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The Independent
08-04-2025
- The Independent
Eating well and flying high: These airports have the best food options
Airport layovers and delays might not be anyone's favorite part of traveling, but some U.S. airports are turning mealtime into a highlight. Recently Food & Wine revealed its 2025 Global Tastemakers Award in which more than 400 industry experts are polled to determine 'the most unforgettable food and drink experiences across the United States and around the world.' One category required the experts to choose which airports in the U.S. have the best food. 'Each winner embodies what we at Food & Wine savor about travel: a connection to culture and community; abundant, delicious, and mind-expanding experiences; and a taste of something real,' said Hunter Lewis, Food & Wine vice president and editor-in-chief. 'This year's list is designed for travelers, not tourists — for people who want to understand what makes a place tick, one unforgettable bite or sip at a time.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia was ranked number one out of the magazine's list of 10. The airport has more than 160 dining areas. The magazine specifically brought attention to their soul food restaurants. The second place ranking on the list was taken by Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Illinois. Food & Wine highlighted the airport's pop-up food festivals since they partnered with the James Beard Foundation. The top 10 airports in the U.S. with the best food are: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (Georgia) Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Illinois) John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) LaGuardia Airport (New York) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Texas) Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Texas) San Francisco International Airport (California) Denver International Airport (Colorado) Miami International Airport (Florida) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington) Food & Wine also created a ranking of the best airport food throughout the world with the Dubai International Airport taking the top spot as experts highlighted restaurants such as The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, L'Éclair de Génie, and Tranzeet. No airports in the U.S. were able to secure a spot on the Top 10 global list. The ranking of best airport food comes shortly after the luggage storage website released its list of best airlines for nervous fliers after asking over 2,000 travelers what makes them 'uneasy or uncomfortable' during a flight. used the survey data to determine which airline features make passengers feel the least 'uneasy or uncomfortable' and compared major airlines using these factors to create a 'stress-free score' out of 10. The best airline for anxious passengers was Singapore Airlines, with a stress-free score of 8.94 out of 10. Bounce said that the airline's wide economy seats give flyers more room to sleep or relax on longer flights. The airline also offers in-flight meditation playlists for people to take their minds off any anxiety-inducing situations around them.
The Hill
08-04-2025
- The Hill
These US airports have the best food and drink ‘experiences,' poll finds
DENVER (KDVR) — When you're going to the airport, you're likely focused on the destination or getting through TSA as quickly as possible. But once you feel a little thirsty or hungry, your attention will likely turn to the dining options around you. As frequent travelers can likely attest to, some U.S. airports have better dining scenes than others. On Wednesday, Food and Wine announced its 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards, which celebrates 'the most unforgettable food and drink experiences across the U.S. and around the world' and awards restaurants, hotels, cities, airports, and more. The global poll of more than 400 industry experts determined the nation's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia had the best food and drink offerings. The outlet highlighted the airport's southern and soul food spots, as well as rapper Ludacris' Chicken and Beer. The airport lists more than 160 dining spots throughout its concourses online. Chicago O'Hare International Airport was ranked as No. 2 overall. Food & Wine noted that since 2023, the James Beard Foundation has partnered with the airport to bring pop-up food festivals to some O'Hare terminals. Plus, in 2024, new restaurants came to the airport's Terminal 5, offering even more options for travelers. Opening restaurants and modernizations of terminals was a trend throughout the list, which you can view below: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (Georgia) Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Illinois) John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) LaGuardia Airport (New York) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Texas) Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Texas) San Francisco International Airport (California) Denver International Airport (Colorado) Miami International Airport (Florida) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington) In Denver, for example, Food and Wine credited the many new restaurant openings in 2024 after a major gate expansion, many of which were already local Denver favorites. 'Each winner embodies what we at Food & Wine savor about travel: a connection to culture and community; abundant, delicious, and mind-expanding experiences; and a taste of something real,' said Hunter Lewis, Food and Wine vice president and editor in chief, in a press release. 'This year's list is designed for travelers, not tourists—for people who want to understand what makes a place tick, one unforgettable bite or sip at a time,' Lewis added. Food and Wine also considered airports worldwide for its global food and drinks rankings. Taking the top spot was Dubai International Airport, complete with a retro burger hangout, 'craveable chile-garlic chicken wings' and French pastries. Airports in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Qatar, Istanbul, Seoul, London, and Rome all made the list — but no U.S. airport ranked among the top 10 this year.
