TERMINAL: ORD - O'HARE AIRPORT
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Home to Oprah, The Cubs, and this summer's awesome lineup at Pitchfork Music Festival is Chicago O'Hare International Airport. 17 miles from the Loop, O'Hare is credited as the world's fifth busiest airport. With the chances that you are traveling to or through O'Hare, we sought to bring you our favorite finds from within the terminal.
Wicker Park Sushi Bar
USA Today 10Best
Something every traveler can agree on, is the lack of ambiance in American airport dining establishments. That is, until Wicker Park Sushi landed at O'Hare. The long, sleek bar will transport you to any downtown, name brand chef's counter with a waitlist. At Wicker Park, you will find friendly and knowledgeable servers, ready to pour you sakes, while the Itamae will dazzle you with a rainbow array of fine fish.
Carry On with Wicker Park Sushi
Garrett's Popcorn
Garrett's Popcorn
Nestled at either end of O'Hare, Garrett's Popcorn is a Chicago staple. Boasting 9 flavors, from Buttery to Cashew CaramelCrisp® you will no doubt find something to satisfy your snack cravings in between flights. Garrett's downtown locations are renown for their long lines, so consider yourself one trip saved!
Carry On with Garrett's Popcorn
Goose Island Beer Company
Goose Island
One of our favorite breweries, has nested inside Terminal 1. Up until 2011, Goose Island was considered a craft brewery (they were purchased by Anheuser-Busch for $38.8 million), however, the quality has remained much unchanged. Grab a pint and plant yourself in front of any game that happens to be playing.
Carry On with Goose Island Brewery
Tortas Fronteras by Rick Bayless
Flights.com
It's no secret that we love our Mexican food here at Carry On Eats (see Albuquerque), and so it was a pleasure to discover Tortas Fronteras by Rick Bayless. With 3 locations to choose from at O'Hare, there are few excuses not to grab something fresh from Fronteras. Patrons of Bayless' restaurants are testament to the chef's commitment to serving up authentic Mexican fare, made with locally sourced ingredients. Guilt-free, frills-free, fast and delicious food is a no brainer here. Get yourself to Fronteras, should you find yourself at O'Hare!
Carry On with Tortas Fronteras
We hope your travels through Chicago just got better and tastier. Let us know what airports, train stations and other travel hubs we should report on next!
Carry On with Chicago O'Hare International Airport