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Best Airport Grab-And-Go Dining (2017)
There's not always time for a proper sit-down meal at the airport. When you're hungry but pressed for time before takeoff, these 10 grab-and-go restaurants, nominated by Airport Revenue News and voted the best in North America by 10Best and USA TODAY readers, are a welcome sight.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Airport Grab-And-Go Dining are as follows:
- Nonna's To-Go - General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
- Ivar's Seafood Bar - Seattle—Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Blue Window - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Artisan Market - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- The Strip Market - Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
- Boccone Trattoria - Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Lemonade - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Cava Mezze Grill - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Hissho Sushi - Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Earthbar - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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No. 10:
Homestyle Italian fare is on the menu at Nonna's To-Go, the grab-and-go version of Milwaukee's Nonna Bartolotta's inside MKE airport. Passengers can pick up pastas, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.
No. 9:
The Sea-Tac location of this Pacific Northwest favorite, Ivar's Seafood Bar features a menu of fish and chips, chowders, seafood cocktails and salads, all of which can be brought on the plane.
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No. 8:
Located in Terminal 3, Blue Window serves sandwiches, wraps, salads and burritos for passengers on the go.
Photo courtesy of Artisan Market
No. 7:
Hungry travelers in a hurry to catch a flight can pick up a sandwich, salad or bowl of soup, made to order from ingredients sourced locally at Artisan Market. Options cover nearly any dietary need.
Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh International Airport
No. 6:
Pittsburgh's historic Strip District comes to the airport with The Strip Market, a grab-and-go concept serving baked goods, fresh fruit, salads, sandwiches, wraps and snacks.
Photo courtesy of Boccone Trattoria
No. 5:
Chef and restaurateur Massimo Capra designed the menu at Boccone Trattoria inside Toronto Pearson International Airport to feature fresh, rustic Italian cuisine.
No. 4:
This popular California restaurant inside LAX features fresh seasonal ingredients in its sandwiches, salads, vegetables and other menu items. The cafeteria style, grab-and-go menu specializes in seasonal California comfort food.
Photo courtesy of Cava Mezze Grill
No. 3:
Cava Mezze Grill, a Greek quick service restaurant, serves passengers traveling through DCA breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including pitas, salads, dips and spreads.
Photo courtesy of Hissho Sushi
No. 2:
Passengers traveling through Concourse B of Charlotte Douglas International can get their sushi fix at Hissho Sushi, situated in the terminal's atrium.
No. 1:
Situated in Terminal 6 of LAX, Earthbar blends up fresh and nourishing fruit smoothies for travelers on the go. The eatery also sells grab-and-go salads and wraps for something a bit more substantial.
Airport Revenue News (ARN) worked with industry experts to vet and nominate 15 finalists in this category, and USA TODAY 10Best readers had four weeks to vote daily for their favorites.
10Best and USA TODAY extend their congratulations to all the winning airport concessions.
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Airport Experience News is a multi-channel media resource providing timely coverage and expert perspective on the issues impacting companies doing business in airports. Through its publications and conferences, AXN connects the airport business community with targeted information and access to opportunities in food and beverage, retail, development, duty-free and passenger services.
Airport Experience News
Airport Experience News is a multi-channel media resource providing timely coverage and expert perspective on the issues impacting companies doing business in airports. Through its publications and conferences, AXN connects the airport business community with targeted information and access to opportunities in food and beverage, retail, development, duty-free and passenger services.
