Know Where to Eat at the Airport

by Max Shrem, Posted Dec 24th 2008 @ 9:00AM

Traveling this holiday season? If yes, chances are that your flight will be somewhat delayed and you will be stuck at the airport. For this reason, it's important to know your dining options. An article in this past Sunday's New York Times outlines different ways to explore these choices so that you're not stuck at Burger King. Firstly, you can go online to the airport's website to find out its dining options. Then, there are numerous online discussion boards, like Chowhound, FlyerTalk and AirlinePilotsForum, that will suggest certain places over others.

Whether or not your flight is delayed or you have a layover, air travel increasingly means that you'll be spending more time at the airport terminal. Many airlines suggest that you get there two hours early. With the possibility of eating well, perhaps you might get there even earlier. Nevertheless, certain airports, such as Chicago's O'Hare, are more hopeless than others. It seems as though the majority of decent dining spots are concentrated at the Jet Blue food court, Terminal 5, in New York's Kennedy airport.

After the jump, you'll find a list of restaurants with delicious foods recommended by the New York Times.

Piquillo - Located in the food court in Terminal 5 of New York's Kennedy Airport, this tapas bar serves an al dente tortilla Española, and fresh olives.
Deep Blue - This sushi restaurant is also located in Terminal 5 at JFK.
La Vie - What a surprise! This French bistro is also located in Terminal 5 at JFK.
Vino Volo - We're still in NY, but this time in terminal 8. The NY Times article suggests their duck confit and lentil salad.
Cousin's Bar-B-Q - This joint offers brisket at Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport.
Reata Grill - This is another option at Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport .
La Carreta - Located in Miami International Airport. Try their Cuban sandwich.
Paschal - They serve traditional Southern food at one of several outlets in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
One Flew South - This is a sushi and sashimi restaurant located in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Filed Under: Newspapers, Chefs & Restaurants, How To, Restaurants
Tags: airport food, AirportFood, ny times dining, NyTimesDining

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12-24-2008 @5:30PM Cheryl said... I remember getting fresh raw oysters at the airport in New Orleans. YUM. This was before Katrina, anyone know if the restaurant is still there?
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