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ANGELINA'S METRO MARKET OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE AT LAGUARDIA'S CENTRAL TEMINAL BUILDING
Queens, NY —
(February 17, 2009) The Food & Shops at LaGuardia Airport announced today that Angelina’s Metro Market, a new gourmet market concept, opened its first location in the Central Terminal Building.
Developed and managed by MAR AIR Foods, which operates franchises as well as its own brands in several major airports, Angelina’s Metro Market is an upscale Manhattan-style gourmet market that features organic and natural foods. While the focus is healthy, the food is strong on flavor and creativity. Travelers can choose from an array of freshly prepared Barilla® pastas and sauces, such as Pomodoro and Basil Pesto Sauce, as well as crisp, organic and natural greens with 60 toppings, that allow customers to create customized salads.
Fresh pastries, New York style bagels, muffins and scones are delivered daily and can be warmed in seconds, using high-tech ovens. Also available at the Market are imported and domestic yogurts, cheeses, spreads, deli meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, International preparations and more. An amazing array of over 120 beverages is available and features organic, ethnic, energy and healthy options. Custom packaging has been created to allow LaGuardia’s busy, food savvy travelers the ability to take food with them on board the plane.
A keen sense of design and thought went into the Market, giving it a Manhattan- style food emporium feel with an emphasis on quality offerings. A strong customer service-training program emphasizes a sincere approach to service, with employees empowered to give the customer what they want.
“We are delighted to work with MAR AIR Foods to bring Angelina’s fresh, healthy food choices to our travelers,” says Lillian Tan, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace Development, the retail development company that manages the retail and food program in the terminal. “Angelina’s gourmet menu options will complement the Food & Shops’ existing offerings and also expand the choices for travelers at LaGuardia.”
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“The design and execution of this concept is the first of its kind in the airport food service industry. Angelina’s Metro Market will certainly set a new standard and raise the bar for airport concessions and gourmet eating" said Rich Rosamilia, President of MAR AIR Foods. “Our vision in developing Angelina’s Metro Market is to showcase the finest products available and bring them to the airport. In the case of this particular location, we focused on a New York experience, working with local vendors and organic producers to offer high quality food choices found in gourmet food markets throughout the City.”
MAR AIR Foods will also open Angelina’s Panini Bar post-security at Gates B, later this month. This satellite of Metro Market will offer a selection of hot, oven-toasted and grilled panini creations.
MarketPlace Development is the private partner with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the $18 million, 50,000-square-foot redevelopment of the food and retail program at the Central Terminal Building, the largest of LaGuardia’s four terminals. A Massachusetts based retail development and management company, MarketPlace Development also handles the development, management and leasing of all retail, food and beverage, and passenger service concessions in the seven domestic and international terminals at Philadelphia International Airport.
For more information on the Food & Shops at LaGuardia Airport’s Central Terminal Building, visit www.ShopLaGuardia.com. For press materials and photography, contact Cynthia Roberson, at croberson@ciicnews.com or 845/358-3920 x14.
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