Cheapflights.com Serves Up the Best Taste-of-the-Town Dining at the Terminal

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Aug 18, 2015) -  Whether you are craving one last memorable bite from a travel adventure or want a taste of a town you are just jetting through, if you are at the right airport, you may be in luck. Increasingly, airports are attracting popular restaurants and top chefs, and that means less greasy pizza and more local flavors for today's hungry travelers. For those looking to capitalize on the best of a city's cuisine even as they prepare to depart, the travel experts at Cheapflights.com, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, offer their menu of the Top 10 Airport Eateries for Getting a Taste of Local Flavor.

Below are six of our picks for places serving the best local treats, all at major U.S. airports:

• Legal Sea Foods, Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts - You can't visit New England without tasting the region's delectable seafood. Luckily, with an upscale Legal Sea Foods restaurant located right in Terminal C of Boston's Logan International Airport, you can get all of your Omega-3's without even leaving the building. The famed dining hot spot offers travelers a sleek atmosphere, award-winning clam chowder and even a live crustacean to save for later. If you want to take a souvenir back to your hometown, Legal Sea Foods gives you the option to buy live lobsters packaged for travel, making a tasty token for any seafood-loving friends.
  
  
• The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Texas - If a bagel and coffee are not enough to fill you up for your early morning flight, why not get creative with your breakfast? At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, you can fuel your morning with a breakfast taco made with eggs and Southern-inspired toppings like brisket and BBQ sauce. Plus, you can also buy a selection of The Salt Lick's sauces and spices to take along with you in your carry-on as a souvenir from your Texas getaway.
  
  
• Rogue Ales & Spirits, Portland International Airport, Oregon - When in Portland, you may want to skip the Bud Light in favor of an authentic local brew. Rogue Ales & Spirits combines two of Oregon's well known treats: Voodoo Doughnuts and craft beer. Choose from innovative selections that will satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings like "Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale" and "Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale." Bottoms up!
  
  
• Farmers Market, Los Angeles International Airport, California - If you're on the go in LAX and looking for a healthy snack, stop by the Farmers Market at Terminal 5. Based on the iconic market between the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles, this airport eatery boasts a selection of fresh veggies in addition to locally made wine, coffee and sweets from the Original Farmers Market's vendors. Established in 1934, the Original Market has garnered a slew of famous fans including Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. Treat your friends (and yourself) like a true A-lister by bringing home gourmet snacks in your carry-on.
  
  
• Garrett Popcorn, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois - In need of a last-minute souvenir from your trip to Chicago? Stop by the Windy City's famous popcorn shop (an Oprah favorite!). The Chi Town staple offers a selection of gourmet varieties including CaramelCrisp®, CheeseCorn, Garrett Mix® and more. If you're having trouble deciding on a flavor, ask for a sampling of their best sellers. Buy some kernels for your friends back home and make sure to get some to snack on during your flight.
  
  
• California Vintages Wine Bar, Palm Springs International Airport, California - Still craving a glass of red (or white) after your trip to California? Be sure to stop at California Vintages, a sleek wine bar at Palm Springs International Airport. The hot spot offers a selection of wines, the majority of which are made from California grapes. Plus, you can also soak up some rays of Cali sunshine before your departure by grabbing a seat in the restaurant's outdoor courtyard. It'll be so relaxing you may never want to leave
  
  

Check out these delicious overseas culinary hot spots to round out our list: Airbräu Brauhaus, Munich Airport, Germany; Plane Food, Heathrow Airport, London, England; Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands; and Imperial Treasure, Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore. To read all the scrumptious details on Cheapflights.com's Top 10 Airport Eateries for Getting a Taste of Local Flavor, visit www.cheapflights.com/news/top-10-airport-eateries-for-getting-a-taste-of-local-flavor.

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