ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) \u2014 If you\u2019re headed to State Farm Arena for the Hawks\u2019 home opener, expect a few new food options.<\/p>\n
The arena is adding Bocado Pizza near Section 109 and Irie Mon Caribbean Caf\u00e9 in Section 219.<\/p>\n
Bocado Pizza was recognized as Atlanta Magazine\u2019s Best New Restaurant in 2024 for its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership is a fantastic opportunity to share our commitment to quality, handcrafted sourdough wood-fired pizza with fans and guests while supporting two iconic Atlanta institutions,\u201d Brian Lewis, Bocado Pizza\u2019s founder, said. <\/p>\n
This will be Bocado Pizza\u2019s second location.<\/p>\n
>> FULL ATLANTA HAWKS COVERAGE<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Irie Mon Caribbean Caf\u00e9 will bring authentic Jamaican cuisine to the arena for the first time. The restaurant has seven other locations in Atlanta, including a stand at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.<\/p>\n Payton Williams, co-founder of Irie Mon Caribbean Caf\u00e9, said, \u201cOur bold Jamaican flavors will have you talking long after the final buzzer, and we hope fans and concertgoers alike come visit us and experience a true taste of Jamaica.\u201d<\/p>\n The arena is also adding 30 other food options throughout the arena, including dirty sodas, brisket smashburgers and a Flamin\u2019 Hot Cheetos Korean corn dog.<\/p>\n