The team is back for a season of baseball at T-Mobile Park and fans are sure to cheer the tasty selection of food and beverages.

While the Seattle Mariners hold the dubious distinction of being the lone team in major league baseball that’s never played in the World Series, the M’s have made history in some truly delicious ways.

The stadium with the retractable roof — you might have heard that it sometimes rains in Seattle — opened in 1999 as Safeco Field. The fare back then was fair, with local favorites such as Ivar’s and Kidd Valley given a seat at the very large table.

In 2011, The ‘Pen was updated and made a dramatic debut, a expansive space that was home to chef-driven food stands serving New Haven-style pizza and terrific tortas. The area near center field became one of the hottest singles spots in the city drawing huge crowds even without the promise of cheap beer.

On the same level, Edgar’s Cantina also opened that year, a sassy tribute to Edgar Martinez, the beloved designated hitter who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. During its premiere year, local bartending legend Anu Apte was hired to create signature cocktails. Those drinks were as sophisticated as anything you’d be able to order at Rob Roy, her popular bar in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.

Chef Ethan Stowell grew up an avid Mariners fan, so he jumped on the opportunity ten years ago to collaborate with Centerplate, the team’s resident food service providers.

In the decade since, fans have lined up for food that was inspired by his restaurant group. That included everything from spectacular crab rolls and memorable slices of pizza to an exceptional Caesar salad.

This season, as the team has scaled back the number of fans who can attend games, the selections will be limited to “fat slices” prepared Ballard Pizza Company style. “We’re keeping things simple,” Stowell said in a recent phone interview.

One major league addition to the menu: A cookie that’s nearly as big as home plate. “We’re calling it the How to Wolf a Cookie,” he said. “It’s loaded with cherries and chocolate chips and pistachios.” The name is a play on words that recalls one of Stowell’s first restaurants, How to Cook A Wolf. (Which is the title of a classic book by M.F.K. Fisher, one of Stowell’s mother’s favorite titles.)

Stowell said he’s been impressed with the team’s commitment to safety protocols. “When you order food, you’ve got to take it back to your seat and eat it there. You can’t hang out,” he explained.

Centerplate’s executive chef at the stadium, Taylor Park said: “The most important this season is safety – both for the fans and for our team members. While we are adhering to strict protocols, we also are excited to offer up some of the best local offerings that really capture the big-game culinary scene of Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest.”

Rolling Roof Rollback – Some of the most popular ballpark fare at fan-friendly prices. The special menu includes hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, sodas, water and red ropes from $2-$4. Discount items are available at all Rolling Roof stands located throughout the ballpark.

Highlight Bite – Every Tuesday and Friday, fans can become acquainted with some of the most delicious and perhaps less well known specialties with the new “Highlight Bite” program. Fans will have a chance to push their palate and save at check-out with a discount on that game’s Highlight Bite.

Value Beer Menu Expanded – The selection of specially priced 12oz beers is expanding to over 10 locations and 12 varieties. Fans can purchase select domestic beers for $5 and select local craft beers for $6.

Salt & Straw is joining the T-Mobile Park lineup this season with scoops of small batch, handmade ice cream made from the freshest local ingredients. Find Salt & Straw on the Main Level near Edgar’s Home Run Porch in left field. Look for a rotating selection of Salt & Straw’s signature creative local flavors including Creepy Crawly Critters: matcha ice cream with toffee-brittle mealworms, and in a nod to T-Mobile Park’s favorite toasted treat, chocolate covered grasshoppers.

Fans will find their favorites at T-Mobile Park including Ivar’s and Kidd Valley, Caffé Vita coffee, Din Tai Fung and Paseo.

Hiroshi’s Sushi now features made-to-order poke bowls in addition to a selection of hand made sushi.

Added to The Natural’s vegetarian and gluten-free options this season is the Beyond Burger plant-based patty.

Lil Woody’s and Ballard Pizza have expanded to two new locations. In addition to the T-Mobile ‘Pen, both will be available on the Terrace Club Level.