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Written by Āé¶¹¹ŁĶų Staff | Oct 6, 2025, 6:00:00 AM

New Concessions at Denver International's A Concourse

Denver International recently marked the opening of three new local restaurants near Gate A26 — Maria Empanada, Uncle and The Bindery. Maria Empanada is a Denver cafĆ© that specializes in authentic Argentinian empanadas. Uncle is a Denver-based ramen shop with locations in the Highlands and West Washington Park neighborhoods known for its bowls and Japanese-inspired food. The Bindery is a New American fine dining restaurant, wine market and bakery located in Denver’s Lower Highlands neighborhood.

San Francisco International Opens New Food Hall

Four new restaurants are now open inside the ā€˜SF Eats Food Hall’ at San Francisco International’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The new dining options are Kitava, a clean casual restaurant; Kona’s, named one of Esquire Magazine’s ā€œBest Bars in Americaā€ in 2021, offering a casual environment with cocktails inspired by street markets from around the world; Napa Farms Market, with grab-and-go ā€œfarm to flightā€ fare made on-site, including salads and sandwiches, as well as wood-fired pizzas; and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, honored in 2024 as the world’s sixth-best pizzeria, showcasing the culinary creations of award-winning pizzaiolo and celebrity chef Tony Gemignani.

Local Concessions Open at Hobby Airport

Two new local concessions have opened at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport — Killen’s Barbecue and SpindleTap Brewery. Killen’s Barbecue, led by Chef Ronnie Killen, brings its Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand-recognized flavors to Hobby Airport for the first time. Known for its brisket and Texas-style ribs, Killen’s has become a culinary landmark across Texas.

Local Restaurant Opens at Chicago O'Hare International

Downtown Chicago restaurant, The Dearborn, has opened a new location at Chicago O’Hare International’s Terminal 5. The all-day menu brings signature dishes to the terminal, including fish and chips, as seen on Beat Bobby Flay, alongside fried chicken wings with maple mustard glaze, a smashburger and more. ā€œI am proud to welcome a world-class Chicago eatery like The Dearborn to our world-class airport,ā€ said Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Michael J. McMurray.

Local Retail Stores Open at Oakland International

Three new locally-themed retail stores have recently opened at Oakland International. The new stores include Roll East, Oakland Supply Co. and Lake Merritt Essentials. Roll East is a news and convenience store located in Terminal 1 between Gates 10 and 12 and is inspired by the Township Commons at Brooklyn Basin, a waterfront public park. Lake Merritt Essentials is located in Terminal 1 by Gate 1 and is inspired by Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Oakland Supply Co., created by Oaklandish, is located in Terminal 2 across from Gate 22 and offers specialty crafted retail items ranging from leather goods, jewelry, apparel, books and more.