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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 6:08 pm
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I like 1897 if you need some space & time for a longer cxn. The pizzas are decent for airport food.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 6:51 pm
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Centurion Lounge by far has the best food

If you don't have access - Cinnabon
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:02 pm
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Theres a really cool restaurant with authentic local cuisine in the main area between terminals. You probably havent heard of it, but Im familiar since I lived in NC for years. Its called Chick-fil-A.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:02 pm
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For sure Centurion lounge. And then Shake Shack, though the line is always crazy.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:33 pm
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Shake Shack (3hr may be enough time to get through the line, if it is open), B terminal Bojangles (for some reason better than the Plaza). Considering 3hr is a long layover for CLT, the B terminal AC should be pretty empty for a good bit of your layover there, would recommend that one over the C/D.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:34 pm
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Have an upcoming flight with a 3 hour layover in CLT around diner time. I'm sure the inbound flight will have the Famous Protein Sandwich/ Birdseed choices! any recommendations for dinner Airside? Have AC membership and may just graze there? but no other lounge access. any favorites? TIA RT
If you're into Chick-Fil-A, the line is always really long but (as it is famed to do) it moves very quickly (with the added bonus that nothing sits on the shelf long between being made and being handed over).

Semi-related, there is a piano in the main atrium that has historically been available for passers-by to play -- does anyone know if it's still there and playable? (Figured it would be quick to go "due to covid" but would love to stop by and play it if not!)
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
Semi-related, there is a piano in the main atrium that has historically been available for passers-by to play -- does anyone know if it's still there and playable? (Figured it would be quick to go "due to covid" but would love to stop by and play it if not!)
I was there a couple of days ago but can't recall seeing it. Then again, wasn't paying attention. Headed back through on Tuesday and will keep an eye out.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 7:39 pm
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Centurion lounge? That's where I'd go.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 10:14 pm
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Thanks Everyone! Unfortunately my Amex card is way too low on the food chain to get me into Centurion. we'll check out the offerings in the AC ,and then it's probably Burgers or BBQ and Beer I like Chick fil A , but hate lines! and wasn't impressed with Airport Phillips, may have been at CLT a few years ago? THX RT
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 10:38 pm
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Originally Posted by roadtriper
Thanks Everyone! Unfortunately my Amex card is way too low on the food chain to get me into Centurion. we'll check out the offerings in the AC ,and then it's probably Burgers or BBQ and Beer I like Chick fil A , but hate lines! and wasn't impressed with Airport Phillips, may have been at CLT a few years ago? THX RT
Don't forget the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for dessert!
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 2:25 am
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Originally Posted by roadtriper
Thanks Everyone! Unfortunately my Amex card is way too low on the food chain to get me into Centurion. we'll check out the offerings in the AC ,and then it's probably Burgers or BBQ and Beer I like Chick fil A , but hate lines! and wasn't impressed with Airport Phillips, may have been at CLT a few years ago? THX RT
I know that we used to have a thread that doesnt get used much anymore to find sponsors to take someone into the admirals club Maybe theres one somewhere out there for the centurion lounge

update, there is: Centurion Lounge meet-up thread
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 5:44 am
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It's been a few years (3-4) since I've connected through CLT but I remember the BBQ place being pretty great.
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 5:49 am
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
If you're into Chick-Fil-A, the line is always really long but (as it is famed to do) it moves very quickly (with the added bonus that nothing sits on the shelf long between being made and being handed over).

Semi-related, there is a piano in the main atrium that has historically been available for passers-by to play -- does anyone know if it's still there and playable? (Figured it would be quick to go "due to covid" but would love to stop by and play it if not!)
The piano is there and people are playing. Went through last week.
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 6:23 am
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Ive had Bad Daddys since the panorama started. It was really really good. Usually Im grabbing Bojangles to take with me for friends.
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 6:42 am
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
If you're into Chick-Fil-A, the line is always really long but (as it is famed to do) it moves very quickly (with the added bonus that nothing sits on the shelf long between being made and being handed over).

Semi-related, there is a piano in the main atrium that has historically been available for passers-by to play -- does anyone know if it's still there and playable? (Figured it would be quick to go "due to covid" but would love to stop by and play it if not!)
Yes, and last week there was a fella playing. Always appreciate that. :-)
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