With stadium seats already sold out, the Mubadala Citi DC Open is the hottest summer ticket in town. And while stars like hometown hero Francis Tiafoe and three-time Grand Slam runner-up Ons Jabeur take to the court, there’s plenty of edible action to be had right outside the lines.

Building upon last year’s roster of four Michelin-starred chefs, a full five will sling world-class cuisine at Rock Creek Park: Michael Rafidi (Albi), Matt Baker (Gravitas), José Andrés (Minibar), Jeremiah Langhorne (the Dabney), and Patrick O’Connell (Inn at Little Washington).

Held every year since 1969, D.C.’s marquee pro tennis tournament partnered with Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investments in 2023 to create the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The week-long event (July 27-August 4) — the only combined men’s and women’s 500-level tennis tournament in the world — is expected to draw more than 70,000 fans to the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. Outer court passes are still available for $22.

As in past years, Market Square remains the buzzing epicenter of culinary action. The food stalls at this main venue remain generally consistent with last year’s offerings. Find fried-chicken from fast-casual Roaming Rooster, award-winning burgers by Duke’s Grocery, tossed Oro Pizza pies made in a domed oven covered in cute tennis balls, bivalves from King Street Oyster Bar, Italian treats and charcuterie from Veroni, and caffeine and cold scoops from Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee. There’s also a full bar and plentiful outdoor seating at turf-lined Market Square, which sports prime views of practice courts.

Inn at Little Washington

The top-billed chefs’ goods are all located at the Citi Lounge and suites. Baker makes his tournament debut with a tuna sashimi riff, burgers, and breakfast burritos from Baker’s Daughter. New bites from Albi and the Dabney will also be available. O’Connell, the vibrant mind behind three-Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington, brings back his famed truffled popcorn for the second year in a row. Scattered around the ground are additional dessert options, including Laduree macarons for those who can’t get to the Paris Olympics and ice cream from fast-growing Van Leeuwen, which is set to open yet another D.C. shop in Logan Circle.

Meanwhile, Veroni pours trendy Italian aperitivos at the Veroni Rock Creek Café stall and snagged the opportunity to serve its imported cured meats inside the Players Lounge.

Cocktails up their game this year. The Tequila Lounge, popular for its party-style vibe and tunes, is fueled by DeLeon and D.C. favorite Taco Bamba, whose founder Victor Albisu is a longtime Citi Open attendee and Big Foe fan. Lounge drinks include the “Ace Deloma” (tequila, grapefruit, lime, champagne) and the “Matchpoint” margarita (tequila, lemon juice, agave, red wine on the rocks).

Alcohol makes plenty of appearances at pop-ups abound across the grounds, including the Kim Crawford Summer Club, the Ketel One Terrace, and two new entrants: an Aviation gin bar and a Heineken-branded beer garden. Fans who need to make it through night matches will be readily fueled by espresso martinis.

“This year, we are excited to celebrate five Michelin-starred chefs — the most in tournament history — and many of the District’s most popular restaurants,” says Mubadala Citi DC Open chairman Mark Ein.

The tournament supports The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), an educational and tennis organization for underserved children in D.C.