The Goddess and Grocer LOCAL FAVORITES Sample Chicago’s top local spots that have found a second home at O’Hare and Midway. SWEET & SAVORY Perfect for on the go, Nuts on Clark (ORD Terminals 1, 2, 3, 5, and MDW Concourse A) and Garrett Popcorn Shops (ORD Terminals 1, 3, 5) have the best fresh-made treats. The Rainbow Cake at The Goddess and Grocer (ORD Terminal 5) is another colorful option. REFRESHING BREWS From pale ale to pilsner, Goose Island Beer Company (ORD Terminals 1, 2) has you covered. Belly up to the bar at Harry Caray’s Shortstop (MDW Concourse A) and pair a cold draft with toasted ravioli. INTERNATIONAL EATS DeCOLORES (MDW Concourse A) serves up traditional Mexican fare. Berghoff Café (ORD Terminal 1) offers a taste of Germany with its bratwurst and sauerkraut, along with a selection of freshly carved sandwiches. KIDS’ PICKS For your lil’ flyers, touch down at Woodgrain Neapolitan Pizzeria (MDW Concourse A) for a mini cheese pizzetta and fruit combo. Sports fans will find chicken fingers and “Pitcher’s Pasta” on the junior meals menu at Chicago Cubs Bar & Grill (ORD Terminal 3). LEFT TO RIGHT: ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY; CDA Midway airfield CHICAGO O’HARE AND MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS Conveniently situated in the center of the country, Chicago boasts two first-class airports, allowing attendees to travel from almost anywhere. Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports comprise one of the most connected airport systems in the world. Our airports are hubs to three of the four largest carriers in the United States — American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. AIRPORT UPDATES On average, O’Hare and Midway together handled over 105 million passengers, nearly 1.2 million aircraft operations, and approximately 1.8 million metric tons of cargo in 2019. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 55 passenger airlines provided nonstop service from Chicago to 275 destinations worldwide. Airlines are gradually restoring capacity lost during 2020, remaining flexible with scheduling according to passenger demand and governmental restrictions. Even with the pandemic, carriers are investing in the Chicago market for the long term. This includes new air service such as Southwest Airlines expanding to O’Hare in 2021, in addition to its Midway hub. Get all the latest updates at flychicago.com . CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT O’Hare International Airport (ORD) lies just 17 miles (27 km) from downtown Chicago and is one of the top most connected hubs in the country. Each terminal features outstanding dining options, from Chicago 21
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