American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Terminal 2. At more than 1,100 square metres, the lounge’s design celebrates the rich history and architecture of the nation’s capital along with a collection of art commissioned by local artists.
Guests can enjoy popular dishes from three-award winning chefs who have created exceptional menus for the Centurion Lounges in Miami, San Francisco and Philadelphia. The lounge also features a specialty drink menu and wine list1 reflective of the DC-metro area curated by Jim Meehan, Centurion Lounge Mixologist, and Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge Wine Director.
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A Nod to D.C.’s Rich History and Culture
Drawing inspiration from Washington, DC’s history and rich culture, the lounge includes artwork from established and emerging local artists. The art gallery features pieces by Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter; a printed canvas of the Capitol Building by Maggie O’Neill, a native Washingtonian known for her iconic pop impressionist paintings of Washington, D.C. landmarks; a pair of mixed media tiles by Lori Katz; and an abstract work by artist Emon Surakitkoson.
Inspired by the Potomac River, the central dining area features a stunning ceiling sculpture made up of 260 lanterns to reflect the original boundary markers used to outline the city when it was founded in 1791.
The lounge also offers signature Centurion Lounge amenities, including a conference room, a phone room, dedicated workstations, premium restrooms and shower suite, several seating areas and access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the airfield and the Potomac River.
The lounge is open Sunday – Friday from 5:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday from 5:00am – 7:00pm.
Curated Menu Featuring Popular Dishes by Top Centurion Lounge Chefs
For the first time ever in a Centurion Lounge, guests can enjoy a curated menu by three award-winning chef partners: Michelle Bernstein (Centurion Lounge Miami), Ravi Kapur (Centurion Lounge San Francisco) and Michael Solomonov (Centurion Lounge Philadelphia). It features some of Card Members’ favourite Centurion Lounge dishes, including Creamy Polenta, Shabazi Spiced Salmon with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce, and Tamari-Honey Glazed Tofu & Pineapple, giving global travellers a taste of Latin, Israeli, and Hawaiian cuisines.
Chef Michelle Bernstein is a Miami-based, James Beard Award-winning chef with many successful restaurants in Miami, including Café La Trova and La Cañita, as well as Miami Beach cocktail bar Sweet Liberty, and more.
Chef Ravi Kapur’s diversity and upbringing in Hawaii have cultivated his palate and inspired his cooking. In addition to the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, guests can experience Chef Ravi’s delicious cooking at Liholiho Yacht Club, which, in the past, earned a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant and was voted Restaurant of the Year by Eater San Francisco.
Chef Michael Solomonov is an award-winning chef widely recognised for celebrating the bold flavours of Israeli cuisine in his cooking. He is the recipient of five James Beard Awards, including “Outstanding Restaurant” for Zahav in Philadelphia, and is co-owner of several other restaurants in Philadelphia and New York City, including Goldie, K’Far and Laser Wolf. Chef Michael also serves as the Executive Chef for the Centurion Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport.
In addition to a complimentary full bar, guests can enjoy specialty cocktails designed by Centurion Lounge Mixologist Jim Meehan, including the Haku Hanami, inspired by D.C.’s cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, featuring bitters and liqueurs from local producer Don Ciccio & Figli. Guests can also order from a selection of wines chosen by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, including wines from local vineyards in Virginia.
With this opening, the American Express Global Lounge Collection now numbers 29 Centurion Lounges and more than 1,400 lounges worldwide. American Express continues to expand and enhance the Centurion Lounge Network with plans to open new lounges at Haneda Airport in Tokyo in 2025 and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey in 2026.
See more photos and read a review of the new Centurion Lounge by US Mag, here.
