Areas USA, with its Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise partner VDV Concessions LLC, has opened its latest concept, Mezza Mediterranean Grille, in the McNamara Terminal of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
The 3,000-square-foot restaurant, located at Gate 53, offers authentic Mediterranean dishes with American touches, such as Chicken Shawarma pitas and beef kabob pizza. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Mezza will include Areas’ new tablet ordering concept, which will allow travelers to order and pay for their meals at the table.
“We are committed to delivering local experiences to our guests, and Mezza’s distinct flavors and appetizing menu convey just that,” says Xavier Rabell, CEO of Areas. “We are proud to introduce Mezza Mediterranean Grille to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.”
Ana McCune van de Velde, president of VDV Concessions LLC, says she feels like she’s “transported to a favorite Mediterranean destination on vacation” when she sits in the eatery.
“Mezza Mediterranean Grille offers delicious and fresh food and aromas with great value at moderate prices,” she says. “My experience with Areas, USA, in establishing this restaurant at DTW, has been truly exceptional and I am proud to be an Areas ACDBE partner.”
The restaurant will offer a cocktail menu that includes the traditional Lebanese liqueur Arak by Razzouk. It also will have GhettoBlaster, a craft brew from Detroit’s own Motor City Brewing Works.
“Mezza Mediterranean Grille is an outstanding addition to an already impressive collection of fresh new dining options for our Detroit customers traveling through the McNamara Terminal,” says Thomas Naughton, CEO of the Wayne County Airport Authority. “I am confident this exciting new venue will be a successful venture for both Areas USA and Detroit Metropolitan Airport.”
