I flew out of New York's LaGuardia airport last weekend. I left directly from work Friday night to catch a 7 p.m. flight. Arriving at the airport around 6, I found myself hungry for dinner with nowhere to eat except the US Airways terminal food court. With McDonald's or a greasy slice of pizza as my only quick-meal options, I boarded the plane hungry.

Fast-forward a few months from now and I may not have to suffer the same hunger pains. Celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto (most well-known for his position as an Iron Chef on Food Network's Iron Chef America) is planning to launch a new airport restaurant chain called Skewers. The restaurants will feature a variety of grilled or deep-fried meats and vegetables known as yakitori. These days, travelers are so often plagued with plane delays and long layovers that I think having better food options at airports would greatly improve the travel experience. I've had more meals than I care to remember stuck in random airports, and I can't say I recall any of them as being tasty.

How do you feel about the food options at the airport near you? Would you be excited to dine on Iron Chef-supported grub? Morimoto's partner in the venture, Delaware North, said it plans to introduce the concept at larger airports in urban locations. I certainly hope LaGuardia is on that list!

 --Erica 

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