New diner opens in Canadian Rockies International Airport

Dean and Angel Romano, owners of The Pickled Bean restaurant at Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport is now home to The Pickled Bean licensed restaurant. The new eatery isowned and operated by Dean and Angel Romano and they are aided in day-to-dayoperation by their children Shannon and Benjamin Baker. It offers travellers a great place to relax and enjoy a beverage or meal before or after a flight—or even while awaiting the arrival of friends or family at the airport.

The Romanos opened the doors of their new establishment on Wednesday, April 26, and it is a new venture for both of them.

"This is the first time we have owned and operated a restaurant but Angel has had previous experience working in the food service industry," said Dean Romano. "We are really excited about being at the airport and we welcome travellers to visit anytime."

Where did the name, The Pickled Bean, come from?

"It's really a combination of our kids' nicknames. Our daughter is known as Pickle and our son as Bean, so we thought The Pickled Bean would be a good name for the restaurant," said Angel Romano, with a bit of a laugh.

So the next time you are at the Canadian Rockies International Airport be sure to stop by The Pickled Bean and say hi to the Romanos.