BestwaytogettoCitiField:

Thisoneistotallyuptoyou. DriveandPark: IfyouarewithinareasonabledrivingdistancefromFlushingandwillingtopaythe parkingfee,whichissteep,thereisplentyofparkingavailablenowthatweve Sheadgoodbye. Thisoptionisbestforpeoplewhoareelderlyorhandicapped,aswellasthosewho willattendthegamewithanelderlyorhandicappedperson.Thewalkfromthe LongIslandRailroad(LIRR)isalongoneandinvolvesalotofstairsonceyoupass the7Train. FerryService: TheSeaStreaklocatedintheHighlandsinMonmouthCounty,NewJerseyrunsto CitiField.Thetriplastabout75minuteslongandthereturntripdeparts30 minutesafterthegameends.Forprices,call(800)BOATRIDE. Thisisagoodthingduringthedogdaysofsummerinwhichapersonmightlikethe windintheirhair. However,therainisntagoodconditionforaboatride,noristhisgoodforthose whoeasilygetseasick. Also,ifyoumustleaveearly,doyouwanttobestrandedinFlushingwithoutyour boat?Orriskmissingitifyouwanttostickaroundforalittlewhile? LongIslandRailroad: TheLIRRisagreatoptionforpeoplewhoarecomingtothegamefromNewJersey TakeanNJTransitTraintoPennStation,thenchangeovertotheRailroad. Thetrainsusuallyruneverytwentyorsominutesandstartrunningabouttwo hoursbeforegametime.Thefareischeapat$8.50roundtripoffpeakandtheseats arecomfortable. However,ifyouarelookingtomakeitontimeforbattingpractice,DONOTrelyon theLIRR.Itwillnotgetyouthereintime. The7Train: The7trainisagreatwaytogettoCitiFieldfromallareasinManhattanandQueens, especiallyifyouworkinNewYorkCity.WhileitislessexpensivethantheLIRR,it doesntofferthemostcomfortableofridingexperiences. However,ifyouDOwanttogettobattingpracticeontimeandwanttotakemass transit,the7Trainisthewaytogo. TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 1 TheWrightStuff.com

PurchasingTickets:
Forseatingsuggestions,lookattheSeatingSectionofthisguide. Therearequiteafewoutletstobuytickets.Herearesomeofthepopularones.

Mets.com
Forsinglegameticketsandseasonplans,Mets.comisagoodplaceforseats. Suggestion:Checkwiththemthedayofthegameforfieldlevelseatsthatarejust released.Beforethat,however,IwouldlookatStubhubforsomebargainsbasedon thesectionsandpriceslistedinthisguide.

Stubhub
Stubhubisagreatsolutionforlastminuteticketsandsoldoutgames. WhilepeopledolikeEbay,Stubhubswindowattheticketofficeallowsfor accountability.Ivehadexperienceswithpeoplesellingticketsthattheyactuallygo anduse,leavingyouwithaninvalidticket.TheMetswillfindyouticketsthatthey haveavailableasreplacements. TheMetshavewindows49atCitiFielddedicatedtointernetpickupandthat includesStubhub. Suggestion:Checkwiththemafewdaysbeforethegameyouwishtoattendifits soldoutforbargains.PricesonStubhubaresetuplikeauctionsandtheywontdrop forafewdays.Infact,youcanseehowlonguntilthelistingends. Inactuality,thelistingisntending,itsprogrammedtodropthepriceattheendof thattimeperiod.Beware,greatdealsgoFAST.Besuretocheckbackfrequently. Toeliminatehighshippingcharges,chooseauctionswiththeoptionofedelivery, whichwillsendtheticketstoyouremailaccount,orwillcallpickup.

TicketBrokers
Ifyouvegotmoneytoburnforpremierseatsandareadamantaboutthem,there areticketbrokersoutthere. Suggestion:Onlineseats.comisasiteIvedealtwithandstronglyrecommend,while Iveheardgoodthingsaboutfrontrow.com

BattingPractice:
BattingpracticeisagreatexperiencethatIhighlyrecommendfansattend.Youget towatchyourfavoriteMetswarmupandseethemmorecandidthanyoudoduring

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anormalgame.Infact,youmightevencatchsomeofthemsingingalongtothe songsblaringovertheP.A.Sometimes,thataloneisworththepriceofadmission. Inaddition,thisisthetimetogetautographs.Beforewarned,battingpracticecanbe veryhitormiss.Forinstance,duringoneBPsession,IsnaggedChurch,Pelfrey,and Sanchez.Thenextone,threedayslater,IonlygotMoisesAlou.Certainguyssigna lot,otherssignverylittleordontsignatall. BPEtiquette: Yourbestbetistobeaspoliteaspossibletotheplayersandcalltothemfortheir autographsastheyapproachthedugout.DONOTyellatthemwhiletheyreinthe cageordoingfieldingdrills.Theywillnotcomeover. Also,trytostandasclosetoanendofthedugoutaspossibleifyourelookingtoget anyoneexceptthepitchers.Thepitcherswillhangouttowardsthebullpen.Your bestbetforthatistogravitatetowardsthefirstbaseline. Theplayerwhoissigningwillgodownthelineandwilllookatyou/gesturewhenit isyourturntotosshimyouritem.Asaresult,mysuggestionistobringabaseball. DONOTthrowyourballoutofturn. Caseandpoint:DavidWrighthasbeenhitinthehead/almosthitintheheadby flyingbaseballswhilesigningautographs.Besidesruiningeveryoneelsesfun,do youreallywanttobeknownasthepersonwhogavehimaconcussionwhilehewas beingnicetofans?Didntthinkso. Inaddition,followallofthedirectionsofthesecuritystaff.Theywillbemore inclinedtohelpyougetautographs,aswellasthrowstraybattingpracticeballsin yourdirection. Recommendations: Bringabaseballandapen,notaSharpie.Apensinkpenetratesthecoveroftheball, whileaSharpiedoesnot.Whileyoucanbringajersey,hat,orprogram,abaseballis theeasiestthingtotransferbackandforth. YoushouldprobablybringaplasticbagorZiploctohelppreserveyourballuntil youreturnhome.Nothingwillfrustrateyoumorethanreturninghomeafteragame tofindthatyourJohanSantanasignedbaseballisnowaHanSantasignedbaseball. Shouldyoubeinclined,therearedisplayholdersonsaleintheTeamStoreinthe Rotunda.Thatwillsuffice,aswell. Ifyouarebringingachildwithyou,makesuretoplacetheminfrontofyouwitha ballintheirhand.Whilethismightsoundalittleodd,playersaremoreinclinedto signforkidsandthrowthembaseballsthanadults,whocouldverywellturnaround andselltheautographsonline.Thisruledoesntseemtoapplytofemales,however.

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BPSchedule: TheMetstakebattingpracticefirst,asthehometeam.TheirBPlastforfifty minutes. ThevisitingteampracticessecondandtheirBPlastsaboutthesametime. For1:10pmstarts:Metsstartat10:40,Visitorsstartat11:30. For4:10pmstarts:Metsstartat1:40,Visitorsstartat2:30. For7:10starts:Metsstartat4:40,Visitorsstartat5:30. ImportantNotes: Ifitrains,therewillbenooutdoorbattingpractice.Yourchancesofanautograph dropdrastically.WhileIhavegottenChurchandMainetosignmybaseballonrainy days,itwaspureluckandcoincidence,nottomentionmyfulloutsprinttowards theoutfield.Myrecommendationistostaydryandstayhome,thendriveinata morereasonablehour.Saveyourbaseballforanothertime. Ifadaygameisbeingplayedafteranightgame,mostplayers,ifnotall,willskip battingpractice.Attending,asIhavefoundout,isawasteofyourtime.

WheretoSit:
UnlikeSheaStadium,therereallyisntabadseatinthehouse.Whereveryousit dependsonwhatyoucanaffordorarewillingtospringfor,aswellasyour preferences. Insteadofpointingouttheblatantlyobviousfactthatfieldlevelseatsarethe closest,Illpointouttheprosandconsofeachsection,aswellasnoteworthyitems. Pleasenote,thereareFIVEdifferentpricesperseat,dependingonthe date/opponent.TherangesgivenforeachareforthePlatinum(Opening Day/YankeesSeries)totheValue(midweekMarlinsandNationals).

SterlingLevel DeltaClubSeats:
Pros:Theseseatsarelocateddirectlybehindhomeplateandalsooffer waiter/waitressservicetoticketholders.Paddedseatsallaround. Cons:Theseseatsaretheabsolutepriciestintheballpark.Theycanrangefromas expensiveas$695to$105.Nottomention,thenetsometimesisapaintohaveto watchagamethrough.Theoverheadnetnolongerexists,sothereisstillthethreat offlyballs. TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 4 TheWrightStuff.com

FieldLevel EbbetsClubSeats
Pros:Location,location,location.Onceagain,directlybehindhomeplate,butthis sectioniselevatedandwithoutthepeskynet.Greatlocationforfoulballs,aswell. Cons:Price,yetagain.Thepricerangeis$280to$120.Forthatkindofmoney, wouldntyouratherbeonthefield?

MetropolitanBoxSeats
Pros:Closetofield,nonet,andprimeteeshirtlaunchposition!Also,behind dugouts! Cons:TherearefourdifferentclassificationswithinthisseatingareaPlatinum, Gold,Silver,andregularBox.SoreallytheressuchathingasPlatinumPlatinum MetropolitanBox,GoldPlatinum,etc.Itdoesgetconfusingwhenpurchasingtickets. Still,theyrangefrom$525(PlatinumPlatinum)to$90(ValueBox).

FieldBox
Pros:Sitonthefieldforless,goodviewdownthebaselines.Primeteeshirtlaunch area,yetagain,moresothantheMetropolitanseats.Decentlypricedforfieldseats whenpurchasedforValuecategorygames. Cons:Pricerangeisbrokendownintothreesectionsagain,$315(FieldBoxGold Platinumgames)to$75(FieldBoxValuegames).

BaselineBox
Pros:Onlyonecategoryofseatsandstillaffordableforfieldseats,greatviewofthe action.ManyfoulballsAREactuallyhithere. Cons:Whileonabudget,theBronzeandValueseatsaretheonlyaffordableoptions, withthe$75Silvercategoryrunningborderline.

LF/RFReserved
Pros:Youcancatchahomerunballoutintheseseatsthataretheequivalentofthe bleachersoutatShea,exceptnicer.Mostseatscostaround$7030,dependingon category.AlsoincloseproximitytoShakeShack,BlueSmoke,andtheFanFestarea. Cons:Ifyouwanttositinthefirstorsecondrow,bepreparedtopayalmost$30 moreperticket.TheconcessionareathathousestheShakeShackandBlueSmokeis verycrowdedwithverylonglines.

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Pros:Veryaffordable,pricerangeis$49$21andtheseatsarerightnexttothe HomeRunApple.ClosetoShakeShack,BlueSmoke,andFanFestArea. Cons:Youcantreallyseethescoreboard,concessionareagetsverycrowded,and youreasfarfromhomeplateasyoucangetwithoutgoingtogrababurger.

BridgeTerrace
Pros:Onlytworowshere,nopricedifference.RightbyShakeShack,BlueSmoke, andFanFestarea. Cons:Pricyseats,consideringtheirdistancefromhomeplateandelevation.These ticketscanrunyouanywherefrom$63to$27. Suggestion:BigAppleisamorepopulatedenvironment,filledwithfunfans,for cheaper.Ifyouregoingtospringfor$60somethingdollartickets,pickaBronze dateagainstadivisionrivalforaweekendgameandbuyBaselineBoxseats.

CaesarsLevel CaesarsPlatinum/Gold
Pros:Fantasticviewofthefieldfrombehindhomeplate,closeproximitytothe SNY/CW11booth(andGary,Keith,andRon),aswellastheWFANbooth.Youll haveaccesstotheCaesarsClubandwillbeclosetotheconcessionsbehindyour section.Thissectionisentirelyundercover,whichisgreatforrainydays,quitea fewfoulballshavebeenknowntocomethisway.Despitethecover,youarestill abletoseeeverythingintheballpark,includingthescoreboards,aprobleminShea Stadium.Inaddition,thefactthatthereareonlysixrowsinthesectionisniceasa conveniencefactor. Cons:Theseseatswillrunyouaround$245/$175to$105/$90.Theyrealsokindof confusingtogettoifyourenotfamiliarwiththestadium.Youcantwalkaroundthe entiresection,asitiscutrightdownthemiddlebytheSNYcameracrew.Forthe kids,teeshirtsrarelycomeuphere,nordoesMr.Met.

CaesarsSilver/Bronze
Pros:Nice,baselineview;opensettingthatmirrorsSheasUpperDeckinthe locationoftheMezzanine. Cons:FortheMezzanineequivalentatCitiField,$175/$161to$75/69iskindof pricy;noprotectionfromtheelements.Onawindyday,holdontoyourlighter itemsandbewareofflyingpaperremnantsfromfansmeals. Suggestion:Foraviewthatsclosertotheactionatasimilar/lesserprice,Id purchaseseatsinthebaselineboxes.Greatpositioningforteeshirtstheretoo. TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 6

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LeftFieldLanding
Pros:Relativelyaffordable,goodviewofDanielMurphysthrowsfromleftintothe diamond,greatviewofCitiFieldinreverse.Youcansitinthefirstfewrowsforas lowas$36aseat. Cons:IfMurphymakesaplayagainstthewall,itwillbehardforyoutoseeit.Also, thewindtunnelinleftmakesithardforhomerunstotravelintothissection. SectionisbrokenintotheGold(firsttworows)andnormalsections.Goldrunsfrom $84$36,normalrunsfrom$56to$24.Asaresult,goldsectioncanbealittleonthe pricyside. Suggestion:Ifyousitoutintheoutfieldforthismoneywithkids,tryandtakethem toBPtogetthemagreatviewoftheguysatworkonthefield.Whileitsnotthe sameasanactualgame,youregettingthebestvalueforyourmoney.Plus,ifWright signstheirbaseball,theyllhavetheentirelandingtobragto,notjusteveryrelative whoisaMetsfanviayourcellphonefortheremainderofthegame.

PepsiPorch
Pros:Affordability(Goldrunsfrom$84$36,normalfrom$56to$24),homerun balls,foulballs,viewof1stbaseline. Cons:SectionisntcostefficientforPlatinumorGold,firsttworowswillrunyou $14moreperticket;fardistancefromhomeplate;dependingonrow,viewof scoreboardmightnotbethebest. Suggestion:Ifyouthinkyourkidswillnotbesatisfiedwithview,tryandtakethem toBP.Anautographwillquelltheirproblemsfortherestoftheday.

PromenadeLevel
PromenadeClub
Pros:EquivalenttoMezzanine,greatviewfromseats,excellentforfoulballs. AffordablefortheaveragefanifyousitinseatsduringBronze/Value. Cons:Ifyouwanttogotothemorepremierdates,thePromenadeGold(first2 rows)andnormalPromenadewillrunyouaprettypenny.Theyrangefrom $105/$84tothemoreaffordable$45/$36. Suggestion:PickaBronzeweekendorheadonoverafterworkforaValuedate.If yourebringingthekids,takethemaftercamp/school.Youllgetthemostbangfor yourbuckifyoudo.

PromenadeBox
Pros:Boxseatswithoutthetypicalboxpricetag.Evenpremiumgameswontmake youpassoutwhenyougetthecreditcardbillat$49andthevaluegames,for$21, TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 7 TheWrightStuff.com

arehardtobeat.TheseseatsarecomparabletoMezzanineboxseatsatShea.And forthekidsteeshirtlaunchahoywithouttheissueofdrunkenfans. Cons:Noneoftheseboxesareintheinfieldandyouarestillatthemercyofthe weather,especiallythesummersun. Suggestion:Ifyoureconcernedwithprofanityorunrulyfans,butcantaffordthe moreexpensiveseats,theseareperfectforyou.Theyrealsogoodforthosewhoare elderlyasthereishandicappedseatinginsomeofthesections.

PromenadeReservedInfield
Pros:Alloftheseseatsarepricedthesame,whetheryousitinrowoneorrow seventeen.Thelastfewrowsoffercoverfromtherainandshadefromthestrong summersun,butyoudontsacrificemuchviewtositthere.Thisislikesittinginthe farbackoftheMezzanine,withouttheinabilitytoseethescoreboard.Theseseats arebyfarthebestseatswiththebestvalue.Platinumdatesrun$35,whileValue datesrun$15.Greatseatsforfamiliesandgroupsandthestairsarenotassteepas atShea. Cons:Becauseoftheiraffordability,theseseatsmighthavegroupsofdrunkenfans duringnightgames.WhilethismightnotbeanissueduringagameagainsttheCubs orPadres,gamesagainstdivisionrivalssuchastheNationals,Marlins,andBraves mightbeaproblem.GamesagainstthePhilliesorYankeeswillposethebiggest problems.Also,asidefromaviewrows,seatsareatthemercyofthesun,wind,and rain.Bewareofflyingdebris. Suggestion:Ifyouretakingthekidstoagame,thisistheplacetositwiththebest value.Ifyoureworriedaboutcourselanguageanddrunkenfans,takethemtoan afterschool,aftercampgameduringtheweek.Youllsavemoneyandeliminate mostoftheproblem.Goforsection405or424ifyoucan,astheyrethesection closesttothelastPromenadeClubsection.

PromenadeReserved
Pros:Highlyaffordableinthe$35$25pricerange,prettygoodviewoffield.The lastfewrowsoffercoverfromtherainandshadefromthestrongsummersun,but youdontsacrificemuchviewtositthere.Thisislikesittinginthefarbackofthe Mezzanine,withouttheinabilitytoseethescoreboard. Cons:Dependingonwhichsectionyouget,youcouldeitherbeonthebrinkofthe expensiveseatsandtheaccompanyingview,oroutinthedepthsofthepark.You mighthavetroubleseeingthescoreboardifyourseatsareoutinSections534to 538.Onceagain,thereisthepossibilityofunruly/drunkenfansand sunburn/soakingfromexcesssunorrain. Suggestion:Ifyoureworriedaboutcourselanguageanddrunkenfans,takethem toanafterschool,aftercampgameduringtheweek.Youllsavemoneyand TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 8

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eliminatemostoftheproblem.Ifyoureveryconcernedaboutbringingthekids, springforaPromenadeboxduringtheweekforanafterschool/aftercampgame, whichwillputyouatapriceunder$30.

HowtoEnter(Entrances)
Yes,thereareplentyofoptionsonhowtoenterthestadiumandtheydependon youramountoftimeandpatience. Yourticketwilltellyouwhichisthebestgatetoenterthroughforconvenience purposes.Allgatesareveryclearlymarked. JackieRobinsonRotunda: IfyouredyingtocheckouttheRotunda,yourenotaloneandongameday,itshows. ThelinetogetintheRotundaanduptheescalator,asinsingularescalator,is absurd.Itactuallygoesintotheparkinglotsometimes. Suggestion:IfyoureallywanttoseetheRotunda,dosoonthewayoutofthe stadium.Itllbealotlesscrowdedandyouwonthavetoworryaboutlosingyour placeonline. VIPEntrances: IfyourticketsaysGateVIP,thisisthegateyoushouldenterthrough.Youwillbe abletoenterthroughtheThirdBaseVIPorFirstBaseVIPentrances. Thelinetogetinisveryshortandsecurityisefficient.Bewareofthewaitforthe elevator,asitcangetverylong.Theelevatorisnothingbutagenericelevator,soif youcantakethestairs,doso! LeftField: Ifyouplanonattendingbattingpractice,thisisthegatethatwillbeopenearly. Suggestion:Getthereatleastahalfanhourearly.Itsusuallyaracetothefield completewithsprintingsowearsneakers.

FoodOptions
Fromthetypicalballparkstaplestotheinterestingculinarydelightscreatedjustfor CitiField,thestadiumoffersplentyofoptions. However,yourbestoptiondependsonyourbudget,dedicationtomissaslittleof thegameaspossible,andMetslead/deficit.

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Pleasenotethefollowingdrinksareavailableatalmostalloftherestaurants. Drinks:RegularSoda$3.50,LargeSoda$4.75,SouvenirSoda$5.25,Bottled Water$7.75,BottledGatorade$4.75,RegularBeer$5,LargeBeer$6.25, PremiumBeer$7.50,Coffee$3,HotChocolate$3 PleasenotethatthereareZEROTVsinthecenterconcourse,soallofthe concessionsbacktherewillleaveyouwithoutaviewofthegameofanykind. Belowaretheavailablechoicesandthefoodtheyoffer,aswellassuggestionsasto when/whereyoushouldvisitthem.

AcelaClub
Location:ExcelsiorLevelinLeftField Menu:Themenuisprixfixeat$48dollarsandfeaturesupscalefoodsuchasthe HeritagePorkPorchettaandtheWhiteCheddarMacaroniandCheesewithPancetta. Issues:Limitedtopremiumticketholderswhocanonlydinetherewitha reservation.Forreservations,call7185654333.Opens2hours,45minutesbefore gametime.

BallparkEats
Location:AllLevels Menu:HotDog$5.75,Hamburger$5.75,Cheeseburger$5.75,BlazinBurger $5.75,Driveinburger$5.75,ChickenTenders$7.50,CornDog$4,FrenchFries $4.75,OnionRings$4.75,CrackerJacks$4.75,Peanuts$4.75 CoolFeature:Thenewhotdogcartdirectlynexttotheconcessionholdstrayswith sauerkraut,relish,andothertoppings,aswellasdippingsaucesand mustard/ketchuppackets.Nomorepacketgrabbingforfans!Also,thesestations aremannedbystaffinordertokeepthemfreshandclean. Issues:Thenormal,expensiveballparkfood. Recommendation:Theseareprobablyyourbestbetifyouwanttogetbacktothe gamequickly.Thestaffismuchmoreefficientthaninyearspastandthereare locationsallovertheballpark.Whilethecoffeeandhotchocolateare$3,theycome inalarge,StyrofoamcupnotthepapershotglassesfromShea.Also,the condimentcartisratheramusing.

BigAppleBrews
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:(All$7.50)Bass,Beck's,Beck'sPremierLight,Beck'sDark,Budweiser, BudweiserAmericanAle,BudLight,BudLightLime,Czechvar,GooseIsland TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 10 TheWrightStuff.com

Honker'sAle,GooseIslandIndiaPaleAle,HarbinLarger,Hoegaarden,KirinIchiban, KirinLight,KonaLongboardIslandLager,LeffeBlonde,MichelobUltra,O'Doul's, Redhook,RollingRock,StaropramenPilsner,StellaArtois,TigerBeer,Widmer Brothers Issues:Itsstill$7.50forabeer. Recommendation:NotafanofBudweiser,thatscool.Checkthisoutinstead.Its worthalookifyouregoingtogetabeerandarewillingtodropdownthemoneyon it.

BlueSmoke
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:PulledPorkSandwich$9,KansasCitySpareRibs$10,ChipotleChicken Wings$8,FrenchFries$4.75 Issues:ThelinehereisVERYlongandiffarawayfromyourseats,maytakeyou awayfromthegameforanhourormore. Recommendation:Unlessyouaresittingoutincenter,theMetsaredownby10,or arenotgoingtogetanotherchancetosamplethefood,waituntillatesummerwhen thehypehasdieddown.

BoxFrites
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:Smallfrites$6.50,Largefrites$7.50,fivedippingsauces$1each Issues:MoremoneythantheaverageFrenchfriesbox,chargeof$1foreachsauce. Recommendation:Foradventuressake,checkitoutifyouhavethechance.Its certainlyasmallpricetopayforvariety,unlikethe$17lobsterroll.

CascarinosPizza
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse,DeltaSky360Club,and CaesarsClub Menu:CheeseSlice$5.75,PepperoniSlice$6,SicilianSlice$6.25,GrandmaSlice $5.50,WholeWheatSlice$5.50,ChickenRoll$6.50,Stromboli$6.50,Eggplant ParmigianaHero$9.50,MeatballParmigianaHero$9.50,PenneAllaVodka$9, Lasagna$5.00 Issues:Pizzaslicesarepricy,especiallywhenyoufigureinhowmanyslicesthe averageadultmalecanputaway.

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Recommendation:YourbestvalueisthePenneAllaVodkaorLasagna,whichisa pricearoundorbelowwhatmostItalianRestaurantswillchargeyouforthedinner portion.

CatchoftheDay
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:FriedFishSandwich$8.50,GrilledShrimpPoBoySandwitch$12.75, LobsterRoll$17.00,ShrimpCocktailSalad$14.75,FriedCalamari$9.50,Crab Fries&Cheese$5.75,LongIslandClam&CornChowder$4.75,HotDog$5.75, GarlicFries$4.75 SpecialtyDrinks:CabernetSauvignon$9.75,Chardonnay$9.75 Issues:Themostexpensivemenuthroughoutthestadium. Recommendation:Ifyouwanttotrysomethingpricedlikemanyitemsaroundthe park,thegarlicfries,crabfries&cheese,andchowderareyourbestbets.Theline hereisntgoingtobetoolongbecauseofthepricepoints.

DeltaSky360Club
Location:SterlingLevel Menu:Bar,cafstylesandwiches,andcoffee. CoolFeatures:ThereisaglasswindowthatallowsyoutolookinontheMets undergroundbattingcage.Youwillbeabletowatchthem Issues:Thepriceswillundoubtedlybehigh. Recommendation:Ifyouareabigsushieaterandwillingtopaytheprice,youwill enjoyit.

ElVeranoTaqueria
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:ChickenMolePipian$7.25,Carnitas$7.25,ChileMarinatedSkirtSteak $7.25,ComboTacoPlatter$9.75,EloteCornontheCob$3.50 SpecialtyDrinks:BrooklynSabrosoAle$7.50 Issues:Thepricesarealittlehigh,evenfortwotacos,andthebeeristhesameprice ofoneyoudpurchaseatyourseat,yetyouwalkedovertogetit.Inaddition,long linesonceagain. Recommendation:IfyouknowyoullbebackatCitiField,avoidthisplaceuntilmid tolatesummer,whenthehypehasdieddown.Yourbestvalueiscomboplatter,

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whichgivesyouoneofeachtacoandthreesalsas.Itdbeagoodideatobuythis withafriendifyoudontthinkyoucanfinishtwotacosonyourownandreallywant tosample.Also,thebuytwoandtradeonewithafriendconceptisagreattricktoo.

GrilledSausage
Location:LeftField Menu:HotorSweetgrilledsausage$7.25 Issues:Highpriced,notthebesttastingitems. Recommendation:Skipit.

ShakeShack
Location:Centerfield(TasteoftheCity)Concourse Menu:SingleShackburger$5.75,DoubleShackburger$8.75,ShackCagoDog $5.75,NewYorkDog$5,BirdDog$6,Fries$4.75,CheeseFries$5.75,Shakes $6.50,FrozenCustard$5.25 SpecialtyDrinks:ShackmeisterAle$7.50 Issues:Thepricesarealittlehigh,eventhoughitsadollarmorethanwhatthey chargeattherestaurant,andthebeeristhesamepriceofoneyoudpurchaseat yourseat,yetyouwalkedovertogetit.Thiswillhavethelongestlineinthe concourse. Recommendation:IfyouknowyoullbebackatCitiField,avoidthisplaceuntilmid tolatesummer,whenthehypehasdieddown.Theburgersmayseemexpensive, buttheyreonly$1morethanattheactualflagshiprestaurant.Wheneveryoumake ittoShakeShack,thefoodwillbeworthit!

WorldsFareMarket
Location:RightField,FieldLevel Menu:Sushi$9to$14.50,TexasChili$4.75,ChickenPotPie$4.75,Chicken Quesadilla$8.50,Mama'sSpecialHero$9.75,Cannolis$3,Cupcakes$5, CheesecakewithRaspberry$5,AppleTart$5,LemonCrumbCake$3.75,and moretocome. Issues:Sushimightbeontheexpensiveside,portionshaveyettobeseen,andthe foodfromMamasofCoronaismightypricy. Recommendation:Forvariation,thereareaffordableoptionsworthtakingalook at.Giveitashotifyourelookingforsomethingmorethanyouraveragehotdogand fries.

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WheelhouseMarket:BeerandWineBar
Location:LeftField Menu:Curedmeats,cheeses,wine,andbeer Issues:Willdefinitelybehighpriced Recommendation:Unlessyourelookingforupscaledining,skipit.

Zachys
Location:InsideDeltaSky360 Menu:Varietyofwines Issues:Highprices Recommendation:Ifyouwantwine,itllrunyouATLEAST$9aglassormore.Soif yourewillingtopayit,youcangetithere.Ifyourenotintowine,skipit.

Shopping
Thereareavarietyofstoresaroundtheballparkthatfeatureawidearrayofitems. Belowarethestoresandtheirlocations.

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Location:ExcelsiorLevel,RightField Info:RetroMetsmerch Pros:Vintagefeel,carriesgreatbrandslikeBannerSupplyCo. Cons:Normal,pricynatureofitems. Suggestion:IdtakeaganderifIwereyou.

HeroesandHeritageCollectionShop
Location:PromenadeLevel,LeftField Info:Memorabiliastore Pros:Lotsofcoolfindssuchasbaseballcardsandgameuseditems. Cons:Highprices. Suggestion:Whileyoumaynotbeabletoaffordmostoftheseitems,theyrestill cooltobrowsethrough. TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 14 TheWrightStuff.com

MetsTeamStore
Location:PromenadeLevel,HomePlateandFieldLevel,HomePlate Info:Metsmerch,emphasisonhats Pros:Decentselection,lotsofhats Cons:Normal,pricynatureofitems;limitedselection Suggestion:IdskipitandheadfortheoneintheRotunda.

MetsTeamStore
Location:JackieRobinsonRotunda Info:TriplethesizeofthestoreinShea,thisoffersavarietyofmerchandise.From gamewornitemstocrystalengravingstothetypicalattire,thereissomethingfor everyone. Pros:QuirkyitemslikeapairofpantswornbyDavidWright,BrooklynDodgers apparel,apparelforallages,fashionableshirts,andthetotebaglikeshoppingbags postpurchase. Cons:Likemostofficialmerchandise,itsexpensive.Acrystalengravedkeychain willcostyou$18andavintagetee,$42.AndthoseDavidWrightpants?$350. Suggestion:Visitonthewayout,waytoocrowdedonthewayin.Linemoves relativelyfast.Someoftheshirtsarethepricesofyouraverage Abercrombie/Aeropostale/DepartmentStore/TrendyStore.ThatshowI rationalizedmy$42shirt,anyway.

Mr.MetsDugoutShop
Location:KiddieFieldFieldLevel,CenterField Info:Apparelforyouths,toddlers,infants,andnewborns,aswellascandy. Pros:Priceslessthanadultapparel,kidsonlyitems. Cons:Inordertogetyourkidsoutofthestore,youmightneedtobribethemwith candy. Suggestion:Ifyoureatthefanfest,takealooksie,butdontgooutofyourwayfor it.

NikeDugoutShop
Location:PromenadeLevel,HomePlate Info:NikebrandedMetsapparel TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 15 TheWrightStuff.com

Pros:Interestingdesigns,apparel Cons:Moreexpensivebecauseofdoublebranding. Suggestion:BetterstuffisintheRotundastore,headthereinstead.

ThePlayersClubhouse:APlayersChoiceStore
Location:ExcelsiorLevelLeftField Info:Lockerroomstyleshop,dedicatedtoplayermerchandise Pros:Coolatmosphere,uniquefinds Cons:Expensive Suggestion:Evenifyoudontwanttospendthemoney,itsfuntobrowsethrough.

TouchbyAlyssaMilano
Location:ExcelsiorLevel,RightField Info:AboutiqueforfemaleMetsfans. Pros:Uniqueandstylishclothing. Cons:Expensive!Astylishzipuphoodiewillrunyouover$100. Suggestion:Worthavisit,ifoutofcuriositymorethananythingelse;neverreally muchofaline.

MustSeeAreas
TheBullpens
Oddlyenough,thehomeandvisitingbullpensaresidebysideoutincenterfield. Thecoolestaspectoftheballparkisprobablythechainlinkfencethatseparatesthe visitingbullpenfromthefansandthefactthatitsallthereis. RightnexttothebullpenistheOldHomeRunApple,whichfanscantakepictures with.Thathappenstobethelongestoflinesintheentirestadium.Funforkidsand adultsalike. Suggestion:Dontlettheseasongobywithoutavisit.

CenterFieldConcourse(TasteoftheCity)
Asidefromtheexcellentfood,youcanpaytributetotheoldSheaskylineanditsa greatplacetotakepictures. TheFansGuidetoCitiFieldbyDanielle 16 TheWrightStuff.com

Thebridge,agreatplacetocatchsomeinnings,isalsooverhere. Beforewarned,howevertherearenoTVsinthisarea. Suggestion:Savethisvisitforablowoutgame.

Fanfest
The2KSportsFanFestislocatedontheConcourseLevelincenterfield,andisfun forthewholefamily.CenteredaroundMr.Met'sKiddieField,ascaleversionofCiti Field,theFanFestfeaturesabattingcage,baserunningchallenge,dunktank,video gamekiosks,aliveDJ,andalotmorecoolstuff. Mr.Methasalsobeenknowntomakeadailyappearance. Weatherpermitting,the2KSportsFanFestwillbeopen2hourspriortoever everyMetshomegame,andwillremainopenuntilthe7thinning. Suggestion:BringthekiddiesforsomefunoftheirownandtrytodunkaPhillies fan.Thatmakestheparkthatmuchsweeter.

JackieRobinsonRotunda
Truthbetold,theRotundaisstunning.Fromthefloorstothearches,itisas beautifulasitishypedtobeandfeaturestheteamstore. Suggestion:OptforadifferententrygateandsavetheRotundaforthepostgame.It willbelesscrowdedandyoullhavemoretimetogaze.

Miscellaneous
FanAssistance:Forseatingassistance,seekoutthepeoplewearingmaroonpolos aroundtheseats.Forassistanceongettingtocertainareasofthepark,seekoutthe peoplewearingforestgreenpolosinside. Security:Youcanbringinfoodfromoutsidesources,justlikeyoucouldatShea. Youarealsoallowedunopenedbottlesofwater,oneliterorless.Toexpediteyour venturethroughsecurity,haveyourbagalreadyopenonceyougettothetableand bepreparedtobenoninvasivelywanded. Unansweredquestions:Ifthereareanyissuesthathavenotbeenaddressedhere, pleasefeelfreetoemailmeatTWSDanielle@gmail.comorcontacttheNewYork Metsat(507)718TIXX.

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