When the tennis and culinary worlds collide, you might expect that only great things can come of it. And that’s exactly what happens at the annual Taste of Tennis event, a celebration that kicks off tennis’ year-ending Grand Slam with entertainment, top tennis players, celebrities and, of course, fine foods prepared by New York’s own top chefs.
Held at the W New York Hotel on Aug. 21, the 2014 installment of Taste of Tennis will feature headlining chef Masaharu Morimoto, as well as tennis stars Serena Williams, Gael Monfils, Victoria Azarenka, Agnieszka Radwanska, Bob & Mike Bryan, Dustin Brown and Sloane Stephens. Best of all, Tennis Now readers get 10 percent off tickets (details below)!
Guests at this pre-US Open party get the chance to not only mix and mingle with top tennis players, but also enjoy signature cocktails, live music from DJ Jasmine Chess, interactive sponsor experiences, and an opportunity to sample food from the kitchens of some of the world’s best chefs. But the food and fun doesn’t end there.
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Fans who purchase two tickets to the Taste of Tennis event can enter a drawing for a trip to the Guadeloupe Islands in the Caribbean. Willy Monfret, supermodel and U.S. Brand Ambassador for Guadeloupe Islands, will be in attendance to help give away the prize, and Gael Monfils has already encouraged fans to join in on the fun.
In addition, a series of Taste of Tennis events will be held in the days just before the start of the US Open. Mark your calendars for these additional must-see events:
Aug. 20 – The Celebrity Chef Doubles Tennis Challenge pairs guests with a top chef in a round-robin style tournament. This year, Serena Williams will team up with Chef Morimoto for the star-studded event, and players and chefs will get the chance to enjoy breakfast together before the start of match play.
Aug. 20 and Aug. 22 – The Citi Dining Series, which is limited to 60 VIPs, allows guests to meet and talk with a top tennis player while enjoying light bites and cocktails from a headline chef. These events are sold out, but sampling opportunities are still available.
Aug. 23 – Twenty-four lucky guests will enjoy a private five-course dinner with Rafael Nadal, along with a cocktail reception, meet and greet, and wine tasting with the 14-time Grand Slam champion.
Aug. 23 – The Party with the Pros event features great food, drinks, live music and some of the top names in tennis at a luxurious New York hotel. Attendance is limited to 150 guests.
Aug. 23 – James Beard recognized chef John Mooney will prepare an intimate dinner for 12 guests at the Bell Book and Candle restaurant. Chef Mooney’s local, organic and sustainable menu has garnered widespread attention across the country, and it’s sure to be a once in a lifetime experience for guests.
Aug. 24 – Venus and Serena Williams will mix and mingle with 80 guests at a special cocktail reception featuring fine wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Aug. 24 – One hundred guests will enjoy lunch with some of tennis’ greatest legends, with food prepared by a renowned NYC chef.
For further details on the events or to purchase tickets, visit www.tasteoftennis.com.