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    WHAT'S NEW AT CITI FIELD THIS SEASON FOR THE METS: Think artisanal menu additions, a dance crew, LED lights, a premium club, an improved team store

    By David Caplan,

    2024-03-22

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    NEW YORK (WCBS 880/1010 WINS) -- Like its hometown, the New York Mets and its ball park are ever-evolving -- and they know a thing or two about good food and a good time.

    So it comes as no surprise that a week ahead of the Mets' March 28 season opener at Citi Field, at its "What's New in 24" event for media at Citi Field Thursday, it unveiled additions to its menu, a new Delta SKY360° Club, a new and improved team store, and debut of the dancing Queen Crew -- as well as buzz-worthy ball park LED lighting.

    Among the highlights at the event were Citi Field's newest celebrity chef partners Anne Burrell, Adam Richman and Judy Joo. Anne Burrell's Italian Eats is Section 102, Adam Richman's Burger Hall of Fame is Section 103 and Joo's Seoul Bird is at the Hudson Whiskey NY Club on the Promenade Level.

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    Citi Field's newest celeb chef partners (from left, in Mets jerseys), Adam Richman, Judy Soo and Anne Burrell, join Chef Jason Eksterowicz, Aramark senior executive chef for Citi Field on March 21, 2024 at Citi Field. Photo credit The New York Mets
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    Adam Richman's Burger Hall of Fame brought its famous French Onion Soup Burger, made with a Pat LaFrieda patty, and his Jucy Lucy burger to the March 21, 2024 event. Photo credit The New York Mets

    Some of the new concession vendors include lower Manhattan's drool-inducing Prince St. Pizza, Nixtamal NYC taqueria, Tea and Milk bubble tea drink shop, Gyro Jimmy's and others.

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    Shake Shake is returning this season. Here is its Mets MVP Shake, consisting of vanilla custard blended with chocolate and chocolate chip cookies, topped with cookie crumbs and sprinkles. Photo credit David Caplan/Audacy

    Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors will expand its location this season, as well. Popular fan favotires Shake Shack and Fuku from David Chang and Pig Beach BBQ will also return.

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    Poprice, which is an Asian street food eatery in Fresh Meadows, will be at Citi Field from March 28 to May 14. Pictured here, at the Met's 'What's New in 24' event on March 21, 2024 at Citi Field, is egg fried rice with a chicken teriyaki skewer. Photo credit David Caplan/Audacy
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    KFC, anyone? Not the Colonel's! Instead, this season at Citi Field try Korean fried chicken from Seoul Bird, the brainchild of Citi Field celeb chef partner Judy Joo. Photo credit David Caplan/Audacy
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    Chiddy's Cheesesteaks' classic Chiddy Dog: A Nathan's foot long hot dog, topped with steak, red onions, jalapenos, and melted cheese whiz on a hoagie roll. Photo credit David Caplan/Audacy
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    Takumi Taco's Carnitas Burrito -- yes, please! Photo credit David Caplan/Audacy
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    The Queens Crew show off their stuff at "What's New in 24" on March 21, 2024 at Citi Field. Photo credit The New York Mets

    The Mets Team Store has also been expanded by about 50 percent: it's now 10,000-square-feet. There's an expanded selection of products, as well as a self-checkout system to allow fans to get back to their seats quicker than before.

    Also on the entertainment front, be prepared to be razzle-dazzled with new LED lights in the ball park, which will shine brightly and span the color spectrum, when warranted (think home run and "Let's Go Mets!" chants).

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    The newly-expanded Mets Team store. Photo credit The New York Mets

    Also new this season is the DeltaSky 360° Club at Citi Field, a premium space with a full-service bar, gourmet snacks, a sushi bar, and more upscale food and drink options.

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    The new DeltaSky 360° Club at Citi Field, on March 21, 2024. Photo credit The New York Mets

    The Amazin' Mets Foundation will also kick off its inaugural 50/50 Raffle Program at Citi Field this season. At each home game, one fan with the winning ticket number will win half of the net raffle proceeds for the game. The other half will benefit the Amazin' Mets Foundation's community programs and local nonprofits.

    "Each home game will be a unique opportunity for fans to take home prizes and have a direct impact on our community," said Mets owner and Amazin' Mets Foundation president Alex Cohen.

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    The New York Mets' 2024 promotional calendar Photo credit The New York Mets

    The Mets are also welcoming several new partners this seaon, including Queensborough Community College, Sho Chiku Bai Takara Sake USA Inc., Mezcalum, Best Trails & Travel, Formaggio, Chopra & Nocerino Personal Injury Attorneys, Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, bakertilly and Guardian.

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