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Indianapolis International Airport is in store for a number of new restaurants, beverage and retail establishments coming in late 2008. Continuing the trend to bring local venues to the airport, three Indianapolis favorite will be coming to the airport: King David Dogs, 96th Street Steakburgers, and Patachou on the Fly. Also coming are more Starbucks locations, a Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express and two retail outfits, offering travels merchandise and accessories and sun glasses.

HMSHOST AWARDED 10-YEAR CONTRACT TO BRING TRAVELER FAVORITES TO INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
King David Dogs and 96th Street Steakburgers among local offerings

BETHESDA, Md. (July 16, 2008) − HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, and joint venture partner MPL Partners, a local Indiana minority business enterprise, today announced a 10-year contract award for nine concessions in the new terminal at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The contract expands HMSHost's presence at IND where it currently operates two popular Starbucks Coffee locations.

“HMSHost has been a great concessions partner, providing our travelers the brands they’ve come to expect in airport dining and shopping. We are very pleased to extend our excellent relationship with HMSHost and their local partners, MPL Partners and RDG Concessions, by including these outstanding brands in our enhanced concessions program,” said Jeremiah Wise, Director of New Airport Business for Indianapolis International Airport.

• King David Dogs - This beloved Indianapolis restaurant has a rich and important history in the community. The downtown Indianapolis location is popular among gourmet hot dog devotees as well as the old-timers in the city who remember the company in its early days. The new Airport location will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• 96th Street Steakburgers - “One of the best burgers to try before you die” and “Perfection with ground steak.” That is how AOL City Guide refers to Indianapolis’ sleek new burger emporium, 96th Street Steakburgers. When locals want a top-notch juicy burger, they make a pilgrimage to this retro cool, quick service hamburger joint. 96th Street Steakburgers will serve passengers on Concourse A at the new Airport.
• Patachou On The Fly - The airport version of Café Patachou, the quintessential beloved neighborhood restaurant featuring French bistro cuisine, is one of the most popular and frequented establishments in Indiana and is coming to serve passengers from the Airport’s Civic Plaza. For 15 years running, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine has voted Café Patachou “Best Place for Breakfast” and it won a coveted place on Bon Appétit Magazine’s “Favorite Places for Breakfast in the Nation.”
• Starbucks Coffee - The finest purveyor of coffee in the world and the brand that coffee drinkers rely on for exceptional quality, Starbucks offers passengers fast and convenient access to their favorite beverages -- including espresso-based drinks, brewed coffees, and Frappuccinos® -- in addition to a variety of fresh pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The new Airport locations will serve passengers on Concourses A, B, and Civic Plaza.
• Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express - Setting a bold new standard for fast casual dining, Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express offers an innovative menu served in the kind of lively, open-air café setting synonymous with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. This new location will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• Pacific Outfitters - Offering a selection of innovative, high-quality merchandise that is perfect for today’s hip, tech-savvy traveler, brand names such as Samsonite, Kipling, and Victorinox Swiss Army will be found in the Pacific Outfitters store. Pacific Outfitters will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• Shades & Times - Focusing on the fashion-conscious consumer, Shades & Times caters to young fashion and luxury minded customers with its selection of sunglasses from top name brands such as Sean John, Fendi, Gucci, Ray Ban and Prada with watch brands including Anne Klein, DKNY, Pierre Cardin, Swiss Army and Tissot. The new Airport location will serve passengers on Concourse A.

“We’re eager to be a part of the new airport experience at IND and look forward to opening for business with these new concepts later this year,” said Stephen E. Douglas, Vice President, Business Development for HMSHost. “We thank Indianapolis International Airport for this opportunity to deliver restaurant and retail venues that will enhance the passenger experience and achieve our objective of making the travelers’ day better.”

Lambert - St. Louis International Airport will soon have some additional restaurants and a wine bar for travelers to enjoy during connections, flight delays, layovers or while otherwise waiting for a flight. The new offerings will be Mosaics Tapas Fusion, The Pasta House Co, Brioche Dorée and Fitz's Root Beer. Also, coming in early 2009 will be the Missouri Wine Bar which is another welcome addition to the every growing opportunities to sample local and regional wines while at the airport.

HMSHOST DELIVERS LOCAL BRANDS TO LAMBERT-ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVELERS

BETHESDA, MD (July 15, 2008) – New local restaurant brands are on their way to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel venue dining and shopping, and its joint venture partners D&D Concessions LLC, will bring Mosaics Tapas Fusion, The Pasta House Co, and Fitz’s Root Beer as part of a lease extension award to provide food and beverage concessions at the airport through 2020. During the remaining 12-year contract, the company will spend nearly $16 million to introduce more local and upscale dining venues as part of the airport’s initiative to improve the passenger experience. Currently under construction are The Pasta House Co., scheduled to open this fall, and Missouri Wine Bar and Brioche Dorée Café, opening by early 2009. Other new locations will begin construction and open throughout 2009 and early 2010.

“By extending our relationship with HMSHost, we are giving travelers more choices and a more authentic St. Louis dining experience at the airport,” said Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Director Richard Hrabko. “Restaurants such as Mosaics Tapas Fusion are redefining St. Louis cuisine and now they will help redefine our concession program.”

The new upscale and local favorite dining venues include:

The Pasta House Co: Offering an enticing menu of more than 25 pasta varieties and 15 specialty chicken, beef, and seafood entrées, The Pasta House Co. is a combination of good tasting Italian and authentic “old country” flavor. Airport visitors will select from a variety of signature dishes including the famous 12-layer Lasagna Al Forno and the house Special Salad of iceberg and romaine lettuces, artichokes, pimentos and Parmesan cheese. Located in the Main Terminal, an assortment of appetizers, sandwiches and desserts also will be offered, along with a selection of wines and cocktails.

Fitz’s Root Beer: Opening in the Concourse C and D food court, Fitz’s Root Beer has been the root beer of choice among St. Louisans since 1947. Several kinds of burgers, an assortment of appetizers, salads and entrées will accompany the root beer selection. The restaurant also will offer desserts including Fitz’s Neapolitan brownie.

Missouri Wine Bar: Opening in the Main Terminal, Missouri Wine Bar will offer travelers the luxury of wine tasting at the airport. Local boutique vineyards and award-winning varietals will anchor the selection of tastings by the glass. Designed to complement the featured wines, the menu will include artisanal breads and salads of fresh greens, nuts, cheeses, olives and fruits. For those with an appetite, Missouri Wine Bar also will serve food from nearby Brioche Dorée Café.

Brioche Dorée: Upscale, quick and casual, offering travelers affordable and authentic café food. With two airport locations—Concourse A as well as the Main Terminal, Brioche Dorée is set in a country French atmosphere that captivates customers with the authentic fresh aromas of bread and pastry baking. Guests will enjoy an array of hand made sandwiches, healthy garden salads, artisan breads, gourmet pastries and custom roasted coffees.

Baja Fresh: Award-winning and cutting-edge, Baja Fresh is a Mexican restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients to create exceptional burritos, fajitas, tacos, salads and quesadillas. Fire-grilled meats, homemade salsas and handmade tortillas set it apart from ordinary fast food. For lunch or dinner, travelers will enjoy the restaurant’s famous “build your own burritos” – hot, grilled flour tortillas filled with a choice of freshly prepared steak, pork, chicken or vegetables served with rice, beans and guacamole. Baja Fresh will open in the food court at the entrance to Concourse C and D.

HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas said, “HMSHost is pleased to be a part of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s concession renovations. We are confident that the new dining concepts will be a great reflection of St. Louis and travelers will find them both exciting and satisfying.”

A new Freshëns Smoothies and Frozen Treats will also join the following existing dining brands currently operated by the Host-D&D Joint Venture, including: Starbucks Coffee, Wolfgang Puck, Tequilería, Budweiser Stadium Club, Burger King, Quiznos, and California Pizza Kitchen.

The following article appeared in the June 18, 2008 issue of AirMail, the newsletter of the Sacramento County Airport System. The Lemon Grass Asian Grill and Bar recently opened in Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and is located in the Terminal A food court. Other new additions are Zia/Saladworks, Quizno's and Starbucks.

Passengers at Sacramento International Airport are enjoying a wider variety of dining options, thanks to some new restaurants. This week,local favorite Lemon Grass opens atthe airport. Known for its casual Southeast Asian dining, Lemon Grassoffers curry dishes, Thai and Vietnamese noodles, salads, and salad rolls. The new restaurant also serves breakfast items from La Bou Bakery Café.

The Lemon Grass Asian Grill and Bar is located post-security in the Terminal A food court next to Burger King, and is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.LemonGrassRestaurant.com for more information, including menus. “We are excited to add a bit of local flavor like Lemon Grass to the airport” said Director of Airports G. Hardy Acree. “The addition of this restaurant is just another step in our continuing efforts to bring the highest quality of goods and services to our passengers.”

The two other Lemon Grass restaurants are located in East Sacramento. The first location opened in 1988 in collaboration with the owners of La Bou Bakery Café. Since then, Lemon Grass has become a popular local eatery, and has been recognized as one of the best Southeast Asian restaurants in the United States.

In addition to Lemon Grass, two more new restaurants are now open in the Terminal A food court. Quizno’s, serving freshly-made sandwiches and salads, is next to Lemon Grass. Zia/Saladworks offers smoothies and a salad bar next to Cinnabon.