HMSHost Corp. and Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) celebrated the grand opening for the Minnesota Wild restaurant in its Terminal 2.
The venue capitalizes on the hockey culture of the region.
“Restaurants like the new Minnesota Wild venue introduce visitors to Minnesota’s vibrant culture and help differentiate Minneapolis-St. Paul International from other airports,” says Jeff Hamiel, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP. “I congratulate HMSHost and the Minnesota Wild on the opening of this joint venture and encourage travelers to check it out the next time they fly from Terminal 2.”
The menu will include items such as Bavarian pretzel sticks, roast beef sliders, Maine lobster grilled cheese, mushroom flatbread and Old World Meatloaf. The decor will include hockey paraphernalia, including used hockey sticks incorporated into the bar fascia and host stand, goalie helmet displays, jerseys of Wild players and a puck mosaic wall.
“It’s such a great representation of our brand and helps showcase to travelers what this sport means to the State of Hockey,” says Matt Majka, chief operating officer for the Wild. “Whether it is a devoted fan catching a Wild game or a business traveler just passing through, the Minnesota Wild restaurant will be there to welcome travelers to Minnesota with the opportunity to watch great hockey and enjoy a great meal.”
