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Restaurants: airport eats
Sunset, Dec, 2004 by Susan Kim
Around the West, local restaurants are offering quick-serve versions of their most popular dishes at the airport, so now you can get a taste of the city's flavor without stepping outside--perfect for a short layover (ticketed passengers only in Portland and Salt Lake City).
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THE EATERY THE CUISINE THE LOCAL CONNECTION
PDX (PORTLAND) Settle in with a German A spin-off of the famous
CONCOURSE C brew and Bavarian Rheinlander family of
Gustav's Pub comfort food ($) at the restaurants, this
& Grill long wooden bar. Portland institution was
founded in 1963.
SFO (SAN FRANCISCO) Authentic Chinese Locals celebrate the
INTERNATIONAL specialties ($) served delicious dim sum at the
TERMINAL over sleek, white upscale Financial
Harbor Village counters. District location.
Kitchen
LAX (LOS ANGELES) "California fresh" The building's futuristic
THE THEME BUILDING cuisine ($$$) parabolic arches have
Encounter dramatically presented made it one of the most
Restaurant in an over-the-top, famous edifices in L.A.
Jetsonesque lounge. since 1962.
TUS (TUCSON) Family recipes ($) The original Tucson
THIRD LEVEL served amid bright- location, which dates to
El Charro Cafe colored walls and 1922, is one of the
"Al Aeropuerto" Mexican decor. oldest restaurants in the
nation.
SLC (SALT LAKE CITY) Deli counter selling In 1948, Frank Granato
TERMINAL 1 the best Italian sold his imported meats
Granato's sandwiches ($) this and cheeses off a truck;
side of Rome. today, locals trek to a
warehouse-turned-deli for
stellar sandwiches and
2,500 gourmet
specialties.
THE EATERY THE MUST-ORDER
PDX (PORTLAND) Cubes of rustic breads for dipping into velvety
CONCOURSE C cheese fondue; crispy chicken schnitzel with
Gustav's Pub sauerkraut is also a staple.
& Grill
SFO (SAN FRANCISCO) Dim Sum Sampler, made up of savory dumplings and
INTERNATIONAL pork buns; pair it with a cold mango bubble tea.
TERMINAL
Harbor Village
Kitchen
LAX (LOS ANGELES) Ahi Tuna and Avocado Tartare; Blue Moon Margarita.
THE THEME BUILDING Kiddies love items off the Space Cadet Menu.
Encounter
Restaurant
TUS (TUCSON) Carne seca--ground sundried beef cooked with
THIRD LEVEL tomatoes, onions, and green chiles--with a frosty
El Charro Cafe Negra Modelo beer.
"Al Aeropuerto"
SLC (SALT LAKE CITY) Classic Italian combo--freshly sliced meats,
TERMINAL 1 provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, and just the right
Granato's amount of oil and vinegar--stacked on a ciabatta
roll.
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