Being an Angeleno, there aren't too many things to lament about when it comes to the City of Angels, other than traffic... However, one thing I always find room to criticize is LAX airport. More specifically, the fact that there's never anything good to eat there. LAX is easily the worst major airport when it comes to finding anything to eat that's halfway decent, other than being forced to "settle" for fast food.
Across the country (and especially internationally), other airports don't seem to face this problem. Case in point, a restaurant called Le Petit Bistro, located in Philadelphia International Airport, near the end of the A terminal.
Being accustomed to airport food forces any hungry traveler to "manage their expectations" when it comes to dining. Fortunately, Le Petit Bistro doesn't make you compromise on taste. My meal consisted of their "Bistro Chicken," which should be considered an equivalent of chicken provençale. It was quite delicious, a succulent roasted bird with excellent flavoring that paired slightly sweet with a hint of tanginess.
It also came with your choice of TWO of the following sides:
- rice pilaf (my first pick)
- roasted red potatoes
- steamed vegetables (my second pick)
- side salad
All of this for just under $8.00...! The other positive for those with larger stomachs is that the portions are pretty generous, and should fill you up nicely.
I always say that the true mark of quality airport food, is whether you would actually pay for it outside of an airport setting. For this, Le Petit Bistro passes the mark. Highly recommended...! read more