US Open will have 'championship food' with variety of culinary options

The USTA and its hospitality partner Levy recently announced a preview of the celebrity chef partners and expansive dining options available during the 2024 US Open. Fans on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will have the opportunity to indulge in a diverse array of unparalleled food and drink experiences that cater to every taste and reflect New York City’s vibrant culinary scene. 

The public can preview this incredible lineup of food and drinks by purchasing tickets to Flavors of the Open presented by DOBEL® Tequila, the US Open’s signature culinary event that will be held during Fan Week on Thursday, August 22, inside Louis Armstrong Stadium. 

Restaurateur Simon Kim, the Founder and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the group behind the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse in New York City’s Flatiron District, will make his US Open debut with his latest concept, COQODAQ. Fans will enjoy signature dishes from the Korean-inspired Better Fried Chicken restaurant, including The Golden Nugget, an iconic chicken nugget and caviar pairing, located on the club level of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Above: Pat LaFrieda Meat at the 2023 US Open. Photo credit: David Nemec/USTA.

Teaming up once again in Aces are Michelin-starred Chef Ed Brown, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and James Beard Award-winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi. Guests will enjoy local and seasonal seafood creations, sushi and other specialties that they have come to know and love from the US Open’s distinguished seafood spot. 

Michelin-starred and Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli returns to the US Open for her fourth consecutive year, bringing fans delectable dishes and exhilarating cocktails from her Mediterranean bistro, Fare. Also returning is Chef David Burke’s popular Cuban-American fusion spot, Mojito by David Burke, as well as Chef Josh Capon’s Fly Fish with its lobster rolls, tuna poke, oysters, and more. 

This year’s tournament also includes new dishes and returning favorites from Pat LaFrieda Meat Co., Champions by Benjamin’s Steakhouse, San Matteo NYC, Dos Toros Taqueria, La Casa de Masa, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Fuku, Eataly, Crown Shy, Korilla BBQ and Poke Yachty, Hill Country BBQ, King Souvlaki, Stacked Sandwich Shop, The Migrant Kitchen, The Nourish Spot, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the DOBEL® Tequila Club, and more.

Fans looking to indulge in a refreshing beverage while they watch the top tennis players compete on the court can enjoy an impressive selection of drinks, including the US Open’s signature cocktail, the Grey Goose® Honey Deuce™, along with other options from DOBEL® Tequila, Aperol®, and Lavazza Coffee. 

Above: The Ace Paloma from Maestro Dobel Tequila during the Flavors of the Open at the 2023 US Open. Photo credit: Jennifer Pottheiser/USTA.

Fans who purchase tickets to Flavors of the Open presented by DOBEL® Tequila will be able to sample premium dishes while enjoying food demonstrations, live music, and top-tier tennis action. Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with celebrity chefs, play games and may even get the chance to play on the court. A portion of ticket proceeds will support the USTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the USTA that helps provide tennis and academic programs to youth in under-resourced communities nationwide. 

The complete 2024 US Open food and beverage lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. Food and drink options will be available for fans onsite during Fan Week from Aug. 19 to Aug. 24 and through the main draw from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8. For more information about this year’s US Open culinary experiences or to purchase tickets to Flavors of the Open Presented by DOBEL® Tequila, please visit usopen.org.

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Source: US Open. Banner photo: Grey Goose at the 2023 US Open. Photo credit: Allison Joseph/USTA.