Take me out to the ball game,

Take me out with the crowd;

Buy me some lumpia and empanadas

I don’t care if you like ensalada.

Let me root, root, root for the home team

If they don’t win, it’s a shame.

For it’s one, two, three ice creams, I’m out

At the old ball game.

Norfolk Tides fans can find new tasty treats at Harbor Park this season.

New vendor Flippin’ Hangry features Filipino food such as loaded adobo fries and beef lumpia, its top seller. The business is owned and operated by caterer Melanie Lundy, who’s been in the food industry for 20 years, and Ron Comia, who used to work in quality assurance at an Oceanfront hotel.

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Comia’s mom made Lundy cook the pancit before giving them the green light on the venture, since the pancit and some of the other dishes are family recipes. It includes two kinds of noodles: canton (egg noodle) and rice stick, a thin translucent noodle. Comia and Lundy pan-fry it in garlic oil.

As they try to nail down fans’ tastes, they put different entrees on the menu to see what sticks.

So, what’s good to eat now?

Flippin’ Hangry knocked the Philly cheesesteak ($13), the Jumbo Lumpia of the Week, out of the park. It included everything one would expect out of the sandwich except it was encased in a fried lumpia wrapper. Juicy ribeye, cheesy provolone and caramelized onions delivered on taste — my favorite bite.

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The chicken adobo empanadas ($11) made me happy too. A whiff reminded me of the first time I tried the dish, prepared by a colleague of mine in Las Vegas. A garlicky aroma captured the nostalgia of home cooking with a balance of tangy saltiness. Delicious.

The ube lumpia ($7), a dessert made with purple yams, also won me over after a nibble. Generous powdered sugar covered the outside, making me almost wish my bare hands had gloves. I didn’t care after feeding my face for a while.

Another cool place in the stadium serves ice cream. South Mountain Creamery, based in Middletown, Maryland, also offers it at Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders games, according to the creamery’s website.

The family-owned business showcases six flavors in its display case, including chocolate, strawberry and chocolate peanut butter. Get them in a cup ($6.50) or a waffle cone ($7). Change it up a little and add toppings — only a few available — for an extra charge.

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I played it safe and ordered three scoops in separate cups. This held up the line and some customers got caught looking at my triple treats. The Grasshopper showed off its pale green color and left my mouth minty fresh in between chews of cold chunks of chocolate cookies.

The Sea Salt Caramel Dream lacked appeal, but it finished creamy and sweet with a hint of salt — in that order and close to AAA status.

The vanilla bean stood out for its dark speckled spots and lusciousness. I hadn’t realized how much I missed the taste of pure, old fashioned vanilla. I remembered cranking the ice cream maker on the back porch on hot summer days. Magnificent.

After that, I needed a pitcher of something to drink. I recalled seeing a sign for wine slushies ($11) — not new — at the Cupcake Vineyards cart and made my way there. Something about frozen ice sloshing around in a clear contraption made it look striking. There were three kinds on tap. I selected the white sangria, which sipped like a refreshing table wine and chilled my throat going down — a perfect ending to an afternoon game.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com

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If you go

Where: Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave., Norfolk

Details: milb.com/norfolk; 757-622-2222