It’s no secret that New Orleans is a foodie town and its visitors plan vacations around where to eat and drink. Travelers coming to and leaving from New Orleans can add restaurants at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to those lists. Dining options include restaurants, many from New Orleans’ finest chefs, brought to the airport by global restaurateur HMSHost and local partners Coaxum Enterprises, and Kaleidoscope Strategies.

HMSHost and these partners are giving culinary life to the North Terminal by featuring restaurants with local roots to reflect the city’s well-known culinary arts and beverage culture. In addition to a diverse group of local flavors, guests can also select from several beloved national restaurants. Diners can check prominent posting throughout the airport for listings of open restaurants and their hours of operation.

Here is an overview of HMSHost’s locations at MSY:

Emeril's Table is celebrity chef and restauranteur Emeril Lagasse’s first venture into airports and it is the choice for dining in style at MSY. The restaurant’s contemporary interior is marked by a large open kitchen, a 360-degree full-service bar, and a food Bar - a signature of Emeril’s Restaurants where guests can get a front-row seat to the kitchen action. Complementing the food is a beverage program with over 10 draft beers, a robust wine portfolio and a list of both classic and creative cocktails.

Cure comes from the acclaimed and award winning CureCo. bar and restaurant group. Cure opened in 2009 on Freret Street and is largely credited with pioneering the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans. Cure is a New Orleans mainstay that continues to champion classic cocktails and thoughtful riffs on tried and true standbys. Cure is a recipient of the coveted award for “Outstanding Bar Program,” from the James Beard Foundation.

Mondo was created by Susan Spicer, the multi-award winning chef including the James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Southeast Region and owner of the Bayona and Rosedale restaurants in New Orleans. Her recipes will carry on in the new MSY, giving travelers an exclusive and authentic NOLA experience with worldly flavors that speak to the city’s renowned culinary culture.

The Munch Factory has been cited as one of the best examples of next-generation Creole cooking in New Orleans. Chef Jordan Ruiz, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and his wife, Alexis, offer fresh creations such as shrimp & grits, a mango chicken sandwich, fried ribs and a 'Voodoo Burger'.

Shake Shack is a critically-acclaimed, modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, griddled flat-top dogs (no hormones or antibiotics – ever), spun-fresh frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries and more.

The Great American Bagel & Panini is a unique restaurant with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The concept is designed to achieve efficient service without compromising quality. The menu has something for everyone from bagels and egg sandwiches, to salads, hot paninis, and Grab N’Go deli sandwiches for the traveler in a hurry. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s muffins, cookies, pastries and yogurt parfaits.

Chili's is a leader in the casual dining industry that brings together a spiced up mix of people, food and drink, and is well known for their big mouth burgers, full-on sizzling fajitas and hand-shaken margaritas.

Smoothie King features a smoothie and drink menu made just for you with countless combinations of fruits, veggies, and nutritional enhancers.

Panda Express is well known for its teriyaki chicken, egg rolls, fried rice and other Asian favorites.

Starbucks® Coffee (3 locations) is the global leader in gourmet coffee, with inviting stores that provide a comforting place to refresh with one of their signature beverages, baked goods, sandwiches, and snacks– all the things that travelers crave.

Auntie Anne’s is the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise that mixes, twists and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection all day long in full view of guests.

Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates locations all over North America, and is part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage services for people on the move. Visit HMSHost.com for more information.