15-04-2025
Asheville Regional Airport announces restaurants, retail for new concourse
(Video: Renderings of new passenger terminal at Asheville Regional Airport.)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Asheville Regional Airport announced new stores and restaurants which will open this summer as the first phase of the airport's new terminal opens.
The new north concourse will include two restaurants, a retail outlet, and two temporary concessions spaces.
National food brands Jimmy John's and Tropical Smoothie Cafe will have spots in the seven-gate north concourse.
In addition, a retail store called The Goods@AVL will offer travelers grab-and-go options along with regional apparel and gifts, snacks, and other local products.
Two temporary concessions will also open in the north concourse, Costa Coffee and Aletitude.
Costa Coffee will feature to-go coffee and local baked goods while Aletitude will have beer, wine, cocktails, and grab-and-go snacks.
The temporary locations will operate until phase two of the new airport terminal opens in 2027.
Phase two will feature five new retail and restaurant locations, including Appalachian Exchange, Smoky Grounds, Beercode Kitchen & Bar, Vino Volo, and travel@ease and Costa Coffee.
Appalachian Exchange will offer travel essentials along with other local products.
Smoky Grounds will be a coffee shop with grab-and-go items and a rotating selection of coffee by local roasters.
Beercode Kitchen & Bar will be a sit-down casual restaurant with a gastropub-style menu with a variety of craft beers from local brewers.
Vino Volo is a wine bar which offers local and regional wines along with craft cocktails.
travel@ease and Costa Coffee will be located in the pre-security area of the new terminal with 24/7 vending options for fresh snacks and self-serve coffee.
Phase two of the terminal is set to open by 2027.
Construction on the new $400 million terminal began in 2023 as part of the AVL Forward project.
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