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Finding food in airports

Finding something edible in the airport can be a challenge, especially if you don't want to break the bank. Sure, there are some highly rated restaurants, but most of the eating options involve fast food chains that seem to charge twice as much as their non-terminal bound counterparts. Sick of bland muffins and bags of chips, the best way to find something tasty is to look for the less common options. For example, the delicious, chewy soft pretzels pictured here are from Jay's Pretzels in the Philadelphia International airport. At $1 a piece (or 3 for $2.50), they were a great snack and had a regional flair. At California airports, look for smoothie stands the will serve up your "5 a day" in a cup that even at $4 or $5 dollars will keep you full for a whole flight. Aiming for regional favorites is the most likely way to find a good deal. Look for hot dogs in Chicago or pizza in New York, but if you want your snack to be reasonably nutritious, some airports are known for having healthier food than others, so just taking a stroll around - or keeping your eyes peeled as you dash to your gate - will help you find a filling snack.

[Photo by Nicole Weston]

Filed Under: Light Food
Tags: air, airport, america, califorinia, fast food, healthy food, light food, philadelphia, planes, pretzels, san francisco, snacks

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Spoonman

3-28-2006 @11:17AM Spoonman said... If you're in Philly, that paper bag the guy's waving at you from the side of the road is full of soft pretzels. You should be able to get 'em at a better price than $1/each, and they'll be chock full of car exhaust goodness. And, really, that's the best way to eat 'em. :)
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Robin Zaas

3-29-2006 @8:27AM Robin Zaas said... There is a great piece in the Business Travel Section of March's 2006 edition of Best Life called Terminal Hunger. It lists over a dozen airports and some great food finds.
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