The United States Tennis Association (USTA), in conjunction with Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the US Open, announced that the worlds best tennis action again will be complemented by one of the worlds best sports and entertainment dining experiences.
This years menu includes unparalleled variety for all fans to enjoy, highlighted by local street eats from celebrity chef Richard Sandovals Maya in the Food Village, the US Opens first-on-site food truck, and brand-new dining locations featuring the best local dining establishments in the Club Level in Arthur Ashe Stadium. In addition, this years menu reflects the unparalleled variety of culinary choices and includes specialty dishes crafted by celebrity chefs Masaharu Morimoto, Tony Mantuano, and David Burke.
This years Open will feature more offerings and more culinary styles than ever before. Highlights for the 2014 US Open include:
New Culinary Offerings:
The US Open continues to build on its first-class hospitality by introducing several fresh, new and local options for all fans to enjoy throughout the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Food Village
Two new stands join the Food Village this year, showcasing crowd favorite local specialties from celebrity chef Richard Sandoval and Pat LaFrieda, New Yorks King of Meat.
Maya: New to the Food Village, Richard Sandovals Maya serves the freshest selection of classic Mexican flavors with a modern twist, including Sandovals famous tacos, Grilled Steak with Cilantro and Salsa Roja or Shredded Chicken with Chipotle Tomatoes, as well as Mexican Street Style Corn on the Cob.
Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.: Pat LaFrieda expands his involvement at the US Open with the addition of the Pat LaFrieda Meat Co. Stand, featuring his signature LaFrieda Steak Sandwich. Additionally, the stand brings fans their favorite carnivorous creations including LA Friedas juicy Filet Mignon Sandwich, signature Italian Sausage and Special Blend Meatball Hero.
Morris Grilled Cheese Truck: The US Opens first- on-grounds food truck located at Court 17 uses local, artisanal breads, meats and cheeses in its gourmet grilled cheese menu, which includes:
Delicate Cheese: Featuring truffle cheese, truffle butter and caramelized onions and shallots
The Original: Featuring aged New York Cheddar and New Hampshire Landaff.
Ashe Stadium Club Level expands its dining options to highlight fans favorite Open bites.
Farm to Fork: Food Village favorite Farm to Fork adds a second location on the Club Level of Arthur Ashe Stadium, serving its popular, locally-sourced specialties.
Carnegie Deli: One of New York Citys most famous delis, now serves its classic Pastrami and Turkey sandwiches at a new location in Center Courts Club Level in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Celebrity Chefs and Restaurant Dining:
The US Open features championship quality dining in its world-class on-site restaurants, served up by a roster of acclaimed celebrity chefs including Richard Sandoval (Maya), Tony Mantuano (Wine Bar Food), Masaharu Morimoto (ACES) and David Burke (Champions Bar & Grill).
ACES: Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto showcases his famous hand-crafted sushi in ACES. The restaurants light and refreshing menu also brings fans the freshest local seafood specialties like Montauk Wild Striped Sea Bass and Sweet Garlic-Lime Shrimp.
Wine Bar Food: Features perfectly-paired wine selections and tasty small plates from Chef Tony Mantuano, including his famous Flaming Ouzo Shrimp and local Brooklyn Salzarula Family Hand Crafted Whole Burrata.
Champions Bar & Grill: Delivers inventive American fare from acclaimed chef David Burke. This year fans can sink their teeth into specialties like Bacon on a Clothes Line (candied bacon with black pepper and a maple glaze), East Coast Oysters with American Caviar or Burkes famous Filet Slider.
Maya: Former professional tennis player Richard Sandoval returns to the US Open, serving up modern Mexican fare from Maya, his flagship New York restaurant.
Culinary Highlights:
The South Plaza Café features several of the US Opens signature fan favorite dishes, handmade sandwiches and healthy match day alternatives including:
Super Salad: Fans can customize their favorite salad combo with several fresh, healthy mix-ins
Liberty Pier features the signature Lobster Roll, the US Opens famous gourmet creation made with fresh, buttery lobster.
Carnegie Deli, available in the South Plaza and on the Club Level, serves up hand-crafted sandwiches from the New York institution:
Carnegie Knish: Carnegie Delis famous knish is the perfect savory selection to take on-the-go.
Turkey and Pastrami Sandwiches: Carnegie Delis signature stacks created with its juicy, freshly-carved meats.
In the Heineken House, fans can sample two Italian-inspired sandwich creations courtesy of New Yorks Parm restaurant, including The Godfather and Zesty Italian Combo.
Farm to Fork: At its original location in the Food Village, or its new spot in the Club Level, fans can enjoy Farm to Forks menu of mouthwatering sandwiches made with locally-raised meats.
Murrays Locally Raised Chicken Sandwich: Juicy stack of locally raised chicken on a homemade roll.
Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwich: Decadent combination of house roasted pork loin and luscious broccoli rabe on a homemade roll.
Hill Country Barbecue is the US Open fans one-stop shop for rustic country flavors and hearty, hand-crafted barbecue:
Cowboy Pie Cup: Creamy and sweet treat made with velvety dark chocolate, butterscotch and toasted pecans.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Featuring Hill Countrys signature homemade fried chicken.
Spirits and Libations:
GREY GOOSE: Back by popular demand, the signature cocktail of the US Open, The GREY GOOSE Honey Deuce, provides fans with a refreshing way to beat the Open heat. Last year, more than 180,000 melon balls were used to make the custom cocktail, which features GREY GOOSE Vodka, lemonade and a touch of raspberry liqueur, topped with honeydew melon tennis balls. New for 2014, The GREY GOOSE Le Melon Royal is a simple but elegant cocktail pairing bursts of juicy, ripe cavaillon melon with complementary citrus flavors, finished with a refreshing effervescence.
Heineken will introduce its Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider which will be available at the Heineken House, Heineken Red Star, a dedicated Stongbow mobile cart and all restaurants. With refreshment at its core, Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider delivers a perfectly balanced, crisp apple taste that hits the bulls-eye by capturing the sweet and tart notes of the Golden Delicious apple, along with hints of Honeycrisp apple and pear.
Player Dining:
Coming off its inaugural successful season, the Balance Kitchen concept, a state-of-the-art dining experience dedicated exclusively to the health and wellness of each player, will return with expanded options. Levy will be updating their salad bar selection to include grain salads, and the expansion of the specialty espresso bar also has been completed to double the specialty coffee drinks available.
Topics: Food Village, Tennis, US Open, US Open food, Usta
2014 US OPEN #TENNIS OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF #FOOD OPTIONS & GREY GOOSE & #HeinekenHouse- http://t.co/L6sMnhXU9r @usopen #USOpen