NEW RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE – DANIELS BISTRO + BAR – OPENS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – April 8, 2010)  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and CMS Hospitality Corporation today celebrated the opening of Daniels Bistro + Bar – a full-service restaurant offering California inspired cuisine – at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX).  Daniels Bistro + Bar is located at the newly renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) on the Lower/Arrivals Level.

            Daniels Bistro + Bar offers a California menu with breakfast, paninis, sandwiches, pizza, salads and handmade crepes in a bar, restaurant, and lounge atmosphere.  The Bistro’s espresso bar features “Velvet Hammer” and other specialty coffees made from beans roasted exclusively for Daniels Bistro + Bar.  The bar offers premium wines, draft and bottled beers, and signature cocktails.

            Adding to the Bistro atmosphere is a 20-foot by 20-foot video public arts wall highlighting scenes of California and abstract art and panoramic views created by local artists.       

“CMS Hospitality Corporation brings a unique concept to our growing selection of dining options at LAX,” said Gina Marie Lindsey, LAWA executive director.  “It’s great to offer our travelers a taste of California inspired-cuisine when they arrive at our airport or for family and friends waiting for arriving travelers.”

“Daniels Bistro + Bar offers an oasis where travelers can relax, enjoy good food and drinks in a comfortable and friendly environment,” said Clarence A. Daniels Jr., CMS Hospitality Corporation president and CEO.  “The Bistro is here to welcome travelers and family and friends waiting for arriving travelers.”

Daniels Bistro + Bar is the latest addition to the food service offerings at LAX.  The Bistro joins other dining options including local Los Angeles favorites: Pinkberry, Gladstone’s 4 Fish, La Brea Bakery, and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Los Angeles World Airports is the Los Angeles city department that owns and operates a system of three airports: Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY).  Each plays an integral role in helping to meet the Southern California regional demand for passenger, cargo and general aviation service.  Each airport makes a distinct contribution to the strength of the system as it provides a high level of safety, security and service for its customers, communities and stakeholders.  LAX is the sixth busiest airport internationally and the third busiest in the United States.  

            CMS Hospitality Corporation, a family-owned business, operates five other locations at LAX and owns and operates restaurants at five other airports.  Daniels Bistro + Bar is the first restaurant that carries the Daniels family name.