While Leaf fans are hoping right winger Mitch Marner will help deliver a Stanley Cup this spring, they might have to settle for delivery of food that the popular player eats instead.
In an offbeat publicity stunt, starting on March 2, fans can take their game-day eats up a notch with Mitch’s Dishes, a virtual restaurant that offers "an expertly curated selection of eats approved by NHL All-Star Mitch Marner," says a release from SkipTheDishes.
North Bay is one of 50 Ontario locations that are involved.
"If there’s one thing Mitch takes as seriously as his hockey game - it’s his food game," says a release. "Known for his discerning taste buds, and great delivery on and off the ice, Mitch’s Dishes includes fan favourites like fried-chicken Sammitches or a Hat Trick appy to fuel that game-day energy. If Mitch likes it? It’s got to be great."
"Mitch's Dishes'' is a virtual restaurant that will be a pop-up delivery experience for fans across Ontario in multiple cities, available exclusively through the Skip app for a limited time. Just don't expect Marner to show up at your front door.
Skip will give Ontario a taste of Mitch's game day with menu items curated by Chopped Canada winner, Chef Matt Rosen. The exclusive menu items are all given the stamp of approval by Marner himself.
"It's important to gear up before every game with the right fuel," says Marner. "Skip has always been known for having the best game day eats and a variety of options, so this year, we wanted to kick things up a notch with a restaurant of menu items entirely approved by me - perfect for fans of the game or even just fans of delicious, savoury meals."
Other menu items include:
- Goalie Pulled Pork
- The Mitchell Burger: a double patty with Mitch-approved toppings
- The 4 on 4: your pick of two Sammitches or One-Handers, two Little Leaguer meals, and two orders of sea salt chippers
- Too Many Men Combo: four Sammitches or One-Handers, two orders of sea salt chippers, and four drinks
- A pound of Mitch's right wings
"We always strive to bring Canadians together through food, and who knows more about game-day food rituals than Mitch Marner himself," says Cheryl Radisa, VP, Marketing at SkipTheDishes.
In addition to serving up the best game day eats possible, a portion of proceeds from all orders placed on "Mitch's Dishes" will be donated to the Marner Assist Foundation to #MakeAnAssist in combating food insecurity across the country. The organization works to generate sustainable change for youth by providing assistance in social care, health and education to ensure a prosperous future for the children of Canada.
Brand new creative spots on Skip's digital and social channels will feature Mitch himself.
"The spots highlight the restaurant's cheeky menu items and Mitch's discerning food tastes. There may even be appearances from his closest loved ones - who speak candidly about Mitch's eating habits."
To place an order you can open the Skip app on your phone or on the website, search "Mitch's Dishes by Skip," and have it delivered directly to your doorstep.
One thing is certain, North Bay Leaf fans won't have to wait for their food as long as they have waited for a Stanley Cup win.
