The Port of Portland Commission signed 10-year leases Wednesday for 11 shops and restaurants that will open in early 2015 as the first phase of a refreshing of the concessions program at Portland International (PDX) that will take place over the next three years.
The award-winning program at PDX is based heavily upon offering a combination of the Northwest while also including several popular national brands. The 11 new food and retail venues fit that mix.
“We welcome these exciting new shops and restaurants to our airport family,” says Chris Czarnecki, general manager of aviation business and properties with the port. “We searched far and wide to bring these great options to our travelers, speaking to some 250 individuals interested in operating at PDX.”
The new brands will be:
• Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen – Local Vietnamese grill noodle bowls, rice plates, salad rolls, Pho noodle soups, Banh Mi sandwiches, Vietnamese coffee and bubble tea
• Cafe Yumm! – Regional foods featuring bowls, wraps, salads and a selection of vegan and gluten-free offerings
• cc McKenzie – Local women’s apparel boutique featuring a shoes, apparel items and accessories, expanding existing PDX operations
• Henry’s Tavern – Local casual-dining bar featuring a diverse menu and a full bar featuring local beer and wine.
• Hissho Sushi – One of the largest sushi operators in the U.S., offering hot and cold entrees, plus ramen, bao sandwiches and breakfast items.
• Metalsmiths Sterling – United Kingdom-inspired luxury brand sterling silver jewelry
• Mod Pizza – Individual, artisan-style pizza made on demand with choices of more than 30 toppings
• Mo’s Seafood & Chowder – An Oregon coast icon, featuring clam chowder, seafood baskets, salads, seafood sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches
• Potbelly Sandwiches – National sandwich concept featuring sandwiches, salads and wraps made to order
• Subway Sandwiches – National concept featuring sandwiches, wraps and other made-to-order menu items
• The Country Cat at PDX – Local casual-dining bar featuring a farm-to-table menu and a full bar featuring local beer and wine
PDX officials will conduct outreach this fall to plan the second phase of the redevelopment.
