Sneak Preview of JFK Terminal Five Restaurants

Mayor Bloomberg welcomed hundreds of invited guests and JetBlue staff to the new Terminal 5 at JFK this afternoon, and our primary interest was to examine all these new restaurants and innovative dining options that make Terminal 5 the United States' most advanced airline terminal for dining:


We wanted to have a quick chat with the star chefs prior to the hundreds of people arriving for tastings, and we first caught up with Alexandra Raij of Piquillo; Lee Hanson of Brasserie La Vie; and Roberto Santibañez of Revolucion:


Prior to showing you photographs of these forthcoming restaurants, we want to underscore the properties are not yet completed. Thus, you will see additional tweaks and furnishings when the terminal opens in October. Now on to the food. Obviously you would expect a superior Spanish ham from Piquillo:


Chef Hanson of La Vie has a really attractive Brasserie:


Chef Santibañez of Revolucion had Mexican specialties prepared:


JetBlue fans already know Deep Blue Sushi from Terminal 6. Deep Blue also has a number of packaged grab-and-go sushi and noodle dishes for sale adjacent to the restaurant:


Don't miss the innovative trattoria Aeronuova from well-known Del Posto chef Mark Ladner:


We were impressed with the 51 tv screens and 48 beers on tap at New York Sports Grill:


At this point, we know you really want to see how the Re:Vive experience works—ordering food right at your gate. You'll find a number of terminals and pleasant countertops with seating for your delivery meal:


Sandwich, anyone? Are you additionally drooling over all those power outlets at your countertop?

Here's how it works—just touch what interests you:


Let's try the Artisanal Cheese Plate:


Seems we'll be getting gorgonzola, aged cheddar, Danish brie with spice nuts and grilled flat bread. Also the beer suggestion seems quite appropriate:


Though we would prefer a Sam Adams to the Heineken Light, and it's no problem to order it:


And it seems our order will be delivered in just 12 minutes:


Do we want to tip 15% for that delivery or 20%?


There's our total—and we'll just swipe our test credit card into the terminal:


The terminal offers other food options in smaller stores such as the Cibo Express:


Not to mention numerous shopping possibilities, including one of our favorites, Muji:


Finally the hundreds of eager guests and JetBlue employees were admitted:


So it was time for us to depart via antique TWA aircraft:


Just kidding—we wanted you to see the completely brand-new baggage claim prior to our departure:


We had a Leo DeCaprio moment on our way out, staring as we did at the old TWA Terminal:


Our thanks to OTG Management, JetBlue, Dan Klores Communications—and the all participating star chefs who await you in October.

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Tags:   aeronuova, alexandra raij, brasserie la vie, deep blue sushi, jetblue, lee hanson, mark ladner, mayor bloomberg, muji, new york sports grill, piquillo, revive, revolucion, roberto santibanez, terminal 5, twa

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