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2 new upscale watering holes at U.S. Open
ADVANTAGE, BOOZERS at this year’s U.S. Open.
The Grand Slam tennis tourney in Queens will feature new watering holes where spectators can get their drink on.
The U.S. Tennis Association has built two new hospitality areas at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to make it easier to grab a cold one between matches.
The hospitality areas will feature the Heineken Red Star Café, the Heineken Light Lounge and the Moët & Chandon Terrace, where tennis buffs can sip champagne next to Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Heineken Red Star Café, next to the South Plaza Fountains, will occupy the top floor of a new twostory building and also serve a menu of fine foods to complement the beer. The café will offer tennis fans a unique, bird’s-eye view of the grounds.
The Heineken Light Lounge, located in Chase Center off of the East Gate, will also offer beer and food in a remodeled outdoor cafe.
Meanwhile, Bar 17, a casual outdoor drinking spot, will be housed near the new 2,800-seat Court 17.
The annual tennis championship, drawing the top 256 tennis players on the planet, is set to begin Aug. 27.
Bleacher seating in the outer field courts has also been expanded; each will now hold at least 340 spectators.
Actress and “American Idol” champ Jordin Sparks will help kick off opening night with a performance of “Celebrate,” her hit song from the movie “Sparkle” — which co-starred Whitney Houston in her final acting role.
Houston helped christen Arthur Ashe Stadium 15 years ago by singing “One Moment in Time” to a sold-out crowd.