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More Than Peanuts & Crackerjacks: Vegan at Citi Field

Ah, the emergence of the mainstream health-conscious movement, helping to increase the demand for veg-friendly food amongst the meat-heavy American fare of sports venues, I thank you. Your reasons are far more socially-acceptable… yes, the size of our behinds truly is more important than the the welfare of millions of Read more…


Au revoir Summer

How do you know summer is officially on the outs in New York? 1. The San Gennaro Feast has begun in Little Italy. 2. The Mets fail to make it into the play-offs.3. Manhattan’s Chinatown becomes bearable, making a visit to Vegetarian Dim Sum House far more enjoyable.


Vegan Report: Nationals Stadium

I had previously read on some website (Ok, here) that the Washington Nationals stadium offers vegan options: veggie dogs, veggie burgers and veggie chili, too! But Saturday, June 6, 2009 they had nothing of the sort. Concession employees at the Grand Slam Grill told me that they were selling veggie Read more…


Vegan Report: Citi Field

I took my first trip to the new stadium of the Mets this past Saturday for their Take Her Out To The Ballgame day. The new stadium is nice, save for the small Times Square peeking high into the sky ’round its perimeter. It’s a brand new stadium so it Read more…


Viva Shea!

Today’s Mets vs. Marlins game may be the last game played in New York’s Shea Stadium. Β I say “may” because it is my hope that they’ll be playing the Milwaukee Brewers in sudden death as they’re both tied for the National League wildcard. This is exciting on many levels, mostly Read more…


Green Monsters

Although I have long held the position of official family weirdo, there are some genes one cannot escape. My mother gave me defined eye brows, long slender fingers and a love for the New York Mets. This dominant trait, passed to her from her own mother, an avid baseball fan, Read more…


Baseball Hot At Yankees Stadium

Sure, I am a New York Mets fan. But even a Mets fan can enjoy free field level seats behind home plate at Yankees Stadium. Yes, home of the New York Yankees. And that superstar heart throb Jeter, all pompous and blowing bubbles with his bubblegum while he slides into Read more…