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Atlanta-based Concessions International, LLC (CI) and Miami-based Grove Bay Concessions, two minority-owned airport concessionaire companies, have announced the grand opening of their first P.F. Chang’s location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Operated under their joint venture, CI Grove Bay, this popular Asian eatery is situated in the heart of the N Concourse, offering exceptional views of the airfield. This marks P.F. Chang’s seventh domestic airport location, joining others in ATL, SLC, DCA, TPA, LAX, and DTW, and is the first for both CI and Grove Bay. The new SEA location has hired and trained over 100 team members to staff the restaurant.
Spanning 5,879 square feet, the SEA P.F. Chang’s provides travelers with convenient, craveable Asian cuisine, featuring signature made-from-scratch dishes such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, along with a refreshing cocktail menu and an expanded beer list. Guests can enjoy the flavors, service, and refined aesthetic P.F. Chang’s is known for, enhanced by a stunning 56-foot mural overlooking the entire N Concourse. Emphasizing quality and speed, the restaurant offers reduced order-to-table times and a grab-and-go area with a self-service kiosk for off-the-menu ordering convenience.
“The opening of our first P.F. Chang’s is another exciting milestone for our team and company at SEA,” said Donata Russell Ross, CI’s president and CEO and majority partner in CI Grove Bay. “One year after opening the Central Terminal’s marquee restaurant locations, Salty’s at the SEA and BrewTop Social, we’re now opening our first P.F. Chang’s as the flagship restaurant of SEA’s N Concourse. Helping to deliver the vision the Port of Seattle has for its dining customers has been one of the most rewarding experiences in our company’s 45 year history. We will not only meet but we will exceed travelers’ expectations at SEA.”
CI’s relationship with SEA dates back to the early 1980s as an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partner, evolving into a multinational prime concessionaire in the mid-1990s. Over the years, CI has operated various food and beverage concessions throughout the airport.
“The much-anticipated addition of P.F. Chang’s brings our passengers an appetizing option that completes the arrival of new dining choices envisioned for the N Concourse,” said Khalia Moore, Senior Manager, Airport Dining and Retail at Port of Seattle. “Working in partnership with CI Grove Bay, we are excited to continue to evolve SEA’s dining experiences with P.F. Chang’s beautiful design and delicious cuisine.”
In partnership with Zebra Projects, a global design and architecture firm based in London, CI Grove Bay has created a welcoming space at SEA, allowing guests to enjoy P.F. Chang’s in various settings, whether in the grab-and-go area, at the bar, in the lounge, or in a traditional restaurant environment. The space offers a choice of dining experiences, ensuring travelers can relax and enjoy the view or grab a quick bite before their flight.
“We are excited to expand our West Coast footprint with the opening of SEA’s first P.F. Chang’s,” said Rafik Farouk, Senior Director of Global Brands for P.F. Chang’s. “CI Grove Bay will ensure P.F. Chang’s will deliver our best-in-class experiential dining for guests, whether they’re coming to, leaving from or passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We can now give Pacific Northwest airport travelers the opportunity to enjoy the iconic taste of our signature dishes while also enjoying our unique ambiance with the backdrop of the airfield and exquisite mountain ranges.”
“CI Grove Bay is honored to partner with P.F. Chang’s, a trusted, iconic brand known for consistently great food in an inspiring environment,” said Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, CEO and Co-founder of Grove Bay Concessions. “We are driven by our commitment to bringing exceptional dining experiences to travelers worldwide, and we know this partnership will do just that,” added Francesco Balli, CEO & Co-Founder of Grove Bay Concessions.
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