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Mets Players Are Flocking To Paterson-Born Market During Spring Training Mets Players Are Flocking To Paterson-Born Market During Spring Training
Mets Players Are Flocking To Paterson-Born Market During Spring Training A Florida supermarket cafe with roots in Paterson has become the go-to joint for foreign-born New York Mets players seeking comfort food, the New York Times reports. Bravo Supermarkets' location in Port St. Lucie attracts players like Jose Reyes, since the city is home to the New York Mets' spring training facility. Owners Luis Merejo -- a retired ball player -- and Cesar Ramirez a opened a Barvo Supermarkets franchise in Paterson in 2005. They eventually bought more in Florida, including the one in Port St. Lucie, the article says. The chain has more than 60 locations in the Northeast an…