Friday, September 26, 2025

IAD/DCA Airports: New Restaurants, DC Theatre Week, Complimentary Coffee Tasting & More! ✈

Welcome to the September Edition of the Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD) Airports Monthly Newsletter.

We have been nominated for 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards – see below for categories and links to cast your vote ⬇️

A First Look at New Concessions Coming to IAD’s Concourse E in 2026

🎯 Fall 2026 will debut a thoughtfully curated mix of dining, retail and entertainment - check out some of great concepts coming:

📍 Bonchon – Restaurant known for its popular Korean-style fried chicken.
📍 Ellie Bird – A contemporary, casual, chef-driven restaurant based in Falls Church, Virginia.
📍 Honor Brewing – Veteran-owned brewery and full-service restaurant in Loudoun County, Virginia, as well as a taphouse and kitchen in Fairfax County, Virginia.
📍 Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe – All-day cafe with handmade doughnuts, excellent specialty coffee and homemade food to delight.
📍 Gameway – Video gaming lounge offering stations with leather chairs, noise canceling headphones, charging ports, luggage storage and fast Wi-Fi.

And many more!

See the Full List

Attend Theatre Week 2025: September 18 - October 5 🎭

Theatre Week celebrates the launch of the theatre season in the Washington, DC region with tickets to 20+ shows for just $25, $45, and $65 and free events, like a musical theatre concert at The Wharf. Tickets on sale now at theatreweek.org.

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Autumn Adventures Start Here 🍁

Fall travel season is here—crisp weather calls for new adventures. Lock in your spot and enjoy autumn getaways with guaranteed parking.

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✈️ Nonstop News ✈️

Anywhere you want to go, we have you covered. Explore your next adventure with nonstop flights from DCA and IAD across the globe. When you love to travel, any reason is reason enough! ❤️✈️🗺

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We’ve Been Nominated for USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards 🗳

We're nominated for the categories below – Vote for us now through Monday, October 6!

☑️ Best airport bar: Atlas Brew Works at DCA – VOTE NOW
☑️ Best airport shopping: DCA & IAD – VOTE NOW
☑️ Best airport lounge: Etihad & Turkish Lounges at IAD – VOTE NOW
☑️ Best airport sit-down restaurant: Commanders Burgundy & Gold Club at IAD – VOTE NOW
☑️ Best large airport: IAD – VOTE NOW

Vote Now Through Oct 6

Selfies, Sips and All Things Fall 🍂

[Take a Selfie & Tag Us on Social]

Selfie Station at DCA – National Hall

📅 Monday, September 29: Enjoy complimentary coffee tasting in National Hall (near the children’s play area) and free brewed coffee with any $10 purchase at Half Moon Empanadas from 10am – noon to celebrate National Coffee Day. ☕

Selfie Station at IAD - Concourse A near gate A15

📅 Wednesday, October 1: Enjoy a complimentary coffee tasting at Dunkin’ near Z Gates from 10am – 12pm to celebrate International Coffee Day. ☕

Taste What’s New at IAD 🍴

📍 Fiolina - Located Post-Security / Concourse A / A23

Passengers will now get a taste of DC from acclaimed chef Fabio Trabocchi’s famous and authentic pasta dishes. The full-service restaurant features exhibition-style pasta making that can be seen from the concourse

➡️ Hours of Operations 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

📍 Grille District - Located Post-Security / Concourse D / D15

Menu items include breakfast offerings, appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches and entrees. The full-service bar consists of draft beers, wines and spirits.

➡️ Hours of Operation 6:00 am - 10:00 pm