PHILADELPHIA — Jan. 4, 2023 — Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) food options expand further with the addition of Good Luck Pizza, coming to Terminal E. This latest eatery will be available soon to passengers and adds to PHL Food & Shops’ notable roster of more than 176 eateries, retail shops and services.
Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, the local restaurateur duo behind some of Philadelphia’s most popular eateries, are partnering with Hakan Ilhan, a Washington, D.C., restaurateur with 30 years of experience owning and operating concepts, to bring their newest spot inside PHL.
Good Luck Pizza showcases oven-baked pizzas as well as small plates such as meatballs, arancini and more. Ilhan plans to offer an approachable menu designed with something for everyone in mind.
“We’re excited to grow our dining choices for passengers at PHL alongside the creators of Philadelphia’s most popular eateries with this iconic addition,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Good Luck Pizza provides guests with delicious menu items, crafted cocktails, and a relaxing environment to unwind during their travels.”
The rest of the menu offerings at Good Luck Pizza feature a variety of apps including salads, wings, mussels, and fried calamari; entrees like rigatoni and braised pork; and various dessert options.
Thick crust pizza is the restaurant’s menu highlight. It’s made light and crispy through a high-hydration and long-fermentation process, and guests can customize their pies with cheese, pepperoni, vegetables, and sausage, just to name a few options.
The restaurant will also have an expansive bar as the centerpiece with walls replicating subway tiles to give a retro feel to the space. Inside, there will be flight information to ensure that guests are on schedule for their travels.
“We’re so grateful to continue our partnership with Marcie and Val to execute this dynamite project,” says Ilhan. “This concept is meant to evoke joy and allow travelers to relax from the stresses of difficult decisions. With a wide selection of pizzas, small plates and a large bar, it’s an easy decision for guests to indulge in one of our classic pizzas or cocktails.”
ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC
MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Shaina Gilstein
For MarketPlace PHL
267-261-7494
shaina@hornercom.com
