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“Eating Citi Field”
Occasion: | Cuisine: | Area: | Cost: | Rating: |
Lunch/Takeout | New American | Queens | Cheap Eats | Great |
But the stadium is not just about remembering Robinson’s moment in history. It’s about taking the ideals of his life and looking forward to the future. The Mets and Citi have pledged to help create the Jackie Robinson Foundation Museum and Education Center in lower Manhattan, which will educate children about Jackie Robinson's pioneering spirit and leading role in social change. This partnership will support new programs for the Jackie Robinson Foundation, including leadership development and scholarships for students who exemplify Jackie's humanitarian ideals. I know this has nothing to do with food, but I think that’s pretty cool.
So, back to the field. After a visit in the rotunda, you’ll head up to your seats. We had great seats in the third row beyond the left field fence, near the foul pole, close to Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, the Taqueria and a Beer Garden (with about a dozen local and imported beers from Staropramen to Goose Island), which are located in the food court between left field and center field. You’ll also find a wealth of entertainment options for your young Mets fans. There’s the Hershey’s Dunk Booth, where kids (or you) have the chance to dunk a Citi Field employee wearing the opposing team’s jersey.
There are softball batting cages for practicing those homers, and a kiddie version of Citi Field where aspiring toddlers can hit a wiffle ball and run the bases like the big boys. On a nice day, with all the outdoor seating for picnicking, it’s really great family fun.
But we were not there for the family fun (yet). ... [more, click below]
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