All the food, World Series giveaways the Astros have planned for 2018

Last season, the Astros' slogan was "Earn History" and after winning the first World Series championship in the franchise history https://www.astrosfansgear.com/Astros_Jose_Altuve_Jersey-170, this year's slogan needed to resonate with the team's growing legacy and championship culture.Both Astros manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Lunhow touched on the danger of resting upon the laurels of last season in Wednesday's media luncheon, and the new slogan reflects that idea "Never Settle." From locking up key pieces or adding more fire power to the rotation, the Astros have made it clear they won't settle for one World Series - they're coming for another one.STAY GOLDAstros to wear special gold jerseys to celebrate World Series Now Playing The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $24 million deal, reports USA Today. Media Sports Illustrated The Astros players aren't the only ones embracing this year's slogan; everyone involved with the organization has stepped up their game for 2018. In an effort to provide fans with an even better experience that last season, the Astros have a number of special events planned, including several to celebrate the 2017 World Series.The Astros are letting Minute Maid Park Executive Chef Dominic Soucie do his thing with some new menu items that will be available throughout the ballpark Ken Giles Jersey. Members of the media got to try some of Soucie's food at Wednesday's luncheon."We've been looking at who comes to the game, what they're looking for and [we] try to spice it up so that you're not just having a plain hot dog and a beer," Soucie said. "There is nothing wrong with having a plain hot dog and a beer, but this gives them more options and better quality stuff." Soucie says he certainly felt a little bit of pressure coming into this season following the World Series."It started with the playoffs last year; all eyes are on you," he said. "It just follows through. Now that we are the world champions, we are expected to do that food service for the world champions and the world champion fans. We want them to be happy in the stands."Wednesday, Soucie debuted several items, including Pork Cheese Steak, Texas Brisket Cheese Steak, Foot Long BBQ Pork Dog, Foot Long Caribbean Dog https://www.astrosfansgear.com/Astros_Justin_Verlander_Jersey-428, BBQ Beef Burger, Loaded Taco Salad Tot, and Jane Dough Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough."This is just some of what we are going to be breaking out," Soucie said. "We're going to break out a lot more, this is just some of the things we are going to be kicking off the year with. If people spend some time walking around the ballpark they will see a lot more items that weren't there before because we are moving stuff around the ballpark to make it a whole ballpark experience."In addition to new menu items, the Astros alsowillroll out several special giveaways tied to the World Series as well as some special events that include a kids day, Marvel Super Hero Day, Yoga Day, Game of Thrones day, as well as Hispanic Heritage and other micro events.Browse through the photos above for a look at some of the food and some of the giveaways the Astros have planned for the 2018 season.