Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and SSP America have announced a new dining concept slated to open near Gate B17 in early 2026. VV The Italian Experience, an airport outpost of the popular family-owned Cincinnati eatery, will offer all-day Pugliese cuisine including signature items like piadinas, Bolognese and Genovese pastas.
“We are honored to share our family’s story and culinary traditions with travelers at CVG,” said Andrea Stefano, VV The Italian Experience’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “From our grandfather’s roots in Puglia to our kitchen in Cincinnati, every dish we serve is infused with authenticity, heritage, and a love of bringing people together around the table. The city of Cincinnati has embraced VV The Italian Experience with great enthusiasm, and opening at CVG with SSP America is an exciting next step for us.”
“We are committed to providing travelers with the opportunity to embrace uniquely Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky experiences. This new partnership with VV The Italian Experience brings authentic Italian to our international airport in a way that showcases the excellence of Cincinnati cuisine,” added Larry Krauter, CVG’s CEO.
“VV The Italian Experience is a star in the Cincinnati dining scene, and we’re thrilled to help bring it to CVG,” said Afsaneh Benson, senior director, brands and concepts for SSP America. “This concept beautifully blends heritage, authenticity, and modern Italian cuisine, creating an experience that travelers won’t find anywhere else—unless their flight is to Puglia. It’s the kind of local brand SSP America is proud to champion—one that offers passengers a genuine taste of place alongside exceptional hospitality.”
