The Minnesota Twins take pride in positioning Target Field as sports food paradise for baseball fans. The focus is on local brands and flavors.
For this coming baseball season, they're extending the concept to Barrio, a new Latin-themed bar in left field, named for a popular local restaurant. It's located inside Gate 6 next to the left-field foul pole.
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The bar contains an SRO space overlooking left field in addition to a 420-square-foot vide display above the bar. The menu includes a wide selection of tequilas and grab-and-go tacos.
The Twins covered the $2 million investment. Barrio replaces an old merchandse stand and some broadcast TV sets to be relcoated elsewhere in the ballpark, said Twins spokseman Kevin Smith.
The bar will serve as a destination for "Thirsty Thursday Nights" at the ballpark with discount prices for beer and mixed drinks. There will also be drink specials for Friday night games.
"Given the opportunity of the many restaurant and bar areas at Target Field, we know Barrio will be a draw for people who not only love baseball but those who come ... to connect with their friends," said Twins President Dave St. Peter.
Populous, the ballpark's original architect, designed the space. Barrio, which opened in 2008, has four locations in the Twin Cities.
The new bar follows previous upgrades to the ballpark's food operation after the stadium opened in 2010, including Andrew Zimmern's AZ Canteen. Zimmern, a Twin Cities native, is best known for his show "Bizarre Foods" on the Travel Channel.
Delaware North Sportservice operates all aspects of Target Field food service.