The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated the grand openings of three new concessions at O’Hare Chicago International Airport (ORD): Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop.
Located in ORD Terminal 3, Half Moon Empanadas is an ACDBE-certified, female-owned enterprise, offering travelers Latin American cuisine. “The Half Moon Empanadas locations are the ‘face’ of the brand and we take great pride in crafting a menu and environment that reflects our company values, shares our Hispanic culture, and highlights the contributions of minority and women-owned businesses.” said Pilar and Juan Zavala, founder of Half Moon Empanada.
ChiBoys creates innovative designs and experiences that celebrate the beauty and diversity of Chicago’s history, with products inspired by owner DeShawn Murry’s knowledge, pride, and love of Chicago.
“To say ‘opening a store at O’Hare is an honor’ would be an understatement,” said Murry. “From the fruition of ChiBoys, I dreamt of it being on a platform for the world to see, and with this opportunity travelers from all over the world finally get to see why Chicagoans are so prideful. We’re looking forward to being a new and exciting addition to ORD.”
Hudson Nonstop, powered by Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology, offers travelers a fast and convenient way to shop for must-have essentials, food and beverage, and local souvenirs.
“I’m proud to welcome Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys and Hudson Nonstop to Terminal 3 as we continue to invest in upgrades to enhance the overall passenger experience throughout O’Hare’s terminals,” CDA Commissioner Jamie Rhee said. “These new additions offer unique flavors, styles and conveniences to the traveling public and support diverse Chicago businesses.”
