AVIATOR GRILL OPENS AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
New restaurant will feature a menu of delicious hearty fare with burgers, fresh house-baked breads, custom pizzas and more, offering a new dining choice for Museum visitors and the general public!
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NEW YORK, NY (December 21, 2017) – The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, together with Legends, today announced the opening of Aviator Grill, a full-service restaurant located at the Intrepid Museum inside the Welcome Center.
Aviator Grill, a new amenity to Museum guests and the general public alike, features a full chef-prepared breakfast and lunch menu and is open during Museum hours. The Museum is open 10:00am–5:00pm every day and 10:00am–6:00pm on weekends and holidays in the spring and summer.
The Aviator Grill menu offers a delicious array of signature hamburgers and sandwiches, as well as pizzas fresh-baked for guests in a custom-built, hearth-style oven. The breads for all hand-made offerings are baked in-house in the Aviator Grill kitchen.
Additionally, the menu will feature delicious savory items, fresh salads, soups, sourdough and Tuscan-style boules, as well as a “Grab-and-Go” section with fresh wraps for diners to carry out and enjoy outside on the pier. The Aviator Grill will also serve a “Kid’s Fare” menu that includes grilled cheese, three cheese ravioli with marinara, and kid’s pizza selections from the hearth oven.
Breakfast at Aviator Grill will feature a variety of egg sandwiches and wraps, fresh-baked pastries and whole fruit.
“We are thrilled to unveil Aviator Grill, a new, dynamic dining experience at the Intrepid Museum.” said Susan Marenoff-Zausner, president of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. “The Aviator Grill will not only enhance restaurant services for Intrepid Museum guests, but will offer a unique, family-friendly dining destination for all who visit our neighborhood, whether on bike or on foot.”
“We are eager to welcome guests to Aviator Grill for an additional delicious offering of fresh Chef creations to enjoy with excellent table service as a part of their Intrepid Museum experience,” said Larry Montani, Legends’ Executive Chef at the Intrepid Museum. “We are particularly excited about all of the breads we are baking in our hearth oven that will combine with our wonderful, big flavor menu selections for something really special to savor.”
“It is an honor to be a part of expanding the already amazing experience of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,” said Dan Smith, Legends’ President, Hospitality. “Guests can expect relaxing, satisfying and delicious meals at Aviator Grill to complement the Intrepid Museum’s engaging atmosphere. Our team looks forward to welcoming everyone to the table.”
Located at Pier 86, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue in Manhattan, Aviator Grill is open to the general public as well as Intrepid Museum guests.
Aviator Grill is committed to ongoing efforts to reduce its ecological footprint through the use of recycled and compostable materials and energy-efficient operations.
About the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.
The Intrepid Museum fulfills its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth by connecting them to history through hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring innovation.
About Legends
As a holistic solution provider in the sports, music and entertainment industry, our visionary approach delivers solutions for legendary brands. Legends is led by industry veterans with an unparalleled amount of collective experience in Global Planning, Global Sales and Hospitality. We are the architects of premium sports and entertainment guest experiences.
We are proud to serve our distinguished roster of sports, entertainment and attraction clients which consist of thought leaders, iconic brands and events including Yankee Stadium, AT&T Stadium, nearly 40 Live Nation venues, One World Observatory, Golden 1 Center, Manchester City FC, University of Notre Dame, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, NFL, Rose Bowl, University of Southern California, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Super Bowl 50 and Indianapolis 500. For more about Legends business and career opportunities, visit www.legends.net.