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The New York Mets are inviting Queens-based small businesses to join their 2024 culinary lineup as a part of Citi Field’s “Taste of Queens.” Winning businesses will have the chance to sell their food on the concourse level of the stadium on a rotating basis, and interested applicants are invited to apply now.

The Mets, who received the 2023 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award for Best Stadium Food, debuted “Taste of Queens” last season. Featuring four Queens-based businesses–Tang, Fresco’s Cantina, The Nourish Spot, and The Arepa Lady–the initiative’s goal is to highlight and provide exposure for local small businesses.

This year, Mets will select multiple Queens-based small businesses to be featured on a rotating basis throughout the season.

The application process is brief, and simply requires businesses to share their story on why they should be added to Citi Field’s culinary lineup for a limited time.

Mets VP of Hospitality, Taryn Donovan stated:

We are thrilled to give back to the Queens community by helping local businesses gain exposure to our fan base with the Taste of Queens portable at Citi Field. We were able to highlight some incredible local small businesses through Taste of Queens last season and are looking forward to building on that success for the 2024 season.

You can learn more about Taste of Queens and how to apply for the chance to be featured on their website.

While we await next season’s winners, here’s a guide to some of our favorite Citi Field vendors for the next time you find yourself at a game. Oh, and good news for herbivores–they’re the most vegan-friendly stadium in the MLB!

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Now that we’re hitting 6pm sunsets here in NYC, we’re seeking out all sorts of fun-filled seasonal activities that will keep our spirits high. And if you’re searching for something that’s bound to delight the whole family, look no further than this whimsical Lantern Festival at American Dream.

After three successful years with more than 150,000 annual guests, this unique Lantern Festival is crossing the river into North Jersey. Don’t worry though, it’s only a 15 minute drive from Hudson Yards! Now open to the public, the immersive light display invites you to visit a luminescent space full of handcrafted Chinese lanterns.

Get your tickets here to check out this year’s incredible new Lantern Festival at American Dream!

This epic Lantern Festival is filled to the brim with unique interactive activities. Whether you want to create your own paper lantern, enjoy the dino rides on site or simply marvel at the beautiful light displays, New Jersey’s Lantern Festival will not disappoint. 

The cultural aspect of the experience adds another layer of intrigue, inviting guests to celebrate the culture and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lantern festivals. Each of the stunning lanterns has been meticulously created by skilled artisans who combine small pieces of Chinese silk cloth, steel wire and modern LED lights. The result? Magical creatures that come to life right before your eyes!

And if you’re not totally convinced yet, take a look at these reviews from some of the Lantern Festival’s past guests: 

“It was beautiful. My family loved it so much. Great for all ages.” Guyshana

“It was a lovely time with my family and friends!! Amazing works of art.” Lisa

“The displays were beautiful! The kids and I really enjoyed ourselves.” Lenae 

Ready to be completely dazzled? Snap up your tickets today.

The Lantern Festival at American Dream is now open to the public and is suitable for all ages! While it is said to take about an hour and a half, you can of course explore it at your own pace. 

With over 50 food and drink options within the entertainment complex where the Lantern Festival is located, you can easily treat yourself to a bite to eat following your visit. Or, make a day of it and mix in some holiday shopping!

Event details

Lantern Festival at American Dream

Various dates & times available

American Dream
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, 07073

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NYC’s newest cocktail lounge, The Ruby, will transport you to the seductive era of the roaring twenties with dim lighting, inventive offerings and tantalizing jazz. Taking over former restaurant, Lucky Strike, what lies behind the red velvet curtains is a world you’ll have to see for yourself.

Guests will be able to choose from a cocktail collection spanning oldies, bitter and floral. The curated menu intends “pull patrons back in time.” Try the Smoked Rosemary Negroni or the Apricot Mezcal Paloma. Not a cocktail girly? Don’t sweat! They have an extensive wine selection to choose from as well.

But now onto their crown jewel: the Shaken Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe. You may order your drinks shaken, but surely never your pasta. Well, at The Ruby, you can order a saucy dish of cacio e pepe, shaken and served right in front of your eyes. The table side service will mix al dente rigatoni with a Cacio e Pepe sauce in a cocktail shaker until perfectly combined. Yet, the masterpiece doesn’t end there. Once served, a staff member will compliment the dish with a torched topper of Pecorino Romano cheese.

In addition to the culinary star, The Ruby also offers raw bar oysters and ceviche, along with Italian influenced appetizers like Tagliere and Fried Burrata.

The opulence of the inspired era and the owner’s deep-rooted Italian heritage make for the most indulgent dining experience one could desire. You can learn more about The Ruby on their website.

59 Grand Street, New York

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