Paradies Lagardère has announced plans to open two new restaurants at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The new eateries include Salt & Tide, a seafood-focused eatery inspired by Jacksonville’s coastal fish camp tradition, and an outpost of local coffee roaster Pura Bean Coffee Co.
“With construction of Concourse B slated to be complete by the end of the year, we have now finished selecting the coffee and dining options our passengers can expect to enjoy once it’s open,” said Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh. “Pura Bean Coffee will give travelers another taste of local coffee offerings. The wonderful seafood and aesthetics of the Northeast Florida region will be notable with Salt & Tide.”
“Our goal is always to create dining experiences that are rooted in the communities we serve,” said Leigh Allan, senior vice president of operations in the dining division at Paradies Lagardère. “Jacksonville has a strong culinary identity, and Salt & Tide and Pura Bean Coffee allow us to celebrate that local character while delivering the quality, consistency and service travelers expect.”
“Being part of JAX allows us to share Jacksonville’s coffee culture with people from all over the country,” said Pura Bean founder Chris Diedrich. “From the way we source and roast our beans to the partnerships we build locally, everything we do is about community. We’re excited to bring that same spirit to the airport.”
