The US Open is back in Flushing Meadows, Queens, and it's not just about the tennis—there's a whole slew of activities and food to dig into before the main event starts. According to ABC7NY, the tournament's kick-off includes a free 'Fan Week' running until August 23, offering a preview of new food options at the Food Village, where this year, pastaRAMEN and COQODAQ are the new kids on the block, with the latter known for dishing out iconic nuggets and revamped menu treats.
Meanwhile, the US Open itself promises high stakes and high swings with a record prize pool of $90 million on the line as cited by FOX 5 New York, last year's singles champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner come in as top seeds, and Venus Williams is stepping back onto the court at 45 years of grand slams wisdom to team up with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles, everyone is abuzz as this year's competition is set to break records not just in prize money but also in the stadium, for the first time the U.S. Open will start on a Sunday stretching over 15 days like its French and Australian counterparts.
New York City is buzzed with U.S. Open fever as various venues around the city serve up theme-based delights: Hotel Seville NoMad is now under Hyatt's Unbound Collection, flaunting U.S. Open-themed programming, Dear Irving whips up a Moët & Chandon menu, and Carnegie Deli makes a comeback at the tournament with their legendary sandwiches and brand new tennis-themed cookie packaging. From the rooftop buzz at Bar Sprezzatura in Midtown to STK Steakhouse's Honey Deuce cocktail, the city is decked out in U.S. Open vibes, with Simon Kim’s COQODAQ stall promising fans a taste of the unexpected at their new Food Village location, hinting at off-menu surprises.
For those following the opening swings of the tennis rackets, singles play is scheduled to begin on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with coverage across ESPN networks and ABC, featuring matches on all three Sundays of the tournament, according to a FOX 5 New York report.
