Is Energizer Park home to the best food hall in the country… that just happens to be inside a stadium?

In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Lucas Farrell sits down with STL CITY SC’s Matt Sebek (Chief Experience Officer) and Chef Gerard Craft (Flavor Officer) to break down how they’ve transformed match day into one of the most unique food and fan experiences in the country.

From launching the City Flavor program to generating over $7 million for local restaurants, this conversation dives into how STL CITY SC is redefining stadium dining, sustainability, and community impact.

They discuss:

- The 4 new 2025 food partners: Motor Town Pizza, Taco Buddha, Biscuit Town, and Goshen Coffee

 - How fan feedback shapes the stadium menu (hello breakfast + NA options 👀)

 - The strategy behind 100% local food vendors — and why it’s the “hardest way” to do stadium food

 - Zero waste matches, composting, and eliminating single-use plastics

 - How the stadium drives traffic back to local brick-and-mortar restaurants

This isn’t just about soccer — it’s about culture, community, and creating 17 massive parties a year in downtown St. Louis.

Whether you’re a diehard soccer fan or just here for the biscuits and Detroit-style pizza, this episode shows how STL CITY SC built a stadium experience that feels uniquely St. Louis.

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