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Ah, Sweet Sausage

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

One nice thing about Citi Field is the preponderance of concessions stands. There are places to get a hot dog, burger, Budweiser, or Coke seemingly every 25 feet. That’s great if you are interested in downing a hot dog, burger, … Continue reading →

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I Scream for Ice Cream

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

No worries, the old standby — soft-serve ice cream from Carvel — is available at Citi Field. the Carvel is just a few steps away from the kids’ mini-park, and part of the upscale food court beyond center field. Interestingly, … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Sandwich

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Welcome to the food court. Yum! Here’s the menu at Blue Smoke, which is above centerfield, immediately to the right of Shake Shack (another place for yummy treats). I don’t remember PayPass at Shea, but in any case it is … Continue reading →

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Fun for Kids, Sort Of

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s a ballpark within a ballpark! Next to the food court above right-center field is the “family area”, which is equipped with a fenced-in mini-diamond that could be a great place for tykes to play some wiffle ball, but in … Continue reading →

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Bernie Madoff’s New Seat

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

For those who are unaware, the Wilpons’ financial adviser Bernie Madoff was forced to give up his pristine seats behind home plate due to the economy. Tough luck how these difficult financial times are affecting everyone. However, a new, similarly … Continue reading →

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The Old Home Run Apple

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

You can see the front of the old Shea Stadium home run apple by entering through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and waiting on line to take a picture. I didn’t have the patience to wait on line so I took … Continue reading →

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The New Home Run Apple

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

A shot of center field. Hey, what’s that beyond the center field fence? Looks like it may be the stem of an apple! A closer look does reveal a massive apple in hiding. Though there was a home run in … Continue reading →

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Citi Field Main Scoreboards

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

This is a view of the main scoreboards in centerfield, taken from the third base, field level area of Citi Field. Close-up view of the main scoreboard. As you can see, it is a crystal-clear LCD with outstanding brightness and … Continue reading →

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