HMSHost Corp. has added a taste of California to Chicago O’Hare International (ORD).
The company and its partner Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises opened Summer House Santa Monica in ORD’s Terminal 2.
It’s the brand’s first airport location at Chicago O’Hare “where travelers will find a wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and cocktails, and exceptional service,” says Steve Johnson, president and CEO of HMSHost. “With our partners, the Chicago Department of Aviation and Lettuce Entertain You, we’ve transformed this popular, casual-dining restaurant into a convenient, quick-serve restaurant that is sure to be a hit with the millions of travelers passing through O’Hare.”
The concept features a chef-driven menu that focuses on high-quality ingredients and simply prepared dishes. Menu items include the Santa Monica Cobb Salad, the Grilled Surfer Style Baja Fish Tacos and the Double Decker Cali Burger. There are also grab-and-go items for travelers who are in a hurry.
“We are excited to be a part of the traveler’s experience with the opening of Summer
House Santa Monica as they come in and out of Terminal 2 at O’Hare,” says Kevin Reynolds, partner with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and leader of the company’s non-traditional expansion efforts. “The Summer House menu was designed to cater to everyone during all meal periods with both grab-and-go and sit-down service. We are honored to work with HMSHost and CDA and are thrilled that they gave us the opportunity to showcase this brand to travelers.
Summer House will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
“We are proud O’Hare International is the first airport to feature this popular restaurant for travelers,” says Ginger S. Evans, commissioner for CDA. “With the addition of Summer House and many other award-winning restaurants, O’Hare has truly raised the bar for airport dining in terms of quality, variety and authenticity.”
