The world’s busiest airport is about to become a little more luxurious. On Wednesday, February 14, American Express will open a Centurion Lounge location at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It’s the network’s largest location to date, encompassing nearly 26,000 square feet.
All that space will offer customers plenty of options while they’re waiting for their planes to board. Located adjacent to gate E11, the Centurion Lounge will serve a buffet with a menu from 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist Deborah VanTrece (Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Oreatha’s At The Point, La Panarda), whiskey bar The Reserve by American Express,, and landscaped outdoor terraces overlooking the airfield.
VanTrece’s menu includes dishes like black-eyed pea biryani, za’atar grilled chicken thighs with green tomato chimichurri, and Twisted Soul salad with strawberry peppercorn vinaigrette. The space will also have a food and beverage station with gluten-free and vegan items like protein bites, salads, and “immunity booster” juice shots.
The partnership comes full circle for VanTrece, who worked as a flight attendant. “Flying has everything to do with my cooking because of the way my eyes were opened to so many different cultures and so many different types of food,” she says. “Being a flight attendant, I was able to expound on my base of soul food.”
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
The lounge will emphasize fresh foods and ingredients. “It’s, in my opinion, definitely something that sets them apart, as a person who has been a flight attendant and traveled extensively,” VanTrece says.
Although the lounge uses a buffet…
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