Food, tennis on the menu at 2021 US Open

The official tasting event featured old favorites and some exciting new additions to the final major tournament of the season.



Chefs gather at the Food Tasting Preview, including Alex Guarnaschelli, Tom Colicchio, JJ Johnson, Josh Capon, David Burke, Ed Brown, Ash Fulk, Pat LaFrieda, Paul Denamiel, among others, at the 2021 US Open, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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There’s more than tennis on the menu at the 2021 US Open. The final major tournament of the season is boasting an all-star line-up of chefs and cuisines available for fans attending what promises to be a delicious fortnight.

Here are a few restaurants and dishes that should not be missed this year:

A new restaurant concept is coming!

“After 18 months, we all want to party,” said Alex Guarnaschelli during the official US Open tasting event on Thursday. The Michelin-star chef will introduce a new restaurant concept, Fare, located in the South Plaza of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

A detailed view of the Cavatappi and Yellow Tomato Sauce Pasta by Fare by Alex Guarnaschelli during the Food Tasting Preview at the 2021 US Open, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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Eataly and Pat LaFrieda

The tasting also featured award-winning Tom Colicchio, whose 'Wichcraft' has become a US Open staple, and food from famed restaurants like Eataly and Pat LaFrieda.

A detailed view of the Roasted Turkey and Avocado sandwich served by ‘Wichcraft by Tom Colicchio during the Food Tasting Preview at the 2021 US Open, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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Even more long-awaited debuts

The former will be making a long-awaited debut in Flushing Meadows alongside Los Tacos No. 1, Stuf’d, Stacked Sandwich Shop, and San Matteo NYC.

A detailed view of the Lobster Roll served by Fish Shack by David Burke during the Food Tasting Preview at the 2021 US Open, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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Check out some of the most sumptuous samples on offer at the tasting, and be sure arrive at the US Open hungry for tennis and an unforgettable meal.