Paradies Lagardère Brings Local Flavor with New Restaurant and Unique Travel Essential Concept
ATLANTA – Paradies Lagardère, a travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), today celebrated two concepts in the newly-opened Harvey Milk Terminal 1, a $2.4 billion project that debuted in July 2019. Mills Cargo, a travel essential store that celebrates the heritage of San Francisco airport, is located near Gate B3, and Bourbon Pub, a local favorite helmed by Chef Michael Mina, offers delicious bar fare and beverages near Gate B7/B8.
These concepts will not only enhance the customer experience at SFO, but also embody the airport’s spirit of innovation, focus on the environment and sustainability, and commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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“Paradies Lagardère is thrilled to bring Bourbon Pub and Mills Cargo to San Francisco International Airport and the new terminal,” said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO, Paradies Lagardère. “Chef Michael Mina has a global following; fans of his restaurants, and those unfamiliar with his concepts, will love the delicious menu and relaxed atmosphere of Bourbon Pub. And we’re excited to know that Mills Cargo has resonated with travelers, with its selection of local and regional goods and travel essentials in a space that speaks to the history of the airport.”
Mills Cargo: Inspired by the free-spirited essence and history of San Francisco International Airport, Mills Cargo is an innovative concept offering local and regional lifestyle gifts and souvenirs, healthy drinks and snacks, and travel essential items. The store is reminiscent of a friendly neighborhood store, with knowledgeable associates and Paradies Lagardère’s industry-renowned first-class customer service. Local favorites such as The Good Chocolate, Cuppa Fog, and Rickshaw Bags are offered, as well as sports apparel and merchandise from college and professional sports teams such as Stanford University, the San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants.
Bourbon Pub: Now available in the airport, Bourbon Pub takes a witty, irreverent and rebellious approach to the classic American food and beverage experience. It’s sophisticated design and multiple screens for viewing San Francisco’s long-lauded sports teams makes it the perfect respite in the airport. The menu gives travelers a delicious and quality dining experience.
Snacks include chicken wings or tenders with a choice of Buffalo or green sauce, and The Nachos, loaded with a sunny-side-up egg, beef chili, American cheese and avocado. Travelers with a taste for lighter fare can enjoy several salad options including The Wedge with reyes blue cheese, tomato, egg, bacon, red onion, and ranch dressing. Sandwich and burgers such as the Heritage Turkey BLTA with bacon, tomato and avocado, and the Bourbon Burger, featuring caramelized onions and mushrooms, bacon and smoked gouda.
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère specializes in three key airport concessions areas: Food and Beverage, Travel Essentials and Specialty Retail. Within Travel Essentials and Specialty Retail, we offer a diverse mix of categories including fashion, luxury, electronics, convenience, sports, luggage, jewelry, and souvenirs. Paradies Lagardère also delivers high-end restaurants, quick-serve and casual restaurants, and quality bars, including local, national and international brands that provide travelers delicious dining options. For more information, visit www.paradieslagardere.com, and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In.
About Mina Group
MINA Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specializing in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts. MINA Group is led by Chef/Founder Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage” inductee in 2013, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year. Operating since 2003, MINA Group currently manages over 40 restaurants including ARCADIA in San Jose; BARDOT BRASSERIE in Las Vegas; BOURBON STEAK in DC, Glendale, Miami, Nashville, Orange County, Santa Clara and Scottsdale; BOURBON PUB and MICHAEL MINA’s TAILGATE in Santa Clara; BOURBON PUB at SFO International Airport; CAL MARE in Springfield and OSTERIA CAL MARE in Los Angeles; CLOCK BAR in San Francisco; INTERNATIONAL SMOKE in San Francisco, Houston, Aventura and San Diego; LOCALE MARKET and FARMTABLE CUCINA in St Petersburg, Florida; MARGEAUX BRASSERIE and PETIT MARGEAUX in Chicago; MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco and Las Vegas; MINA BRASSERIE in Dubai; MINA’S FISH HOUSE in Oahu; PABU in San Francisco and Boston; PIZZA & BURGER in Miami Beach; PUB 1842 in Las Vegas; RN74 in Seattle; STRIPSTEAK in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Waikiki; THE HANDLE BAR in Jackson Hole; THE RAMEN BAR in San Francisco; THE STREET: A MICHAEL MINA SOCIAL HOUSE in Waikiki, and TRAILBLAZER TAVERN in San Francisco. For a complete list of restaurants please visit http://michaelmina.net. Follow Michael Mina on Facebook at Michael Mina, and on Instagram and Twitter at @ChefMichaelMina.