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New York: The late, great Christopher Hitchens once named champagne, picnics and lobster among the most over-rated pleasures in life. On the latter, I’d have to concur.

Especially when you’re paying $US40 ($61) for the privilege. That’s how much the Maine-style lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound will set you back at the US Open in New York.

Christopher Hitchens would not approve: the $US40 ($61) - each - Maine lobster roll at Flushing Meadows. Total for two = $122.Credit: Michael Koziol

The price tag didn’t seem to deter the punters, though, who were lined up to splash their cash at lunchtime on Tuesday between two big tennis matches at the adjacent Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Food and drink prices at sporting events are always a talking point, although here in New York, one of the most expensive cities in the world, people seemed resigned to the inevitable – and are even........

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