LOCAL CULINARY LANDMARK GLADSTONE’S 4 FISH OPENS RESTAURANT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – January 29, 2009)  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corporation today celebrated the opening of Gladstone’s 4 Fish seafood restaurant – a Southern California culinary landmark in Malibu – at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX).  This is the first airport site for Gladstone’s and the restaurant is located in Terminal 3 after passenger security screening.

            Renowned for having the largest selection of fresh seafood on the U.S. West Coast, Gladstone’s at LAX offers menu favorites including, The Chowder That Made Us Famous, Blue Wave Salmon Salad and the Down Home Lobster Roll sandwich. Desserts, premium spirits, wines and beer on tap and by the bottle round out dining options. 

“Gladstone’s is an essential part of the Los Angeles experience,” said Gina Marie Lindsey, LAWA executive director.  “Thanks to HMSHost’s innovative concepts and partnerships with famous restaurants and brands, LAX travelers can now enjoy the food of Gladstone’s and many other outstanding dining options here at the airport.”

“Every year, Gladstone’s on the beach welcomes locals and tourists who come to enjoy an impressive array of fresh seafood,” said Steve Johnson, HMSHost senior vice president for Business Development.  “Now, travelers who come throughLos Angeles’ airport will get a sample of what this popular local attraction offers. Gladstone’s is part of our ongoing effort to bring the ‘flavor of L.A.’ to LAX.”

 “First impressions are important, especially when it comes to travelers and cities,” said Jean Hagan, Gladstone’s president and chief executive officer.  “This opportunity to partner with HMSHost allows Gladstone’s to be part of the ongoing effort to create a dining line-up at LAX that showcases the city’s unique, memorable and outstanding selection of food.”

Committed to “making the traveler’s day better,” HMSHost is bringing creative new concepts that give the more than 59 million travelers who pass through LAX every year a real taste of Los Angeles.  Gladstone’s, one of Southern California’s leading dining destinations located directly on Malibu Beach, joins an already impressive line up of well-known local restaurants at LAX. 

Last October, La Brea Bakery, known for fresh-baked artisan breads, opened its first airport locations in Terminals 1, 2 and 7.  Baja Fresh, which offers quick, casual Mexican dishes, also opened in Terminal 7.  On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, offering mesquite-grilled specialties and traditional Mexican favorites, opened in Terminal 4. 

Later this year, HMSHost will open the first airport location of Pinkberry in Terminal 1.  Known for its trademark tart yogurt, Pinkberry is a popular local eatery featuring premium frozen yogurt.

            HMSHost Corporation operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America, providing shopping and dining offerings.  The company has annual sales in excess of $2.6 billion and employs more than 33,000 sales associates worldwide.  HMSHost is part of Autogrill S.p.A., recognized leaders in travel restaurants and retail.  

            Los Angeles World Airports is a City of Los Angeles department that owns and operates four airports in Southern California:  Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, LA/Palmdale Regional and Van Nuys Airport (general aviation).