They say nothing beats a hot dog at the ballpark, but invited guests to the Batter's Eye Restaurant were enjoying more refined cuisine: seared ahi tuna with sesame crust, crab cakes, grouper nuggets, anitpasto on a stick and bruschetta with goat cheese and tomato.

The rolly-polly guy in the Miller High Life commericals would have a field day at this event.

Manager Carol Turner said the people attending the VIP event at the cafe overlooking centerfield were guests of the corporate sponsors of the Rays.

"It's electric. It's fun," Turner said.

Though it was for a private party today, the cafe will be open to the public Friday.

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