On July 17 American Express (NYSE: AXP) will open a new
Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
in Terminal 2, past the South Security Checkpoint. At nearly 12,000
square feet, the lounge’s design celebrates the rich history and
architecture of the nation’s capital along with a collection of art
commissioned by local artists. For the first time ever in a
Centurion Lounge, guests can enjoy popular dishes from three-award
winning chefs who have created exceptional menus for the Centurion
Lounges in Miami, San Francisco and Philadelphia, Chef Michelle
Bernstein, Chef Ravi Kapur, and Chef Michael Solomonov. The lounge
also features a specialty drink menu and wine list1 reflective of
the DC-metro area curated by Jim Meehan, Centurion Lounge
Mixologist, and Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge Wine Director. The
lounge, which has floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural
light and offer views of the airfield and the Potomac River, is
open Sunday – Friday from 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday
from 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET.
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“The Centurion Lounge is one of our Card Members’ favorite
travel benefits, and the new location at Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport offers Card Members the premium amenities they
love in an airport they frequently travel through,” said Audrey
Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “With a menu curated
by three award-winning chefs, dedicated workstations, access to
complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, quiet nooks for relaxation and
more, there’s something for every type of traveler to enjoy.”
"The Centurion Lounge provides a premium experience for our
travelers,” said Jack Potter, Metropolitan Washington Airports
Authority president and CEO. "Congratulations to American Express
for creating a lounge that reflects the Washington, D.C. region. We
are confident that customers will enjoy this new amenity.”
Curated Menu Featuring Popular Dishes by Top Centurion Lounge
Chefs
For the first time ever in a Centurion Lounge, guests can enjoy
a curated menu by three award-winning chef partners: Michelle
Bernstein, Ravi Kapur, and Michael Solomonov. It features some of
Card Members’ favorite Centurion Lounge dishes, including Creamy
Polenta, Shabazi Spiced Salmon with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce, and
Tamari-Honey Glazed Tofu & Pineapple, giving global travelers a
taste of Latin, Israeli, and Hawaiian cuisines.
Chef Michelle Bernstein is a Miami-based, James Beard
Award-winning chef with many successful restaurants in Miami,
including Café La Trova and La Cañita, as well as Miami Beach
cocktail bar Sweet Liberty, and more. Her cooking, which can also
be found at the Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport, is
inspired by her culinary memories and global travels.
“Traveling has always had such a strong influence on my cooking
and the mix of flavors that go into the dishes I serve guests at my
restaurants throughout Miami and in the Centurion Lounge,” said
Chef Michelle Bernstein. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to bring
some of my most popular dishes like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and
Chimichurri Grilled Chicken to Washington, D.C. with the opening of
the new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport.”
Chef Ravi Kapur’s diversity and upbringing in Hawaii have
cultivated his palate and inspired his cooking. In addition to the
Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, guests can
experience Chef Ravi’s delicious cooking at Liholiho Yacht Club,
which, in the past, earned a James Beard nomination for Best New
Restaurant and was voted Restaurant of the Year by Eater San
Francisco.
“I’m very passionate about my cooking and creating dishes that
reflect my Hawaiian, Chinese, and Indian roots and upbringing,”
said Chef Ravi Kapur. “Cooking has always been a way for me to
celebrate and share my culture with the local community. I’m
excited to expand my partnership with American Express to the new
Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport so
global travelers can experience dishes like my Sweet Potato Hash
and Tamari-Honey Glazed Tofu.”
Chef Michael Solomonov is an award-winning chef widely
recognized for celebrating the bold flavors of Israeli cuisine in
his cooking. He is the recipient of five James Beard Awards,
including "Outstanding Restaurant" for Zahav in Philadelphia, and
is co-owner of several other restaurants in Philadelphia and New
York City, including Goldie, K’Far and Laser Wolf. Chef Michael
also serves as the Executive Chef for the Centurion Lounge at
Philadelphia International Airport.
“A good meal transports you to a different place and time, and
I've always used cooking as a way to share my love for Israeli
culture and cuisine with the world,” said Chef Michael Solomonov.
“As a longtime partner of American Express, I've had the
opportunity to bring the tastes and flavors of home to travelers in
Philadelphia and look forward to serving favorite dishes like Lamb
Merguez Shakshuka and Shabazi Spiced Salmon to even more travelers
at the Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport.”
Card Members who enjoy sampling the menu at the new Centurion
Lounge can make reservations on Resy to dine at some of
Bernstein’s, Kapur’s and Solomonov’s restaurants, including Café La
Trova in Miami2, Liholiho Yacht Club in San Francisco, Zahav in
Philadelphia, Laser Wolf in New York City, and more.
Cocktail Menu and Wine List Fit for the Nation’s
Capital1
In addition to a complimentary full bar, guests can enjoy
specialty cocktails designed by Centurion Lounge Mixologist Jim
Meehan, including the Haku Hanami, inspired by D.C.’s cherry
blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, featuring bitters and liqueurs from
local producer Don Ciccio & Figli. Guests can also order from a
selection of wines chosen by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine
Director Anthony Giglio, including wines from local vineyards in
Virginia.
A Nod to D.C.’s Rich History and Culture
Drawing inspiration from Washington, D.C.’s history and rich
culture, the lounge includes artwork from established and emerging
local artists. The art gallery features a mixed media piece by
Claudia "Aziza" Gibson-Hunter that delves into the relationship
between spirituality and flight; a printed canvas of the Capitol
Building by Maggie O’Neill, a native Washingtonian known for her
iconic pop impressionist paintings of Washington, D.C. landmarks; a
pair of mixed media tiles by Lori Katz; and an abstract work that
challenges conventional painting by artist Emon Surakitkoson.
Inspired by the Potomac River, the central dining area features a
stunning ceiling sculpture made up of 260 lanterns to reflect the
original boundary markers used to outline the city when it was
founded in 1791.
Signature Centurion Lounge Amenities for All Types of
Travelers
The lounge also offers signature Centurion Lounge amenities,
including a conference room, a phone room, dedicated workstations,
premium restrooms and shower suite, several seating areas and
access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
Meeting More Card Members in More Places
With more airport lounge options than any other credit card
issuer 3, the American Express Global Lounge Collection™ is just
one of the many ways American Express supports Card Members while
they travel. This includes access to 29 Centurion Lounges and more
than 1,400 lounges worldwide. American Express continues to expand
and enhance the Centurion Lounge Network with plans to open new
lounges at Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo in 2025 and Newark Liberty
International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey in 2026.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
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ABOUT THE CENTURION LOUNGE
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the
broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes
complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges, Escape
Lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying on Delta, Priority
Pass™ Select Lounges upon enrollment, Plaza Premium Lounges, select
Lufthansa Lounges when flying Lufthansa Group, and Additional
Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges--a total of more than
1,400 lounges across 140 countries and counting. Eligible Card
Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection website,
https://americanexpress.com/findalounge, or by using the American
Express® App. They can also begin their check-in process for select
Centurion Lounges through the mobile check-in tool within the
American Express® App.
ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates the U.S.
Capital Region’s gateways to the nation and the world, Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles
International Airport, the Dulles Airport Access Highway and the
Dulles Toll Road. The Authority also managed construction of the
Silver Line, a 23-mile extension of the Washington region’s
Metrorail public transit system through northern Virginia, which
began service to Dulles International in 2022.
1Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic
beverages. Please drink responsibly.
2 Reservations at Café La Trova booked through Resy are
available exclusively to Global Dining Access by Resy members. An
eligible American Express® Card must be linked to Card Member’s
Resy profile to unlock access. Terms apply.
3Based on comparison with other U.S. credit card programs, as of
3/2023
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