Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
US Open Fans Queue 30 Minutes for $38 Salt Hank's French Dip
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 9

US Open Fans Queue 30 Minutes for $38 Salt Hank's French Dip

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 9

Summary

  • $38 French dip sandwiches from Salt Hank's are drawing big crowds at the US Open, with fans reportedly willing to wait about 30 minutes for one.
  • Salt Hank's West Village pop-up is selling the sandwich with prime rib, provolone, caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, fries and au jus, helping turn it into a viral tournament food item.
  • The demand stands out because the sandwich costs well above typical stadium fare, yet fans appear to be overlooking the price and the messiness of eating a French dip in a packed tennis venue.
  • The lines underscore how premium, social-media-driven food has become part of the US Open experience, even when the item is expensive and awkward to eat courtside.

Insights

Why are fans eagerly waiting half an hour to eat a messy, $38 sandwich in crowded stadium seats?
Does a viral $38 French dip signal the end of affordable food for average fans at major sporting events?