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Out beyond center field at Citi Field is Taste of the City– the concession area that everyone (from the Times to NY Magazine) is talking about. This is where you will find Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack and Blue Smoke stands,as well as Box Frites and Nona’s Deli.

But for me, the happiest moment on Sunday was when I met Will. Will is the man in charge of Big Apple Brews, a beer oasis that will make any beer aficionado smile. A 4-sided,12 door refrigerator stocks dozens of micro and imported beers – and the selection is constantly changing based on sales and consumer feedback.

I met Will while gazing at a bottle of Longboard Lager from Hawaii’s Kona Brewing Company. According to Will it was a big seller over the weekend. Not so much the Kirin or Tiger (which only sold “maybe 4 bottles”).

Go check out the selection and tell Will the MetsPolice sent you.

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The Caesars Club level – normally closed to anyone who does not have a ticket – was open to all on Sunday.

Both the wife and I really liked this level.

The level includes several food options as well as two full bars with seating, one on each base side. In addition, the level also includes the Caesar’s Club, an expansive area located above the Rotunda with leather chairs, tables, bar seating, and many food options, including salads and wraps.

Here are a few pictures taken from the level and inside the Caesars Club.

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On our tour around the ballpark today, we were able to go inside the exclusive Acela Club located down the left field line.

It’s a nice place….a very nice place.

Tables are tiered along five levels – four inside and one outside – offering full and clear views of the playing field for all patrons.

The menus looked good (they were not serving today but had menus posted). Yes, the price of brunch or dinner here is not for everyone ($41 for brunch, $48 for dinner) but the selection seemed decent.

I seriously doubt whether we will be dining there during the season – but if any of you think you might be, here are some pictures.

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Good job out of the Mets.

Today the missus and I were able to spend several hours walking all around Citi Field courtesy of the Mets. The Mets opened the gates of the new field at 9:30 AM to all season and plan holders to watch a team workout at 11 AM.

Not surprisingly most people did not watch the workout.

We spent our time walking the ballpark- each concourse on every level. Not only that but the Mets even opened the doors to all the restaurants that, during the season, are closed to most fans. We were able to see the inside of the Acela Club, Caesar’s Club, Promenade Club, and the Ebbets Club.

Most concession stands were open and the lines seemed to be moving a bit better than they were on Friday night.

The only glitch we encountered all day was in the team store after the workout was over – the credit card systems were down (again).

Oh, the pulled pork sandwich from Blue Smoke was amazing!

Here are about 2 dozen pictures from in and around the ballpark – enjoy!

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