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2022 Final Four menu celebrates a taste of New Orleans

By Cristine Struble

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 31: An aerial view of Caesars Superdome and the surrounding area ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four on March 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 31: An aerial view of Caesars Superdome and the surrounding area ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four on March 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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As the college teams prepare for the cumulation of March Madness, Sodexo Live has revealed the 2022 Final Four menu. While many people will want to see that robotic pizza machine in action, it is the taste of New Orleans that steals the show.

For the past several years, Sodexo Live has brought its culinary excellence to the Final Four menu. As the competition comes to New Orleans, both basketball fans and college alums flock to the city. While there is anticipation for the exciting action on the court, there is a hunger for a bounty of delicious food.

Like Zane Collings, General Manager for the Caesars Superdome, commented, “With tens of thousands of out-of-town guests visiting the Crescent City known for some of the best food in the world, it is important that the local flavors and essence of New Orleans is a part of their visit here in the Caesars Superdome for the game.”

Looking at the 2022 Final Four menu, the options are bursting with bold flavors. In addition, all the dishes have a common tie, the NOLA flare that people expect from the Crescent City is on display.

For example, the Jumbo Muffuletta will satisfy the heartiest appetite, The traditional dish has just the right amount of brightness from the olive salad. Or, consider the Cajun Shrimp Salad Sandwich with Leidenheimer Bakery Pistolette for a little lighter fare.

At sporting events, some offerings are always a great choice. Traditional options like nachos and hot dogs have been given a Cajun twist. The NOLA Seafood Nachos feature shrimp and crawfish with a spicy queso. And, the Super Dog is topped with bacon jam and a hurricane remoulade sauce. These dishes showcase that even classic stadium fare can be transformed with a nod to the host city.

How does the 2022 Final Four Menu showcase food innovation?

While the taste of NOLA might be the flavor bomb on the 2022 Final Four Menu, the Automated Robotic Pizza Innovation might get all the attention. Given that Sodexo Live appreciates that food and innovation need to push the conversation forward, this option will have everyone talking.

This special automated pizza station can serve “pizza slices and whole pizzas, at a rate of up to 100 12-inch pizzas per hour.” Even if people don’t order a slice, they will want to see this device in action. It is a prime example of pushing the kitchen innovation conversation forward.

While the championship will be decided on the court, the real winners are the fans who get to taste all the delicious food options from Sodexo Live offerings. Those flavors will be part of the memories far longer than the celebratory confetti drop.