Sure, most people go to the Australian Open for the tennis but those in the know are heading to the courts with more culinary pursuits.

Get amped for an appetising Australian Open 2024 with a huge range of food and drinks from top-notch Australian restaurants, bars and makers like Penfolds, Rockpool, and Maha. Newcomers Morning Market and Light Years will make their debut at the Grand Slam Oval, alongside the social enterprise Salamatea offering fresh Persian dishes.

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For the first time, Bar Atrium opens to the public throughout the tournament, providing a stunning view of the Yarra River and city skyline while serving specially crafted cocktails. Don’t miss the Bar Atrium Brunch featuring Lebanese-inspired dishes by Melbourne chef Tom Sarafian.

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Garden Square will transform into Lygon Street Italian, showcasing the best of Melbourne’s Italian cuisine. Spanish tapas by renowned chef Abel Lusa and an open-air AO Courtside Bar by Sydney chef Joel Bennetts will add more flavour to the event. Plus, John Cain Arena hosts Fusion Feast, presenting a vibrant pan-Asian spread by top Melbourne chefs like Ross Magnaye, Jessi Singh, Diana Chan, Kantaro Okada, and Scott Lord.

The 2024 Australian Open will run from Sunday, January 14 – Sunday, January 28; ausopen.com

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