CITIZENS BANK PARK- Philadelphia, PA

cubs vs phillies - july 23, 2004 - having never been to philadelphia, i can say that my only impression of veterans stadium is the giant mud pit that remains where it stood until earlier this year. so, i have no reason to be nostalgic, or happy, or anything about it being gone. all i can do is praise the new home of the phillies. as spacious and beautiful as any of the new parks. not a truly bad seat in the entire place. food that will delight your palette, clog your arteries and kick you in the stomach all at the same time. a great place. the baseball gods were smiling for sure when a day full of rain cleared just at game time. a flawless venue, a great game, and a still-unopened phillies rain poncho: all things that make for a lovely, if humid night.

atmosphere: 7

viewability: 9

architecture: 8

peanuts: 0 (unsalted = unacceptable)