Citi Taste of Tennis New York 2024 Event Highlights
Thursday marked an exciting evening in the city with the return of Citi Taste of Tennis at Gotham Hall. The celebration was hosted by former tennis player and current Tennis Channel commentator and analyst, Prakash Amritraj.
Pro tennis players including Andre Agassi, Qinwen Zheng, Taylor Fritz, Aurthur Fils, Alexander Zverev, Alycia Parks, Zhizhen Zhang, Clervie Ngounoue, Caroline Dolehide and more sampled incredible cuisine including Kafta Sliders and King Salmon Kabob courtesy of Chef Antonio Bachour of Bachour, The Traveller Ceviche Tuna and The Fake Fish courtesy of Chef Tom Goetter of Scenic Cruises, BVI Painkiller Skewer and Local Lobster & Shrimp Roll courtesy of Chef Andy Gaskin of Rosewood Little Dix Bay and so much more!
The Experience
Last night’s Citi Taste of Tennis event at Gotham Hall was a feast for the senses. DJ Irie brought the energy, while tennis icon Andre Agassi took on the role of judge for an engaging cooking demo. Executive Chef Cedric Tovar of The Palace Lotte Hotel guided Olympic gold medalist, Qinwen Zheng and American #1, Taylor Fritz through crafting a delectable dish, blending culinary skill with sportsmanship for a truly memorable evening.
Throughout the evening, guests sipped on delicious cocktails from Segafredo Zanetti Coffee, Liquid Death and Brackish, one-of-a-kind craft drinks by Alexander Davinci courtesy of Barbados, along with wine by Catena Zapata and beer by Heineken. Additionally, guests were treated to a Red Hibiscus Deuce and Set Point Passionfruit Sour crafted by James Beard Award-Winning Sommelier, Belinda Chang, presented by Mastercard.
Featured Chefs
Antonio Bachour (Bachour), Tom Goetter (Scenic Luxury Cruises), Julian Medina (Amarena), Sujan Sarkar (Baar Baar), Jack Logue (The Lambs Club), Kannika Kittipinyovathhas (Zaab Zaab), Andy Gaskin (Rosewood Little Dix Bay), Paramjeet Bombra (Gulaabo Timeless Indian), Mike Viola (Boar's Head), Frances Tariga (Tadhaná), Nicolás López (Mercado Little Spain), German Villatoro (Riverpark), Javon Cummins (Barbados), Dameain Williams (Barbados Mixologist), Glenn Rolnick (Carmine’s), Michael Ingino (Virgil’s Real BBQ), Admir Alibasic (One Rare Italian Steakhouse), Suzanne Cupps (Lola’s) and Shorne Benjamin (Fat Fowl), Tami Lewis (Chef Tami Lewis Supper Society Paladar), Doc (Doc’s Cake Shop), John Stacey (Scarpetta), JP Perez (American Cut), Luke Omarzu (Wolfgang Puck), Franklin Becker (The Bronze Owl), Allen Campbell (AC Kitchen/Organic Meal Services).
Sponsors
Citi, Segafredo Zanetti, Savas Health, Lotte New York Palace, Scenic Cruises, Barbados, Mastercard, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Liquid Death, Heineken, Brackish Vodka, Catena Zapata, Carmine's, Virgil's, Chef Work's, Volkl, The Bronze Owl and Teremana.
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