Ford Field to serve Thanksgiving pizza during Detroit Lions game

Susan Selasky | Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions fans worried they'll miss out on Thanksgiving eats while attending Thursday's game at Ford Field needn't worry. The chefs at Levy, the food and beverage provider for Ford Field, shared information on a few specials they’ve cooked up for the Lions' traditional Thanksgiving game day.

That includes a "Thanksgiving pizza," consisting of roasted turkey breast, cranberries and stuffing drizzled with turkey gravy.

The Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Drumstick — served with stuffing and cranberry sauce — will be available at these locations in the stadium:

Pole Town Sausage in section 103 on lower Adams Street.

Goal Post Grill & Pizzeria in section 119 on lower St. Antoine Street.

Tailgate Grill Concession Stands in sections 119, 135, 219 and 242.

Bud Light Party Zone in section 239.

Here’s what is being served in the Premium Club access areas:

Hall of Legends: Thanksgiving feast with a turkey carving chef’s table and fixings. There will be sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and an assortment of pies.

Terrace Club: Same menu as the Hall of Legends, but with a Thanksgiving pizza special consisting of roasted turkey breast, cranberries and stuffing drizzled with turkey gravy.

Miller Lite Tap Room: A smoked turkey BBQ sandwich with cranberry BBQ sauce and fresh slaw.

Ford Field expects to serve:

1,200 pounds of whole turkey and turkey breast

700 turkey legs

1,000 pounds of green beans

2,500 pounds of mashed potatoes

50 gallons of gravy

45 gallons of cranberry sauce

2,300 slices of pumpkin pie

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