Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has opened five new dining concepts, providing travellers with more food and drink options. The new concepts, operated by SSP America, are designed to enhance the traveller experience while reflecting the tastes and personality of the Pittsburgh region.

Stakeholders from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and operator SSP America recently celebrated the opening of five new eateries: Pittsburgh-based Convive Coffee Roastery; well-known national burger brand Shake Shack; deli Stack and Press; Mexican Mi Casa Cantina; and the all-day Bad Egg Breakfast Bar. 

Top performers among airport concessions and properties divisions, airport hospitality companies and brands were honored Wednesday night at the AX Conference Awards Gala, the culmination of the three-day Airport Experience Conference.

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The new concepts, operated by SSP America, enhance the traveler experience while reflecting the tastes and personality of the Pittsburgh region.

The expansion — marking the debut of SSP America’s food and beverage operations at PIT — brings an eclectic mix of local flavors and national favorites to the airport’s growing culinary scene. SSP America is a Virginia-based food service operator known for bringing curated dining experiences to airports across North America.

Travelers who have Pittsburgh International Airport as part of their commute now can now dine at five new airside concessions.

At a grand opening on Tuesday, Pittsburgh’s airport became one of more than 50 airports across the United States, Canada and Brazil to house dining options operated by SSP America, a specialized food and beverage operator headquartered in Virginia.

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SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food-an- beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened Wander Kitchen & Bar by chef Nicole Gomes at YYC Calgary International Airport’s C Gates.

Calgary International Airport (YYC) has unveiled Wander Kitchen & Bar, a mid-century modern-themed, globally inspired comfort food restaurant helmed by Top Chef Canada alum Chef Nicole Gomes and operated by SSP America.

Wander Kitchen & Bar has been brought to life by celebrated Canadian chef and Top Chef Canada: All Stars winner Nicole Gomes. While Gomes grew up in Vancouver, Calgary is where her culinary career took off, with stints at celebrated restaurants, such as the now-closed Catch and Mercato Mission, before opening popular fried chicken spot Cluck N’ Cleaver with her sister.