NASHVILLE, Tenn (September 27, 2023) – Following their recent announcement, the team at Strategic Hospitality is thrilled to share that The Titans Press Box, Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink, and Voodoo Doughnut have today opened to travelers inside Nashville International Airport’s new BNA® Marketplace.
“Bringing these projects to life alongside so many amazing and talented people has been such an honor,” shares Strategic Hospitality co-founders Benjamin and Max Goldberg. “We couldn’t be more excited to finally welcome travelers into each of these unique spaces and look forward to connecting with folks on their way in and out of Nashville.”
Strategic Hospitality’s expansion to BNA® comes at an exciting time for Nashville International Airport, which saw a record-breaking 21.9 million passengers in fiscal year 2023.
The Titans Press Box Brings a Casual Approach To Upscale Dining
The Titans Press Box, a Nashville International Airport-exclusive restaurant, opens as the inaugural Tennessee Titans-licensed restaurant concept. Inviting guests to “Travel Like a Titan,” this full-service restaurant and bar adopts a casual approach to upscale dining with its “lived-in luxury” feel. Spanning a generous 3,967-square-foot area, its soulfully modern interior design, inspired by its Titans namesake, features shades of blue throughout the space and is enriched by subtle football-inspired abstract designs.
An expansive 44-foot oval-shaped bar is the focal point of the dining room, framing the “Ring of Fire,” a one-of-a-kind sculpture created by celebrated local artist Herb Williams that pays homage to the Tennessee Titans’ New Stadium Project. Tables and banquettes span the dining room, exuding a welcoming atmosphere that is seamlessly complemented by its exquisite design.
Boasting a made-to-order, chef-inspired menu, The Titans Press Box offers a daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and bar menu. The breakfast menu, served from 3:30am to 11:00am, ranges from classic breakfast items to specialties like The Titans French Toast, stuffed brioche with chocolate hazelnut mascarpone filling, topped with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and candied almond crunch, and Biscuits & Chorizo Gravy, buttery biscuits and scrambled eggs, smothered in house-made roasted poblano chorizo gravy and topped with poblano relish.
The lunch and dinner menu, served from 11:00am until the final flight of the day, features appetizers ranging from Shrimp Cocktail to Nashville Hot Onion Rings, soup and salads, classic and specialty burgers, and sandwiches with highlights like the Prime Rib Sandwich, with slow-roasted beef, shaved and served medium, pickled red onions, and horseradish aioli served on a club roll with a side of au jus. Entrée options include the Fish Tacos, featuring the catch of the day, and The Two Bird, served with four chicken tenders seasoned two ways, buffalo and Nashville hot, served with fries, ranch, and blue cheese dressing.
Complementing the culinary offerings is an extensive beverage menu that features a full bar with an expansive list of beers, wines, and unique craft cocktails, like The 22nd Element, with Nelson’s Green Brier bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, mint, and orange bitters; the Early Bird, with spiced rum, cointreau, cold brew coffee, demerara syrup, and orange; and the Pageant Material, a frozen cocktail, with pineapple vodka, aperol, rosé, orange, and green tea.
Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink: Where Quality Meets the Hurried Traveler
Kitty Hawk, encapsulated by its slogan “Good Eats on the Fly,” is a fast-casual restaurant exclusive to Nashville International Airport. Sharing the space with Voodoo Doughnut, the restaurant boasts a bright, playful interior centered around Hawk, its affectionately named mascot.
The food menu, blending fresh ingredients and affordable fare, features made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and bowls, soup and salads, sandwiches, and sides. Menu highlights include the Over Land and Sea, a smoked salmon sandwich with dill-caper cream cheese and onion; The Baseline, a custardy egg, sausage, and cheese sandwich on a brioche bun; The Commuter breakfast bowl with avocado, scrambled eggs, and black beans over tots; The Burrata salad with burrata, arugula, fresh fruit, sliced almonds, and balsamic; and the Meatloaf Sandwich, with meatloaf, pickles, spicy ketchup, and crispy onions on a brioche bun.
The beverage menu features locally roasted coffee and a variety of tea and espresso options, including the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Latte with pumpkin, fall spices, espresso, molasses, and cinnamon. Kitty Hawk also features a full bar with beer, wine, and a wide array of cocktails, including a Frozen Espresso Martini. Additionally, there are a variety of aerated “Fluffy” orange juice cocktails that utilize a juicing technique resulting in a delightfully frothy, nuanced flavor.
Designed to help the hurried traveler glide to their gate, Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink also features self-checkout and a variety of grab-and-go options, including a Yogurt Parfait, Chia Pudding, and Fresh Salads + Sandwiches.
Voodoo Doughnut Brings Its Magic to BNA®
Voodoo Doughnut makes its Nashville debut in partnership with Strategic Hospitality, filling the remainder of its shared space with Kitty Hawk. The iconic pink, black, and gold décor synonymous with the Portland-based brand adorns the vibrant interior, complimented by its black and white-checkered floor. The walls of Voodoo Doughnut feature a series of framed pieces of art celebrating the brand, one of which by local Nashville artist, Caitlin Mello, depicting the brand’s logo caricature, Baron Samedi.
A window from the dining room into the kitchen offers travelers a glimpse into the doughnut-making process, which are made fresh daily. Two spinning doughnut display cases showcase the innovative, handmade confections where Voodoo Doughnut will feature its craveable lineup, including the award-winning Maple Bar, Voodoo Doll, Homer, among other favorites for travelers to enjoy. Available by the doughnut or by the dozen, Voodoo Doughnut features raised, cake, vegan, and specialty options.
The Titans Press Box, Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink, and Voodoo Doughnut are open during airport hours and are centrally located just past security in the Nashville International Airport’s BNA® Marketplace and International Arrivals Facility. Strategic Hospitality partnered with several talented creatives to bring each of these spaces to life. Wellspring Builders is responsible for the construction of each space, with
interior work performed by Cabeen Millwork.
Powell is responsible for the design of The Titans Press Box and Kitty Hawk, both of which are airport-exclusive concepts. The custom tilework in The Titans Press Box was created by Red Rocks Tileworks, the company also responsible for the custom tiles used in Kitty Hawk’s sign. The custom wood tiles decorating The Titans Press Box were created by Jamie Beckwith and designed by New Hat. The football helmet displays that accentuate the left and right sides of the back bar are the artistic creations of Jeff Stamper. Lastly, Holler Design crafted a distinctive table featured in Kitty Hawk.
For more information, please visit:
Website:
www.strategichospitality.com | www.thetitanspressbox.com | www.kittyhawknashville.com | www.voodoodoughnut.com
Instagram:
@strategichospitality | @thetitanspressbox | @kittyhawknashville | @voodoodoughnut
About Strategic Hospitality
Strategic Hospitality is a Nashville-based hospitality company founded in 2006 by brothers Benjamin and Max Goldberg. The company has since created various concepts that have contributed to the fabric of the city’s dining culture. Benjamin and Max, who were raised in Nashville, are deeply committed to supporting the local community and upholding the kindness for which the city is known. In August 2023, Chef Josh Habiger joined Benjamin and Max Goldberg as partner, further enriching the company’s expertise in hospitality.
To date, the portfolio includes Merchants, The Patterson House, The Catbird Seat, The Band Box, The Country Club at The Band Box, Bastion, Henrietta Red, Locust, Kisser, and newly opened in the Nashville International Airport, The Titans Press Box, Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink, and Voodoo Doughnut. The Goldberg brothers’ nomination for the 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurateur attests to their entrepreneurial drive, innovative ideas, and focus on exceptional customer service within each of their establishments.
About the Tennessee Titans
Headquartered in Nashville, the Tennessee Titans are part of the NFL’s AFC South division. Founded as the Houston Oilers in 1960, the team moved to Tennessee in 1997 and began play in its current home, Nissan Stadium, in 1999. With a mission statement of “Win, Serve, Entertain,” the Titans are committed to excelling on the field and in the community. The Titans’ ONE Community platform reaches many of Nashville’s most underrepresented and marginalized communities with a focus on three areas – Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education – and strives to create generational change one person, one family, and one community at a time. The Titans’ corporate office is located at its practice facility, Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. For more information, visit www.TennesseeTitans.com.
About Voodoo Doughnut
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2003, Voodoo Doughnut created the gourmet doughnut category. Famous for introducing the world to the Bacon Maple Bar, Memphis Mafia, and The Cannolo. Voodoo Doughnut now offers more than 50 flavor options, including 25 vegan options with focus on the guest experience, employee incentives and giving back to the community through its charitable initiatives. After announcing an upcoming store opening, located in Dallas, TX, Voodoo Doughnut continues to expand, bringing new shops to neighborhoods across the U.S. and is currently operating in Portland and Eugene, OR, Vancouver, WA, Denver and Boulder, CO, Austin, Cypress, Katy, San Antonio and Houston, TX, Tempe, AZ, Denver International Airport at Concourse B, and Orlando, FL and Hollywood, CA (Universal CityWalk). To see a list of current Voodoo locations and learn more, visit www.voodoodoughnut.com. For Press Inquiries, please contact Shaina Hill at shaina@voodoodoughnut.com.
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