Renowned Chef Martin Yan and HMSHost Open New Yan Can Restaurant at San Diego International Airport
First Airport Location for Celebrated Asian Cuisine
BETHESDA, Md.--(Business Wire)--
HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping,
today announced the opening of celebrated Asian Master Chef Martin
Yan's YAN CAN restaurant at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Located pre-security in Terminal 1, the opening of YAN CAN marks the
first airport location of Yan's popular Northern California
restaurant.
"We are listening to the needs of our passengers and are pleased
to provide them with celebrity chef dining options like YAN CAN," said
Thella F. Bowens, President/CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority. "We are pleased to work with HMSHost to deliver such
efficient and high-quality experiences to our airport's travelers."
The menu of the 1,750 square-foot restaurant will feature
traditional favorites such as Kung Pao chicken, Mongolian beef and
specialties including chicken lettuce wraps, veggie spring rolls and
crispy pot stickers. Two other menu favorites also will be offered:
Yan's signature Chinese Chicken Salad -- a mixture of grilled chicken,
red cabbage, oranges, peanuts and cilantro tossed in his original
peanut dressing -- as well as lo mein noodles tossed with bean
sprouts, green onions and mushrooms.
The use of fresh ingredients is a culinary hallmark of YAN CAN
including seasonal produce and spices, much of which is locally grown.
"HMSHost has been a great partner to work with and I am very
pleased to open my first airport YAN CAN restaurant at San Diego
International Airport," said Yan.
"The opening of YAN CAN is part of HMSHost's ongoing effort to
make the traveler's day better with exciting new choices," said Steve
Johnson, Senior Vice President, Business Development for HMSHost. "We
are investing approximately $5 million in new restaurants at SAN over
the next few years to continue to deliver an exceptional dining
experience to the airport's guests."
HMSHost researched and developed San Diego's expanding food and
beverage program, based on consumer preferences, tastes and purchasing
habits. The company worked with Chef Yan to adapt his menu to suit the
airport environment.
Other new HMSHost concessions joining YAN CAN at the Airport
throughout 2008 include: Brioche Doree Cafe & Bakery (Terminal 1);
Chili's Too (Terminal 1, Food Court); Quiznos (Terminal 1, East
Rotunda); and Starbucks Coffee (Terminal 2, East).
Photos of the restaurant and grand opening may be accessed at:
http://www.san.org/media/YANCAN/
-- YAN CAN restaurant at SDIA
-- Photo of Martin Yan
-- YAN CAN restaurant logo
-- Ribbon cutting ceremony (from left: Bruce Boland, Member, San
Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Thella Bowens,
President/CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority,
Master Chef Martin Yan, Yan Can Cook, Inc., Joe Lutz, Senior
Vice President, West Region Operations, HMSHost Corporation)
-- YAN CAN food photo
About HMSHost
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating customized shopping and
dining spaces in travel venues. The innovative company operates in
more than 100 airport locations around the globe, including 19 of the
20 busiest airports in North America. HMSHost has annual sales in
excess of $2.6 billion and employs more than 33,000 associates
worldwide. A part of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the rest of the
Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in travel amenities. With sales
exceeding EUR 3.9 billion, Autogrill is present in 33 countries with
more than 4,800 points of sale in more than 1,050 locations (including
163 airports and 689 motorways) where 51,000 employees serve over 840
million customers every year. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more
information.
About Yan Can Cook / Chef Martin Yan
Yan Can Cook, Inc., founded in 1982 by Master Chef Martin Yan, is
dedicated to promoting worldwide appreciation of Chinese and Asian
cuisine and culture. Yan Can Cook's renowned cooking-show/travelogues
(more than 2,800 to date) are broadcast internationally in more than
50 countries. Yan Can Cook publishes cookbooks (currently 28), designs
and promotes kitchen tools, develops culinary and cultural tours for
professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts, owns and operates a line
of pan-Asian restaurants and provides foodservice consultation to
Chinese and Asian restaurants around the world. Chef Yan is one of the
American Culinary Federation's culinary ambassadors, a much
sought-after speaker and spokesperson and a frequent guest chef at
culinary institutions. He is the founder and executive chef of Chef
Martin Yan Culinary Arts Center in Shenzhen, China.
About San Diego Lindbergh Field International Airport (SAN)
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was established by
state law to operate San Diego International Airport and to address
the region's long-term air transportation needs. San Diego
International Airport--funded through user fees and not local
taxes--served some 18.3 million passengers in 2007.
HMSHost Corporation
Susan Goyette, 240-694-4403
Susan.Goyette@HMSHost.com
or
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Steve Shultz, 619-400-2881
sshultz@san.org
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