{
  "id": 6976265,
  "title": "$100 chicken nuggets? $38 sandwiches? What astronomical US Open food prices say about the future of sports fandom in America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/100-chicken-nuggets-38-sandwiches-what-astronomical-us-open-food",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:06:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/article/100-chicken-nuggets-38-sandwiches-what-astronomical-us-open-food-prices-say-about-the-future-of-sports-fandom-in-america-190655867.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the US Open, the price of food and drink items has skyrocketed to astronomical levels, signaling a shift in the landscape of sports fandom in America. One such example is the $100 chicken nuggets served with caviar at COQODAQ, which are light and golden-fried but the caviar is the main selling point. Another overpriced offering is the Salt Hank's French Dip Sandwich, priced at $38, which is described as one of the best ever had despite its high cost. The Honey Deuce, a vodka-based cocktail served over ice in a commemorative cup, is the US Open's most prized food and beverage option, priced at $23. The US Open has transformed into an influencer festival with tennis backdrop, with people willing to pay exorbitant prices for unique experiences and social media-worthy moments.",
  "summary": "The US Open — like so many other high-level concerts and sporting events — has now become a social media laboratory, one whose value is not in experiencing, but in sharing the experience.",
  "key_points": [
    "$100 chicken nuggets served with caviar at COQODAQ",
    "Salt Hank s French Dip Sandwich priced at $38",
    "Honey Deuce vodka cocktail priced at $23"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}