SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake City International Airport has announced the final 12 restaurants and retail shops selected for the new SLC-Phase 4, with planned opening dates of fall 2025 and 2026.
These are the final concessions selected as part of The New SLC Redevelopment Program:
Food and Beverage: Aubergine Kitchen; Einstein Bros. Bagels; Moab Brewery; Monarca; Moochie’s Meatballs and More; Mr. Charlie’s Chicken Fingers; Swig.
Retail, News and Gift: Art of Aesthetics; Good Earth Markets; Hudson; &Go; Utah National Parks.
Art of Aesthetics, Aubergine Kitchen, Good Earth Markets, Moab Brewery, Monarca, Moochie’s Meatballs and More, Mr. Charlie’s Chicken Fingers and Swig are all local brands.
“The new airport is continually recognized as having one of the best concession programs in the country, which we have worked hard to achieve,” said Bill Wyatt, executive director, Salt Lake City Department of Airports.
“Keeping with the theme of The New SLC, many of the brands and concepts selected are Utah-based to highlight the unique flavor of the state.”
When selecting the concessions for Phase 4, the airport looked for a mix of local, regional and national brands, while taking into consideration pricing, hours of operation, service standards and street pricing. Requirements for the seven food and beverage locations included two full-service restaurants with alcohol service, and five quick-serve restaurants. In addition, five specialty retail and news and gift locations were part of the mix for Phase 4 concessions.
The New SLC Phase 4 encompasses a 16-gate extension of Concourse B to the east. The first five gates will open in fall 2025, followed by 11 additional gates in the fall of 2026.
Click here for renderings of the Phase 4 concession concepts.
Food and Beverage Descriptions
- Aubergine Kitchen – A local business founded in 2014 by a husband-and-wife duo from Brazil. The restaurant focuses on healthy, minimally processed foods that cater to a variety of dietary preferences. The menu features acai bowls, bakery items, bowls, salads and smoothies.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels – A national brand with 22 locations in Utah. The menu features bagel sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a complete coffee menu, including cold brew and espresso drinks.
- Moab Brewery – A Utah business established in 1996. The food-focused brewery is known for being family friendly in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Monarca – A full-service Mexican restaurant founded in 2021 by a husband-and-wife duo who also own and operate Santo Taco. The menu focuses on made-from-scratch dishes using fresh ingredients.
- Moochie’s Meatballs and More – A Utah business that opened in 2003 with three locations in the Salt Lake area. The menu features Philly cheesesteaks and meatball sandwiches.
- Mr. Charlie’s Chicken Fingers – A local concept founded in 2018 with locations in Draper and Murray that features southern fried chicken tenders.
- Swig – A local soda shop concept founded in 2010 with about 50 locations currently operating in Utah.
Select retail descriptions
- &Go – A convenience store powered by ‘Amazon Just Walk Out’ technology.
- Art of Aesthetics – A local concept that features medical grade skin, hair and body products along with non-invasive services. Created in partnership with Dr. Mark Taylor to offer “Aesthetic Solutions on the Fly.”
- Good Earth Markets – A local market founded in 1973 that specializes in health and wellness offering a wide array of healthy snacks, dietary supplements, beauty and personal care products, jewelry and gifts.
- Hudson – A travel convenience store. The fourth location at SLC.
- Utah National Parks – A unique store created in partnership with the National Parks Foundation that features Utah National Park-themed apparel and accessories.
Many of the businesses selected for Phase 4 are ACDBE – certified (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise).
