Where to Eat at the US Open
Welcome to the greatest return.
Not only is this the return of the US Open, this is a pivotal moment in NYC’s comeback. Be a part of history by attending the US Open and taking a short walk to either Flushing or Corona, two nearby neighborhoods that were hard-hit by the pandemic and home to two of the greatest NYC dining scenes.
Corona
El Palacio De Las Empanadas: Made fresh to order, classic, crisp Colombian-style chicken and beef empanadas with fresh ingredients all day, everyday. Service is efficient. One reviewer says she and her husband drive an hour from Brooklyn to get these empanadas, so they’re worth fifteen minutes from the stadium!
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Cienega Las Tlayudas de Oaxaca: Run by Oaxacan native, these tlayudas are the size of a pizza and can be split like one, too. Gather a group of your best friends and grab a slice of thin tortilla, layered with asiento, black beans, toasted avocado leaves, quesillo, avocado slices, tomatoes, and shredded cabbage.
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Parkside: In the mood for seafood? This old world Italian restaurant offers a generous seafood combo, with calamari, mussels, clams, and shrimps on a bed of linguini pasta with red sauce. Pre-pandemic, all three floors would be overflowing with guests, with a long wait outside.
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5 de Mayo: Rich horchatas served with a spoonful of cinnamon and extensive Mexican comfort foods, including chile rellenos and al pastor tacos, amidst classic Mexican music. Cheap, delicious, and filling, it’s perfect for a night after a ball game.
Leo’s Latticini Mama’s: An iconic family-owned deli for over a hundred years with the photographs lining the wall to prove it, they are best known for their subs, stuffed with imported meats and cheeses. Try their Super Italian, which is a feast of prosciutto, cappicola, and fresh mozzarella.
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Flushing
Resplendent in rich reds and greens, Shanghai You Garden is a feast for the eyes, as well as the stomach. Each dish is plated as if for palace royalty; while there are many authentic options, there are also western takes on traditional dishes, such as dumplings with peas and carrots. Just blocks from Citi Field, Arthur Ashe Stadium, the Unisphere and the Queens Botanical Gardens, we're right in the heart of downtown Flushing, NY.
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The Coop takes Korean flavors and fuses them with New York-sensibilities. Their most famous dish is their half-and-half soy garlic and spicy Korean fried chicken, but you can also get a baby octopus croquette or bulgogi quesadilla. Intimate enough for a date night or a friendly gathering, it’s certainly a crowd pleaser.
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Tavern 157 is a unique, modern tapas restaurant and lounge featuring gourmet meals, complete with a full beer and wine bar. Among their selection is decadent oysters, uni, and foie gras. Have a craving for wagyu beef? Try their burger. The truffle mashed potatoes are fragrant, spiced and laced with truffle and herbs. Their lychee martini will help you cut through the flavor, so you’ll end the meal light and refreshed.
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With tons of ramen to choose from and private seating, this is the ideal date spot. Their most famous dish, however, is the omurice, which is an omelette and demi glacé atop fried rice, split open by the waiter right before your eyes. Finish off with their matcha pudding.
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Presentation is as important as taste at this barbecue spot. Spar with their wooden dummies, reminiscent of those you’d see in old kung fu movies, while you wait for a spot. Enjoy their meat lover’s staircase or their Bullish Wagyu, which comes in a metal bull statue with steam blowing out of its nose, and go home with plenty of photos for the ‘gram.
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