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P.F. Chang’s opens on Ramstein

July 20, 2018
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,
P.F. Chang’s became the newest restaurant on Ramstein Air Base when a red-ribbon cutting on June 25 unveiled this project that has been four years in the making. The interior of the restaurant is fully furnished, including a one of a kind mural, created by two artists from the United Kingdom. The mural features imagery and phrases in Mandarin meant to honor U.S. service members.

Ramstein officials hosted a red ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of P.F. Chang’s on Ramstein Air Base recently.

The restaurant holds the distinction of not only being the first P.F. Chang’s opened in Germany but also the first of the chain to be opened on a U.S. armed forces installation. The grand opening of P.F. Chang’s presents an opportunity to employ more individuals living on Ramstein and gives servicemembers serving overseas another taste of home.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, 86th Airlift Wing commander, assists in cutting the red-ribbon with personnel that played a key role in the successful grand opening of P.F. Chang’s on Ramstein Air Base, June 25. This P.F. Chang’s is the first one to be located on a U.S. armed forces base and is also the first one in Germany.

“What P.F. Chang’s will bring to the community is a sense of home and a sense of us serving those serving our country,” said Libia Lagares, 86th Force Support Squadron P.F. Chang’s general manager. “The point of P.F. Chang’s being located at Ramstein is it’s quite possibly the first home meal, or closest to home, that they’re going to be getting once they return from deployment and it could be the last meal they have in several months before being deployed. So, to us, P.F. Chang’s brings a sense of home and to let you all know we care about you as servicemembers.”

Customers here can expect the same type of dishes they like at their favorite P.F. Chang’s stateside including a variety of signature dishes that are prepared in a Northern Chinese-style wok at up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, 86th Airlift Wing commander, welcomes the first customers to enter P.F. Chang’s shortly after taking part in the red-ribbon cutting for the new restaurant on Ramstein Air Base, June 25. There are a variety of popular dishes offered that customers will recognize from P.F. Chang’s stateside restaurants.

At the moment, takeout and delivery are not offered at P.F. Chang’s, but Kristen Briede, P.F. Chang’s International Operations director, stated it is a possibility for the future.
The interior of the restaurant is fully furnished, including a one of a kind mural, created by two artists from the United Kingdom. The mural features imagery and phrases in Mandarin meant to honor U.S. servicemembers. Customers will also find a bar offering a variety of options, including many different wine and beer selections.

P.F. Chang’s will operate from Sunday to Thursday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is located inside the Enlisted Club.

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