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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 5:45 am
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Originally Posted by formeraa
So true! I just ate a branded "Uno's Pizza" at an airport "snack bar". It was AWFUL -- doughy and tasteless! It didn't do justice to the Uno's name.

On the other hand, I remember early am flights on UA when the whole plane smelled like Starbucks when we boarded. The coffee was great! I'm surprised that Starbucks pulled it. The more likely excuse is that UA was cannibalizing the ever-present airport Starbucks cafe!!
Uno's has completely destroyed their brand. It's sad. They actually invented deep dish, but now to get real deep dish you have to go to any other chain in Chicago except Uno's.
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