{"id":8181,"date":"2024-11-19T13:45:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/capital-one-landing-dca-upscale-dining-grab-and-go-food\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:45:59","slug":"capital-one-landing-dca-upscale-dining-grab-and-go-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=8181","title":{"rendered":"Capital One Landing DCA: Upscale Dining, Grab-and-Go Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital One&#8217;s new airport lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which opened on Nov. 19, 2024, features food curated by Michelin-starred chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s. Called the Capital One Landing, it looks more like a restaurant than a traditional lounge. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">You won&#8217;t find loungey work stations, buffet food, cozy corners to relax in on a long layover, and \u2014 it hopes \u2014 crowds of people milling around and waiting to get in. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Instead, visitors will be seated in the warm, inviting dining room by a host and can enjoy made-to-order tapas delivered from a QR code-placed order. Or, passerbyers can purchase fresh grab and go bites from the quick service counter. But to fit this mainly short-haul airport, the celebrity chef-crafted experience is designed to be more transient than other lounges. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n _3VY1A7\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _14vxWx _2Ua6RU\" style=\"max-width:160px\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS _2_Pyfm\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"_2_Pyfm\"><span class=\"_14cHu7 _2BxR5P\">SS rating\u00a0<button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"nw-aria-ssr-5-1-1\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-currency=\"PopoverDisclosure\" class=\"_19GC0z\" title=\"How is this rating determined?\"><span class=\"_1Z-QXc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"_2ulGkX\" fill=\"currentcolor\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 15.387c-.645 0-1.129.524-1.129 1.13 0 .644.484 1.128 1.129 1.128.605 0 1.129-.484 1.129-1.129 0-.605-.524-1.129-1.129-1.129zm.282-.968a.466.466 0 00.484-.484c0-1.733 3.145-1.612 3.145-4.314 0-2.056-1.854-3.266-3.951-3.266-1.815 0-2.823.726-3.67 1.814-.161.242-.12.525.121.686l.524.403c.202.121.484.08.646-.12.604-.767 1.21-1.17 2.379-1.17 1.613 0 2.338.847 2.338 1.653 0 1.734-3.145 1.492-3.145 4.314a.49.49 0 00.484.484h.645zM12 3.29c4.758 0 8.71 3.912 8.71 8.71A8.7 8.7 0 0112 20.71 8.673 8.673 0 013.29 12 8.699 8.699 0 0112 3.29zM12 2C6.476 2 2 6.516 2 12c0 5.524 4.476 10 10 10 5.484 0 10-4.476 10-10 0-5.484-4.516-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><span id=\"nw-aria-ssr-5-1-1\" hidden=\"\" style=\"display:none;position:fixed;left:100%;top:100%\" role=\"dialog\" tabindex=\"0\" data-dialog=\"true\" class=\"_2Dnq6l\" aria-label=\"How is this rating determined?\"><span style=\"font-size:30px;width:1em;height:1em;pointer-events:none;top:100%\" class=\"_3extVD _2piv35\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>SS&#8217;s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula incorporates coverage options, customer experience, customizability, cost and more.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The Landing is an elegant and inviting space, located right past security in Terminal 2. Visitors are seated in the warm, inviting dining room by a host and can enjoy made-to-order tapas. The dining room seats about 90 guests. Or, passersby can purchase fresh grab-and-go bites from the quick service counter. But the two parts are completely separate \u2014 each can only be accessed from the terminal. One downside: Unlike with other Capital One lounges, the to-go options in this lounge come with an extra cost. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">I visited the Capital One Landing at DCA during a press preview before its opening day. Here\u2019s what it was like.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _3TCZjq _1Ys9Ih\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:1440px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Indoors, Restaurant, Cafeteria\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-13-at-5.49.59%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=1440%2C1448\" credit=\"nerdwallet\" id=\"1662112\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital  One Landing at Washington National. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Food and beverages<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Food is the focus at the Capital One Landing DCA, and it delivers a variety of delicious, elevated offerings. In partnership with Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, the Landing features Spanish-style tapas. Guests can order hot tapas items and beverages from a QR code on their table with a few easy taps. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1Ys9Ih _1FDw84\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:770px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Text, Menu, Page\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-16-at-1.04.16%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=770%2C706\" credit=\"nerdwallet\" id=\"1662115\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital One Landing menu. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">While you wait for hot tapas to arrive, head up to the counter service cold tapas bar and grab a few starters. You\u2019ll find elegantly prepared standard fare like Caesar salad and veggies with hummus, and also Spanish favorites like made-to-order pan con tomate (tomato bread), fresh anchovy selections and jamon (ham) directly from Spain. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Our hot tapas took about 10 minutes to arrive, which was relatively quick. To be sure, I was attending a small, closed event. But Capital One says the menu and the entire kitchen have been designed with efficiency and speed in mind. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The carne asada con mojo verde (grilled hanger steak with green sauce) was a table favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1Ys9Ih _1FDw84\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:1440px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Food, Salad, Person\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-16-at-1.19.22%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=1440%2C1020\" credit=\"unknown\" id=\"1662122\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The cold tapas bar offers starters. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">For dessert, I loved the Spanish flan, the burnt Basque cheesecake and the soft serve with a drizzle of olive oil topped with chocolate shavings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">While you eat, you can also get other small bites and drinks from carts circulating throughout the dining room. A trolley of caviar meticulously prepared into labneh (soft cheese) cones strolled by on our visit, followed by a cart with gin and tonics. Watch for a cheesecake cart to make its rounds in the afternoons and a mimosa cart in the mornings, complete with orange, pineapple and pomegranate juices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1Ys9Ih _1FDw84\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:770px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Clothing, Glove, Person\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-16-at-1.31.22%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=770%2C1456\" credit=\"unknown\" id=\"1662126\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Caviar is meticulously prepared into labneh cones. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">You won\u2019t just find pre-flight beverages on specialty carts. The Capital One Landing has a full bar menu designed to deliver cocktails and other drinks quickly. The bar offers wines and beers originating from Spain and D.C. and features foosball-inspired taps. An espresso martini machine whips up chilled drinks quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1Ys9Ih _1FDw84\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:770px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Person, Plant, Architecture\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-16-at-1.55.46%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=770%2C1274\" credit=\"unknown\" id=\"1662133\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Full bar with foosball-inspired taps. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_3P4ktl zeCuXk _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Who can access Capital One Landing and how it works<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The Capital One Landing DCA works differently than other lounges, starting with what\u2019s included for which cardholders \u2013 and what isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">For the seated dining experience:<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Unlike most lounges, you\u2019ll be able to make advance reservations for a table at the Capital One Landing between six months and 24 hours in advance. Use the Capital One Mobile app to reserve a spot, monitor real-time availability and join a digital waitlist.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">It\u2019s efficiently designed with traveler creature-comforts in mind like power outlets at every table, luggage cubbies to stow your carry-on and in-lounge bathrooms. Foodies will delight in both the food and beverage offerings, though children probably won\u2019t be as thrilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">For grab-and-go food and drinks at \u2018On the Fly\u2019<\/span><\/span><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<ul data-currency=\"List\" class=\"_2cGsD8\">\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> <\/span><span class=\"_3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/span><\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> and <\/span><span class=\"_3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_3VmbAf _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital One Venture X Business<\/span><\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> cardholders can get 50% off the a la carte food and beverage offerings.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Everyone else (including non-Capital One cardholders) can purchase the offerings at full price.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"_3ho7K- _1pCihN olf-Ig\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Unlike other Capital One lounges like <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Denver,<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"> which encourages eligible visitors to take food to go at no extra cost, nothing in the \u2018On the Fly\u2019 offerings is free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _1Ys9Ih _1FDw84\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\" style=\"width:770px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:100%\">\n<figure class=\"_3ngNGS\">\n<div class=\"xkItPk\" style=\"background-color:transparent\">\n<div class=\"_30SBGi x6Nm1J\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shop, Indoors, Market\" class=\"Zsn_9Z\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/tachyon\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-17-at-12.52.06%E2%80%AFPM.png?fit=770%2C1258\" credit=\"unknown\" id=\"1662146\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yYnXEF\">\n<p class=\"_1xAKS5 TS4Kq- _28z5Fp\"><span class=\"TS4Kq- _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Grab-and-go options at Capital One Landing. (Photo by Erin Hurd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">The concept of a gourmet sit-down lounge experience without an additional bill (for <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">holders) and without having to circle around the crowd to snag an empty seat and the last bit of the buffet tray is highly appealing. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3VJt4n\">\n<p class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\"><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">While Capital One is betting that small plates in a host-seated environment will ease <\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">crowded lounge complaints<\/span><span class=\"_28z5Fp _3-to_p\">, the reality remains to be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8 _3eCw6n\">\n<div class=\"_3wlVa6 _2247K8\">\n<h3 class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _1My7YX\" data-currency=\"Text\"><span class=\"_21EZtY eHXiWO _3_uGsM _28z5Fp _3-to_p\">How to maximize your rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/travel\/capital-one-landing-dca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capital One&#8217;s new airport lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which opened on Nov. 19, 2024, features food curated by Michelin-starred chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s. Called the Capital One Landing, it looks more like a restaurant than a traditional lounge. 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