USA. Jackmont Hospitality and joint venture partner Baldi Management Group are to open a local favourite pizza restaurant at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Timber Pizza will be part of the food & beverage programme at the airport’s new concourse, which is set to open in 2021.
Known for its ‘Neopolitan-ish’ wood-fired pizzas, the original Timber Pizza restaurant was founded by Andrew Dana and Chris Brady and is located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington D.C. Among other awards, Timber Pizza was named as a 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.
Jackmont Hospitality said its goal was to ensure it translated the quality level of the streetside location to the airport. To do so, Culinary Director and two-time James Beard Best Chef nominee Chef Todd Richards will work alongside Timber Executive Chef Daniela Moreira, who has been named as an Eater ‘Young Gun’ and selected in Fodor’s ‘30 Under 30’ list.
As well as favourite Timber pizzas using locally-sourced ingredients, the airport location will offer a range of wood-fired pastries, biscuits, salad and vegetarian options.
“We are thrilled that Reagan National Airport travellers and employees will be able to enjoy Timber’s incredible wood-fired pies,” said Jackmont Hospitality VP of Business Development April Bivens. “We are proud to feature a local favourite and look forward to partnering with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and MarketPlace Development to deliver an exceptional concept.”
Jackmont Hospitality President and CEO Daniel Halpern added: “We take pride in ‘Redefining Airport Hospitality’ and, along with our joint venture partner Stephen Baldi and Baldi Management Group, we look forward to delivering incredible food with unforgettable service that will delight travellers and employees alike.”
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