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\"\"<\/figure>BETHESDA, Maryland (Nov. 20, 2025) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announced it won a 10-year contract to bring the award-winning craft spirits of Northern Virginia-born MurLarkey Distilled Spirits to Dulles International Airport (IAD).\n

Fraport Washington Partnership, which manages concessions for Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), awarded HMSHost the contract to open the 970 ft2<\/sup> bar and restaurant, MurLarkey Distilled Spirits Flights & Bites, which will debut in late 2026 with the opening of Dulles International\u2019s new 14-gate Concourse E.<\/p>\n

\u201cHMSHost has called the National Capital Region home for many years, so we welcome the opportunity to partner with MWAA, Fraport, and MurLarkey Distilled Spirits to make the journey through Dulles International one that reflects the surrounding community \u2014 in this instance, the thriving craft beverage scene built by talented local entrepreneurs,\u201d said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. \u201cWe are grateful to share the vision of what a reimagined traveler experience at Dulles International can be and look forward to unveiling this exciting taste of place in Concourse E.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of the Airports Authority\u2019s Dulles Next airport construction program, the new Concourse E will accommodate future growth and provide a premier travel experience for our passengers. By featuring MurLarkey Distilled Spirits at Dulles International, the airport will showcase the creativity and quality that define Northern Virginia\u2019s local producers,\u201d said Chryssa Westerlund, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. \u201cThis partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing the traveler experience with authentic regional offerings that connect the airport to the community it serves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Voted the \u201cBest Distillery in Northern Virginia\u201d and \u201cBest Cocktails in Northern Virginia\u201d by Virginia Living <\/em>magazine for three consecutive years, MurLarkey Distilled Spirits will allow travelers to discover its premium spirits \u2014 including its Birthright Bourbon, Heritage Barrel Aged Whiskey, Papi\u2019s Salsa Borracha Vodka, and Imagination Botanical Gin \u2014 alongside an all-day menu thoughtfully composed by HMSHost chefs with premium ingredients to pair beautifully with the elevated tasting experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to bring MurLarkey\u2019s award-winning spirits and heartfelt hospitality to Dulles International Airport \u2014 a gateway to the world and a proud symbol of our region\u2019s innovation and culture. This partnership with HMSHost and MWAA allows us to share the spirit of Virginia with travelers from every corner of the globe, offering them a uniquely local, elevated experience. 'Flights & Bites\u2019 isn\u2019t just a bar \u2014 it\u2019s a taste of home, wherever you're headed. As proud champions of Virginia agri-tourism, we\u2019re honored to represent the best of our state\u2019s farms, fields, and flavors on a global stage,\u201d said Tom Murray, MurLarkey CEO.<\/p>\n

Digital technology will be an essential part of the dining venue, with in-store technology such as QR code order and pay, allowing for greater convenience and speed. Travelers will also be able to enjoy all the benefits of the Club Avolta loyalty program, gaining access to exclusive offers, rewards, and cross-promotions. <\/p>\n

HMSHost will operate the new location with two local partners: Puddin\u2019, LLC (Toyin Ali) and Icon Foods, Inc (Tisha Skinner).<\/p>\n

About Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates the U.S. Capital Region\u2019s gateways to the nation and the world, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, the Dulles Airport Access Highway and the Dulles Toll Road. The Authority also managed construction of the Silver Line, a 23-mile extension of the Washington region\u2019s Metrorail public transit system through northern Virginia, which began service to Dulles International in 2022. <\/em> <\/p>","field_body2":null,"field_body3":null,"field_caption":null,"field_careersWebsite":null,"field_corporatePhone":null,"field_customerSupportPhone":null,"field_eyebrow":null,"field_form":null,"field_form2":null,"field_fullName":null,"field_googleAnalyticsId":null,"field_icons":null,"field_interiorStageHeight":null,"field_internationalWebsite":null,"field_jobTitle":null,"field_legacyEntryId":null,"field_localPhone":null,"field_modalLink":null,"field_modalText":null,"field_modalTitle":null,"field_partnerDatabaseId":null,"field_publishedDate":"2025-11-20 05:00:00","field_seo":"{\"titleRaw\":[],\"descriptionRaw\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\",\"keywords\":[],\"score\":\"\",\"social\":{\"twitter\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost Awarded 10-year Contract to Debut Local Craft Distillery in Washington Dulles International Airport\u2019s New Concourse E - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"},\"facebook\":{\"handle\":\"\",\"title\":\"HMSHost Awarded 10-year Contract to Debut Local Craft Distillery in Washington Dulles International Airport\u2019s New Concourse E - HMSHost\",\"imageId\":\"\",\"description\":\"HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.\"}},\"advanced\":{\"robots\":[],\"canonical\":\"\"}}","field_showBody2":null,"field_showBody3":null,"field_interiorShowScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showScrollDownIndicator":null,"field_showSocialIcons":null,"field_showSustainabilityImagesSec2":null,"field_socialLeader":null,"field_stageHeight":null,"field_stageText":null,"field_strategicAlliancesEmail":null,"field_newsSubtitle":"HMSHost will bring a unique taste of the region to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area\u2019s largest airport with a new bar and restaurant from MurLarkey Distilled Spirits","field_expresssummary":null,"field_newsSummary":"HMSHost will bring a unique taste of the region to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area\u2019s largest airport with a new bar and restaurant from MurLarkey Distilled Spirits","field_sustainabilitySubtitle":null,"field_expressurl":null},{"id":"253801","fieldLayoutId":"11","uid":"f74585a3-90cd-4d81-a1a1-b92e0de48384","enabled":"1","archived":"0","dateCreated":"2025-10-15 16:39:49","dateUpdated":"2025-10-15 16:39:49","siteSettingsId":"253801","slug":"11-hmshost-dining-venues-crowned-10best-at-u-s-airports","siteId":"1","uri":"news\/press\/11-hmshost-dining-venues-crowned-10best-at-u-s-airports","enabledForSite":"1","sectionId":"6","typeId":"7","authorId":"53482","postDate":"2025-10-15 15:57:00","expiryDate":null,"contentId":"245465","title":"11 HMSHost Dining Venues Crowned \u201c10Best\u201d at U.S. Airports","field_accessibilityText":null,"field_address":null,"field_body":"

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BETHESDA, Maryland (Oct. 15, 2025) \u2013 <\/strong>Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta<\/a> AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has captured multiple wins in USA TODAY<\/em>\u2019s 2025 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards, the publication\u2019s flagship awards highlighting the best in travel and lifestyle. USA TODAY recognized 11 HMSHost restaurants across nearly a dozen airports, including Landry\u2019s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), named the nation\u2019s Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.<\/p>\n

Chosen by a panel of travel and dining experts and voted on by travelers nationwide, the annual 10Best travel lists spotlight the very best of sit-down restaurants, bars, and grab-and-go options in U.S. airports. <\/p>\n

This is HMSHost\u2019s third consecutive year landing a #1 spot on the competitive lists following back-to-back wins in the Best Airport Bar category for Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in 2024 and Three King Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition confirms what we strive for every day \u2014 to make travelers happier \u2014 and reinforces HMSHost\u2019s leadership in airport dining,\u201d said Steve Johnson, President and CEO, North America, Avolta. \u201cWe\u2019re especially proud to operate at all 10 of the nation\u2019s top-ranked airports for dining. These honors reflect both the passion and commitment of our teams and the vision we share with our airport partners to transform the travel experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant <\/strong><\/p>\n