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Yan Can Cook: San Diego Airport will be television chef Martin Yan’s first airport restaurant |
US. HMSHost Corp is to open four new restaurants at San Diego International Airport within the next year.
Celebrated chef Martin Yan, who specialises in Asian cuisine, will open the first airport location of his California restaurant Yan Can Cook.
The other three dining destinations – Brioche Dorée Café & Bakery, Chili’s Too! and Quiznos – will follow.
On the partnership with HMSHost, President/CEO of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Thella F. Bowens said: “We are pleased that HMSHost is working with us to create a world-class visitor experience at San Diego International Airport.
“We focus on the needs of our passengers, and strive to provide them with excellent service,” she added. “The improved concessions will help make air travel for our passengers more memorable for all the right reasons – quality, speed, and efficiency.”
Echoing Bowens’ focus on passengers, HMSHost Senior Vice President Business Development Steve Johnson commented: “We feel it is important that the food and beverage choices at San Diego International Airport reflect passengers’ favorite brands and provide the excellent service that travellers have come to expect.”
HMSHost developed San Diego’s expanding airport dining programme based on consumer preferences, tastes and purchasing habits. In working with Yan, HMSHost negotiated the concession agreements and worked with Yan to adapt his menu to suit the airport clientele.
F&B at San Diego Airport
Yan Can Cook will feature traditional Asian dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef, along with specialties such as Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Veggie Spring Rolls and Crispy Pot Stickers. Yan’s signature Chinese Chicken Salad will also be on the menu. The restaurant will open in the pre-security area of Terminal 1.
French café Brioche Dorée Café & Bakery will debut in T1 West Rotunda where Air Canada, Alaska and United Airlines operate. Artisan breads and pastries, including croissants, brioche and muffins, will be baked fresh throughout the day in full view of customers. The menu consists of freshly made sandwiches, garden salads, soups and gourmet coffee. Speciality items include the Le Parisien gourmet sandwich and the Bistro Salad.
Opening in a pre-security area in T1 Food Court, Chili’s Too! will feature a sit-down dining menu of Chili’s fajitas, burgers, desserts and lower-fat dishes. Other items include beverages, cocktails and shakes.
Quiznos will open in T1 East Rotunda where Southwest Airlines operates. It will feature sandwiches toasted on special breads. Sandwiches are made with homemade sauces such as the classic Red Wine Vinaigrette, Honey-Bourbon Mustard and Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce. Salads, soups and desserts will also be sold.
About HMSHost Corp
HMSHost operates in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, including 19 of the 20 busiest airports in North America. The company has annual sales in excess of US$2.3 billion and employs more than 28,000 people worldwide.
San Diego International Airport served 17.5 million passengers in 2006.
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