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Top 5 Healthy Eating Options at U.S.’s Busiest Airports

Millions of travelers pass through busy airports every year, and they are inevitably  hungry.  While there are plenty of eat-on-the-go options, more and more travelers want healthy dining selections.

Here are some of the top healthy eating options at the U.S.’s busiest airports:


CHICAGO O’HARE:

Farmer’s Fridge is committed to making fresh, healthy food as accessible as a candy bar. Chef-curated, restaurant-quality meals and snacks are handcrafted in their kitchen and delivered fresh to Fridges.  Automated smart Fridges offer a fresh, revolving menu of over 25 balanced salads, sandwiches, bowls, snacks and beverages. User-friendly touchscreen technology allows customers to explore the menu with ease, pay with a swipe of a credit card and get back to their flight’s gate in a snap.  Terminal 1 Gate B 20, Terminal 2 Gate F8, Terminal 3 Gate K6, Terminal 3 Baggage Claim, Terminal 5 Arrivals

 

DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Mod Market is truly a diamond in the rough among an airport riddled with fast food chains. Fresh and delicious food including creative sandwiches, pizzas, yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, whole fruit, desserts and sweets. Denver International Airport, Concourse C, Near Gate C28

 

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX):

Real Food Daily  is Southern California’s premier organic plant-based restaurant, serving a quality, authentic, creative and nutritionally balanced menu.  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Terminal 4

 

DALLAS-FORT WORTH AIRPORT:

Bleu Mediterranean Bar is an upscale environment serving Mediterranean classics, grilled veggie sides, and salads with the finest cocktails, wines and spirits. It also serves a delicious breakfast and dinner menu from their authentic Mediterranean grill. Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, Gate A9

 

HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ATLANTA:

LottaFrutta serves tropical fruit cups, sandwiches and lighter fare with a Mexican and Latin American twist.  Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, Gate B23

Vacation-Style Pants from Sur La Cote

Regardless of the weather, a vacation is a vacation, and living with vacation style enhances your life and mental well being. A good place to start is with a nice pair of pants, or two!

Sur La Côte is a fashion brand dedicated to ethical sourcing and manufacturing. “Sur La Côte” means “On The Coast.” The clothing line is founded and designed by two sisters in Los Angeles. Their style is inspired by coastal locations from around the world. The SLC pants are great for flights, vacations, the beach, post-yoga, or a night out.

European Vacations on the Beach

Sur La Côte designs are said to be inspired by the laid back energy and easy elegance of Europe’s surf capital. For example, the Marrakech high-waisted pants are inspired by the dreamy architecture and vibrant culture found in the bazaars of Morocco, and have a relaxed fit through the leg. The Mallorca high-waisted pants are inspired by balmy summer nights and picturesque views found in a Spanish destination, and are cut slightly short for petite girls, plus have a thick waist band for a more comfortable look and fit.


Marrakech Pant


Mallorca Pant


Made with the Planet Well being in Mind

Sur La Côte pants are created with environmental conservation in mind. They are made from sustainable micro-modal fabric, which is made of renewable natural fibers derived from wood. The fabric is made and manufactured in Los Angeles, and all of its shipping is 100% plastic-free in compostable bags.

Visit at https://shopsurlacote.com/


Mallorca Pant

LA Celeb Lisa Vanderpump opens Vanderpump Cocktail Garden in Vegas

If you like Lisa Vanderpump‘s style and taste at her bars & restaurants in Los Angeles, or on  Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Vanderpump Rules,” then you’re going to love her new place in Las Vegas.

Lisa Vanderpump and Caesars Palace have partnered to open Vanderpump Cocktail Garden, to bring a taste of Los Angeles to Las Vegas.

THE CONCEPT

The cocktail garden takes a page from Vanderpump’s highly successful restaurants and lounges, Villa Blanca, SUR, Pump and Tom Tom. “I have always loved Las Vegas –it has always been a dream of mine to see our brand in lights at the iconic Caesars Palace,” said Lisa Vanderpump. “Vanderpump Cocktail Garden combines the sexy atmosphere of our other establishments injected with the Vegas energy that brings millions of guests who visit year after year.”

Caesars Palace has a long history of working with notable names; from renowned chefs to legendary music icons—we’re proud to now partner with Lisa Vanderpump to bring her first venture to Las Vegas,” said Caesars Palace regional president, Gary Selesner. “We look forward to Vanderpump bringing Los Angeles flair combined with the extravagance of the Strip.”

THE DESIGN

Marrying natural elements with industrial touches, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden has an indoor patio welcoming guests upon arrival, transporting them to an al fresco-style garden with towering trees and romantic lighting. Inside, the romantic elements continue, including Lisa’s signature touches of pink, with contrasting masculine details. The lounge area will feature booths as well as a full bar that focuses on craft cocktails, Vanderpump branded Sangria and Rosé as well as a carefully selected wine list. Small bites will be available to be shared or perfectly paired with libations.

Vanderpump Cocktail Garden‘s design inspiration for the space comes from Lisa, husband Ken Todd and creative director Nick Alain, who collaborated on their newest LA hit, Tom Tom. Vanderpump is located in between The Colosseum and the entrance to The Forum Shops (starting in 2019).

ABOUT LISA VANDERPUMP

Businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist, Lisa Vanderpump hails from London, England. Lisa and her husband Ken Todd have been entrenched in the restaurant and nightclub industry since they started their partnership over 30 years ago. Their four very successful restaurants and bars in Los Angeles (SUR, Villa Blanca, PUMP and Tom Tom Restaurant and Bar) are just a peek into their joint ventures; Vanderpump Cocktail Garden will mark their 35th restaurant and bar. Vanderpump has most recently become known for the hit Bravo TV series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as her spinoff show Vanderpump Rules, of which she is an Executive Producer. Her unique mix of sparkling glamour and down-to-earth style has appealed to thousands of viewers. Additional endeavors include: “Vanderpump Beverly Hills” tabletop collection, the “Vanderpump Estate Jewelry” Collection, a pet accessories line at VanderpumpPets.com and a soon to be released fine jewelry collection. Vanderpump also has her family’s signature Vanderpump Vodka, Vanderpump Rosé and LVP Sangria. In 2017, Lisa and Ken launched The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to help end animal abuse on both an international and domestic level, which opened the doors to its first rescue and adoption center last year.

LA Celebrities Bieber, Baldwin, Selena and the Kardashians get their Caffeine Fix

As lifestyle oriented as many of them are, apparently caffeine from their favorite local spots is a mandatory choice for well-known A-List celebrities in Los Angeles. This is illustrated by snapshots provided by Alfred Coffee and Alfred Tea Room, showing celebs strolling the streets with a cup in their hands.

These include Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin making out in line in Studio City, Kourtney Kardashian stopping in for her daily matcha on Melrose Place, Kendall Jenner heading to an appointment, and J.Lo grabbing a coffee for the road when she comes to town.

It also means that if you’re into star-spotting as well as coffee or tea-drinking, you know where to start.



 

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

 

At the Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon this Fall, several Women in Chocolate were honored by the INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON for their contributions to the world of chocolate and chocolate culture. The International Chocolate Salon was founded in 2007 by TasteTV and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media, and is one of the premier international bodies celebrating and honoring artisan and premium chocolates and confections.

Pictured here: (front row, left to right) Marti Chocolatt, Food Market Gypsy, The Chocolate Project, (back row, left to right)  Raphio Chocolate, Amella Caramels, Valenza Chocolatier, author Carole Bloom, Hnina Gourmet, Bar Cacao.

THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD recipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. It also spotlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, confectioners, and pastry chefs that the Los Angeles Area and Southern California has supported.

The following are the announced recipients of the awards.


THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

LOS ANGELES Women in Chocolate: CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

  1.  Tonet Tibay, Marti Chocolatt
  2. Amy Jo Pedone, Valenza Chocolatier
  3. Amara Barroeta, Amara Chocolate
  4. Elena Kiamilev, Amella Caramels
  5. Michelle Crochet, Droga Chocolates
  6. Valerie Gordon, Valerie Confections
  7. Susie Norris, Food Market Gypsy
  8. Carol Bloom, Cookbook Author
  9. Ruth Kennison, Bonaparte Chocolate
  10. Vanessa Morgenstern-Kenan, Hnina Gourmet
  11. Danielle Laubach, Zenbunni Chocolatiers
  12. Joana Whittingham, Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates
  13. Samantha McGinnis, Cowboy Toffee
  14. Elisia Otavi-Makmur, Raphio Chocolate
  15. Diane Kron Chocolatier
  16. Patricia Tsai, ChocoVivo
  17. Christine Sarioz, Milla Chocolates

In addition, the following have been named for Honorable Mention

  1. Jessica Ferraro, Bar Cacao
  2. Elyce Zahn, CocoTutti Chocolates
  3. Etty Benhamou, Le Mervetty