Reagan National Airport is getting some new places to eat, drink and shop.
Seven new concessions at DCA were announced Wednesday by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. All are expected to start construction this year, though there’s no word on opening dates.
Among the new spots are:
- LEGO Store — “Showcase LEGO® activity sets, bricks, and licensed gifts including architecture sets depicting numerous monuments and landmarks.”
- Mi Vida — “Menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico, also located at the D.C. Wharf.”
- Eastern Market — “Travel essentials, paying homage to DC’s iconic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill.”
Solid State Books — “Bookstore offering expanded selection. DC-based and Black-owned, independent bookstore situated in the heart of historic H Street Corridor.” - Monumental News — “Essential travel items highlighting local vendors.”
- Starbucks — “New location of the national coffeehouse chain.”
- Nalley Fresh — Chef-driven restaurant chain based in Maryland that specializes in salads, wraps, and bowls.
Eight new concessions were also announced at Dulles International Airport, including a new outpost of Arlington-born South Block.
“These food, beverage and retail brands represent the latest awards of a multi-year program to redevelop more than 80 concessions at both airports,” MWAA said in a press release.
“DCA Reimagined is currently underway at Reagan National to upgrade Terminal 2 restroom facilities, enhance shopping and dining options and create innovative spaces to relax at the gates and throughout the terminals,” the press release continued. “These concessions updates will occur at the same time to further improve the passenger experience.”
The airports authority noted that another new Starbucks and “Inside the Beltway” store opened at DCA “within the last few months” and both airports have been installing “24/7 automated vending with fresh salads, bowls and wraps.”
A P.F. Chang restaurant and a Mahogany Books store opened last year at National Airport. A Lucky Buns burger eatery remains in the works.
Also still under construction in Terminal 2 is an American Express Centurion Lounge and a Capital One Landing lounge. There’s some indication that both will open by July — and perhaps as early as April — but so far there’s no official word.
“We don’t have any openings to announce right now and we can’t give out estimates,” MWAA spokeswoman Emily McGee told ARLnow. “We do announce the openings as soon as they are about to happen.”