Evian and Chef Daniel Boulud Debut Limited-Edition Menu with Frances Tiafoe for US Open

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Celebrating 39 years as the official water of the US Open, evian natural spring water joins forces with Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud and tennis superstar Frances Tiafoe to present a unique culinary collaboration. This partnership combines fine dining with the refreshing taste of evian, highlighting the importance of intentional hydration for peak performance. The limited-edition menu, inspired by Tiafoe's Sierra Leone roots and training favorites, is available in New York City at Restaurant DANIEL during the Semifinals and Finals weekend or nationwide through Chef Daniel's Big Foe Treat Box on Goldbelly.

Key Takeaways:

  • The collaboration features a limited-edition menu inspired by Tiafoe's Sierra Leone roots and training favorites, merging fine dining with the refreshing taste of evian.
  • The menu includes Poulet "à la Tiafoe," Cookies & Cream Cheesecake and Macarons, and the Big Foe Fizz mocktail made with evian Sparkling.
  • Chef Daniel Boulud created the menu with Tiafoe, reflecting his personal tastes and favorite ingredients, and pairing them with evian for a refreshing dining experience.
  • The menu is available in New York City at Restaurant DANIEL or nationwide through Chef Daniel's Big Foe Treat Box on Goldbelly.
  • The partnership highlights the importance of intentional hydration for peak performance, aligning with evian's "Live Young" ethos.
  • Leeni Hämäläinen, Marketing Director at Danone North America, notes that evian is uniquely positioned to unite the worlds of elite sport and culinary excellence.
  • The collaboration is a fresh expression of evian's legacy as the official water of the US Open, their partnership with Tiafoe as the Global Brand Ambassador, and how evian natural spring water plays an essential role both on and off the court.
  • Frances Tiafoe emphasizes the importance of nourishing his body with purpose, reflecting his cultural background and favorite foods.
  • Chef Daniel Boulud highlights the unique characteristics of evian and how they enhance the menu, creating a dining experience as refreshing as it is refined.

Statistics:

  • The limited-edition menu is inspired by Tiafoe's Sierra Leone roots and training favorites.
  • The menu includes Poulet "à la Tiafoe," Cookies & Cream Cheesecake and Macarons, and the Big Foe Fizz mocktail made with evian Sparkling.
  • Chef Daniel Boulud created the menu for 12 seats at Restaurant DANIEL during the Semifinals and Finals weekend.
  • The Big Foe Treat Box, available on Goldbelly, includes co-branded macarons, evian signature pink tennis balls, and ingredients to make the Big Foe Fizz mocktail.
  • The US Open has been held for 39 years, with evian as the official water partner.
  • Frances Tiafoe has won one ATP Tour title, the Delray Beach Open in 2018, and has reached the semifinals of the US Open twice in 2022 and 2024.
  • evian natural spring water comes from the heart of the French Alps and travels through the rocks for over 15 years, picking up minerals.

Sources:

  • Source: PRNewswire, Aug. 21, 2025
  • Source: About evian: evian natural spring water comes from the heart of the French Alps, a unique geological site in the world.
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