THE 6 BEST NEW AIRPORT FOOD COURTS IN AMERICA
By Emily Saladino
Like many fairy tales, or the Miami Marlins’ 2012 season, eating at the airport can be grim. Fortunately, these days, a layover or missed connection doesn’t have to mean a date with Pizzarina Sbarro. Many global airstrips have improved their options, bringing local flavors and international restaurateurs to the once-humble (if not unappetizing) dining concourse.
Now, airports across America are getting in on the epicurean action. Massive renovations and impressive rebuilding efforts are changing the face of the food court. From a $26.2 million investment in Chicago’s O’Hare to Delta’s ambitious new terminal at New York’s JFK, American airport dining is getting a serious upgrade. Here are some favorites.
New York City: John F Kennedy International Airport
In May, Delta debuted a shiny new Terminal 4, replacing the somewhat decrepit 1960s Pan Am post. The $1.4 billion investment includes a 2,000-square-foot roof deck and a dining concourse stocked with NYC favorites like Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke and ubiquitous Shake Shack, plus the elegant Uptown Brasserie by Food Republic co-founder Marcus Samuelsson.
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Best Airport Food
