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Long Island Ducks
AT FAIRFIELD PROPERTIES BALLPARK

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SUITE MENU 2021 Long Island Ducks - AT FAIRFIELD PROPERTIES BALLPARK
Welcome!
    Welcome to the 2021 season. It’s going                     Please let us know how we may help create
    to be a fantastic year for entertaining                    special dishes that are perfect for your celebration.
                                                               Our contact information is listed below for your
    at Fairfield Properties Ballpark!                           convenience. Please call!

    We are thrilled to welcome you, delight your guests,
                                                               Here’s to great times at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
    and thank you for your support of The Long Island Ducks.
                                                               Welcome and thanks for joining us!
    Undoubtedly, there will be many special moments
    throughout the year, and we are dedicated to ensuring
                                                               Cheers!
    our catering services add to your unforgettable memories
    of this LI Ducks’ season, enjoyed together with family,
    friends and colleagues.                                    Great South Bay Hospitality Catering
                                                               Fairfield Properties Ballpark
    From traditional fan-favorite foods, to on-trend locally   O 631-940-3825 ext. 159
    sourced regional specialties, everything we prepare is     F 631-940-3800
    meant to create and enrich the time you spend together     dave@gsbhospitality.com
    with your guests. We believe in the power of hospitality
    to help people connect in meaningful ways, and our
    mission is simple: To help deliver and enhance guest
    satisfaction.

    In keeping with our commitment to your satisfaction,
    we are honored to host your event and we welcome
    special requests.

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Index                                        Page

    Service Directory                                4              Salads-Sides-Fruit-Veggies     12

    Commitment to Quality                            5              From the Grill                  13
    Fine Print                                    6-7               Sandwiches                      14
    2021 Long Island Ducks Schedule                  8              Pizza                           15
    Personalized Hospitality Packages               9               Sweet Selections                16
    Snacks                                          10              Beverages                    17-18
    Appetizers                                      11              Wine                         19-20

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Service Directory / Place Your Pre-Order

    Suite Catering is available during the Ducks’ season from
    10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, to assist with                                                              INDEX
                                                                           Gluten Free Selections
    your food and beverage needs.
                                                                           These selections are prepared to exclude
                                                                           gluten from the list of ingredients. Please
    Please contact us by 4:00pm, 2 days prior to your game to              notify us if you have a gluten allergy.
    place your order in advance.                                           Great South Bay Hospitality does not operate
                                                                           a dedicated gluten-free, or allergen-free
                                                                           preparation and service space. Dishes made
    By Phone                                 631-940-3825, ext.159         on-site are prepared on shared equipment,
                                                                           and may come into contact with products
    By Email                             dave@gsbhospitality.com           containing gluten and common allergens
                                                                           such as nuts.

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Our Commitment to Quality
    Our meticulous quality assurance programs ensure we           Our suite menus include fresh fruit platters,
    have the right systems and people in place to deliver the     fresh vegetable crudité, grilled vegetable platters,
    outstanding results our hosts seek.                           customizable salads, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables,
                                                                  hummus and carved-to-order roasted turkey, and
    We are very supportive of offering healthy choices at         lean meats.
    events by providing a wealth of fresh, customizable, and
    varied options that include low-calorie, low-salt, low-fat,   Our culinary staff is available to assist event planners
    low-sugar, vegan, and gluten-free offerings, among others.    throughout their planning process to design menus
    Fresh fruit and vegetables, meatless entrees marketed to      that are appealing, affordable and in keeping with their
    the mainstream, and light options are all very popular        wishes. We solicit event organizers to determine the
    among our attendees.                                          best selections and special options for their guests.

                                                                  We have a wide variety of beverages, snacks, and
                                                                  main course options. Lean proteins and whole grains
                                                                  are available, as are water and unsweetened beverages.

                                                                  We look forward to serving you!

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The Fine Print
    Game Day Suite Hours of Operation                                    Payment Information
    The suites are open for guest arrival one hour prior to game time.   Payment for your suite food and beverage may be made using MasterCard,
                                                                         Visa, American Express, Discover Card or Cash. When placing your order,
                                                                         please provide us with the name of the person(s) who have authority to
    Delivery
                                                                         place additional Game Day orders and who have signing authority. A 20%
    We strive to deliver your order to your suite with premium           service charge and all applicable sales tax will be included.
    freshness and with highest quality. Some items may be
    delivered after you or your guests arrive to ensure freshness.
    If you have a specific delivery time, we are happy to accommodate     Suite Staffing
    your request. Please call Great South Bay Hospitality at             A team of Great South Bay Hospitality Suite Attendants staff the Suite Level.
    631-940-3825, ext. 112 to make delivery arrangements. Due to         It is their responsibility to ensure that your food and beverage orders are delivered,
    food safety precautions, we remove unconsumed food after three       and to assist you on event day. Additional Private Suite Attendants and
    hours of exposure.                                                   Bartenders are also available for a fee of $100 plus 8.625% sales tax per
                                                                         attendant. Please let us know if you need private attendants or bartenders
                                                                         at least three (3) business days prior to the event.
    Special Orders
    In addition to this Suite Menu, the Executive Chef and his team      Service Charge
    will be pleased to create a special menu for you. Any special        A Service Charge of 20% is added to your bill for the suite service. 50% of the
    needs you or your guests may have, including food allergies,         total amount of this Service Charge is a “House” or “Administrative” Charge
    can be accommodated when ordered two (2) business days               which is used to defray part of the cost of providing the service and other
    prior to your event. Great South Bay Hospitality has eliminated      house expenses. 50% of the total amount of this Service Charge is distributed
    the use of trans fat in all food service offerings.                  to the Employees providing the service as a gratuity. You are free, but not
                                                                         obligated, to add or give an additional gratuity directly to your servers.

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The Fine Print                           continued

    Service of Alcohol                                                         Suite Holder Responsibilities
    It is strictly prohibited, by law, to bring alcoholic beverages into       The suite holder is requested to identify the responsible
    (or remove them from) the suites from outside the ballpark.                administrator for the suite. The administrator will serve as
    To maintain compliance with rules and regulations set forth by             the primary contact for all food and beverage issues. All
    the local laws, we ask that you adhere to the following:                   communication regarding food and beverage orders will
                                                                               occur between the administrator and Great South Bay
      · It is the responsibility of the Suite Holder or their representative   Hospitality representative.
        to monitor and control alcoholic consumption in the suite
      · Minors, by law, are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages       Our Local Suppliers
                                                                               Montauk Brewing Company                  Nathan’s Famous
      · It is unlawful to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who
        appears to be intoxicated                                              Blue Point Brewing Company               Main Street Meats
                                                                               Liberty Coca-Cola of Hauppauge           Kona Ice of Long Island
      · No passing alcoholic beverages from one suite to another or            Sysco Long Island
        to general seating
      · By law, alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into or taken
        out of the ballpark

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2021 LONG ISLAND DUCKS SCHEDULE
         SUN        MON       TUE       WED       THU       FRI       SAT       SUN       MON       TUE       WED       THU        FRI           SAT           SUN       MON         TUE        WED       THU       FRI       SAT

                              MAY                                                         JULY
                                                              28           29                                                 1          2             3                                              1         2         3         4
                                                            LX        LX                                                 LA        MD            MD            SEPTEMBER                        YK        YK        LA        LA
               30        31                                                           4         5         6         7         8          9            10             5         6            7         8         9        10        11
          LX        LX                                                          MD        MD        HP        HP        HP         YK            YK            LA        LA           MD        MD        MD        LA        LA
                                                                                     11     12           13        14        15         16            17
                                                                                                                                                                    12        13           14        15        16        17        18
                                                                                YK                  WV        WV        WV         YK            YK
         SUN        MON       TUE       WED       THU       FRI       SAT                                                                                      LA                     MD        MD        MD        YK        YK

         JUNE
                                    1         2         3         4         5        18     19           20        21        22         23            24
                                                                                YK                  LX        LX        LX         YK            YK                 19        20           21        22        23        24        25
                              WV        WV        WV        MD        MD
                                                                                                                                                               YK                     LX        LX        LX        GA        GA
                6         7         8         9       10         11     12           25     26           27        28        29         30            31
                                                                                YK                  MD        MD        MD         GA            GA                 26        27           28        29        30
         MD                   HP        HP         HP       YK        YK
                                                                                                                                                               GA                     WV        WV        WV
            13        14           15        16       17         18     19
          YK                  WV        WV        WV        LA        LA        SUN       MON       TUE       WED       THU        FRI           SAT
                                                                                                                                                               SUN       MON          TUE       WED       THU       FRI       SAT
                                                                                      1         2         3         4          5             6             7

                                                                                                                                                                          OCTOBER
            20        21           22        23       24         25     26                                                                                                                                                1         2
                                                                                GA                  MD        MD        MD         HP             HP
          LA                  GA        GA         GA       GA        GA                                                                                                                                            LA        LA
                                                                                      8         9        10        11         12         13            14
            27        28           29        30                                                                                                                      3          4           5         6         7         8         9
                                                                                HP                  MD        MD        MD         LA             LA
          GA                  LA        LA                                                                                                                     LA                      LA        LA       LA        YK        YK
                                                                                  15        16           17        18         19         20            21

                                                                                                                                                                                       P O S T S E A S O N
                      Atlantic League Opponents:                                LA                  LA        LA        LA         MD             MD                10         11
                                                                                                                                                               YK
    North Division                                          South Division
                                                                                  22        23           24        25         26         27            28
    LA = Lancaster Barnstormers               GA = Gastonia Honey Hunters
    MD = So. Maryland Blue Crabs                  HP = High Point Rockers       MD                  YK        YK        YK         HP             HP                                        Home Game Times:
    YK = York Revolution                          LX = Lexington Legends                                                                                                           Monday-Saturday: 6:35 p.m.

                                                                                                                        AUGUST
                                                 WV = West Virginia Power         29        30           31                                                              Sunday (May, June, September & October): 1:35 p.m.
                                                                                HP                  YK                                                                           Sunday (July & August): 5:05 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Special Game Times:
                                                                                                                                                                                      May 31st (Memorial Day): 1:35 p.m
8                                                                                               HOME                               AWAY                                             July 4th (Independence Day): 6:35 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                     September 6th (Labor Day): 1:35 p.m.
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Personalized Hospitality
    Ducks Packages
    For your convenience, we have created the following packages
    which are sure to please you and your guests.

    Traditions Package $190                                                   Vegetarian Grill $140
    Endless popcorn nicely seasoned, served in your team’s helmet.            10 veggie dogs and 10 vegan hamburgers served on fresh
    Ten grilled Nathan’s hot dogs and ten all beef burger patties served      baked buns, with succotash, sauerkraut, sliced pickles,
    on freshly baked buns. Served with sauerkraut, crisp lettuce,             diced onions and shredded cheddar cheese
    sliced tomatoes, onions, sliced pickles, cheddar cheese, ketchup
    and mustard and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies                      Snack Pack $85
                                                                              8 bags of peanuts, 8 bags of Cracker Jack®
    Deluxe Package $400                                                       and an endless popcorn helmet
    Ten grilled Nathan’s hot dogs, ten all beef burger patties with
    trimmings, ten chicken fingers with French fries, Philly Pretzel Rivets
    with dipping sauces, 24 assorted soft drinks and assorted
    cookie tray.

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Snacks
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     Freshly Popped Popcorn $35                                      Philly Pretzel Rivets $70
     Endless portion nicely seasoned, served in a Long Island        A stadium favorite snack served with four dipping sauces
     Ducks helmet
                                                                     Nachos Grande $35
     Dry Roasted Peanuts $35                                         Crisp tortilla chips served with smooth cheddar cheese
     Nutin’ like a peanut in the shell, salted and roasted for       sauce, salsa, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños
     the perfect ballpark flavor (10 bags per order)                  Add Ground Beef $22.50

     Kettle Chips with French Onion Dip $33                          Cracker Jack® $45
     Thick and hearty potato chips served with our signature dip     Caramel coated popcorn and peanuts, a ballpark
                                                                     tradition since 1908 (10 Bags per order)
     Chips and Salsa $33
     Crunchy tortilla chips served with our delicious salsa

     French Fries $35
     Hot, crispy, golden fried potatoes from Idaho. Lightly salted
     and served with ketchup

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Appetizers
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     All-Natural Chicken Tenders                                       Quesadillas $70
     Cool ranch, honey mustard, buffalo or barbeque dipping sauce      A blend of cheddar cheese grilled between two
     Full Order of 36 Tenders $85                                      flour tortillas. Served with red salsa and sour cream
     Half Order of 18 Tenders $55                                      (10 per order)
                                                                       Add Grilled Chicken $22.50
     Crispy Chicken Wings
     Classic buffalo or barbeque sauce served with bleu cheese
     dressing and celery sticks
     Full Order of 36 Wings $100
     Half Order of 18 Wings $60

     Imported & Domestic Cheese Board $60
     An assortment of fine cheeses with a selection of fresh seasonal
     fruits and crackers

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Salads - Sides - Fruit - Veggies
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     Basket of Garden Fresh and Local Crudités $55                   Mac n’ Cheese $55
     Fresh celery, cherry tomatoes, peppers, scallions, cucumbers,   Elbow macaroni baked with a cheese sauce and
     broccoli and carrots with ranch dip                             topped with shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese
                                                                     Add Grilled Chicken $22.50
     Seasonal Fruit and Berries $65
     A selection of the freshest available seasonal                  Baked Potato Salad $40
     fruits and berries                                              With bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese
                                                                     and sour cream dressing
     Field Green Salad $55
     Mixed green lettuce topped with sliced cucumbers, shredded      Ballpark Coleslaw $35
     carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced hard boiled egg and shredded   Shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and scallions
     cheddar cheese. Served with ranch dressing                      mixed with traditional sweet and sour dressing

     Caesar Salad $45
     Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and garlic
     croutons, served with traditional Caesar dressing
     Add Grilled Chicken Breast $22.50

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From the Grill
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     Nathan’s All Beef Hot Dogs $55                                            Nathan’s All Beef Hot Dogs and
     Ten grilled all beef hot dogs served on Martin’s potato buns              Gourmet Burgers Combo $120
     with sauerkraut, relish, ketchup and mustard                              Ten grilled Nathan’s all beef hot dogs and ten all beef patties
                                                                               served on freshly baked Martin’s potato buns. Served with sauerkraut,
     Main Street Meats Gourmet Burgers $80                                     relish, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, sliced pickles,
                                                                               cheddar cheese, ketchup and mustard
     Ten all beef patties on Martin’s potato buns. Served with
                                                                               Serves approximately 20 guests
     shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, sliced dill pickles,
     cheddar cheese, ketchup and mustard
     (cooked fresh and delivered to your suite at the beginning of the game)   Main Street Meats Signature Sausage $65
                                                                               Ten Italian sausages grilled slowly and served on
                                                                               a Martin’s hoagie roll with grilled peppers and onions

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Sandwiches
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     Gourmet Wraps $70                                               Grilled Chicken Sliders $80
     A selection of delicious wraps. 6 wraps total, 12 pieces        20 mini grilled chicken sliders served on ranch brushed Martin’s
     • Chicken Caesar Wrap – Chicken breast, romaine lettuce,        buns with shredded lettuce
       parmesan cheese and caesar dressing tossed and rolled
       in a large flour tortilla
     • Turkey Swiss Wrap – Thinly sliced turkey breast, shredded
       lettuce, tomato and swiss cheese
     • Roast Beef and Provolone Wrap – Roast beef, provolone
       cheese, shredded lettuce and sliced tomato
     • Vegetable Wrap – Grilled onion, peppers, zucchini, and
       shredded lettuce rolled in a large tortilla
     • Buffalo Chicken Wrap – Grilled Chicken tossed in buffalo
       sauce with shredded lettuce and parmesan cheese rolled
       in a large flour tortilla

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Pizza

     Classic Three Cheese $35
     A blend of mozzarella, provolone and parmesan cheese
     cut into 8 slices

     Pepperoni $40
     Dry cured pepperoni cut into 8 slices

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Sweet Selections
     Serves approximately 10 guests

     Freshly Baked Cookies $40                                        House Made Cupcakes $30
     Freshly baked assorted cookies                                   Chocolate cupcakes served with chocolate icing and vanilla
                                                                      cupcakes served with vanilla icing (12 cupcakes per order)
     Double Fudge Brownies $45
     Buttery chocolate, chewy brownies, generously studded
     with chunks of fudge

     Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies $51
     Freshly baked assorted cookies and buttery chocolate,
     chewy brownies, generously studded with chunks of fudge

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Beverages
     Spirits     By the cocktail              Rum                                            Tequila
     Vodka                                    Castillo                         $9            Jose Cuervo Especial                                   $11
     Smirnoff                      $9         Captain Morgan Original Spiced   $11           Herradura Silver                                       $11
     Absolut                       $11        Bacardi                          $11
                                                                                             Cognac & Cordials
     Ketel One                     $11
                                                                                             Hennessy V.S.                                          $11
     Titos                         $11        Bourbon & Whiskey
                                                                                             Hennessy VSOP                                          $12
                                              Jack Daniel’s                    $11
                                                                                             Southern Comfort                                       $11
     Gin                                                                                     Bailey’s Irish Cream                                   $11
     Gordons                       $9         Canadian Whiskey
     Bombay Original               $11        Seagram’s 7 Crown                $11
     Tanqueray                     $11        Seagram’s VO                     $11
                                              Crown Royal                      $12
     Scotch
     Dewar’s White Label           $12
     Johnnie Walker Black          $12
                                                            Great South Bay

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Beverages                   continued

     American Premium Beer            $6      Soft Drinks                   $5     Hot Beverages                                               $35
                                              Coke                                 By the 64 oz insulated thermos
     Craft/Import Beer                $7                                           Premium Coffee
                                              Diet Coke
     (minimum purchase of six)
                                              Sprite                               Premium Decaffeinated Coffee
                                              Dr. Pepper
                                              Diet Dr. Pepper
                                              Fanta Orange
                                              Powerade
                                              Iced Tea
                                              Dasani Bottled Water
                                              (minimum purchase of six)

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Wine by the Bottle
     Sparkling                                         Sauvignon Blanc                               Chardonnay
     Chandon Brut, Sparkling                           Whitehaven, Sauvignon                         Stormy Ridge, Chardonnay
     Wine – California                           $55   Blanc – New Zealand                   $55     – Spain                                                        $58
     Hints of brioche, an almond and                   Full-flavored, medium-bodied.                  Peach and pear aromas prevail
     caramel bouquet and fruit, apple                  Peach, gooseberry and ripe                    with lush tropical flavors.
     and pear flavors.                                  tropical fruit. Brilliant straw
                                                       color, long and clean finish.
                                                                                                     Canyon Road, Chardonnay
     White Wines                                                                                     – California                                                  $60
                                                                                                     Aromas of ripe pear and stone
     Placido, Della Venezie,                                                                         fruit with balanced oak notes
     Pinot Grigio – Italy                        $60                                                 of vanilla on the nose.
     Fresh and fruity aromas of pears,
     citrus and grapefruit. Crisp clean finish.

                                                                           Great South Bay

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Wine by the Bottle
                   continued
     Red Wines
     Merlot                                      Pinot Noir                                         Cabernet Sauvignon
     Stormy Ridge, Merlot                        Edna Valley, Pinot Noir                            Stormy Ridge, Cabernet
     – Spain                               $45   – California                           $42         Sauvignon – Spain                                              $58
     Spicy oak and polished tannins              Rose petal, cola, earth and black                  Crafted from 100% certified organically
     even the balance in this lush, rich         cherry on the nose. Baked blackberry               grown grapes. Flavors of cherry
     Merlot that pulls up bittersweet            pie and bramble. Full mouthfeel.                   and currant. A lingering finish.
     chocolate and finishes with cedar            Elegant tannins.
     and black cherry fruit notes.
                                                                                                    Beringer Main & Vine, Cabernet
                                                                                                    Sauvignon – California                                         $60
                                                                                                    Full of jammy black fruit flavors.
                                                                                                    The sweet vanilla and richness of
                                                                                                    the oak flavors blend seamlessly
                                                                                                    with a hint of spice.

                                                                                              A 3.5% surcharge will be added for all credit card transactions on food and beverage orders
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