A broad, airy expanse ringing the ballpark and named for the Bambino vastly changes the Stadium walk-up. Entrance/exit have been eased. Gate 4 is majestic. A lamppost pennant tells a tale of the Babe.
1 part monument to athletes, 1 part amusement park. Pause to take in banners of Yankee greats, overhead. Restaurants, bar, clubhouse stores, elevators, ATM and field level seats are all a short walk.
Not a member? Me either. Invites from the Yankees brought a crack at ticket plans, fine ballpark fare & looks at the seldom-seen Commissioner's Trophy (2009). Hot dogs & hot chocolate were well done.
PMc's On the Run concert showed seats in the grass in left field provide a fine view and earful of music & video performances staged in center. Massive video screens magnify for those further afield.
Good sight lines abound in field, main and terrace levels. Seats behind the plate, primo for ballgames, work well enough for concerts like Madonna's larger than life, MDNA tour stop.
Be a rebel. Try seafood at NYY Steak. High quality was served in three tiers of lobster, oysters, clams, crab, and shrimp in 2012. Cordial service. The Yankees memorabilia is as good as dessert.
Wide ranging goods from gifts to garb render this shop like an FAO Schwarz for Yankees legions. There's a touch of fantasy at play in items like oversize Player Bobbles and miniature baseball bats.
Out in left field? No problem. The view's good & weatherproof. An all-you-can-eat, 2-hour buffet satisfied. But groups are now favored w/discounts. Single tickets have climbed to $175, $200 gameday.
Two institutions sit in somewhat unlikely harmony. Check the black-and-white rock artist portraits, including 2012 Yankee Stadium performer Madonna. New signature Ts sport artisan feel. Cordial staff.
A mini-museum of mostly Yankees memorabilia lives at Steiner, where $100 could score you one of 5 game-used balls on any given day. Game-tested bases & stadium seats share space with framed souvenirs.
Pastrami is hot between the bread (w/chips, pickle) at Boar's Head, a short hop from action between the lines, 1st base side of the Stadium. The Babe & Lou Gehrig keep it interesting while you wait.
Honkers Ale is a winning craft beer, rubbing shoulders at the stand with Goose Island IPA. The flavorful amber brew stands in contrast to draft Bud Lights gone watery since 2012. Order at register.
Malibu offers terrace denizens a change of pace. Views of the Manhattan skyline across the Harlem River, grilled food, specialty beers and outdoor tables are distinctive. River breeze. Quality varies.
Compact, cramped and sometimes crowded, the Yankees Team Store at Gate 6 nonetheless surprises with items that depart from those found at sister Clubhouse shops around town. (Think heritage, novelty.)
