We Think We Can Keep Dessert Down

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Jun 21, 2005 9:36PM

So Chicagoist's South Side correspondent was sitting here working on a guide to recommended food and drink places in Bridgeport in advance of this weekend's Crosstown Series at the Ballpark Formerly Known as Comiskey when a little birdie clued us to the following story from last night's game.

"Eight spectators and one nachos vendor" were were taken from The Cell last night complaining of food poisoning-related symptoms. Four of the eight spectators were hospitalized and treated for food poisoning. The eight spectators were part of a group of tourists from Tennessee visiting Chicago and had eaten a meal at a church prior to the game. According to police spokesmen doctors believe the food poisoning may be related to the church meal.

We can relate, having grown up attending more than our fair share of church potlucks wondering if that wriggling mass in the chafing dish was meat, cake, or both; questioning if faith in God alone would be enough to steel our constitution; and opting in the end for the safe bet the pastries presented.

We can also attest to the high quality of the concessions at the Cell. The food at that ballpark allows us to tolerate the soulless aesthetic of the stadium's architecture. It's a hard thing to admit, being a Cubs fan from birth, but stadium concessions is one thing the Cell has all over Wrigley Field hands down.

Still, until that nachos vendor comes up with a good explanation, I'd stay away from the Nachos for the near future.

Brains image courtesy of "Recipes of the Damned" Website.