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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
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27-03-2025
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Coachella's Culinary Stars Take Center Stage in 2025
With more than 75 restaurants and bars featured during both April weekends of the festival, there's bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. Festivalgoers can find a mix between fine-dining experiences and quick bites this year with some of the city's favorite restaurants, sit-down dinners, sweet treats, and can't-miss beverages. 12 Peaks VIP Look out for exciting foods like "Le Burger" as well as chicken nuggets and caviar from Camphor; "Spicy Spring" from Prince St. Pizza; poke bowls from Sweetfin; Tijuana-style tacos by Tacos 1986; pizzas from Ronan; American-Japanese fusion from Sumo Dog; Szechuan noodles from Bang Bang Noodles; My Lai's Banh Mis and espresso favorites from Menotti's. Indigo Central Market The center of Coachella's food scene is where 15 restaurants will welcome the crowd to feast under one shaded tent. Highlights from the market scene include Korean BBQ nachos from Kogi, chicken sandwiches from Dave's Hot Chicken, plant-based pizza from Forever Pie, sandwiches from All'Antico Vinaio, spicy Sicilian Prince St. Pizza squares, and fried chicken and roti curry from Farmhouse Thai Kitchen. The tent will also feature a coffee bar by Everbloom Coffee, a juice bar from #Juicebae, and desserts from Happy Ice and McConnell's Fine Ice Cream. VIP Rose Garden Feast on Birria mac burritos from Birrieria Michi, Korean staples from Inssa, smashburgers from Love Hour, wings from Woodfire Wings and organic vino from Clink Wine Bar. Outstanding In The Field's culinary experience by Jim Denevan will take place in the VIP Rose Garden every night at sunset. The "restaurant without walls" features a four-course, family-style dinner prepared by the culinary world's finest from across the country. Tickets can be purchased here. GA Located at the center of the festival, near the GA crowd, Pizza Remix by Postmates teamed up with Prince St. Pizza to create special slices with Los Angeles restaurants The Boiling Crab and Bridgetown Roti. The Boiling Crab's slice features their signature whole sha-bang sauce, topped with mozzarella, shrimp and smoked sausage; and Bridgetown Roti's honey jerk chicken slice is made with honey jerk chicken, mango masala, green seasoning and smoked going to Coachella? Don't worry! These exclusive slices will be available from April 11th through the 20th via the Postmates app from Prince St. Pizza locations in Los Angeles. Terrace North The fully plant-based menu from Monty's Good Burger, including Monty's Treats, Good Boy Matcha by Monty's and Monty's Dog House will be feeding the plant-based festival guests. Chef Eric Greenspan is offering three different gourmet dishes: grilled cheese from New School Quality Grilled Cheese, pork sliders from Slider Kings and carnitas loaded fries at Chipapas. Terrace South The Boiling Crab's Lousiana-style Cajun seafood boils, Wagyu smash burgers from Burger She Wrote, steamed dumplings from Lovebite Dumplings, and TKB's giant sandwiches. Craft Beer Barn, Coachella Courtyard and other spots around the venue Guests can experience Fat Sal's sandwiches, Sunny Blue's omusubi, Mano Po's Filipino pop-up, Compton's The Goat Mafia's L.A.-style birria. The overnight camping crowd will have their own special lineup featuring Dave's Hot Chicken's new 24-foot truck, street food from Word of Mouth, festival slices from Spicy Pie's, Yeastie Boys bagels, and Salvadorian-inspired favorites from Five03 Pupusas. Beverages The festival's beverage scene is complete with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Hidden throughout the festival, be among the first to test New York City's PDT (Please Don't Tell) Mixteca, featuring craft cocktails that will soon live on the East Coast in the West Village. In The Craft Beer Barn, Houston Hospitality's Mark and Jonnie Houston will be offering unique cocktails at The Cabin. For spirit-free guests, The New Bar brings a variety of non-alcoholic drinks to the desert.
