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Posted: January 25, 2019
MarketPlace Logan to open more local and national brands
Boston, MA According to MarketPlace Logan, an affiliate of Boston-based New England Development and the developer and manager of the Boston Logan Concessions Program, over a dozen local and regional brands will soon arrive at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
The Boston Logan Concessions Program is enhancing the traveler’s dining and shopping experience. Stephanie’s, a Back Bay mainstay, opened its second Boston Logan location in Terminal E. Lucca Restaurant & Bar, fine Italian dining from Boston’s historic Back Bay and North End, and Kelly’s Roast Beef, a family-friendly eatery famous for seafood, sandwiches and roast beef, will both delight passengers in Terminal B.
This year, the airport will feature more local favorites including Alta Strada, B. Good, Boston Public Market, Bruins Bar, Celtics Bar, Mija Cantina and Tequila Bar, Monument Restaurant & Tavern, Not Your Average Joe’s, Santarpio’s Pizza, Saloniki Greek, Sullivan’s Castle Island, Tico and Trade. These new locations will allow travelers to experience the culture from surrounding neighborhoods including East Boston, South Boston, Revere and Charlestown.
On the retail front, global athletic leader and Boston-based New Balance will open its first-ever retail store at an airport and New England Collections will debut two additional airport gift shops.
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