Most of the
concession leases at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are scheduled to come
up for renewal during the period from 2015-2017. The Seattle Port Commission has been looking
at how they can improve revenue while protecting jobs at the airport, make the
experience better for the traveling public, create more of a “Northwest sense
of place” at the airport focused on Seattle area brands, and increase opportunities
for small local businesses.
Foreshadowing this new
initiative, earlier this month Sea-Tac Airport welcomed the opening today ofBeecher’s Handmade Cheese in the C concourse.
Founded by Tacoma-native Kurt Beecher Dammeier, Beecher’s Cheese joins the
array of local specialty stores, along with nationally recognized brands,
offered at Sea-Tac.
Best known for its location in Pike Place
Market, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese serves artisan, small-batch cheeses, tomato
soup, fresh Panini sandwiches, “Oprah’s Best” macaroni and cheese with gourmet
coffee from Seattle’s own Caffé Vita.
In addition, the store will offer retail products
such as bulk cheese, signature crackers, cheese housewares and cookbooks by
Kurt Dammeier and other well-known Seattle chefs. For the Sea-Tac location,
Dammeier has also developed a breakfast menu and will soon expand offerings to
include fresh fruits, pasta and green salads.
“The Port Commission is committed to
improving the airport experience for the traveling public while we expand
opportunities for local businesses,” said Commissioner John Creighton. “We are very excited to welcome local artisan
cheesemaker Beecher’s to the airport family.”
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is located on
concourse C, across from the Alaska Air Group/Horizon gates and adjacent to the
Massage Bar and butter LONDON.
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