The $27 Sandwich Sensation at the Australian Open

At the Australian Open in Melbourne, a culinary phenomenon has taken center stage alongside the tennis action. Spectators are lining up in droves, braving scorching temperatures, not for match tickets or celebrity sightings, but for a gourmet sandwich that’s become the talk of the tournament.

The star of this gastronomic show is the ‘Steak Frites Mitraillette’ from Entrecôte, a renowned Melbourne eatery. Priced at $27.50 AUD (about $17 USD), this isn’t your average sandwich. It features premium Rangers Valley Black Market beef, crispy fries, and a proprietary herb butter sauce, all nestled in a perfectly crisp baguette.

Despite the hefty price tag and wait times often exceeding 45 minutes, fans can’t seem to get enough. The sandwich has become so popular that it’s practically a tournament mascot. Many visitors feel their Australian Open experience isn’t complete without sampling this culinary creation.

An informal survey suggests that most patrons find the sandwich worth both the wait and the cost. While it may not have the iconic status of Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream, this beef-filled baguette is quickly becoming an Australian Open tradition in its own right.

As tennis stars battle on the courts, it seems the real champion of this year’s Australian Open might just be a sandwich.