ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Have you ever wondered how it would taste if lemon pepper wings were rolled into a fried and tossed footlong hotdog?

Well, here’s your chance!

On Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced a new guest chef program and signature menu items.

They said they want to build new relationships with local restaurants by having their menu items available while reshaping the arena’s concession experience.

It will feature nearly 20 local restaurant owners' menu items in different areas of the arena.

Chef G. Gavin, the arena’s chief culinary officer, will curate the guest chefs, according to the arena, while Levy’s Restaurants' culinary team will support the onsite operations.

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken, Kitchencray ATL, Breakfast at Barney’s, Pit Boss BBQ, Cubanos and Belen De La Cruz Empanadas have been in the guest chef program, and additional collaborations with local restaurants are in the works.

New menu offerings include:

• ATL Hot Chicken Tenders: The signature hand-breaded chicken tenders with a little kick of Atlanta heat. Located at section 114.
• Buffalo Cauliflower Bites: Crispy cauliflower florets marinated in bold buffalo sauce, lightly breaded and fried for a perfectly crispy and spicy snack. Located at Hawk Walk Chicken near section 120.
• Cheesesteak Melt Sandwich: Freshly grilled, thinly sliced ribeye with sautéed onions and white American cheese served on an Amoroso sub roll. Located at The Westside Grill near section 107.
• Lemon Pepper Loaded Footlong: All the Atlanta flavor of lemon pepper wings rolled into a fried and tossed footlong hot dog, tossed in zesty lemon pepper seasoning. Located at the Topped cart near Gate 6.
• Mediterranean Vegan Falafel: Crispy, golden-brown fried falafel with a refreshing medley of diced cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, zesty red onions – all drizzled with a creamy vegan tzatziki sauce on pita bread. Located at sections 107, 114 and 227.
• Smashburger: The venue’s new signature smashburger recipe features a freshly seasoned, caramelized beef patty topped with melted American cheese on a brioche bun. Located at sections 107, 114, 118, 211, 221 and 227.

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