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NYC Deli Serves Grimace Sandwich In Honor Of Mets Playoff Run
A deli in Middle Village, Queens, is making waves with a new menu item inspired by an unlikely Mets mascot: Grimace, the purple McDonald’s character. Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli is serving up a special sandwich on Grimace bread, dyed blue in honor of the New York Mets. The sandwich is a nod to Grimace’s surprising connection to the Mets, a relationship that has gained momentum since the character threw out the first pitch at a game earlier this year. Grimace’s connection to the Mets began in June 2024, when he threw out the first pitch at a game, which coincided with a sudden turnaround in the team’s performance. Since then, the purple mascot has become a symbol of good luck for the Mets, even as they fight to secure a spot in the World Series. The Mets have embraced Grimace as an unofficial mascot, with fans rallying around him and even taking selfies in a specially designated Grimace seat at Citi Field.
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