Climate Pledge Arena

"Climate Pledge Arena’s culinary team, headed by executive chef Molly DeMers, makes nearly everything in house, from the tortillas to the salsa, and is contractually bound to purchase 75 percent of their ingredients from within 300 miles." - Harry Cheadle

"Climate Pledge Arena, the home of the Seattle Kraken, is named by Amazon and known for being climate-focused. It has a fully electrified setup and a net zero carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute. Their food program focuses on sustainability, using local ingredients to reduce emissions, and make items in-house. Executive Chef Molly DeMers and her team are responsible for crafting everything from scratch, including salsas and tortillas. The venue offers impressive tacos, especially noteworthy for stadium fare, and a variety of pork dishes such as pork belly cinnamon roll. Additionally, it caters to different dietary needs with plant-based and gluten-free options. Outside concessions include Din Tai Fung, Just Poke, and Metropolitan Grill." - Harry Cheadle

"When the venue opens this fall, there will be a sizable marketplace near the main entrance featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle brand 14 Hands, as well as a wine bar called the Chateau." - Gabe Guarente

"There is still no name yet for the NHL Seattle team planning its 2021 debut — but its eventual home seems to be progressing. New design renderings show what seven areas might look like inside the New Arena at Seattle Center (the rebuilt Key Arena), including several devoted to food and drink. Specifically, there’s a fancy-looking bistro called the Metropolitan Club, which will be accessible only to those who purchase premium tickets. There will also be a food hall called the Mount Baker Club and two separate areas serving craft beer from local breweries. The Oak View Group — an investment company leading the charge on the nearly $1 billion project — released the renderings, with five of the seven spaces classified as “premium.” The two areas accessible for around 1,300 general-ticket holders on the upper level of the arena are the food hall and the Space Needle Club, which will offer views of the iconic building and serve cocktails. Oak View Group CEO Tim said the clubs are designed to be tucked away “so they don’t disrupt the culture of the fans in the [rink].” The suites and other associated spaces shown in the renderings represent around 20 percent of all seating options at the arena. There are still no new details on specific food and drink offerings, although a designer at the architecture firm behind the seven spaces mentioned to the Seattle Times that the food hall would be a “pop-up experience,” suggesting that the vendors may rotate regularly. The arena won’t just be geared toward the NHL Seattle team, but it will also be the new home for the Seattle Storm, as well as a live concert venue, so versatility should be key." - Gabe Guarente