
Lots of other bloggers have posted about how great Consol Energy Center is. I agree. It's much nicer than Mellon Arena. From my perspective, that of being in a wheelchair, it is amazingly better than the arena. We bought the 'cheaper' ($55/ticket) seats and were seated at the very top of section 228, which is at one end of the rink. Even though we were as high up as you could be, it was easy to see the game and follow the puck.
The seats are staggered at a steeper incline than usual so when people stand up to cheer, my view is no longer blocked. Yay! Also, the way they have the handicap seating 'balcony' set out and over the seats below a bit, well, no more people wandering by and leaning on the back of my wheelchair (seriously, people have done this), no more people thinking I am just 'hanging out' in that area when it is really my assigned seat and crowding up next to and behind me and jostling me around, no more people tripping over my wheels as they attempt to inch by other people milling about -- it was so much more pleasant than any other Pens game/concert I attended at the old arena.
And did I mention the great employees? The ushers were so helpful, talkative, friendly. No grumpy, grinchy people!
On to the food! We decided to eat dinner at the game since we had to leave Robinson so early (around 5:15 pm) and SP was coming directly from work. Is the food expensive? Well, compared to what you could buy in a grocery store or at a restaurant serving similar food, sure. Compared to food at other sports arena, amusement parks, I'd say probably not.
Mom got some chicken tenders & fries:

Dad got pulled pork nachos:

SP and I shared an order of pulled pork nachos, but SP got jalapenos on ours. He ate all the jalapenos! These were yummy. A bit messy. The chips on the bottom got a wee bit soft/soggy from the cheese, but soggy meant that, in a way, they were a bit easier to eat.

Definitely a terrific new home for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Whoa totally jealous! We're hoping to drive in and hit a game in Feb. I'm so stoked! Hubs has never been to a live hockey game before and I can't wait for him to go. :D
ReplyDeleteThe nachos were really good, but I liked the kielbasa grinder I had at my first game even better!
ReplyDeleteOur whole family is going to a game next week (my first at The Consol!) but the kids don't know it yet! I can't wait! Go Pens!
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