Massachusetts: There Are New Local Restaurants At Logan Airport’s Terminal E
If your 2024 travel plans include flying internationally, Logan Airport’s Terminal E will be a lot more accommodating. With the expanded terminal comes a more extensive variety of options. In fact, four new restaurants are located within Terminal E at Logan Airport.
“Boston Logan International Airport’s expanded international terminal offers travelers four new gates and host of new places to eat and shop,” NBC Boston explained.
In total, there are now 16 dining options at Terminal E. This includes the Dunkin’ spots for travelers to grab a quick coffee or glazed donut.
Now, additional local favorites are available to you before heading out overseas. Still standing strong is New England fan-favorite, Legal Seafood. Newbury Street’s upscale establishment, Stephanie’s also has a spot in Terminal E. Also in the neighborhood is Sal’s Pizza, and Wahlburgers (the pride of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg).
There Are Classic New England Restaurants All Over Logan Airport
Though Terminal E is getting the most attention, the other four terminals at Logan also feature a variety of local flavors. For example, there’s a Harpoon Brewery and a Boston Bruins bar within Terminal A. Perhaps the most unique New England icon is within Terminal B. That’s where you will find Kelly’s Roast Beef (plus a Not Your Average Joe’s). East Boston’s legendary pizza establishment, Santarpio’s, is towards the back of Terminal C, not too far from Davio’s Steakhouse.
Beyond great new dining options, Terminal E at Logan airport now has other improvements. This also includes four new gates. The initial expansion was approved in 2018. “The 320,000-square-foot building addition that cost more than half a billion dollars adds new amenities and four gates to the airport’s international terminal, bringing the total to 16,” WCVB stated.
MassPort has photos posted to the website where you can see all of the upgrades at Terminal E. This modernization includes new glass windows that shade the sun.
There Are Now Over 90 Wahlburgers Locations
What started as one south shore, Massachusetts burger joint has now turned into a very popular chain. Mark Wahlberg is obviously most well-known for his entertainment career, but his restaurant business is also doing quite well. In fact, there are over 90 Wahlburgers locations now in the world.
Mark’s older brother, Paul, is a renowned chef. Along with brother Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on The Block, the trio opened their first “Walhburgers” restaurant in 2011. This restaurant, sporting an easily recognizable green logo, is in Hingham, Massachusetts in the Shipyard development. It sits along the harbor right across the street for Paul’s first endeavor in the area, a high-end Italian eatery called Alma Nova (named after his mother Alma).
Where It all Began… Hingham
The first official Wahlburger was met with much anticipation. With the brothers in town for the opening, along with many prominent Boston sports stars, like David Ortiz, the Hingham location was quite busy right away. Its location is essentially at the dock of the Boston commuter ferry so it also became a tourist attraction as it was easy to get to for those in the city.
The interior of the first Wahlburgers is a style now replicated across many others. The walls are plastered with billboard-style images of Mark’s movies, Donnie’s performances, and the A&E show promo shots.
Menu
A traditional burger is the mainstay of the menu. However, there is no shortage of creative options to add to it. Mark, Paul, and Donnie note their favorites on the menu. In addition, there are numerous options of fries, tots, and pickles to go along with it. If burgers are not your thing, you can choose between chicken sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, mac and cheese or chili. Finally, all of this can be washed down with a shake.
Reality Show
In 2014, the A&E network created a reality show about Wahlburgers. It aired for ten seasons. Though the show centered around a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant and its development, Paul, Donnie, and Mark also made appearances on the program. The show brought you inside the passionate conversations about the restaurant’s growth. Furthermore, it showcased Alma, the family’s breakout star.
Later that year, the franchise model began with Walhbergers Toronto opening. One by one, new Walhbergers locations were opening across the country. Next, in 2018, the Wahlberg’s partnered with Hy-Vee, which would open over 25 locations in the Midwest.
Going Global
The burger doesn’t stop there. In addition to Canada, there are now four Wahlburgers in Australia, and one in Auckland, New Zealand in addition to two in Toronto. Other notable spots include within the Walhlberg’s hometown of Dorchester, MA, around the corner from Fenway Park, and a spot on Hollywood Boulevard.
Bring It Home?
Wahlburgers at Home offers selections of their premium meats, sauces and pickles available at grocery stores across the country. There’s a rolling Walhburgers food truck. Lastly, there are surprise new items like the Government Cheese Fondue set, and specialties announced numerous times per year. Paul often explains the inspiration behind the items, and some of them are available to order. For example, the Chorizo Jam Burger.
Wahlburgers is still growing. The newest locations include recent openings in Las Vegas, NV and Quincy, IL. To find the Wahlburgers nearest you, visit: Wahlburgers.com
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
