USA. Airport dining specialist OTG is set to open its first food & beverage concepts at Denver International Airport.
The Sunset Loop Bar & Grill – a new concept curated for the airport and celebrating the Mile High City’s local food culture – and Starbucks will be located in Concourse B-East.
OTG CEO Rick Blatstein said: “OTG is passionate about introducing new culinary concepts that echo the airport’s Sense of Place and serve as a true extension of the community’s food scene.
“We are excited to partner with local community organisations and celebrate the chefs, farmers, brewers and purveyors that have turned Denver into the mecca of culinary innovation that it is today. Coupled with OTG’s technology innovations, we’re confident that Concourse B-East will be both a seamless and enjoyable experience for travellers and employees alike and assist Denver International Airport with its goal of serving 100 million annual passengers.”
The Sunset Loop Bar & Grill will be an all-day dining experience offering health-conscious cuisine and traditional American fare, with a locally sourced menu overseen by Denver-based Chef Daniel Young aka Chef D. Chef D has spent the past 40 years as a leading figure in the Denver food scene and is an expert in creating meals that are high in protein and low in carbs and fat.
“Food is my life’s passion, and I’m fortunate to have built a vibrant culinary career right here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where we enjoy a wealth of healthy and sustainable ingredients,” he said.
“Whether you’re departing from or passing through Denver, Sunset Loop Bar & Grill will be the perfect stop along your journey to experience a delicious selection of dishes and cocktails that truly reflect this region and all the natural resources it has to offer.”
The chef’s dishes will be served in an open space inspired by the Denver sunset, with warm woods, rich materials and brass and black metal accents. The concept is named after the Sunset Loop trails, a series of hiking routes in Colorado’s White Ranch Park. Design details include a hand-painted tile mural of the trails, an open-space layout, a bar with over thirty seats, and a grab-and-go market.
The 30-seat bar will offer cocktails and craft beers from local companies including Colorado Cider Company, New Belgium Brewing Company and Lone Tree Brewing.
The nearby Starbucks design takes inspiration from natural rock formations found across the Colorado mountains. Mobile ordering will be available.
Denver International Airport Senior Vice President of Concessions Pam Dechant commented: “We are excited to partner with OTG as they bring a fun, new concept to our airport. We are always looking for ways to make traveling through DEN a breeze, and the ability to bring mobile ordering to our passengers takes service to the next level.”
OTG’s new hospitality concepts within Concourse B-East will be powered by flo Xgen technology, which enables customers to place food and beverage orders through a mobile platform across all OTG restaurants and retail markets. From wherever the order is placed, the platform’s contactless payment allows users to complete their transaction with either a credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal or their United airline miles.
“OTG is thrilled to introduce this best-in-class technology at DEN with the goal of providing a safe, convenient and unparalleled customer experience, along with streamlined restaurant operations that allow for greater focus on the delivery of quality dishes and exceptional service,” the company stated.
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