Finding Kosher Food @ the US OPEN (Tennis) 2011 in Queens, NY

For those attending the US Open (Tennis) looking for Kosher food this summer, Kosher Sports, Inc, under the supervision of the Star K, will have the exclusive Kosher food cart at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, NY. The stand will be located near Court 12 on the edge of the Food Village. Click here for the map of the grounds.

Kosher Sports, founded by Jonathan Katz back in 2003, has experience at the US Open venue and at the neighboring Citi Field. Here’s their 2011 menu:

• Hot dogs (grilled)*
• Sausages (grilled)
• Pastrami dogs (grilled)
• Pastrami sandwiches
• Chicken Caesar wraps
• Turkey wraps
• Tuna wraps
• Knishes
• Pretzels

Yes, and apparently there will be a minyan each night at 7pm.

*I believe Yankee Stadium is the only remaining sports venue, with a Glatt Kosher option, that serves boiled hot dogs. How does a luxury team allow that? How come the Kosher observing Legends seat owners have not complained? Rant over.

UPDATE (from Dani Klein):

Lines were long at the Kosher stand mentioned above, but the food was great (for the most part). Hot dog: Good. Sausage: GREAT! Knish: pass.

Also available is a massive selection of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, sundaes, shakes, etc. Hours after I enjoyed my kosher fleshigs above, I was able to enjoy some delicious “Sweet Cookies & Cream” on a sugarcone. Can’t beat that on a hot summer day.

Special offer for American Express cardmembers: If you check-in to the US OPEN via Foursquare or Facebook and sync your card, you can get $10 back on $20 worth of concession purchases at the US OPEN.

No Such Thing As Kosher Pork: Associated in Queens, NY – Who Is Your Rabbi?

Earlier this week, an Israeli artist (Oded Hirsch) spotted something a bit fishy at the Associated Supermarket in Sunnyside, NY (Queens). Actually, it was a bit porky.

He spotted multiple chazzer (pork) products with a Kosher symbol. Not just any kosher symbol, but a full on, in Hebrew, “Beis Yosef Sh’chita” symbol.

This reminds me a bit of pirated DVDs, but for some reason I have a feeling this won’t be the profitable industry that bootleg movies have been.

This story broke days ago and given the nature of the product, we felt that our community of readers would be smart enough to not eat pork. We’re posting this for those that asked for more details.

Carlos & Gabby’s DEAL! 36% Off

This may be the most exciting Kosher deal I have seen lately, not the percentage off, but mainly just because I love Carlos & Gabby’s. It’s become my go-to comfort food.

DEAL: Pay $16, Get $25 worth of Food (36% off)
NO LIMIT – Buy and use as many coupons as you’d like!

Deal expires on Sunday. You can use the coupon until 5/31/11 at 3 of their locations: Brooklyn, Queens, and 5 Towns. (Not applicable at Riverdale location)

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5 TOWNS
143 Washington Avenue
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 239-TACO

FLATBUSH
1376 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 337-TACO

KEW GARDENS HILLS
67-11 Main Street
Queens, NY 11367
(718) 575-TACO