CHEF GEOFF’S
Dulles International Airport, Concourse C
A D.C. mainstay for over 25 years, Geoff Tracy is proud
of his commitment to collaborating with local vendors at
each of his four restaurants. “We work closely with many
great local businesses, including many fantastic local
breweries,” he explains. Chef Geoff’s Dulles location (in
Concourse C) highlights an array of local favorite lagers,
ciders and pale ales from popular vendors Old Dominion,
Starr Hill, Bold Rock and DC Brau. Tracy himself even gets
in on the brewery action, through the Chef Geoff’s Star
IPA. Have a minute in between flights? Take a load off
over a flight of these beers.
GRILLE DISTRICT
Reagan National Airport, Terminal B
With its specialty in American fare, this popular dining spot
in Terminal B of Reagan National is no stranger to local
brands. According to Seth Merin, Director of Operations
for Grille District’s owner, Air Ventures LLC, “D.C. has some
of the best craft beer in the country, and we are proud to
introduce them to all manner of travelers.” Grille District’s
local repertoire includes DC Brau, Atlas Brew Works, and
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, all of which pair well with its
eclectic menu of reinvented classic cuisine.
BAR SYMON
Dulles International Airport, Concourse D
Photos Courtesy of J. David Buerk
VINO VOLO
Dulles International Airport, Concourse B
An upscale food and wine bar that has garnered respect from
the Virginia wine community, Vino Volo at Dulles International’s
Concourse B commits itself to introducing the state’s best
wines to the rest of the world. “As part of our company-wide
commitment to offering our guests a mix of great local and
global wines,” Vino Volo CEO Doug Tomlinson explains, “the
team hand-selects all of our wines to provide an interesting
mix of styles and wineries. Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery
and Chrysalis are both featured for their reds (a dry Cabernet
Franc for Prince Michel and a sweet red from Chrysalis), while
Walsh Family Wine’s Viognier is a perfect white to enjoy before
boarding your next vacation. Vino Volo also spotlights a
Friends and Family Bordeaux blend from RdV Vineyards, which
has been featured in Forbes, the Washingtonian, and The
Washington Post.
Chef Michael Symon pairs his signature gourmet comfort
food with a bevy of brews from Chesapeake Brewing
Company and DC Brau Brewing Company, all in a sleekly
modern tap house setting. The restaurant, stationed in
Dulles International’s Concourse D, has previously offered
selections from local vendors Lost Rhino, Blue Mountain
Brewery, and Flying Dog Brewery in Maryland. According
to Brian Deibel, Director of Business Performance and
Technology for Michael Symon Restaurants, “We will
continue to feature these breweries with year-round
brews as well as specialty seasonal products throughout
the year,” because “it’s important to not only support
great quality craft beer producers, but also to support our
local D.C. community.”
LEGAL SEA FOODS
Reagan National Airport, Pre-Security Near Terminal B/C
The fare at this well-known seafood spot may be closer to that
of New England, but the beer offerings are all Virginia. This
“locavore” regional pride is a return to the way things used
to be, as Sandy Block, VP of Beverage, explains. “Before the
advent of national brands in the late 19th century,” Block says,
“every neighborhood in a US city had its brewery, and people
drank what was local.” At Reagan National’s Terminal B/C,
Legal follows in this tradition by providing Flying Dog and Devils
Backbone in bottles and cans, as well as a pilsner and porter
from Port City.
These are just a handful of the massive number of
dining options serving local beer and wine at Dulles
International and Reagan National Airports. On
your next flight with us, stop by any of our critically
acclaimed restaurants to learn more about this
exciting moment in Virginia’s brewery and winery
industries — and
taste
for 9 yourself.
AUTUMN
2017
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