Beaudevin brings travelers sophisticated wines and relaxing European-style ambiance

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global airport restaurateur HMSHost celebrated today the grand opening of its popular wine bar, Beaudevin, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Located in the Main Terminal Atrium, Beaudevin, which loosely translates into “the beauty of wine,” welcomes travelers with more than 30 varieties of red, white and sparkling wines, featured in a setting that places guests right in the heart of Europe. Amongst the hustle and bustle, travelers find a relaxing refuge, where they can also dine on elegant small plates of Melon & Prosciutto, Charcuterie and Feta Meze, and tartines including such mouth-watering culinary delights as Capicola & Mozzarella and Scottish Smoked Salmon.

“We are very pleased to bring Beaudevin to our customers here in Charlotte,” said Jerry Orr, Director of Aviation, Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “This is an exciting addition to the wide selection of restaurants HMSHost has brought to our airport.”

Beaudevin was named Best Wine Bar at the Moodie Food & Beverage Awards in 2011.

“We created Beaudevin as a place where travelers can experience fine wine and delicious cuisine while still feeling relaxed, in an informal, European-inspired atmosphere,” said Stephen Douglas, Vice President, Business Development HMSHost. “Reminiscent of a château cellar, Beaudevin puts beauty back into traveling. We are very excited to partner with CLT to make the Charlotte traveler’s day better.”

HMSHost employs more than 900 associates in nearly 40 restaurants at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Beaudevin joins several other new restaurants at CLT, including Ciao Gourmet Market, Hissho Sushi, Pinkberry, and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar.

About HMSHost

HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining and shopping for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion and employs more than 34,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage and retail services for people on the move. With sales of over €5.7 billion in 2010, the Group operates in 37 countries and employs some 62,000 people. It manages over 5,300 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information and like us on Facebook at HMSHost Making the Traveler’s Day Better.