US. HMSHost and joint venture partner, Sheldon Poole of airport food service provider JQ Enterprises Inc, have opened seven dining venues at Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s (RDU) new Terminal 2.
Guests at RDU will be able to dine on Southern specialities from local and regional favourites – Brookwood Farms, 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Carolina Ale House and North Carolina Vintages – as well as national brands like California Pizza Kitchen, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company and Starbucks when the new terminal is open, said the companies.
The new dining venues will expand the Host/JQ-RDU joint venture’s presence at RDU, where it currently operates 22 restaurant brands including A&W All American Food, Fresh Attractions, Godfather’s Pizza, Great American Bagel, Starbucks Coffee and Wolfgang Puck.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport Director John C Brantley said: “We are pleased to be able to deliver what our customers want – a variety of local and national brands, healthy options and upscale offerings.
“When you look down the concourse of Terminal 2, The Shops of RDU stand out among the many impressive features of the new terminal. We applaud our concession partners for elevating the shopping experience for our customers.”
HMSHost Vice President Business Development Joe Waller added: “These are exceptional restaurants. With terrific brands like Starbucks, California Pizza Kitchen and Raleigh’s own iconic 42 St. Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, this is a concession program that will truly make the traveller’s day better at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.”
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Brands with both local and national appeal that will be added to the food and beverage offering at RDU’s new terminal |
The Terminal 2 food and beverage offerings include:
42nd Street Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill: A renowned eating establishment in North Carolina known for its selection of fresh seafood.
Brookwood Farms Barbecue: A local favourite offering slow cooking barbecue over coals and “˜genuine, old fashioned barbecue flavour you can’t get from electric or gas fired stoves’.
California Pizza Kitchen: Features a selection of some of the popular dishes from the full-service street-side restaurant menu, including wholesome hearth-baked pizzas, salads, soups and sandwiches.
Carolina Ale House: A state-wide favourite known for “˜food, sports and fun’. The atmosphere, wide selection of ales, famous fries, hand-breaded wings and extensive menu selection are well-recognized by locals, said the partners.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: Traditional American cuisine with hand-crafted beers and other beverages in a “˜fun, relaxing, and friendly’ atmosphere. Travellers can watch the news or other programmes on the flat screen TV available while dining at the full-service bar.
North Carolina Vintages Wine Bar: A full-service wine bar and restaurant created in partnership with the North Carolina Wine & Grape Council. The heritage and growing legacy of North Carolina’s wine industry is celebrated with a showcase of wines from prominent North Carolina wineries, including Biltmore Estate Winery and Childress Vineyards. Wine tastings and a rotating wine feature from boutique vineyards across the state will also be offered.
Starbucks Coffee: Leading worldwide purveyor of coffee which offers passengers fast and convenient access to beverages including espresso-based drinks, brewed coffees, and Frappuccinos® as well as a variety of fresh pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
A major milestone in RDU’s 20-year development programme, the new terminal will be completed in phases between 2008 and 2011.
The Host/JQ-RDU joint venture will also be adding an additional Starbucks Coffee and Tequilería – a casual dining restaurant offering Mexican cuisine – to the existing offer as part of the Phase 2 openings scheduled for winter 2011.
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