I just got the most ridiculous 3-page long press release from the Food Network, bragging about their first foray into FOOD STANDS. (Seriously, I wish you guys could see how far my eyes have rolled into the back of my head.)

That’s right! The Food Network signed a deal with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality, and will be attaching their name to a few concession stands at Yankee Stadium. The catch (horrible pun intended): The Food Network stands (excuse me, the “performance action cooking stations”) will only be located in the PREMIUM SEATING AREAS, which are far out of reach for the average fan.

On select games, a guest chef will create and serve a special dish at a performance action cooking station in the Legends Suite Club. The guest chef will be available to meet and greet guests and commemorative recipe cards featuring the guest chef’s menu item will be available for diners. Among those chefs who are scheduled to participate are Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Morimoto restaurant and star of Food Network’s immensely popular cooking show Iron Chef America; Chef Alexandra Guarneschelli, head chef of the popular New York City eatery, Butter, and host of The Cooking Loft, also on Food Network.

There will also be other Food Network stands in other premium areas. You know, because the Food Network is so high class:

The Food Network stands will be located within the Delta Sky 360 Suite and in the Jim Beam Terrace Lounge, both premium areas located behind home plate, and will serve quality takes on classics like burgers, hot dogs, and fries, as well as dishes, such as Puerto Rican-style pork sandwiches, Chinese cold noodles, and soft tacos, incorporating the ethnic cuisines of New York City, Food Network’s hometown.

Way to exclude your core audience, Food Network! Bravo!

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