Liveblogging from the front lines at the opening of Momofuku's first-ever fast casual restaurant.
With less than an hour until David Chang unleashed his spicy chicken concept on the world, workers finally peeled the brown paper off the windows of the first-ever fast casual Momofuku restaurant:
As the last minute unveiling shows, security on this thing has been air tight. But Eater is on the scene and first in line. Check back here for updates, and be sure to follow Eaterdotcom on Snapchat for LIVE on-scene footage.
They just peeled off the backing of the decal:
Update 10:55: There are now five people in line.
Second in line is Amanda Prager, a writer's PA, who was sent to pick up 14 sandwiches:
Third in line is Adam Gendelman, who is here to pick up 1015 sandwiches. These things are going to go fast.
Update 11:00: And the paper is OFF. Time for some last-minute Windex action.
There are now 10 people in line.
Update 11:05: The first wave of people is IN. There are still less than 30 people on the scene. Also, this place is credit/debit card only. No cash, people!
Update 11:10: Annnd we are IN. Check it out:
Update 11:15: The first order is up:
And there she is!
That's a good big chunk of chicken.
Update 11:25: They're also serving margaritas and daiquiris! Current soundtrack is The Roots.
You have two sauce options: Heinz or Ssam Sauce.
There are currently 33 people in line:
Update 11:30: Here's that salad, the only other option besides a chicken sandwich. It's made with farro, kale, shiso, sesame seeds, mandarin oranges, citrus vinaigrette. Eater operatives on the scene also advise adding Ssam Sauce. One employee is also so bold as to say this is her favorite thing on the menu.
And by the way, here's the whole menu!
Update 11:40: The line now wraps around the corner. This place is only open until 4 p.m., but will the sandwiches last until then?
Staff says that they still have an "ample amount," they're just "trying to get the food out as fast as we can." Here's the assembly technique:
And so far so good. We're looking at about 10 minutes from order to delivery.
Update 11:45: Let's talk about the line situation. It appears to be mostly male (about five women in line), and mostly solo diners. It's well over 50 now, which staff say they expected. They're starting to pass out water bottles to people waiting. A lot of these people are placing huge orders – one slick gentleman apparently ordered 15 and then hopped into a waiting Uber.
Update 12:30: Here's what NOT to do when ordering:
To the girl ordering 4 different five sandwich orders with 4 different credit cards. I honesty hate you. #fuku#momofuku
Also, the lights just when out for a minute inside, but they're back on now.
Update 12:39: The salad is looking like the dark horse in this madness. One customer tells Eater: "The "fried chicken sandwich is good, like what you'd expect. But the salad is dope." He finished both:
Update 12:48: Staff seem to be handling things like pros. One guy showed up without a credit card (remember they don't take cash), but instead of turning him away they gave him his meal for FREE. Another guy got a free Tecate for unclear reasons.
#Fuku just opened / checkin out some spicy chix / Wylie just strolled by -- @momofuku#haiku
— Alexander Romanovich (@alexwhitewhale) June 10, 2015
Update 1:30: Milk Bar queen Christina Tosi is reportedly on the scene. No sign so far of the man himself, David Chang. Will he make an appearance?
Update 2:11: Eater critics Ryan Sutton and Robert Sietsema file their insta-impressions of the food. The short version: they're good. Read the long version right this way.
Update 2:30: Here's what a Fuku michelada looks like. It is, of course, made with Ssam Sauce.
Sean Toon was one of the white McKinney residents who called the police on the group of teens at the pool last week. In honor of Toon dialing 911 when seeing black people engaging in “suspicious activity,” Twitter created a hashtag in his honor. Here’s how racists see the world.
Oops on Bowery, New York. Our clothes flying up seems to be a common problem for women that had never been a problem for men (except the Scottish?). Actually I heard Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius often had fly away skirt issues! Don’t get me started on his sandals! @jennymwalton
The Women’s World Cup is underway across Canada with 24 nations vying to make the title game on July 5. The finalists from 2011, Japan and the United States, both won in their opening round games.
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By Lloyd Young England's defender Laura Bassett (left) vies with France's midfielder Camille Abily during a Group F match at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup between France and England at Moncton Stadium in Moncton, New Brunswick on June 9, 2015. France won 1-0.
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The view from Newark International Airport. | Corbis via Getty Images
A list of currently open food businesses at Newark Liberty airport
Expect to be wowed by the new Terminal A, the $2.7 billion upgrade that started construction in 2018, with more shops and restaurant than its earlier self built in 1973. It’s a million-square-foot building with 33 gates and four lounges, much of it brightened by natural light and shiny-newness you’d expect from an expensive new project designed to funnel 13 million people a year. It’s the gateway for flights including United, Air Canada, American, JetBlue, and Delta.
Beyond the new terminal, this guide highlights all of the dining options at Newark airport based on the most up-to-date information from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While Eater will continue to update this guide, the hours and availabilities of these vendors are subject to change due to the ongoing pandemic.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it also poses a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
Terminal A
Bang Cookies: Jersey City’s giant Bang Cookies made with organic ingredients. Central Plaza
Bluestone Lane Coffee: Coffee and tea. Near gates 5 and 6
Burger Fi: Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fries, and onion-rings from a Florida-based chain. Central Plaza
Carlito’s Barbecue Taqueria: Tacos, sides, plates, and curros. Hammerhead near gate 15
D’Taco Joint: Tacos to go.Central Plaza Food Court
Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. East Pier near gate 23
Ess-A-Bagel:Bagels, spreads, and sandwiches. Hammerhead near gate 15
Garden State Market:Grab-and-go foods. Hammerhead near gate 20
Felina Cucina.Italian casual restaurant. Central Plaza near gates 7 and 8
Jersey Mike’s and Manchu Wok: Subs and Chinese food. Food court, pre-security
Jersey & Co. Gelato: Ice cream and sweets. Central Plaza
Kitchen Step: American casual fare. Hammerhead Central
The Market: Grab-and-go options. South Pier
Mediterranean Grill: To-go Italian. Central Plaza Food Court
The Office Tavern Grill: Sit-down restaurant for grill items. Central Plaza South
Playa Bowls: Rice and noodle bowls. Central Plaza Food Court
Shake Shack: South Pier
Smokehouse BBQ: Central plaza near gates 26 and 27
Sora Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar: Central Plaza Food Court
Tonnie’s Mini’s:An offshoot of the Newark bakery with items like a cupcake in a cup. Central Plaza
Town Bar + Kitchen:Sit-down restaurant. South Pier
W.B. Law Coffee: Coffee and pastries.South Pier
Zaro’s Bakery: Coffee and pastries. Central Plaza East
Terminal B
All You Need: Grab-and-go fare. B1 rotunda and connector
Belgian Beer Cafe: A destination for beer lovers, with a selection of bottles and drafts and a menu of beef stew, sausages, burgers, and bar food standards. B2 Rotunda, pre-security
Budweiser Brewhouse: A bar for fans of Budweiser. B1, pre-security
Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Lower-level, pre-security
Dunkin’ Express: More coffee and doughnuts. NEC station, pre-security
Farmer’s Fridge: A vending machine that stocks salads, grain bowls, and snacks. Concourse, pre-security and B1 rotunda, post-security
Firehouse Subs: A sandwich chain. B1 connector, post-security
Illy Coffee. Coffee and pastries. B2 Satellite
Little Tony’s: Pizzeria selling slices, calzones, and salads. B1 connector, pre-security
Malone’s Fish Market: Seafood, beer, and cocktails spot. B1 concourse, post-security
Panda Express: Fast casual Chinese chain is known for its orange chicken. Food hall, pre-security
Piattino’s: An Italian restaurant with red-sauce favorites including chicken Parmesan and margherita pizzas. B3, post-security
Safe Travels: Grab ’n go snacks. B1 rotunda and B3 second level, pre-security
Salsarita’s Mexican Grill: Mexican chain with quesadillas, burritos, and more. Food court, pre-security
Smashburger: Small burger patties are all the rage right now in the tristate area. Liberty Terrace Food Hall, pre-security
Sora Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar: Full-service Japanese restaurant with sushi, tempura, chicken teriyaki, and more. B1 rotunda, post-security
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Food court, pre-security and B1 connector
StrEAT: Grab-and-go spot with packaged food plus coffee and tea available. B3 rotunda, post-security
The Unusual Times: Pub with salads, sandwiches, and breakfast. B2 rotunda, post-security
Tony and Benny’s: Fast-casual pizzeria. Food court, pre-security
Vino Volo: Wine bar with light bites.B3 Rotunda, post-security
Zaro’s Bakeshop: Food court, pre-security
Terminal C
Abruzzo Italian Steakhouse: This Italian steakhouse offers up dishes such as chicken parm, veal chops, and various steaks alongside a full bar. Major Food Group chef Mario Carbone of the Grill consulted on the original menu. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Abruzzo Italian Market: C1
Bar Left: French restaurant and bar. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Bar Right: Cocktail bar. Gates C101 to 115, post-security
Boar’s Head Deli: Made-to-order sandwiches. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Breakfast Boli: Egg-filled breakfast stromboli that turns into Uptop Pizza at night. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Caps Beer Garden: Beer bar with Asian fare. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Casciano Italian Specialties: Terminal C is littered with mediocre, pre-made sandwiches that have been sitting out for who knows how long. Skip those and go for freshly made Italian sandwiches created by the guys behind luxe NYC restaurants the Grill and Carbone. Breakfast time brings bagel sandwiches. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Tired sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Pre-security: Near door two on third level, near door three on second level, near baggage claim six, near baggage claim nine;Post security: Gates 70 to 99, gates 101 to 115, gates 120 to 139
CIBO Express Kosher Gourmet Market: Kosher sandwiches, wraps, and other grab-and-go fare in a convenience store format. Near Gate 125, post-security
Custom Burger: Fast-casual burgers. Gates C70 to 99 and 120 to 139, post-security
Daily: A rotating menu of “seasonal options.” Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Baggage claim three, pre-security and gates C101 to 115, post-security
Eggy Weggy: Breakfast sandwiches and omelets that become Custom Burger at night. Gates C70 to 99 and 120 to 139, post-security
Flora Cafe: A Middle Eastern menu initially designed with the help of Taïm’s Einat Admony, which includes options like lentil soup, Greek salad, hummus, and falafel. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Flip Flop Pancakes: A sit-down breakfast spot. Gates C120 to 139 and C70 to 99, post-security
Forno Magico: Sit-down pizzas. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Garden State Cafeteria: Lower level
Garden State Diner: Jersey at its finest exists in a diner, and Garden State Diner does as fair a representation as possible, considering tough airport food constraints. Breakfast is served all day, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar. C101 to 115, post-security
Happy Clam: Red-sauce food such as chicken parm sandwiches and linguini with white clam sauce. Gates C101 to 115, post-security
Kaedama: A noodle bar with ramen, dumplings, and rice bowls. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Little Purse:Top Chef alum Dale Talde consulted on the opening of this dumpling restaurant. Gate C101 to 115, post-security
Melange Café and Melange Bakery Chocolatier: Chocolate master Jacques Torres played a role here, creating chocolate chip cookies, alfajores, and a Nutella salted caramel cookie. There are also crepes that can be filled with Nutella and bananas, or savory options. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Notorious Taco: A taco joint. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Novella: Pizza and pasta. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Oeno Wine Bar: A wine bar with over 60 wines by the glass and bottle, plus panini. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Park American Grill: An American grill spot. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Philly Cheesesteaks: Exactly what the name says. Gates C120 to 139 and C70 to 99, post-security
Poppy’s Bagels: Bagel sandwiches sold from the Casciano’s counter have several locations throughout EWR. Gates C70 to 99 and 101 to 115, post-security
Proof Whiskey Bar:A tavern with lots of whiskeys. Gates C101 to 115, post-security
Red Mango: Frozen yogurt with toppings. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Riviera: Parisian dishes such as tuna Nicoise and steak frites. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Saison: A sit-down French restaurant, originally opened by famed chef Alain Ducasse. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Starbucks Coffee: Global coffee chain. Near gates C84, C94, and C120 to 139, post-security
Supreme Bowl: A grab-and-go bowl spot. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Surf Bar: Sushi and other seafood. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Tacquila: Mexican bar and restaurant. Terminal C, post-security
Tagliare: Thin-crust pizza by the slice. Gates C120 to 139, post-security
Tsukiji Fishroom: Sushi purportedly flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji Market. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
Uptop Pizza: Build-your-own personal pizzas. Baggage claim #9
Vanguard Kitchen: A slick restaurant with marbled tabletops and international food. Gates C101 to 115, post-security
Vanguard Market: The market, grab-and-go component of the restaurant. Gates C101 to 115, post-security
Vesper Tavern: An American tavern with a full bar, burgers, and a raw bar. Gate C70 to 99, post-security
Wabi Sabi: The menu here has dumplings, fried crab claws, and gyoza. Gates C70 to 99 and C120 to 139, post-security
Wanderlust Burger Bar: Five-time Burger Bash winner Josh Capon designed this menu, which features a ton of burgers alongside an even longer list of beers. Gates C70 to 99, post-security
World Bean Coffee: Coffee stand. Baggage claim six and gates C70 to 99, C101 to 115, and C120 to 139, post-security
Newark Airport
One of the food courts in Terminal C at Newark airport.
Anyone in for one of the Jazz Age Lawn Party days?
Plus, a taste of the Upper West Side.
GOVERNORS ISLAND — The legendary Jazz Age Lawn Party on June 13-14 and August 15-16 will sport a new food market this year for those who don't care to pack a picnic. Luke's Lobster, a crepe vendor, Local 215, and more will be there to fuel the revelry. Don't worry. There will still be the annual high court of pie contest. To enter, email govislandpie@gmail.com [EaterWire]
DITMAS PARK — Sycamore Flowershop is celebrating summer with its 6th Annual Crawfish Boil on June 14 throughout the afternoon. Tickets are $30 and buy crawfish, a pint of beer, and a side. [EaterWire]
UPPER WEST SIDE — The 8th annual Taste of the UWS will take place from May 27-30. As part of the festivities, a large tent will be set up food from 40 neighborhood restaurants. Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar will be on the mainstage and Adam Richman is hosting. More information about all of the programs (and tickets to them) is over here. [EaterWire]
The new bike was designed through a rigorous process based on an analysis of years of bike maintenance and performance records. The bikes feature redesigned, and in some cases higher-quality, parts which will improve each bike’s overall durability and the ease of repair. The bikes also feature a new seat to prevent water from pooling when it rains, a sturdier kick-stand and better gearing for urban riding. Citi Bikes will spend more time on the street and less time in the repair shop, improving the experience for every Citi Bike rider.
And!
The new bikes were designed in a collaborative process between world-renowned bike designer, Ben Serotta, and lead mechanics from across the bike share systems that Motivate operates. Mr. Serotta’s bikes have featured prominently in many international competitions including the Olympics.
Food innovator and restaurant empire builder David Chang debuts his new fried chicken concept today at 11 a.m. inside the old Momofuku Ko space at 163 First Avenue. The chef dropped the news on Grub Street, revealing that for the opening, the diminutive space will offer just an $8 spicy chicken sandwich, french fries and a seasonal vegetable salad that he doesn't "anticipate anyone ever really ordering." Well when you put it that way, why would we? [ more › ]
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You’ve already seen an octopus sprint across a rock and massacre a crab. Now a brand-new video of an octopus acting crazy has surfaced; it shows the tentacled creature running across the ocean floor while carrying a coconut. GIF via The Dodo…
This Upper East Side mansion has 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, a garage with exposed brick, one of those ladders that you can step on to reach the books in your very tall library, statement wallpaper, a wine cellar bigger than the restaurant you went to last night, sculptures, chandeliers made from the hardened tears of your former lovers, a floor plan larger than the Mall of America, an elevator, "a handsome rusticated limestone base," six different floors all providing plenty of space to fill with material goods that will never fill the empty space in your heart, columns, and a few fireplaces in which to burn your secrets. [ more › ]
For 20 years now, Poets House has hosted a poetry walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. This is attended by hundreds of people every year, including our own Poets House member Ben Yakas, and actor/poetry fan Bill Murray. This year, Murray will lead the walk along with poet Richard Blanco, and both will share "city-centric poems at strategic points along the Bridgewalk, using metaphor and verse to construct the skyline of literary New York City." Please leave your selfie sticks at home, and refrain from quoting Caddyshack. [ more › ]
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Shake Shack, the crown jewel of LaGuardia Airport. | Evan Sung/Shake Shack
A list of currently open food businesses at LaGuardia
It wasn’t long ago that the pandemic halted air travel for most Americans. Now airlines are preparing for one of the busiest years of travel since 2019. Through it all, the difficulty of finding an actually good airport meal has persisted, whether you’re the type of person who shows up hours before boarding or the one running late.
The food halls at LaGuardia Airport have undergone significant transformation this year, bringing new arrivals to Terminal C that include Chuko ramen in Prospect Heights; Manhattan’s popular brunch spot Bubby’s, and a burger joint from the Lower East Side’s Essex restaurant. In partnership with Capital One, José Andrés announced plans to open a 10,000-square-foot restaurant lounge with Spanish-style tapas to Terminal B. Until it’s completed, an outpost of Shake Shack remains this airport’s crown jewel.
This guide highlights all of the dining options at LaGuardia based on the most up-to-date information from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While Eater will continue to update this guide, the hours and availabilities of these vendors are subject to change due to the ongoing pandemic.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
Terminal A
Salotto: OTG, an airport food and beverage operator, runs this Italian counter operation with Caprese sandwiches and more than a dozen pizzas. Departure gates
Dunkin’: Doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches are available at this outpost of the international coffee chain. Departure gates
Terminal B
Bar 212: New American fare and cocktails are served at a wrap-around bar with booth seating. Gates 40 to 59
Bar Veloce: This outpost of the East Village’s decades-old wine bar, of the same name, serves small plates, panini sandwiches, wine, and beer. Near Gate 24
Dos Toros: Terminal B is home to an outpost of this fast-casual taqueria chain. Level four
Dunkin’: Doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches are available from two Dunkin’ locations in the terminal. Level one, level four
Eli’s Essentials: Sandwiches, bagels, and pastries are offered at this cafe from Eli Zabar, the son of the founders of Jewish market Zabar’s on the Upper West Side. Level four
Five Borough Food Hall: Snacks, sandwiches, and drinks, some from local businesses, are sold at this kiosk. Near Gate 59
Green Leaf’s: Sandwiched between Zaro’s and Hill Country is this walk-up counter serving salads, wraps, and grain bowls. Level four
Hill Country: Fried chicken, pulled pork, and plenty of sides are on deck at this Texas-style barbecue spot that also has outposts in Manhattan and Washington D.C. Level four
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: This homegrown coffee brand has an outpost in Terminal B. Gates 40 to 59
Junior’s: Cheesecake and other menu items from the celebrated Brooklyn diner are on offer. Level four
Mi Casa Cantina: Tacos, burritos, and bowls are sold in a fast-casual setting. Baggage, level two
Mulberry Street: This casual, sit-down restaurant with flatbreads, burgers, and paninis comes from celebrated chef Marc Forgione. Level four
Shake Shack: This outpost of the Danny Meyer-founded burger chain is one of the biggest restaurant draws of LaGuardia. Gates 40 to 59
Spirit & Bell: A full-service wine and cocktail bar that the airport advertises as having “one of the world’s best cocktail menus.” Level four
Sweetleaf and Beecher’s: Coffee from acclaimed local roaster Sweetleaf is served at this cafe that also sells grilled cheese sandwiches and mac and cheese. Gates 24 to 30
Tony and Benny’s Pizza Parlor: A walk-up slice counter with pasta and calzones. Level four
Wendy’s: Square burgers, nuggets, fries, and more from this international fast-food chain. Level four
Zaro’s: Bagels, pastries, and deli sandwiches from this small chain of Manhattan bakeries. Level four
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
An artichoke slice from Artichoke.
Terminal C
Anglers: Lobster rolls, lobster waffles, lobster tempura, and other lobster-infused seafood dishes are offered at this restaurant in Terminal C food hall. Food hall
Artichoke: This late-night New York pizza standby serves its excellent white artichoke pie and many others by the slice. Food hall
Biergarten: If your main goal is a cold beer, this is the spot. There’s a solid list of craft beers, plus sandwiches, entrees, and small plates that can be ordered via touch screen. Food hall
Bubby’s: Manhattan brunch favorite Bubby’s has touched down at LaGuardia. Near Gate E76
Chuko: An outpost of this popular neighborhood ramen spot is among the newest arrivals in Terminal C. Near Gate E74, lower level
Cotto: Former Marea chef Michael White helped open this Italian trattoria, which serves burgers, salads, and pizzas. Gate 30
Custom Burgers by Pat LaFrieda: Famed meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda helped develop the meat blend for the burgers here. Plus, there are milkshakes. Food hall
Eggy Weggy: Find breakfast sandwiches, build-your-own omelets, and bagged chips at this new addition to the terminal. Near Gate E76
Essex Burger: Known for its happy hours and boozy brunches, this New American restaurant on the Lower East Side now has an outpost at LaGuardia that specializes in burgers. Near Gate E76
Interwich: Individual tablets are used to order fried chicken, banh mi sandwiches, and bacon, egg, and cheeses at this scathingly reviewed restaurant. Food hall
Kombu: This counter, originally consulted on by Jamison Blankenship of Brooklyn’s Chuko ramen shop, offers sushi and other Japanese dishes, Gates C28 to C29
Poppy’s Bagels: The team behind Chuko Ramen tries their hand at bagels and schmear at this new breakfast spot. Near Gate E76
Sunday Supper Trattoria: A sit-down Italian restaurant and bar with grab-and-go sandwiches, pizza by the slice, and pasta. Larger entrees include a whole branzino and breaded chicken parm. Near Gate 72
World Bean: A coffee chain with baked goods. Food hall
Terminal D
Birch Coffee: This local coffee chain has a location in Terminal D. Near Gate 92
Bisoux: As part of Delta’s star-studded culinary redesign of Terminal D, Frenchette owners Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened this Provencal-inspired bistro. Croque monsieurs and creme brulee french toast are among the items on the menu. Near Gate 11
Crust: Neapolitan-style pies are the draw at this bar that opened with help from Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery.Near Gate 11
Flatiron Tavern and Provisions: Chefs Jess Shadbolt and Clare de Boer of King in Soho consulted on the opening of this contemporary tavern that serves chops, burgers, and fresh fish. Near Gate 92
H&H Bagels: As part of a Delta concourse overhaul, local bagel chain H&H brought much-needed breakfast options to the terminal by day. Near Gate 92
Juice Press: Hot soup, acai bowls, and bottled juices in a counter-service setting. Near Gate 92
Minnow: A seafood counter with sushi, clam chowder, and lobster rolls, all ordered from individual tablets. Terminal D
Prime Tavern: Full-service steakhouse from Porter House chef Michael Lomonaco. Food hall, post-security
Rossi Pizzeria: Neapolitan-style pizza and calzones, created with help from Mark Iacono, the chef behind Brooklyn’s famed thin-crust pizza shop Lucali. Near Gate 92
Wibar: A whopping 101 wines from around the world, all by the glass. Near Gate 1
World Bean: A coffee chain with baked goods. Food hall
Ahh, dining at the airport. | Pit Stock/Shutterstock
A list of currently open food businesses in every terminal
It wasn’t long ago that the pandemic halted air travel for most Americans. Through it all, the difficulty of finding an actually good airport meal has persisted, whether you’re the type of person who shows up hours before boarding or the one running late.
This guide highlights all of the dining options at JFK airport based on the most up-to-date information from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While Eater will continue to update this guide, the hours and availabilities of these vendors are subject to change due to the ongoing pandemic.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it also poses a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
Terminal 1
Downtown Market: A selection of snack offerings. Post-security
Dunkin’: Doughnuts and coffee. Food court, pre-security
Eat & Go Istanbul: Turkish food, from peynirli toast to gyros — or stick to the sweets and pastries like baklava. Between gates 5-7, post-security
Euro Cafe: Coffee, tea, and baked goods. Arrivals level west, pre-security
JikJi Cafe: Counter-service Korean and Japanese food like bulgogi, udon noodle soup, and kimbap. Food court, pre-security
Martini Bar: A retro-looking bar with various martinis, beer, and wine. Departures level S concourse gate 9, post-security
Panini Express: Panini, pastries, and gelato. Arrivals level east, pre-security; and departures level S concourse gate 8 and departures level W concourse gates 1-3, post-security
Camden Foods: Sandwich shop with coffee and tea. Gate B41, retail hall west, post-security
Central Diner: A classic diner set-up with breakfast all day. Arrivals hall west, pre-security
Jamba Juice: Smoothie and juice chain. Gate B27, post-security
La Brea Bakery: If pastries are more your style for breakfast, head to the only East coast outpost of Nancy Silverton’srenowned bakery. Find bagel sandwiches, muffins, and coffee.Gate B34, post-security
Le Grand Comptoir: A free-standing wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Retail hall west, post-security
McDonald’s: Burger fast-food chain. Retail hall east, post-security
Mi Casa Cantina and Restaurant: This Mexican restaurant serves street food, including tortas, burritos, salads, and guacamole. Tequila and mezcal-based cocktails come from Lynnette Marrero, who is also behind drinks at Brooklyn Peruvian favorite Llama Inn. Gate B23, post-security
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Coffee and tea chain. Gates A3 and Gates B27, post-security
Shake Shack: Terminal 4 has two branches of this beloved Danny Meyer favorite. Homegrown burger chain Shake Shack offers all the favorites you find at the other locations, plus breakfast sandwiches and good coffee in the morning. Gates B23 and B37, post-security
So Chocolate: Chocolate and candy shop. Retail hall east, post-security
The Palm Bar & Grille: If you’ve got time to kill and are looking for a leisurely meal and a drink, head to this version of the famed Manhattan steakhouse. Retail hall west, post-security
Uptown Brasserie: American fare like catfish and grits and chicken and waffles from chef Marcus Samuelsson is the focus here. The breakfast menu features classics like buttermilk pancakes and a smoked-salmon bagel. Gate B32, post-security
Terminal 5
5ive Steak: Salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, and sushi. Marketplace, post-security
AeroNuova: Italian with a menu created by Pasta Flyer’s Mark Ladner. Marketplace, post-security
Baked by Melissa: Mini cupcakes. Marketplace, post-security
Cibo Express Gourmet Market: Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Opposite security checkpoint and at baggage claim 4, pre-security and gates 4 and 9 and in the food hall, post-security
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Gate 22, post-security
World Bean Coffee Bar & Cafe: Coffee and pastries. Gates 6 and 19, post-security
Terminal 7
Apartment 7B: A grab-and-go deli and market. Food court and near gate 6, post-security
Dunkin’: Doughnuts and coffee. Gate 10, post-security
Le Grand Comptoir: A wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Food court, post-security
Irving Farm Coffee: Coffee, bagels, and other cafe fare. Food court, post-security
True Burger: An upscale burger shop. Gate 6, post-security
Terminal 8
Abitinos Pizza: Pre-made pizza and pasta. Food court and gate 40, post-security
Angelina’s Metro Market: Pre-made and made-to-order sandwiches. Arrivals, pre-security
Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’: Coffee, doughnuts, and ice cream. Gate 42, post-security
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse: A dark-wood steakhouse with breakfast, salads, sandwiches, steak, and a full bar. Gate 14, post-security
Cascata: Double-duty spot for grab-and-go sandwiches, smoothies, and salads, as well as a wine bar with small plates. Gate 34, post-security
Cibo Gourmet Market: Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Gates 6 and 7, post-security
Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Arrivals, pre-security
Drink Martini Bar: A selection of alcoholic beverages at a full bar with a martini list. Gate 4, post-security
Farmer’s Fridge: Pre-packaged salads, snacks, and grain bowls. Gate 10
Mezze Cafe: Paninis, wraps, and baked goods. Food court, post-security
New York Deli: A selection of sandwiches. Gate 41, post-security
New York Sports Bar: Sports bar with 24 beers on tap. Gate 10, post-security
O’Neal’s Restaurant: Pub with full bar and comfort food such as mac and cheese and burgers. Gate 6, post-security
Soho Bistro: Bar with breakfast, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Gate 43, post-security
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Near food court, post-security
TWA Hotel/David Mitchell [Official Photo]
TWA Hotel at JFK
TWA Hotel
Paris Cafe: Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant serving food inspired by Trans World Airlines in-flight menus from the ’50s and ’60s is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Second level of the hotel, open to the public
Connie:A cocktail lounge within a restored 60-year-old TWA airplane known as Connie,which broke the transcontinental speed record on a flight from California to New York in 1946. Operating hours are 4 to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Outside the hotel, open to the public
The Sunken Lounge: A bar in a red-velvet conversation pit serving 1960s-era favorites like an Old Fashioned and a champagne cocktail that used to be served in gold-flecked glassware to TWA’s elite passengers. Wines and craft beers will be available, too, as well as snacks like olives, hummus, and a charcuterie board. Hotel lobby, open to the public
TWA Food Hall: A food hall connected to the TWA Hotel with vendors including Jamaican spot Yardie Bistro, Fly-by-Bagels, Vinny’s Panini, Feltman’s of Coney Island for hot dogs, Mister Softee, Crêpes Your Way. Food hall, open to the public
Rooftop Pool Bar: A bar at the rooftop observation deck, which overlooks a busy runway, serving aviation-themed drinks like the “Quickie Vacation,” made with vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime, and Prosecco. Poolside fare includes flatbread pizzas and a hummus platter. Only open to hotel guests
Coffee Bar:Chicago-based Intelligentsia Coffee pours coffee here and throughout the large hotel lobby. Hotel lobby, open to the public
Hope this works out better than their last location on Macdougal St
The beloved fry shop destroyed in the 2nd Avenue explosion returns this fall.
The late and great fry shop Pommes Frites has found a new home over in Greenwich Village, where it hopes to reopen this fall. The original 18-year-old location in the East Village was destroyed in the aftermath of the tragic 2nd Avenue explosion in late March. Co-owner Omer Shorshi told DNAinfo that he had hoped to return to the East Village, but spaces were just too expensive, in many cases double the $5,000 a month rent he and partner Suzanne Levinson had paid.
The new space, practically on NYU's campus, is bigger than the original and has room for about 25 seats, so fry fiends can actually sit down and experiment with all those sauces. Plus, for the first time, they'll also be able to wash down their orders with beer and wine. The duo is applying for a beer and liquor license, but Shorshi says it's "not going to be a bar." Nonetheless, this does mean you will be able to eat fries while getting drunk, instead of after.
In the aftermath of the explosion, Pommes Frites took some donations to help it rebuild, but later this month the owners also plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign to help finance the move. "Hopefully our customers from the East Village are willing to walk to come to us in Greenwich Village," says Shorshi. "I hope it's going to work."
Sebastian: “Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter. Take it from me!”
Jungle Book Snake “Slip into silent slumber. Sail on a silver mist. Slowly but surely, your senses will cease to resist. Trust in me. Just in me. Shut your eyes, and trust in me.”
Hades from Hercules “I need somebody who can… handle him as a man.”
Mike from Mosters Inc “Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me…”
Archimedes: Not interested! Merlin: Oh, come, come, come, come now. You’re as wet as you can get! Archimedes: No! No, no, no!
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Good to know so you don't get hosed on the price of a bottle of water in central park
"We want to make sure no visitor to our great city and no New Yorker is taken advantage of."
Charging anywhere from $3 to $30 for a hot dog in NYC, as now infamous street vendor Mohammed Ahmed was doing, isn't just outrageous, it's illegal. The city requires that vendors post their prices and consumer affairs commissioner Julie Menin told the Post: "We are cracking down on vendors not posting prices — especially in key business and tourist corridors throughout the city." The agency's 50 inspectors will start patrolling vendors, looking for rogues and doling out fines ranging between $50 and $250 to vendors who don't post their prices.
This came after Ahmed and other vendors were found changing their prices throughout the day, depending upon who approached their carts. The truly damning evidence, according to the paper, came from an hard-hitting investigation by a Post reporter who went to one cart twice in a day and found the price changed from $7 to $8.
Menin added: "We want to make sure no visitor to our great city and no New Yorker is taken advantage of by unscrupulous vendors."
Spot a cart without its prices posted? Call 311 or go to nyc.gov/consumer
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The two convicted murderers who managed to escape from an upstate NY maximum security prison have apparently been tracked to Willsboro, NY. [ more › ]
Food innovator and restaurant empire builder David Chang debuts his new fried chicken concept today at 11 a.m. inside the old Momofuku Ko space at 163 First Avenue. The chef dropped the news on Grub Street, revealing that for the opening, the diminutive space will offer just an $8 spicy chicken sandwich, french fries and a seasonal vegetable salad that he doesn't "anticipate anyone ever really ordering." Well when you put it that way, why would we? [ more › ]
Space is at a premium in New York City—the rich are getting richer, buying up the luxury pieds-à-terre for the day when Donna the purebred Saluki eventually desires her own home. Desperate Brooklynites are stashing their babies next to the unused square foot adjacent to the toilet brush to stave off the inevitable pulling up of stakes for scenic Guttenberg. But a bathroom is nowhere to raise a baby. Babies should be raised in their natural habitat—in cages, dangling outside the living room window. [ more › ]
This Upper East Side mansion has 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, a garage with exposed brick, one of those ladders that you can step on to reach the books in your very tall library, statement wallpaper, a wine cellar bigger than the restaurant you went to last night, sculptures, chandeliers made from the hardened tears of your former lovers, a floor plan larger than the Mall of America, an elevator, "a handsome rusticated limestone base," six different floors all providing plenty of space to fill with material goods that will never fill the empty space in your heart, columns, and a few fireplaces in which to burn your secrets. [ more › ]
For 20 years now, Poets House has hosted a poetry walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. This is attended by hundreds of people every year, including our own Poets House member Ben Yakas, and actor/poetry fan Bill Murray. This year, Murray will lead the walk along with poet Richard Blanco, and both will share "city-centric poems at strategic points along the Bridgewalk, using metaphor and verse to construct the skyline of literary New York City." Please leave your selfie sticks at home, and refrain from quoting Caddyshack. [ more › ]
The High Bridge has been closed to the public for 40 years (aside from a few tours), but will soon reopen. Very soon: on June 9th. The bridge (which recently got the children's book treatment from Sesame Street’s Maria) spans the Harlem River to connect the area around West 170th Street in the Bronx to the area around West 173rd Street in Manhattan. It's part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which brought NYC its clean water, and first opened in 1848—some declare it to be "The Original High Line." [ more › ]
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Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
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TWA Hotel/David Mitchell [Official Photo]
