Chicago Cubs Open Bar and Grill at O'Hare

Chicago Department of Aviation

CHICAGO, September 25, 2012 - Travelers at O'Hare International Airport can now get a taste of Wrigley Field and take a piece of Chicago Cubs history home to share with family and friends.

(Left to right) Efie Spyropoulos; Steve Johnson; Andrew Belleson; Rosemarie S. Andolino and Wally Hayward show off Cubs jerseys.

The grand opening of Cubs Bar & Grill was celebrated today at O'Hare with a live Dixieland band and remarks by representatives from the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Chicago Cubs and HMSHost. The new sports bar is located in Terminal 3 in the rotunda area near the entrance to Concourse G.

The Cubs Bar & Grill is a customized sports bar with a Cubs-themed breakfast menu served from 6-11 a.m. and a lunch and dinner menu served until 9 p.m.

Patrons may order items actually served at Wrigley Field, such as Vienna Beef Hot Dogs and the Stanley Burger, or choose from a variety of newly-created appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, classic and panini sandwiches, dinner entr�es and desserts. More than 20 beer selections are offered at the bar, as well as a selection of cocktails and wines.

Travelers will easily identify the Cubs Bar & Grill with its replica Wrigley Field Marquee, Cubs memorabilia, framed autographed jerseys, photos of celebrity seventh inning stretch performers, classic magazine covers and other historic Cubs marks and logos.

Ribbon-cutting for the Cubs Bar & Grill - (left to right) Steve Johnson, HMSHost; Efie Spyropoulos, Efie's Canteen; Rosemarie S. Andolino, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA); Wally Hayward, Chicago Cubs and former Cubs great Randy Hundley.

CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino joined with Wally Hayward, Executive Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Chicago Cubs; former Cubs great Randy Hundley; Efie Spyropoulos, President, Efie's Canteen; and Steve Johnson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, HMSHost at O'Hare to celebrate the official opening of the new sports bar. Chicago Cubs public address announcer Andrew Belleson introduced the speakers and special guests, adding another distinct element of Wrigley Field to the event.

"We are very excited to officially welcome the Cubs Bar and Grill to O'Hare International Airport," said Andolino. "Chicago's airports provide the perfect opportunity to introduce our world-class city to visitors and help promote tourism. I know this restaurant is going to be a big hit with the millions of passengers from around the world who travel through Chicago's global gateway."

Former Cubs great Randy Hundley signs baseballs for guests at O'Hare.

"The Cubs are very excited to partner with HMSHost and the Chicago Department of Aviation to offer travelers a taste of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field at O'Hare International Airport," said Hayward. "The Cubs Bar & Grill will give travelers an opportunity to experience the Cubs brand even if they're just passing through O'Hare to connect to another city."

"HMSHost is very pleased to be joining our DBE partner and operator Efie's Canteen Inc. to bring the Cubs Bar & Grill to travelers on their way through Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and to share with them such a popular local icon," said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas.

Guests will soon be able to purchase Cubs souvenirs at the restaurant's retail kiosk, including authenticated game-used and autographed Cubs Authentics memorabilia.