Everything You Need to Drink and Eat at the 2024 US Open Tennis Tournament

While Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, the holiday also marks the beginning of tennis season in New York City.

From August 26 to September 8, thousands of tennis fans will gather on the court of the US Open to watch the world’s best players compete in the final Grand Slam tournament of the year. And they certainly won’t go hungry.

The tennis tournament in Flushing, Queens is known for offering some of the best and star-studded restaurants in all of sports. With dozens of diverse choices—from celebrity chef-driven restaurants and gourmet food stands to outdoor cocktail bars and classic game-day concessions—there’s an option for everyone.

US OPEN FAN WEEK

Tennis mania starts very early this year with the return of US Open Fan Week, which kicks off before the tournament with free and ticketed events to give visitors a taste of the tournament. Events include Stars of the Open (August 21) where current and former tennis legends play exhibition matches — including an epic pairing of Andre Agassi and Carlos Alcaraz vs. John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic — US Open Block Party (August 22) headlined by DJ- em D-Nice and the annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (August 24).

For fans looking for a literal taste of the tournament, the Tastes of the US Open event on August 22 is just the ticket. Guests can wander around Louis Armstrong Stadium and sample signature dishes that will be served over the next two weeks — and meet many of the celebrity chefs who created them. Expect to see culinary stars such as Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli, Kwame Onwuachi, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Simon Kim and others, along with tennis professionals such as Dominic Thiem, Juan Martín del Potro, Gabriela Sabatini and others. Tickets for Flavors of the US Open are now available.

Also on August 22, Citi’s Taste of Tennis NY event features a roster of tennis stars and celebrity chefs. Sample food from some of the city’s most popular restaurants, watch cooking demonstrations and keep an eye out for tennis stars like Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki and others mingling with the crowd. UPDATE: Tickets for the event at Gotham Hall in Manhattan are now sold out.

DRINKS

Cocktails. Ah, the annual existential question: If you didn’t post a photo of your Honey Deuce at the US Open, did you even go? The tournament’s signature drink is vodka lemonade mixed with Chambord raspberry liqueur, garnished with three melon “tennis” balls and served over ice in a commemorative US Open cup. For something even cooler on hot days, try the Frozen Honey Deuce — a blended, slushy version of the cocktail. For those who can’t drink one in person, make a Honey Deuce at home using the official Gray Goose recipe you’re sharing with PEOPLE. Fans living in New York and Chicago can also order home delivery of ready-to-drink Honey Deuces. The package includes four cocktail cans, metal straws and an insulated bag. Just don’t forget to get the honeydew from the supermarket, so you can scoop out the melon balls yourself.

Gray Goose’s Honey Deuce cocktails at the US Open.

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Spritz. While spending August in Queens isn’t the same as spending summer in Positano, you can still get a refreshing taste of Italy at the tournament. For the second year, Aperol is serving its favorite sprinkles on the US Open court. Stop by the orange indoor/outdoor patio bar next to Arthur Ashe Stadium or the Italian Apé Truck for a chilled spritz on ice. If you watch the games from home, you don’t have to feel left out. The apéritif brand has opened an Aperol digital store stocked with their first capsule collection of tennis-themed chic apparel (modeled on Emily in Paris actress Ashley Park, who is the spokeswoman for the campaign). And, of course, you can serve Aperol spritzes anytime: use the brand’s official recipe (it contains only four ingredients) or order convenient ready-to-drink cocktail bottles that don’t require mixing.

Ashley Park, Aperol Spitz in hand, is dressed in the brand’s first tennis-themed capsule collection for the 2024 US Open.

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champagne. Every celebration deserves a little bubbly. Moët & Chandon will serve its award-winning champagne at locations around the courtyard, including the brand’s Clubhouse bar. Order the brand Ice Impérial or Ice Imperial Rosé, which will be served over ice and in exclusive USTA x Moet & Chandon glasses.

Beer. During match breaks, stop by the Heineken Red Star Patio Café, an open-air sports café located in the center of the tennis complex, featuring live match screens and a selection of food, drinks and beers — including the lower-carb, lower-calorie Heineken Silver, which will be played for the first time at the US Open. Concession stands and drink carts around the field will also be pouring Heineken Original and their non-alcoholic beer Heineken OO, which will be transformed into “L0VE.L0VE” just for this year’s tournament. Pick up the limited edition cans with a cheeky nod to both love’s tennis score and the amount of alcohol (zero!) in each drink.

Coffee. In the middle of the day or at night, Lavazza will serve hot and iced coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and boozy coffee cocktails. Look for the Coffeetail bar inside the Food Village to order a cold-brew Zesty Espresso Martini with orange flavor, or stop by the Main Village Cafe for an iced Blue Foam Cappuccino topped with, yes, frothy, blue-tinted milk. And for refreshment on the go, grab one of their cans of ready-to-eat cold drinks in four flavors (classic cold drink, nitro cold drink, double oat milk drink and cappuccino) at Lavazza Cafe near the village restaurant.

Lavazza Zesty Espresso Martini and Blue Foam Iced Cappuccino at the US Open.

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CELEBRITY CHEF AND FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS

COQODAQ: One of the hardest reservations to catch in Manhattan, the restaurant has made Korean fried chicken and champagne the ultimate pairing. This year, restaurateur Simon Kim is opening a pop-up at the tournament, serving up their ultra-crispy rice-breaded and juicy Black Golden nuggets generously topped with black truffle mayo and freshly shaved seasonal black truffles.

ACES: Joining returning chefs Ed Brown and Masaharu Morimoto, Kwame Onwuachi completes the trifecta at the Arthur Ashe Stadium gourmet restaurant. Menu items include Onwauchi’s Black Bean Hummus with Berbere Spiced Lamb and Sweet Pickled Sultanas, Brown’s Crispy Chicken Wings with Cool Ranch Dorito Dip, and Morimoto’s selection of fresh sushi and sashimi.

Alex Guarnaschelli Price: The Food Network star is back with his Italian pop-up, serving dishes like watermelon and feta salad, cavatappi pasta with yellow tomato sauce and shrimp cocktail.

Josh Capon’s Fly Fish: Get a taste of summer with a classic New England lobster roll — fresh Maine lobster tucked into a fried potato roll and topped with tarragon and celery.

David Burke’s Mojito: At the Cuban-American fusion spot at the base of Arthur Ashe Stadium, diners can order appetizers like guacamole and roasted corn and crab dip or enjoy more hearty fare like toasted cubano sandwiches and red snapper a la plancha.

Champions by Benjamin Steakhouse: At this New York stadium outpost of the steakhouse, order their signature Porterhouse steak with creamed spinach and thick-cut strips of bacon.

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