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You Can Play Tennis In The Middle Of Times Square Next Week

With the U.S. Open just a few days away, exciting activations are popping up all across NYC. But there’s one that we must admit we’re most excited for: a tennis court is taking over Times Square.

Waterdrop, a hydration advocate and drink-tech purveyor, is responsible for the tennis court coming to Times Square on Thursday, August 24th. In total, waterdrop has saved up to 30 million plastic water bottles and can be found in 3000+ stores.

Passersby can stop in and practice their backhand and play a game anytime from 1pm-8pm. There will also be a Microdrink Hydration Station to ensure all players and visitors are optimally hydrated.

Insider tip: anyone who recycles on the court will get a free drink from waterdrop.

waterdrop drink with tennis balls in the background
waterdrop

Don’t have a racquet? No need! waterdrop will provide racquets and tennis balls for everyone.

Beyond playing yourself, waterdrop will host world-class tennis players for a match on the Times Square court. This means you’ll be able to catch some of your favorite players in action, all for free!

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An Arcade Serving Taiwanese Bites & Drinks Just Opened In Union Square

Thoughts of an NYC night market brings to mind images of endless rows of food and drink vendors, and while night markets can be found all around the world, they each have their own unique qualities.

Take Taiwan for example, whose bustling night markets are famous for its rows of anime-themed toys and games (in addition to mouthwatering food and fruit teas, of course!)

And the good news is you don’t have to hop on a flight to experience the night markets of Taiwan–PARTEA, an arcade that just opened in Union Square, is making us feel like we’re already there!

Crane machines with stuffed animals
Source / Partea

PARTEA is a unique culinary and cultural experience that captures the vivacious night market experience of Taiwan and brings it straight to NYC.

Guests can eat their way through mouthwatering Taiwanese street food snacks, such as popcorn chicken, fried cuttlefish balls, spicy chicken wing tips, and oden skewers. Plus, certain meal combos come with surprise plushie toys!

In addition to the food, teahouses and specialty boba shops are abundant throughout these night markets, and to complement the snacks PARTEA also offers drinks that are made with fresh fruit and premium tea, such as fruit teas, whipped foams, fruit slushes, and milk teas.

Fried gyozas on a plate
Source / Partea

But as we mentioned above, this market caters to more than just the foodies.

Endless games throughout the space encourage guests to shoot some hoops, collect gashapon toys, or try your luck at claw machines and treasure boxes.

PARTEA first opened in Flushing, Queens (135-29 Roosevelt Ave) back in September 2020. The new Union Square location is their second NYC brick-and-mortar.

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They’re currently open and will be throwing a grand opening party tomorrow, August 18th. 

You can learn more on their website.

📍 220 E. 14th Street (near Third Avenue)

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* This article was originally published here