach bourbon compote, cheddar, and pickled Fresnos. The 'Betsy Ross's namesake dish' is a banana pudding and vanilla soft serve creation with various toppings, served in a souvenir helmet. The fourth option is a smoked short rib sandwich with provolone, charred onion jam, fried peppers, and pickle butter on a brioche roll, served with consommé for dipping. The author expresses a preference for the short rib sandwich.