You can’t talk about Fenway without talking about food. The Fenway Frank is a classic—boiled, grilled, and wrapped in a bun that’s been steamed to perfection. It’s not fancy, but it’s iconic, like a bad haircut you look back on fondly.
Representing at Fenway tonight : r/OaklandAthletics
For the adventurous, try the lobster roll from the stands near third base. It’s $25 and worth every penny, even if you have to take out a small loan to afford it. Just be careful with the butter—it’s messy, and you don’t want to explain the stain on your shirt to your boss tomorrow.
The Crowd Tonight
The crowd is electric, which is a fancy way of saying people are already yelling “PAPI!” at random moments. There’s a group of college kids in the bleachers doing the wave, a dad explaining the infield fly rule to his confused 8-year-old, and a grandma who’s been a season ticket holder since 1967. She’s the real MVP.
If you listen closely, you’ll hear the organist playing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” with a jazzy twist. It’s oddly soothing, even when the Sox are down by three runs. Don’t be surprised if someone next to you starts singing “Sweet Caroline” during the 8th inning—it’s the law, I think.
