Vote for Louis Armstrong Airport in USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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Vote for Louis Armstrong Airport in USA TODAY
10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 

Best Airport for Dining, Best Airport Bar – Bar Sazerac and
Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant – MoPho

NEW ORLEANS  – The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) was nominated by a panel of experts for the 2025 USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the following three categories: Best Airport for DiningBest Airport Bar- Bar Sazerac and Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant- MoPho. The public is encouraged to vote in each category so the New Orleans Airport can take the top spot. Public voting runs through Monday, Oct. 6, at 11:59 a.m. EDT. Voters may cast one ballot per category daily. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at noon EDT.

“We are thrilled to be named a finalist in three categories of the USA TODAY 10Best Awards!” said Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized nationally, and I’m proud that our focus on quality dining and hospitality continues to resonate with travelers worldwide. We encourage our passengers and fans of New Orleans to show their support for our Airport’s incredible cuisine options and amenities by voting daily.”

Each year, USA Today enlists a panel of experts to make nominations in awards covering food and drink, shopping, sports and outdoors, travel destinations, lodging, attractions and more. Then readers have the opportunity to vote to select the 10 best in each category.

The New Orleans Airport was previously named #1 Best Airport for Dining and #3 Best Large Airport in 2023.

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Vote Now for Best Airport for Dining!

New Orleans is renowned for its spectacular dining scene, and its cuisine isn’t confined to the city limits. As guests bid farewell to the Big Easy, they can enjoy a wealth of top tier dining destinations scattered throughout Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Options range from the Southeast Asian-inspired fusion restaurant MoPho to Emeril’s Table, a dining venue launched by Emeril Lagasse, one of New Orleans’ most recognizable celebrity chefs.- USA TODAY 10 BEST

Vote Now for MoPho!
The rich flavors of Creole and Southeast Asian cuisine collide at MoPho, a beloved New Orleans restaurant with a location in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). While there’s no shortage of flavorful pho to sample here, first-time diners should also be sure to snag a po-mi, a creative cross between the po’boy and banh mi that features the best qualities of both.- USA TODAY 10 BEST

Vote Now for Bar Sazerac!

Named after what many consider to be America’s first mixed cocktail, Bar Sazerac in the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) offers an extensive menu of classic and creative cocktails. The bar’s dedication to crafting signature Sazeracs and other drinks that embody the city’s vibrant spirit makes it a must-visit spot for a taste of New Orleans before takeoff.- USA TODAY 10 BEST