15 New Shops, Eateries Coming Soon To National, Dulles Airports: MWAA

ARLINGTON, VA — Travelers leaving or arriving at two of Washington, D.C.'s three airports will soon find 15 new concessions where they can grab a last-minute gift, sip some coffee or buy something to read on their flight.

Construction at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport will soon begin on the 15 new store fronts. The effort is part of a multi-year project by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority to refresh its more than 80 concession spaces at the two airports.

“Having a mix of local and national brands at our airports represents added value for passengers,” said Jaimini Erskine, MWAA vice president for marketing and concessions. “We continue to seek out new brands that showcase the Washington region experience."

Eastern Market, Solid State Books and Mi Vida are among the D.C. favorites coming to the two airports in suburban Virginia.

Coming to Reagan National Airport:

• LEGO - Showcase LEGO activity sets, bricks, and licensed gifts including architecture sets depicting numerous monuments and landmarks.
• Eastern Market - Travel essentials, paying homage to D.C.’s iconic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill.
• Solid State Books - Bookstore offering expanded selection. D.C.-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.
• Mi Vida - Menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico, also located at the D.C. Wharf.
• Nalley Fresh - Chef-driven restaurant chain based in Maryland that specializes in salads, wraps, and bowls.

Coming to Dulles International Airport

• Plum Market - Market with all natural, organic, local, and specialty items.
• Brighton - Handcrafted accessories, jewelry, and leather goods designed by talented artists and artisans.
• The Goods @ IAD - Store combines an array of travel essentials and check-out with convenience of technology.
• IAD Express - Last-minute travel essentials.
• Capital Supply Co. - One-stop-shop travel essential needs.
• Starbucks - New location of the national coffeehouse chain.
• Washington Essentials (Pre-Security) - An array of necessities for travelers on the go.
• Relay - Travel essentials featuring gourmet snacks, health and beauty, gifts, books and apparel.