DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES BRINGS THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET TO LAX
(Los Angeles, CA – June 12, 2014) – A grand opening celebration was held today for the Farmers Market at Terminal 5 (Delta) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). After 80 years at the corner of Third and Fairfax, the Original Farmers Market now has an additional address at LAX. Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services is proud to bring this iconic landmark to the airport.
The Farmers Market at LAX features a broad selection of meals, snacks, wine, coffee, and sweets from the Original Market restaurants and stalls. Travelers from across the world can now experience the iconic Farmers Market inside Terminal 5. Dining and shopping options include award-winning ¡Loteria! Grill, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market and Bistro, T&Y Bakery, Coffee Corner, Magee’s Nuts, Bennett’s Ice Cream, Magic Nut and Candy, Dragunara Spice Bazaar and The Dog Bakery.
The Farmers Market at LAX also includes design elements from the Original Market location, with a large Clock Tower relief, a video wall featuring glimpses of the Market’s people and history, and merchandise displays reminiscent of the Market’s iconic green grocery carts.
“For the first time in the history of The Original Farmers Market, we now have another location,” said Henry L. Hilty, President of the A.F. Gilmore Company, longtime owners and operators of The Original Farmers Market. “Partnering with Delaware North Companies ensured that our vision would be implemented with the highest integrity, providing an enjoyable and authentically Los Angeles experience for travelers from near and far.”
“We are thrilled to bring this iconic Los Angeles landmark to LAX,” said Kevin Kelly, President of Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services. “We are committed to providing unique experiences for travelers visiting Los Angeles, and the Farmers Market at LAX is truly a one-of-a-kind concept.”
Currently, Delaware North operates Skewers by Morimoto in Terminal 5,Wolfgang Puck Express in Terminal 7, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Terminal 5, and one of the original Wolfgang Puck Express concepts in Terminal 2.
“LAX is proud to partner with Delaware North Companies to bring the flavors, merchants, and ambiance of The Original Farmers Market to Terminal 5,” said Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports. “This is a wonderful way to welcome visitors to Los Angeles.”
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About Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, is one of the world’s leading airport food service and retail companies, operating more than 300 restaurants and retail outlets in more than 25 airports worldwide, and serving more than 350 million customers each year. Its award-winning operations include airports throughout the United States, such as Los Angeles International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, as well as international airports such as Melbourne International Airport in Australia and Heathrow International Airport in London.
About The Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market, is owned and operated by the A.F. Gilmore Company, a family owned company since 1890. With over 100 grocers, retailers and restaurants, the Farmers Market is a beloved Los Angeles destination, popular with both locals and tourists since its opening in 1934. Virtually all of the Market’s shops and stores are independently owned and operated, many by second and third generation family members. More information is available atwww.farmersmarketla.com.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is the sixth busiest airport in the world and third in the United States, serving nearly 66.7 million passengers in 2013. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 64 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over 1.9 million tons of air cargo valued at over $91.6 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.
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