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US Open Serves Up Viral French Dip Sensation
31 Aug
Summary
- A popular French Dip sandwich from Salt Hank's debuted at the U.S. Open.
- The $38 prime rib sandwich gained fame through social media before the tournament.
- Over 70,000 attendees daily present a significant challenge for new food vendors.
The U.S. Open is featuring a highly anticipated French Dip sandwich from Salt Hank's, a New York City vendor that gained viral fame on social media. Priced at $38, the prime rib sandwich with au jus is a significant addition to the tournament's diverse culinary landscape.
New offerings also include Mexican-inspired dishes from Cosme and Mediterranean street food from Miznon, reflecting the city's vibrant food scene. These new vendors aim to impress the more than 70,000 daily attendees.
Salt Hank's founder, Henry Laporte, temporarily closed his West Village location and moved operations to Queens to meet the immense demand of serving 1,500 sandwiches daily at the Open, a substantial increase from their usual 300.
Other premium options include $100 caviar-topped chicken nuggets from COQODAQ and traditional favorites like the Honeydeuce cocktail. The USTA aims to provide a 'Wow' factor for attendees from over 100 countries.
Preparations for popular items involve extensive planning, such as sourcing millions of honeydew melon balls for the Honeydeuce cocktail and coordinating logistics for delivery trucks and kitchen equipment at the event site.
Tennis players also receive customized culinary experiences, with chefs accommodating specific requests, including specialty items from their home countries.
