" Most cities have a smell of their own. Chicago smells like it's not sure."
- Alan King
This quote could also be true for the Chicago O'Hare International Airport. After being stuck in said airport for the better part of last Wednesday, I must say I have no actual idea what kind of food Chicago is famous for. I thought it was pizza, or maybe hot dogs, but I think Chicago is famous for "Jazz" food. They have Jazz Kitchens and Jazz Bistros and Jazz Cafe's and also the Jazz Food Court. So, I guess any food related to Jazz is what is famous in Chicago. So what exactly is jazz food? I always associated it with New Orleans style southern cookin'. A little bit of everything with a lot of spice and character. I didn't find any of that in the airport, but rather a junk food aroma that when combined with the gentle smell of fresh jet fuel made me realize I could wait until I get home to eat.
I think this holds true for most airports. Why can't they actually go through the trouble of creating an experience for passengers while they are stuck in an airport and can't get to the actual city? Even though I spent all day in Chicago, I wouldn't actually know Chicago and I can't truly say I've been there. I could've been in Philadelphia for all I really know. The more I think about it...that is not true, Philadelphia has it's very own distinctive smell.
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