Brookline Restaurants Showcase Food For 2022 U.S. Open

BROOKLINE, MA — A group of Brookline restaurants recently showcased their cuisines at an event hosted by the Brookline Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewells, the caterer for the United States Golf Association (USGA).

The showcase was held on Monday, Feb. 7 at the Putterham Meadows Golf Course as a part of the Open Works Program. More than 30 local food vendors participated in the tasting event for a chance to be selected to partner with Ridgewells in catering the 2022 U.S. Open.

There were five showcase sessions, each lasting an hour, with seven businesses participating per session. Food was sampled by town officials, as well as staff from Ridgewells and the USGA.

Vendors included restaurants, bakeries, and purveyors who specialize in olive oil, juice, sauce, pies, guacamole and salsa.

Ridgewells will select the vendors based on factors including food quality, portion size and cost. Chosen vendors will be notified in the coming weeks.

"I wish to thank all the vendors who participated in Monday's showcase, as well as all the town and USGA staff who worked diligently to bring this event to fruition," said Chamber of Commerce President David Gladstone in a statement. "This was a great opportunity for vendors to showcase their culinary skills, and with so many talented food purveyors, I know that narrowing down the vendors will not be easy."

The Open Works Program is designed to allow diverse Brookline businesses and residents to receive priority for the supplier and labor needs connected with the 2022 U.S. Open Championship, which will be played at The Country Club from June 13 to 19, 2022. It will be the fourth U.S. Open in the club’s history and its 17th USGA championship.