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03-04-2025
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Just 21 Gifts From Goldbelly For Anyone Who Loves Food
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Send their tastebuds on a journey to some of the most celebrated restaurants and bakeries in the US and the world. 1. A "Taste of New York" Weekender Box that includes classic Big Apple eats from iconic NYC institutions like John's of Bleeker Street, Eli Zabar, Junior's, and more! Your foodie friend won't have to travel to the city that never sleeps to eat like a New Yorker because this box is jam-packed with bagels, a coal-fired pizza, a pastrami sandwich kit, a cheesecake, and black and white cookies — enough to feed 8–12 people! Goldbelly Promising review:"Everything was perfect. I bought this for my boyfriend who used to live in New York. He did say at first he was a little skeptical because we weren't getting it in New York and eating it right away, but after warming everything up and diving in, he said it was just like being back in New York and loved everything." — Richelle M. 2. A beyond excellent four-pack of burgers from Michelin Star restaurant The Gramercy Tavern made with high quality beef, belly-cut bacon, Shelburne Cheddar, and the restaurant's signature smoked onion aioli — all nestled between buttered and toasted buns from a nearby bakery. Goldbelly The package includes enough patties, buns, cheese, bacon, aioli, and pickles for four burgers. Promising review:"Great hamburger; the burger meat (Pat LaFrieda's) mixture was excellent. I especially liked and appreciated how the order was packed, the box with good packing material, and all the ingredients placed carefully in the box to prevent damage, especially to the rolls." — Michael S. 3. A sushi kit from Blue Ribbon Sushi, which is considered one of New York's best, with sushi masters selecting only the highest quality fish flown in daily. The sushi fanatic in your life will receive everything they need to make their own maki, hand rolls, nigiri, and more! Goldbelly This kit serves two to three people and includes everything needed to make up to four to five rolls and two crispy rice appetizers. Promising review:"Blue Ribbon ALWAYS delivers top quality fish, sliced and prepped to enjoy immediately. It is all packaged beautifully and organized." — Cathy B. 4. And a sushi roll-shaped cake if you wanna extend the sushi theme into dessert! This matcha-flavored cake with vanilla mousse doesn't just look cool, it taste amazing too, which isn't a surprise since it's from the legendary Duff Goldman. Goldbelly This cake serves 6–8 people and arrives in a decorative box perfect for a gift. Promising review:"I sent this to my sister for her anniversary. She said it was beautiful and it was fresh. Tasted great too. This was a hit!" — Mr Z. 5. A pasta kit featuring three different dishes and enough food for 12 from one of New York's most celebrated Italian restaraunts, L'Artusi. Goldbelly Each order contains one Tagliatelle Bolognese Pasta Dinner Kit for four, one Rigatoni with Mushroom Ragu Pasta Dinner Kit for four, and one Taglierini all'Amatriciana Pasta Dinner Kit for four. Promising review:"I loved the great packaging as no sauce spilled over! Also, the directions were precise, and I appreciated the ingredients listed. It was fascinating to learn! But in the end, it was just delicious! L'Artusi is a difficult reservation to get, so eating it in my very own kitchen was satisfying." — Celine Y. 6. Gorgeously marbled, hand-cut steaks that are dry aged for a minimum of 28 days and served at some of the finest restaurants in the world. Sourced from California producers, Flannery's prime CA Reserve beef is in a class of its own, and the New York steak included in this gift box is their most popular cut. Goldbelly Each order includes two 12 oz. steaks in a beautiful black gift box. The steaks are 1.25" to 1.5" thick. Promising review:"This gift came to the recipient on time, well-packaged, and properly cooled to hot Palm Springs, California, dispelling all of my concerns. Brother indicated that the steaks were well marbled, and when cooked as butter bites (as Flannery provided a recipe for) was delectable." — Jeffery A. 7. Or a rib eye and filet mignon prime steak gift box from Spokane, Washington's renowned Churchill's Steakhouse, which sources beef from only the top 2 percent of cattle in the country. Goldbelly Each box serves four to six people and includes two prime ribeyes (14 oz. each), two prime filet mignons (8 oz. each), signature steak seasoning, herbed steak finishing butter, a thermometer, and a cooking guide in a beautiful black gift box. 8. A rich and chocolatey Brooklyn Blackout Cake based on a World War II recipe that's been beloved throughout Brooklyn's history. Goldbelly 9. A steamed bun sampler from the legendary Din Tai Fung featuring pork, chicken and mushroom, vegan, and even chocolate — yes, you heard me right — CHOCOLATE bao buns! Goldbelly Each order contains 24 steamed buns. Promising review:"These are all so good. So easy to prepare per the directions. The buns are soft and the fillings are very tasty. They came in nice gift boxes in four sleeves that fit right on the freezer shelf. I think they're priced well, but I did get them on sale which was an exceptional deal. They're a good size for a snack or two for a filling meal." — Deneisha P. 10. A burrito dinner box by Burritos La Palma, a restaurant that started in Mexico and has gone on to be hailed by critics as one of the best in Los Angeles. Goldbelly Each box serves four people and includes four beef birria burritos, four frijoles y queso (bean and cheese) burritos, and one container of salsa. Promising review:"These are the best burritos ever!! Sauce and meat on the birria is amazing and the frijoles y queso are the best beans and so cheesy. And tortillas are awesome. Very happy with these, is my second time buying." — Shelly C. Price: $89.95 11. Memphis-style ribs and pulled pork you simply cannot find anywhere else. Central BBQ's dry rubbed pork is marinated for 24 hours with a special dry spice blend, and then smoked until a mouth-watering char forms on the outside. Is anyone else's stomach growling? Goldbelly 12. A two-pack of original muffuletta sandwiches from Central Grocery, the New Orleans staple that's been there since 1906, and whose first owner invented the now iconic sandwich. For the uninitiated, it's a big ol' crusty Sicilian sesame loaf, loaded with meats, cheeses, and a signature briny olive and pickled veggie salad — and yes, there's enough to share. Goldbelly Each order comes with two fresh, made-to-order sandwiches to serve six to eight people. Promising review:"The Muffiuletta was fresh and delicious — they have it down to a science. Heat the sandwich on the oven rack for 15 mins at 250*. Warm, crispy sesame bun with cold ingredients on the inside. Perfect!" — Deborah S. 13. The half Bo Ssäm dinner — a menu mainstay at David Chang's Momofuku since the early days. The half-pork shoulder is cured and roasted to perfection and comes with a brown sugar glaze, kimchi, buns, a fried rice kit, and more! Goldbelly Each order serves four to six people, and includes a half pork shoulder, brown sugar glaze, kimchi, 12 Hawaiin buns, cooked jasmine rice, fried rice seasoning sauce mix, korean red pepper sauce, and ginger scallion sauce. Promising review:"The order was delivered on time, and well-packaged. The food was excellent, and better than I anticipated. The portions were generous, and we had food for several meals." — Madeleine V. 14. Nancy Silverton's favorite gelato gift box containing nine seasonal gelatos for your loved one with a sweet tooth who always wants to sample every flavor before making a decision. 15. A lobster roll kit straight out of McLoons Lobster Shack in Maine, because everyone knows Maine doesn't mess around when it comes to this rich, buttery delight. Goldbelly Choose between a kit for two or four. A kit for two includes two New England- style split top rolls, lobster tail, knuckle, and claw meat, Casco Bay artisan sea salt butter, mayo, roll sleeves, and an instruction card. It also comes with clam chowder and blueberry bread pudding! Promising review:"The lobster meat was amazing. Whole pieces and chunks. It tasted like New England not SoCal! The chowder was delicious; perhaps the best ever. And the heart-shaped bread pudding was a delightful treat." — Kathleen T. 16. 20 macarons FROM PARIS in an elegant gift box that'll make them feel like a Parisian in their own home. It doesn't get more traditional than this — these macarons are from Ladurée, the world-famous French patisserie founded in 1862 that invented them! 17. Guy Fieri's BBQ trash can nachos that'll take their taste buds on a one-way trip to Flavortown. The Diner's, Drive-Ins, and Dives fan in your life will appreciate having Fieri's signature dish delivered straight to their doorstep! Goldbelly Each order includes one 'trash can nacho' can, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, Guy's SMC (super melty cheese) cheese sauce, black beans, one bottle of Guy's signature BBQ sauce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro sprigs, and pickled red onions. Promising review:"The flavor was top-notch. All nachos are not created equally. This was easy to prepare and had an amazing presentation. I recommend the margarita mix — top notch." — Maria D. 19. A cheeseboard kit from Cypress Grove, one of the most famous and award-winning cheese producers in America, because sometimes the perfect gift is a cheesy one! Goldbelly The cheeseboard serves 10–12 people and includes four different cheeses, homemade oatcakes, olive oil and sel gris crisps, rasperry habanero jam, honey, nuts, and chocolate — YUM. 20. A Pink's hot dog kit for anyone who likes a snappy dog with classic toppings. This Hollywood landmark has been crankin' em out since 1939, and there's a reason they sell over 2,000 a day — they're delicious! Goldbelly Every order includes a chili cheese dog kit and a mustard and kraut dog kit. Each makes six hot dogs. 21. And finally, a Chicago deep dish pizza sampler from Giordano's Pizza, one of the pioneers of this legendary stuffed pie. Every year, people flock to the Windy City for this stuff, but thanks to Goldbelly, the pizza fiend on your list can try four different flavors without traveling! Goldbelly Each order contains four deep dish pizzas — one cheese, one pepperoni, one sausage, and one spinach.
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03-04-2025
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What to eat at Citi Field, the best foodie ballpark in the country, this year
For three years in a row, Mets fans have been eating good: Citi Field once again has the best food of any ballpark in Major League Baseball, it's third consecutive win in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards which will be announced in its entirety tomorrow. And today, I'm eating good as well, because I just tasted every menu item and beverage that's new at Citi Field in 2025. Opening Day at Citi Field is April 4, 2025 as the Mets take on the Toronto Blue Jays (They'll be on the road in Houston on the official Opening Day, March 27, against the Astros) so, soon, you can join the food party too. I'll let you discover these new foods at the ballpark, but if you want some guidance, my favorites of the new lineup were the tomahawk steak from Pat LaFrieda's Chop House (impossibly tender with silky fat and a tasty, caramelized edge), the curried chicken patty from Chef Kwame's Patty Palace (robustly spiced and served with a side of fiery habanero hot sauce on which James Beard Award-winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi advised me to go easy (I didn't, for better or worse)), and the Pig Beach BBQ smoked turkey sando, an actually moist turkey slab with a punchy vinegar slaw and bright Alabama-style barbecue sauce. I also like the local additions this year (four local food makers will be featured in Citi Field this season; more on that below), especially Arepalicious' cheese arepas: lightly seared, pillowy arepa flatbreads topped with pulled chicken, creamy cotija cheese and a tangy sauce. It's no wonder Citi Field has such excellent food; Chefs Jason Eksterowicz and Paul Horowitz have guided the culinary team since 2017 and in the last few years, the Mets have worked with celebrity culinary advisors Judy Joo, Adam Richman, JJ Johnson and Onwuachi for specific concepts but also overall guidance. But, again, don't take my word for it; head out to Flushing this season and taste for yourself. Naz's Halal Food - Combo over rice. Marinated chicken and lamb gyro meat over aromatic basmati rice with a side salad. Pat LaFrieda's Chop House - Customized Tomahawks and Steak Frites. LaFrieda prime-aged tomahawk with chimichurri, steak sauce and fleur de sel. And, for the steak frites, Yukon Gold waffle fried, LaFrieda filet mignon, smoked gouda fondue and caramelized onions. (And a bonus new LaFrieda dish: loaded fries.) Seoul Bird - Korean fried chicken with kimchi fried rice. Golden-battered fried chicken over short-grain fried rice with veggies and kimchi. Chef Kwame's Patty Palace - Curried Chicken Patty. Flaky patty with chicken curry served in coco bread and topped with green sauce, jerk BBQ and ginger-cabbage slaw. Prince Street Pizza - The Original Prince and Spicy Spring. Original: Classic round pie with marinara sauce and grated mozzarella. Spicy Spring: Fra diavola sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella and pecorino romano. Adam Richman's Burger Hall of Fame - Fiesta Burger and Pub Burger. Fiesta: Taco-spiced Pat LaFrieda burger with chipotle cream, Mexican cheese, spicy guacamole on a pan de agua roll. Pub burger: Worcestershire and A1-infused LaFrieda patty with beer cheese, thick-cut bacon, melted leeks, pork rinds and spicy mustard served on a pretzel bun. Chiddy's Cheesesteaks - The Citi Fielder. Steak, sauteed onions, cheese whiz served on a roll. New York Panini - Doubleheader. LaFrieda burger, with a hot dog, American cheese, relish and mayo on a round rustic roll. From the Stretch - Ultimate Grilled Cheese. Provolone and American cheese with pimento spread in a pinwheel flatbread and served with tomato fondue. Wok 'N Roll - Cinnamon bun egg roll and Cities to Citi Field - Toronto. Cinnamon Bunn in a crispy wonton wrapper and for the Cities to Citi Field, it's a poutine egg roll with fries, cheese curds and gravy. Gluten Friendly - Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Marinated chicken breast with provolone, cabbage and avocado dressing served on a gluten-free bun. Pig Beach BBQ - Smoked Turkey Sando. Smoked turkey topped with tangy vinegar slaw and Alabama white sauce on a potato roll. Vegan City - Pulled BBQ Jackfruit. BBQ-braised jackfruit topped with coleslaw on a pretzel bun. Swingin' Wings - Amazin Bone-in Wings. Mild buffallo, BBQ and sweet chili varieties. Cookie Crumz. White chocolate macadamia nut vegan cookie and oat and nut raisin gluten-free cookie. Metropolitan Fry Factory. Pickle-spice hand-cut fries and fried Oreos with chocolate sauce. Gyro Jimmy's Greek Grill - Beef and Lamb Gyro. Beef and lamb meat served inside traditional Greek pita with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, onion and fries. This offseason, the Mets partnered with Coca-Cola to give local businesses a chance to be a part of the Citi Field 2025 culinary lineup. Four local food makers won and will serve their food at the stadium for parts of the season. Arepalicious (April 4 to July 6). Serving cheese arepas topped with chicken, cotija cheese and house sauce. Fieldtrip (April 4 to July 6). Jerk meatballs made with ground turkey and mushrooms, served with jollof rice, plantains and cucumber coconut yogurt. Thai Tai Eatery (July 18 to Sept. 21). Serving a banh mi with traditional Vietnamese ham, roasted Vietnamese sausage, spicy mayo, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish and cilantro on a baguette. Dorado Tacos & Quesadillas (July 18 to Sept. 21). Carne asada quesadilla with a three-cheese blend, steak and choice of sour cream or salsa. All your old beer, wine and liquor standbys will be at the park, but check out the Allagash beer bar, or pick up other mid-major craft beer from Montauk, Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head and others. You can also order a new Mets cocktail, the Queens Quencher: vodka, blue raspberry liqueur and lemonade with lemon and blueberry garnishes. And for a change of pace, grab the MIO sparkling sake that Citi Field will be slinging this year. Matt Cortina is a food reporter for Record. Reach him at mcortina@ This article originally appeared on Citi Field unveils new menu items for 2025 NY Mets season
