Peanuts
Sure you can make it more complicated, but when it comes to ballpark food, nothing beats the noble peanut. Another place you can stock up on peanuts is at eclectic Davie institution Bob Roth’s New River Groves, where you can also get every manner of citrus, smoothies, pies, local honey, a cup of coffee and … well, there’s a lot. newrivergroves.com
Arepas
Corn patties stuffed with a variety of fillings are a staple in Venezuela and neighboring countries. They’re also a staple at Marlins games, and have been since the days of ball games at the football stadium. If you aren’t at the game, you can also grab some from one of authentically Venezuelan Super Arepa’s two Broward locations, one in Cooper City and one in Pembroke Pines. mysuperarepa.com
Pocky
Japan is one of the world’s great baseball countries, and Pocky is one of the great Japanese snack treats. The moreish, slender biscuit sticks coated in flavors such as chocolate and strawberry are as portable as they are tasty. They’re available in a few places; one great spot to pick up some is Sasaya Japanese Market, just east of the Classic Gateway Cinema on Sunrise Boulevard. sasayajapanese.com
Ravioli con Porcini
Did you know that there is baseball in Italy? And that the center of Italian baseball is the northern Emilia-Romagna region? And that the people behind the fantastic little Italian restaurant Sapido are from Emilia-Romagna? Which is to say, something like Sapido’s amazing ravioli con porcini is absolutely ballpark food in this context. sapidogroup.com
