Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

P.F. Chang's, LAX Tom Bradley Terminal Location: Second-floor mezzanine above the food court area, Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Featured Items: Wonton Soup ($17.50 USD), Immunity Ginger & Turmeric Blend Shots (2 for $11.80 USD) Seating: Plenty of seating with TVs, so it's a comfortable spot to wait for your flight. Verdict: Not the plain, clear broth I expected. A savoury, soy-forward soup loaded with shrimp, and the tender peppery chicken at the bottom is the highlight. The ginger and turmeric shot packs a fiery punch, so keep water handy. Okay, I could feel my throat starting to itch, so hubby and I walked around LAX Tom Bradley Terminal looking for a juice or booster shot, and couldn't find one. We were also curious what the P.F. Chang's on the second floor looked like. I hadn't seen their menu, so hubby pointed out a kiosk and suggested we check it. That's when he noticed their displa...

Pret A Manger, LAX Tom Bradley Terminal Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Featured Items: Chicken Burrito Wrap ($16.99 USD), Moroccan Lentil Soup ($13.99 USD) Note: Prices are in USD and exclude taxes. Verdict: A satisfying, healthy airport dinner. The creamy chipotle sauce makes the burrito wrap, and the lentil soup is pure comfort. Thank God, we safely arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)! Walking around Tom Bradley Terminal, I was so tempted to grab Panda Express or KFC. However, my desire for a bit of healthy food won, so we headed to Pret A Manger for dinner. The chicken burrito wrap ($16.99) is amazing. It's filled with hearty quinoa, smoky charred corn, and tender beans alongside the chicken. What makes it stand out is the spicy chipotle sauce, which is creamy and strikes the perfect balance of flavour. Pret's c...